51 m. ago Martin Lewis welcomes plans to consult on fairer council tax debt collection

The consumer champion said he hopes that the consultation ‘could be the start of changing things’.

Economics

56 m. ago Britain’s biggest pawnbroker H&T snapped up by US firm for £297m; Goldman Sachs lifts UK and eurozone growth forecasts – business live

China issues warning to UK over terms of US trade deal, saying it is a ‘basic principle’ that bilateral agreements should not target other nationsHere’s our full story on the Co-op saying that that stock availability in its stores will not improve until this weekend, as it struggles to recover from a cyber-attack two weeks ago.And our full take on Burberry’s planned 1,700 job cuts. Continue reading...

Economics

66 m. ago Donald Trump wants new £302m Qatari plane so Air Force One can keep up with the royals

Donald Trump provided a list of bizarre reasons for accepting a £302 million gift from Qatar in an interview with Fox host Sean Hannity, saying Air Force One isn't "impressive enough"

Politics

70 m. ago 'I fed my peace lily a kitchen scrap and it's been flowering like crazy'

Peace lilies are one of the most popular houseplants due to their lush leaves but can also produce many stunning blooms when fed the right fertiliser at the right time

Politics

75 m. ago Government slashes Sadiq Khan's affordable housing target after number of homes started last year was second lowest on record

Angela Rayner offers mayor a lifeline after fewer than 4,000 affordable homes started in 2024/25

Politics

85 m. ago Six kids 'rescued from house of horrors after severe torture' as husband, wife and daughter arrested

Kenneth Key, 60, his wife Tina, also 60, and their daughter Katlynn, 23, were arrested following an investigation into the alleged "severe and prolonged" torture of several children

Events

90 m. ago Escape To The Country buyer bursts into tears after 'falling in love' during property viewing

Tuesday's instalment of the BBC house-hunting show saw Joey ask property expert Alistair Appleton for help.

Politics

95 m. ago LIVE: Andy Burnham issues update on new Manchester to Liverpool railway line

The Greater Manchester mayor is selling his plans to the government

Events

96 m. ago Elon Musk humiliated after proudly showing off new dancing robot before his own AI admits real

Elon Musk's plan to show off his dancing robot has left the Tesla CEO red-faced after his own AI made an embarrassing admission.

Culture

97 m. ago Doctors raise concerns over assisted dying Bill ahead of return to Parliament

The Bill, which relates to England and Wales, will come before MPs in the House of Commons on Friday for its report stage.

Politics

1 hour ago Prisoners to earn freedom after serving third of sentence under new plans

Offenders in England and Wales to have sentences cut for good behaviour and completion of work, training or education tasksPrisoners will be able to earn their freedom after serving a third of their sentences under new minimum and maximum sentence plans released by the government to tackle the overcrowding in jails.Offenders in England and Wales will be able to earn early release if they complete work, training or education assignments and demonstrate good behaviour. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago PMQs LIVE: Keir Starmer faces MPs after man arrested over fire at his London home

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will field questions from Kemi Badenoch, who has been on the attack over the Government's immigration plans and its trade deals with the US and India

Events

1 hour ago Celtic face Tyrhys Dolan waiting game as Greg Taylor drops cryptic transfer hint

It could be one in and one out at Parkhead as the Hoops plan ahead for the summer window

Sport

1 hour ago Mark Carney takes swipe at Keir Starmer as Canadian PM says his country was 'not impressed' with offer of British state visit for Donald Trump

Mark Carney said the invitation 'cut across' messages his government is trying to send to the White House in response to threats against Canada's sovereignty.

Politics

1 hour ago Best household essentials deals to expect for Amazon Prime Day 2025

Keep your cupboards fully stocked with our pick of early Amazon deals

Politics

1 hour ago House is set to be demolished by German authorities after four

Tenant Jens Riediger and his family have until spring next year to find a new home after the Bavarian administrative court in Munich made the demolition order final.

Culture

1 hour ago Prisoners in England and Wales to earn early release under new plans

Sentences to be reduced by third for good behaviour and if work, training or education assignments completedPrisoners will be able to earn their freedom after serving a third of their sentences under new minimum and maximum sentence plans released by the government to tackle the overcrowding in jails.Offenders in England and Wales will be able to earn early release if they complete work, training or education assignments and demonstrate good behaviour before being freed. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Wild chimpanzees seen giving ‘first aid’ to each other with medicinal plants

Footage shows chimpanzees using leaves with antibacterial properties to dab on open wounds

Politics

2 h. ago Woman's superb hack to make peace lilies flower 'faster than you've ever seen'

A peace lily owner has shared a "great" hack that encourages the houseplant to flower "faster than I've ever seen them grow" - and she's even tried it on her orchids

Politics

2 h. ago Trump claims ‘it was an honor’ to lift Syrian sanctions after meeting president in Middle East visit: Live

Donald Trump said ending sanctions on Syria would give the country a “chance for greatness” after meeting with Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa

Politics