92 m. ago Angela Rayner’s lawyers deny giving her tax advice on flat in fresh blow to deputy PM in stamp duty storm

Firm that handled purchase of her £800,000 Hove flat say 'we did not and never have given tax or trust advice' as Sir Keir Starmer declines to rule out sacking his deputy

Events

2 h. ago RFK Jr accused of ‘reckless disregard for science and the truth’ in Senate hearing

Health secretary defended his leadership as Democrats attacked his vaccine policy and demanded his resignationUS politics live – latest updatesThe US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, faced the Senate finance committee in a tense and combative hearing on Thursday, during which lawmakers questioned his remarks expressing vaccine skepticism, claims that the scientific community is deeply politicized, and the ongoing turmoil plaguing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).In a hearing lasting more than three hours and ostensibly about the Trump administration’s healthcare agenda, Kennedy defended his leadership at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), claiming that his time at the agency will be focused on “unbiased, politics-free, transparent, evidence-based science in the public interest”. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Angela Rayner’s lawyers insist they did not give tax advice blamed for stamp

‘We’re being made scapegoats – we’re not qualified to give advice on trust and tax matters,’ say conveyancers

Politics

3 h. ago Rayner firm denies giving tax advice as PM refuses to say if he would sack her

The conveyancer used by the Deputy Prime Minister to purchase her Hove flat said it did not give advice on trust and tax matters.

Economics

4 h. ago Angela Rayner latest LIVE: Deputy PM's lawyers say they never gave her tax advice on new flat and are 'scapegoats'

Firm that handled purchase of her £800,000 Hove flat say 'we did not and never have given tax or trust advice' after she blamed legal advice for stamp duty 'error'

Society

4 h. ago Inspectors probing funfair rollercoaster crash which hurt 13 children found issue with 2nd ride

An investigation into a ride derailment at Coney Beach Pleasure Park in Porthcawl is ongoing, but details of the second issue have now been revealed

Events

5 h. ago TT Games on celebrating 80 years of the caped crusader with Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

After multiple years away from nurturing the Lego Batman franchise, we speak to developer TT Games to discover what enticed the studio back.

Politics

5 h. ago Giorgio Armani death latest: Julia Roberts and Donatella Versace react to legendary Italian designer’s death

Tributes are pouring in for the Italian designer

Events

6 h. ago Dirty habit puts millions at risk of hidden pancreatic cancer

This dirty habit could dramatically increase your risk of developing one of the world's deadliest cancers, new research has revealed.

Events

6 h. ago Trump fundraiser asks for $15 donations so he can ‘try and get to Heaven’

President often invokes religious rhetoric in campaign messages and official remarks

Politics

6 h. ago Researchers discover two genetic variants linked to breast cancer

Risk factors for developing breast cancer include being female, increasing age, being overweight, alcohol consumption and genetic factors

Science

6 h. ago Survey reveals high levels of trust in charities but concerns over duplication

However, the nationally representative survey of 1,000 people found that large portions of the population believe there is possible duplication of services and potential for mergers to cut costs and avoid overlaps

Politics

6 h. ago Energy company Orsted sues Trump administration for stopping work on major offshore wind farm

The developer of an offshore wind farm that would power 350,000 homes in Rhode Island and Connecticut is suing the Trump administration for halting construction

Politics

6 h. ago Republicans move to lift drilling and mining restrictions in Western states

Republican lawmakers in Congress are moving to eliminate limits on energy development in several Western states

Politics

6 h. ago East Lothian fire: Man, 50, arrested after farm fire near Dirleton

Enquiries remain ongoing.

Events

6 h. ago These Ukrainians refused to leave their homes. Now they have no choice

Residents of Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region are facing devastating conditions as evacuations continue amid ongoing conflict

Politics

7 h. ago Giorgio Armani death latest: Donatella Versace and Italian PM lead tributes to fashion icon

Tributes are pouring in for the Italian designer

Events

7 h. ago Giorgio Armani dead aged 91 as tributes pour in for Italian fashion designer

"Indefatigable to the end, he worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, the collections, and the many ongoing and future projects."

Events

7 h. ago East Lothian fire: A198 road closed as man, 50, arrested after farm set alight

Enquiries remain ongoing.

Events

8 h. ago Older people with ongoing health issues could be due up to £1,362 every month

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment are providing extra financial support for over 1.7 million pensioners across the UK.

Economics