64 m. ago Nestle CEO fired for secret affair 'had fallen in love with marketing worker who was promoted to Vice President of Americas Marketing 18 months after they met'

Laurent Freixe, 63, lost his job on Monday after the world's biggest food and drink company said he broke its code of conduct by failing to disclose the affair.

Economics

65 m. ago Unlike Tory 'fantasies', this Labour government will ignore 'party politics' to achieve prosperous North Sea

UK energy minister Michael Shanks addresses the issue of the North Sea’s future.

Politics

68 m. ago Defiant Angela Rayner throws shade at Britain in a VERY striking outfit on first outing since being accused of failing to pay enough stamp duty on £800k third home

The deputy prime minister paid £30,000 instead of the full £70,000 rate levied on second homes when she purchased an £800,000 flat in Hove this summer by saying it was her only property.

Economics

79 m. ago Drivers told to do 'simple 50p test' before taking car for an MOT

The MOT can be a stressful and expensive time for drivers, but there's a simple and cost-effective way to avoid unnecessary failures and fines

Transport

79 m. ago Kevin Costner's new girlfriend, 46, looks exactly like his ex wife as Hollywood actor, 70, moves on with blonde bombshell Kelly Noonan Gores

He endured a difficult and very public divorce from his ex wife Christine Baumgartner last year.

Events

88 m. ago Above the Knee review – man struggles with body integrity dysmorphia in gory amputation horror

A man grapples with an overwhelming desire to remove his leg in a lingering psychological interrogation from Norwegian film-maker Viljar BøeNorwegian director Viljar Bøe has been hacking out an interesting niche for himself in the horror genre, specialising in a variety grounded more in psychology than supernatural jiggery pokery. For example, Good Boy from 2022 revolved around a man and his “dog” (who is obviously a guy in a dog costume) acting like a mutt at all times. Similarly, his new feature features a character called Amir (Freddy Singh) with a psychological fixation that’s so unusual he feels he must keep it a secret from his girlfriend and all acquaintances: he has body integrity dysphoria (BID), which in his case means he has an overwhelming desire to amputate his left leg even though there’s nothing physically wrong with it.Amir lives with his super-nice, cheerful girlfriend Kim (Julie Abrahamsen) in hyper-tolerant, Scandi-socialist quasi-utopia Norway, so when he drunken...

Events

96 m. ago Rising inequality is turning US into an autocratic state, billionaire warns

Ray Dalio says business leaders scared to criticise Donald Trump as he warns of debt-induced crisis for the economyOne of the world’s most prominent hedge fund billionaires has warned that rising inequality is turning the US into an autocratic state and condemned business leaders for failing to speak out against Donald Trump’s policies.Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, said “gaps in wealth” and a collapse in trust were driving “more extreme” policies in the US. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Labour's migrant deal fiasco: Now Yvette Cooper FAILS to guarantee asylum seekers will start being returned to France this month under 'one in, one out' agreement

Ministers claimed when the agreement was announced in July that it would take effect within weeks, but the Home Secretary now says she expects the deportations to begin 'later this month'.

Events

2 h. ago Brits share top baking fails ahead of Great British Bake Off return

A survey of 1,200 adults has revealed the most common baking blunders - with nearly half of Brits saying they are more inspired to bake when The Great British Bake Off is on TV

Events

2 h. ago 'All drivers should do 50p test before taking their car for an MOT'

The MOT test can be a stressful and expensive time for drivers, but there's a simple trick that can help you avoid unnecessary failures and fines

Transport

2 h. ago Fears UK is heading for 'economic oblivion' as government borrowing costs soar to 27

Yields on 30-year UK bonds, known as gilts, leapt to just below 5.7 per cent, the highest level since 1998 in the wake of a reshuffle seen as sidelining Rachel Reeves.

Economics

2 h. ago BBC Breakfast's Jon Kay opens up on 'big change' in rare family update

Jon Kay revealed a "big change" has occurred in his household during a discussion on BBC Breakfast on Tuesday morning

Politics

2 h. ago Yvette Cooper fails to guarantee that boat crossings will fall by next year

The home secretary also failed to confirm that migrants will be sent back to France this month as part of the returns agreement, saying she refused to make ‘grand promises’

Events

3 h. ago Chancellor under pressure as government borrowing costs surge to 27

The yield on UK government bonds – also known as gilts – jumped to the highest level since 1998.

Politics

3 h. ago Tributes to father and son who died in South Shields collision

Peter Webb, 40, and his son Ben, 12, died after a car came off the road in South Shields, Tyneside, on Saturday evening.

Events

3 h. ago Home Secretary fails to guarantee France migrant returns will happen this month

Yvette Cooper was cautious not to guarantee returns under a deal with France will take place in September, after saying they were ‘expected’.

Events

4 h. ago Dates shops are slashing prices on kids toys ahead of Christmas – and it's soon

The ongoing cost of living crisis means many mums and dads will have to get Christmas presents as and when they can, and to help out, many supermarkets and shops are having a toy sale ahead of the festive season

Economics

4 h. ago Brits share their 20 most common baking fails ahead of new Bake Off series

A poll of 1,200 adults found that only three per cent of British bakers said everything they make comes out perfectly - with the average person having two baking fails a year

Events

4 h. ago England star 'faces court hearing for failing to register his XL Bully'

The attacking star is the proud owner of Harlo but missed the deadline to register him in February last year, when it became a criminal offence to own one without an exemption certificate.

Events

4 h. ago Emi Martinez may have to alter transfer stance after Man Utd snub to avoid embarrassing saga

Emi Martinez had been eyeing a move to Manchester United and has been dropped by Aston Villa, but he failed to get a deadline day move with Saudi Arabia among his only options if he still wants out

Politics