48 m. ago Consent for asylum system ‘could fall apart if illegal migration not tackled’

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is due to set out reforms to the asylum system on Monday.

Events

61 m. ago When reality bites: the rapid rise and chaotic fall of Reform UK in Cornwall

Resignations, suspensions and infighting lead to party losing crown of highest number of seats in the county“I know whenever I come back here next,” Nigel Farage told a jubilant crowd of hundreds in a leisure centre in Redruth, “Reform UK will become a dominant force, not just in Cornwall politics, but in British politics.”That was in February and when the local elections arrived three months later it appeared Farage’s prophecy was in part coming true – Reform took 28 seats on Cornwall council, the highest number of any party. Continue reading...

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92 m. ago Nearly 16,000 violent crimes happened at trains or at railway stations last year in 7% rise that averages 40 a DAY

The revelation comes just two weeks after ten train passengers were attacked in a terrifying knife frenzy in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.

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2 h. ago Steven Gerrard smashed me with a horror tackle but he was the best player in England

Steven Gerrard launched a two-footed horror tackle on an opponent only to meet the player and his wife on a plane afterwards, but the incident didn't change his rival's opinion

Sport

2 h. ago Rachel Reeves urged to scrap international student levy over concerns for growth

Business groups slammed ‘university tax’ and warned a rise in fees will have ‘unintended consequences’ for the UK

Society

3 h. ago Can methane cuts pull us back from the brink of climate breakdown?

With temperatures breaching the Paris limit, experts say tackling the powerful gas could buy crucial time as the clean-energy shift stallsCop30: click here for full Guardian coverage of the climate talks in BrazilFor two years, global temperatures have exceeded the 1.5C heating limit laid out in the Paris climate agreement. This overshooting will have “devastating consequences”, the UN secretary general, António Guterres, has warned.The biggest worry for scientists is that further heating could trigger irreversible tipping points, such as the widespread drying out and dying off of the Amazon, or the melting of the Greenland ice sheet, beyond which climate breakdown could spiral out of control. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago 'Genius' viral TikTok coffee idea with 10 million views can save you money

The vido has gained over 10 million views and almost 1 millin likes - and people are going crazy for it

Economics

7 h. ago Triple lock update as economic figures 'tighten the Treasury's fiscal position'

State pension payments rise each April in line with the triple lock

Economics

7 h. ago Triple lock under threat as DWP state pension bill 'continues to rise'

State pension payments go up each April in line with the triple lock

Economics

11 h. ago Keir Starmer has had ‘500 days of failure’ in office, says SNP

SNP Westminster deputy leader Pete Wishart highlighted issues such as pensioner winter fuel payments and the two-child benefit cap.

Events

11 h. ago Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr round by round: How fight unfolded as Destroyer dominates Next Gen

CONOR BENN ended his family's THREE DECADE long wait for victory over the Chris Eubank clan. Over 30 years after his dad Nigel was beaten and then drew against Eubank Sr - son Conor at last clawed back some bragging rights for his namesake. Eubank Jr was an excellent but razor-close winner in April -...

Politics

12 h. ago Striking doctors’ bosses turn against them as public support crumbles over pay battle

STRIKING doctors’ bosses are turning against them as public support crumbles for their pay battle with ministers. Hundreds of hospital chiefs applauded Health Secretary Wes Streeting this week when he branded the British Medical Association “unreasonable” and “reprehensible”. Managers have urged union barons to tone down their demands for a 26 per cent pay rise...

Economics

13 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star breaks down in tears and 'can't stop sobbing' on live TV

One Strictly Come Dancing pro couldn't stop crying in an emotional moment when he praised his partner after a difficult week, telling viewers they have 'no idea' about work celeb puts in

Culture

13 h. ago Safe routes and temporary status for refugees among plans for asylum reform

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to unveil plans to tackle illegal immigration and reform the asylum system on Monday.

Events

13 h. ago Man Utd shown ideal Bruno Fernandes transfer solution as 'perfect' £26m star eyed

Manchester United have been linked with a move for Conor Gallagher, who is reportedly available in the summer after almost 18 months with Atletico Madrid

Economics

14 h. ago London boroughs seek ‘funding firepower’ to tackle housing crisis through investment in existing estates

London boroughs seek ‘funding firepower’ to tackle housing crisis through investment in existing estates  London Post

Events

14 h. ago White House fury at Trump 'monster' jibe in showpiece BBC lecture: US President 'dubbed a fascist' during flagship speech commissioned by broadcaster

The BBC commissioned Dutch author Rutger Bregman to deliver its flagship annual lectures. Bregman used the events to compare Trump's America and the rise of fascism in the 1930s.

Politics

15 h. ago Angela Rayner explains why Nigel Farage is 'snake oil salesman'

The former Labour Deputy Leader tore into the Reform UK leader, and accused him of trying to prevent her putting more power into the hands of the working class

Politics

15 h. ago 'Perfect' Man United transfer would be ideal for Bruno Fernandes after £26m blunder

The latest Manchester United transfer news as a Chelsea legend details the perfect transfer move to benefit Bruno Fernandes

Economics

15 h. ago Glasgow fire LIVE: H&M store evacuated as 'explosions' heard in city centre

Streets in Glasgow city centre have been sealed off as firefighters tackle a huge blaze at an electrical substation, with a H&M store evacuated

Events