68 m. ago Top tips to help start taking control of your finances before summer ends

This simple checklist can help you get your finances in shape before the end of summer.

Economics

73 m. ago Russia’s frozen assets must be used to rebuild Ukraine, says Zelenskyy, as he hits out at ‘terrorism’ of daily attacks – Europe live

Kyiv said Russia launched around 400 drones and 18 missiles against Ukraine overnightZelenskyy also repeatedly thanks partners for their help so far, saying it is thanks to their help it was able to start building a modern air force.“We’ve done it in record time. No other country has switched from Soviet aircraft to F-16 and Mirages this quickly,” he says.I urge all our partners: increase your investments when Russia increases its attacks. Continue reading...

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96 m. ago 'An entitled mum tried to take my plane seat but my brutal comment stopped her'

After starting her journey to the airport at 3am, this woman was in no mood for messing around.

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1 hour ago I quit my job as an easyJet pilot because of the climate crisis. Here’s how we can transform aviation | George Hibberd

There’s no shortage of ideas for how to make air travel greener. But it has to start within the industry – and with workersGeorge Hibberd appears alongside fellow pilot Todd Smith in the Guardian documentary Guilt TripI love flying. I’ve wanted to be a pilot since I was young. I grew up in Chichester, West Sussex, under a flight path used by Gatwick airport planes, and used to watch as they traversed the sky. In 2019, once I had qualified as an airline pilot, I began working for easyJet. Aviation connected me to my extended family in Canada, exposed me to different cultures and gave me an unforgettable career. But in November 2022, I handed over my airport ID card for the last time. I had grown increasingly anxious about the effect that our industry was having on the planet and, deep down, I knew that my concern for the climate crisis meant being an airline pilot was damaging my mental health.Despite no longer working in the industry, my love of aviation has driven me to protect our...

Society

2 h. ago Guilt Trip: pilots torn between flight and the fight for the planet

Commercial pilots George Hibberd and Todd Smith grapple with the reality of their dream jobs, torn between childhood ambitions of flying and the impact of their industry on the world beneath them. From the cockpit, they witness first-hand the climate crisis unfolding below and decide to take drastic measures. As part of Safe Landing, a community of aviation workers who want the industry to do better for the climate, they begin to transform their eco-anxiety and guilt into action. With an estimated 1.2 million passengers in the sky at any time, they ask when will society confront the urgent need to reimagine aviation - before it's too lateTo read more on how former Easyjet pilot George Hibberd thinks the aviation industry can be transformed, click here. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Starmer and Macron race to strike 'one in, one out' Channel migrant deal as MORE boats cross today but pact would only cover 50 arrivals a week

Keir Starmer is hoping for 'concrete progress' on the crisis as the French president wraps up his three-day State Visit to the UK.

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2 h. ago Good Morning Britain host announces break from ITV show and will be off air for weeks

Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid made a surprise announcement as she confirmed that she'll be taking a break from the ITV show until the "start of the new term"

Culture

2 h. ago Wrongly jailed Malkinson hails benefits rule change, but will continue fighting

The 59-year-old, who served 17 years in prison for a rape he did not commit, says he remains determined to tear down the system that failed him.

Events

2 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council seeks partner to help students in new academic year

The local authority has advertised that it is seeking an education provider to run a BA Childhood Practice programme for up to 20 students starting in September, at a location to be determined based on interest levels.

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2 h. ago Mircowave toastie gagdet dubbed the 'best sandwich maker' drops to £19 in Prime Day sale

After using the toastie gadget, one shopper said 'Eat your heart out George Foreman.'

Economics

3 h. ago Young roofer given months to live after dismissing back pain as 'wear and tear'

The 33-year-old initially thought the pain could be due to the long hours he was working - but it was a sign of something much more sinister

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3 h. ago TRNSMT 2025: What time does TRNSMT start and finish? Here's when gates open and when the festival ends

If you’re heading to TRNSMT this weekend here are all of the key timings you need to know.

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3 h. ago Welsh councils to charge visitors per night as tourist tax approved for 2027

The visitor levy will not start to appear in key Welsh destinations until 2027, if councils decide to implement it

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3 h. ago DWP confirms four major changes to Universal Credit starting from next April

Nearly 4 million households will see an annual income boost estimated to be worth £725 under new reforms.

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3 h. ago Woman who appeared in BBC show Escape to the Country died of alcoholism, inquest hears

Escape to the County star Emma Izzard, 53, was rushed to hospital in Norfolk on November 19 last year after she started vomiting blood.

Events

3 h. ago 'Ryan Moore can make the difference' – Jason Heavey's July Meeting day one tips

The prestigious three-day meeting on the July Course starts on Thursday and our Chief Tipster fancies crack jockey Ryan Moore to win the big handicap on an improving sprinter

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4 h. ago Starmer and Macron race to strike 'one in, one out' Channel migrant deal TODAY but it would only cover 50 arrivals a week as critics dismiss 'merry go round'

Keir Starmer is hoping for 'concrete progress' on the crisis as the French president wraps up his three-day State Visit to the UK.

Events

4 h. ago Wales' rail funding questions just went unanswered yet again

There is no timeline about when work will start, or a date when that will be announced

Economics

4 h. ago Man, 33, given months to live following devastating diagnosis

Stephen Lea, 33, started experiencing back pain last year - a devastating diagnosis means he may only have months left to live

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5 h. ago Households urged to grow herb on kitchen window sill that's 'great for beginners'

Gardening experts and beginners alike have been told to start their journeys with this one plant - it's affordable, and it's a must-have ingredient in the kitchen

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