13 h. ago Keir Starmer orders planning bill rewrite in bid to get Budget boost

UK ministers working through weekend to agree amendments meant to speed up big infrastructure projects and housing schemes

Economics

18 h. ago Stirling fighter ready for global title tilt in Hong Kong bout

The bout will see Colin - who trains at the 1314 gym in the city - take on an Indian opponent and putting his unbeaten record on the line.

Politics

18 h. ago China hits US ships with retaliatory port fees before trade talks

China has hit American-owned vessels docking in the country with tit-for-tat port fees

Events

22 h. ago The five best bars in the world in 2025 as Barcelona featured twice

From London to Hong Kong, these five bars are at the top of their game

Politics

24 h. ago NBA stars return to China six years after controversy over pro

Today's match will mark NBA’s first game played in a Chinese territory since 2019 as millions of fans await the return of one of the most beloved sports leagues to mainland, Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports

Politics

32 h. ago Most Britons back Kemi Badenoch's £9billion plan to abolish the much

The Conservative leader electrified her party conference this week by unveiling a dramatic £9billion plan to abolish the hated tax.

Economics

38 h. ago FTSE 100 falls from record highs as Lloyds and HSBC struggle

The FTSE 250 ended up 11 points, 0.1%, at 22,052.83.

Politics

45 h. ago HSBC shares slide as banking giant doubles down on Asia focus

HSBC shares fell on Thursday after the banking giant confirmed it plans to pay nearly £11billion to buy the rest of ailing Hang Seng bank in Hong Kong.

Politics

46 h. ago One Tech Tip: Annoyed by junk calls to your iPhone? Try the new iOS 26 call screen feature

Apple has introduced a new call screening feature for iPhone users to combat nuisance calls

Technology

48 h. ago China outlines more controls on exports of rare earths and technology

China has outlined new curbs on exports of rare earths and related technologies, extending controls over the use of the elements critical for many products

Politics

53 h. ago HSBC offers $13.6bn for 100% control of Hong Kong lender Hang Seng

Shares fall 7% after Europe’s biggest lender says it will halt buybacks to fund buyout of majority-owned unit

Politics

67 h. ago Kemi Badenoch says stamp duty will be scrapped if Conservatives win next election

The Tory leader unveiled her plans to abolish Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) whilst concluding her speech at the party conference

Politics

69 h. ago Conservative Party conference: Kemi Badenoch to unveil plan to boost economy amid claims UK deficit is 'stealing from children'

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments from the Conservative Party conference in Manchester as Kemi Badenoch deliver her leaders speech on how to boost the UK economy.

Society

3 d. ago Badenoch tries to revive Tory fortunes with plan to boost UK economy

Leader will pitch Conservatives as the party of spending control with pledge to drive down Britain’s deficit

Politics

3 d. ago DWP income boost for people working after reaching State Pension age

Simple way older people planning to stay in work after reaching State Pension age can boost wages and DWP contributory benefit.

Economics

4 d. ago How I saw UK's biggest phone gang smashed: Bulgarians in suburbia, and their incredible link to a Hong Kong skyscraper filled with a million stolen handsets

The front door had been found unlocked so the officer wielding a battering ram dropped it to the ground with a disappointed shrug and stormed into the house with the others.

Events

4 d. ago RFU unveils plan to boost women’s game and build on England’s World Cup win

Strategy includes back-to-back World Cup triumphsOther targets include 3 million fans and £60m in revenueThe Rugby Football Union has promised to “keep its foot on the gas” after unveiling an ambitious five-year action plan to build on the momentum of the Red Roses’ Women’s Rugby World Cup victory.The strategy, called Every Rose: Our Time, includes the goal of becoming the first England team to win back-to-back Rugby World Cups, and getting 100,000 women and girls playing the game across the country by 2030, up from the 60,000 who participate now. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Typhoon Matmo: China evacuates almost 350,000 people as powerful storm makes landfall

Flights, trains and businesses shut down across Guangdong and Hainan as authorities raise top-level warning

Events

5 d. ago Typhoon Matmo: China evacuates 150,000 people as powerful storm makes landfall

Flights, trains and businesses shut down across Guangdong and Hainan as authorities raise top-level warning

Events

7 d. ago London stock market boost as beauty group lists and tinned fish brand confirms IPO plan

London stock market boost as beauty group lists and tinned fish brand confirms IPO plan  The Guardian

Economics