15 h. ago How No 10 went from bullish to badly damaged as rebels forced further welfare bill concessions

Tumultuous 24 hours capped by last-minute climbdown on cuts to Pips could define rest of Starmer’s time as PMHow did your MP vote on the welfare reforms?Hours before MPs were due to vote on the government’s welfare bill, Angela Rayner conveyed an urgent message to Downing Street.She had spent the day in intense talks with Labour rebels including Sarah Owen and Florence Eshalomi, and come to the conclusion the concessions offered just days earlier had failed. Dozens of them were still planning to vote against the government, and one of Keir Starmer’s major economic policies hung in the balance. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago I spent the day with Man City fans in Orlando at Club World Cup

Hundreds of Manchester City supporters made the trip to the United States for the Club World Cup

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37 h. ago Scots gamekeepers and veteran MSP speak out warning wildfires becoming 'danger to life'

The dire warnings from the Scottish Gamekeepers Association and MSP Fergus Ewing comes after firefighters spent a third day tackling three wildfires in the Highlands.

Events

57 h. ago Club World Cup could ‘destroy’ Manchester City’s season, says Pep Guardiola

Manager backs Klopp and Tuchel’s concerns over tournament in the USSky Blues face Al-Hilal in last 16 in Orlando on MondayPep Guardiola has admitted the Club World Cup could “destroy” Manchester City’s 2025-26 campaign, with the manager ignoring its potential impact to avoid feeling anxious.On Monday, City face Al-Hilal in the last 16 at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium. While some of Guardiola’s players had only five days off before the start of the tournament, others enjoyed a three-week break. All the squad can expect at least three weeks off following the Club World Cup. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago 'I've got no money. I'm constantly cold. I don't want to be here anymore'

The Manchester Evening News spent a day at Citizen's Advice to find out what impact Labour's controversial welfare cuts could have

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2 d. ago Aaron Ramsey breaks silence on Cardiff City exit in statement to fans

The midfielder has left the club and is set to link up with Mexican side Pumas UNAM

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3 d. ago Inside Jeff Bezos' wedding from guests dashing early to torrential rain

Branded by some as the 'wedding of the century', Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his new wife Lauren Sanchez splashed out £48million on their big day which they spent surrounded by celebs

Society

3 d. ago Glastonbury 2025: Saturday with Charli xcx, Kneecap, secret act Patchwork and more – follow it live!

There’s a stacked bill on offer at Worthy Farm. We’ll be bringing reviews, news, pictures and more throughout the day, starting with sets from Kaiser Chiefs and Brandi CarlileWe’re expecting reviews of Kaiser Chiefs, who I can faintly hear on the Pyramid stage from Guardian HQ – sounds loud!In the meantime, we’ve had a flurry of publishes overnight, including this intrepid report from my colleague Chris Godfrey, who spent all day Thursday (and a bit of Friday) trying the best fare at Glastonbury. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Cardiff City unveil 2025/26 home kit as fans love it but point out one thing

The Bluebirds have released their new home kit for the 2025/26 League One campaign

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5 d. ago Man City rediscover two key traits to send ruthless message to Liverpool and Arsenal

Manchester City booked their place in the last-16 of the Club World Cup with a stylish win against Juventus in Orlando.

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5 d. ago Man City player ratings vs Juventus with five 8/10s as Tijjani Reijnders stars

Manchester City battered Juventus 5-2 in Orlando to claim top spot in their Club World Cup group with ease

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5 d. ago Man City vs Juventus live Club World Cup build up, early team news and how to watch

Manchester City face Juventus in Orlando tonight as they continue their campaign in the Club World Cup in America.

Society

6 d. ago Scottish city ranked among the best in the world for music fans above LA and Vegas

With a vibrant live scene and a reputation for producing some of the country’s most iconic acts, this Scottish city achieved an impressive music score of 8.55 out of 10

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6 d. ago Man City raise Club World Cup expectations after surprise show of intent

Manchester City will round off the group stage of the Club World Cup when they face Juventus in Orlando on Thursday night.

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7 d. ago Oklahoma City Thunder fans to celebrate NBA title with a parade after years of heartbreak

Oklahoma City’s unwavering fans finally will get to celebrate a championship after several close calls and heartbreaking moments the past two decades

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8 d. ago Brutal moment LeBron James is abused by angry fans while out in New York City

In a video shared by TMZ , several basketball supporters can be seen swarming the NBA legend while he makes his way to an event in the Big Apple on Saturday night.

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1 week ago Premier League's first Chinese footballer now worth £20million after switching careers

Sun Jihai made history as the first Chinese player in the Premier League and he remains a cult hero with Manchester City fans for his displays during his six-year spell with the club

Economics

1 week ago Making Orlando proud: English coaching duo’s unlikely route to NWSL glory

Seb Hines and Giles Barnes have transformed the fortunes of Orlando Pride to deliver the first trophies in club’s historyTo followers of women’s football in the United States, they are the English coaching duo who have delivered unprecedented success to a previously trophyless club; to English football fans with particularly sharp memories, they are the former Middlesbrough and Derby youngsters who left to play in the MLS. To each other, Seb Hines and Giles Barnes are just old mates, stretching back to their days sharing a room together on England youth international camps.“It brings an unwavering trust. We can challenge each other and there’s no ill intent behind it,” is how Barnes sums up the benefits of a head coach and his assistant being longtime friends. Yet the unlikely chain of events that led to their reunion in Florida is almost as improbable as Orlando Pride leaping from 10th place to the title in two years. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Kevin Costner talks about working with women after being sued by Horizon stunt double over 'unscripted' rape scene

The 70-year-old star appeared for a Q&A with Michael Strahan at Fanatics Fest in New York City on Friday.

Economics

1 week ago Kyle, the UK's youngest person with MND, gets surprise on his 14th birthday

The family of Kyle Sieniawski said the "unbelievable" support helped to make the day special even though it was spent in hospital

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