3 h. ago Zohran Mamdani tells immigrant New Yorkers about their right not to comply with ICE

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani posted a video explaining immigrants' right to refuse to speak to or comply with agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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10 h. ago I tried mince pies from Tesco, Sainsbury's and more – the winner was perfectly buttery

With so many mince pies available at Christmas, it can be hard to know which ones to choose. Here's what I think of the best mince pies from major supermarkets in the UK

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14 h. ago Goodbye angels, hello Ozempic needles – what’s behind the boom in bizarre Christmas baubles?

This year’s most-wanted ornaments include weight-loss syringes and favourite foodstuffs. When and why did Christmas trees become so commercialised?it was the second Tuesday in November but Christmas was already in crisis. Sarah Gibbons had just received a shipment of baubles at her Glasgow homeware shop, Modern Love Store, and some crucial ornaments were missing. She hopped on a long-distance phone call to her suppliers in the US – she needed to sort this out. After all, her customers were clamouring for them. “People aren’t just buying one,” the 39-year-old shopkeeper told me after discovering the missing decorations, “they’re buying three or four at a time.” Three what? Turtle doves? Nutcrackers? Or perhaps some classic candy canes? Of course not. This year’s must-have bauble is in the shape of a lightly glittered syringe of Ozempic.Growing up, my favourite Christmas ornament was a little pink plastic baby Jesus resting in a manger. He was bought by my great-aunt in Oberammergau, ...

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15 h. ago Minister shuts down David Lammy over joining EU customs union

Cabinet minister Pat McFadden said the prime minister has been ‘pretty clear’ that the UK won’t be rejoining the customs union

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18 h. ago Brits are just realising reason we put up Christmas trees during festive season

Christmas trees are a festive tradition for many Brits, but do you know the reason behind them? The history spans from ancient Pagan customs to Queen Victoria's influence that popularised them in the UK

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19 h. ago Lloyds Bank tells customers look out for this email over £15 bonuses

A customer asked when they would get the extra perks

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34 h. ago BetMGM SEC Championship promo: Claim your BetMGM bonus for Georgia vs. Alabama

New customers can claim the BetMGM promo code bonus for SEC Championship Game

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37 h. ago Nationwide says some customers will get up to £1,000 cashback

Many people could be eligible for a £500 payment, with further cash provided in certain circumstances

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38 h. ago Nationwide account warning over letters going out to customers

A customer contacted Nationwide as they were concerned to receive the letter

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38 h. ago Tesco and Asda shoppers may have to pay £12 more from Tuesday

Many of us have long shopping lists ahead of Christmas

Economics

39 h. ago I know which supermarket sells the best pigs in blankets and they’re half the price of Waitrose

PIGS in blankets are a Christmas dinner staple - but which ones are the best this year? The Sun has tested the traditional treats from major supermarkets Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Lidl, and compared them with ones from posh supermarket Waitrose. We cooked the pigs in blankets according to their packet instructions and gave...

Economics

39 h. ago Major supermarket giving away free Christmas trees today – but you’ll need to be quick

A MAJOR supermarket chain is giving away hundreds of Christmas trees for free today. A real Christmas tree will usually set you back at least £30, so rushing to your local supermarket today could save you serious cash. Tesco is giving away the trees at ten stores across the UK from 10am onwards. But there’s...

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39 h. ago McDonald's axes 'awful' product after customer complaints as it issues update

The fast food chain has gone back to plastic lids temporarily and said it is working toward finding an alternative

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40 h. ago North West restaurant hits back after customer slams solo diner policy

Elif say they cannot accommodate single diners 'due to limited space'

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43 h. ago ‘The only idea around’: will Labour return to a customs union with the EU?

The desperate search for economic growth is pushing the party to confront the issue that dare not speak its nameFor much of the last week, Keir Starmer’s government has been suggesting that a closer relationship with Europe will be a more prominent part of his agenda in the future.But it was a little-noted personnel change that might prove the most telling shift: Nick Thomas Symonds, the minister in charge of EU negotiations, was promoted to full cabinet rank. Continue reading...

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43 h. ago What links Amy Adams, Teri Hatcher and Margot Kidder? The Saturday quiz

From Cecil at Waitrose and Slinky at Tesco to an app designed to be deleted, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 In 1932, Australia declared war on which bird?2 What became the world’s tallest church in October?3 Matthew Streeton is the voice of which much-maligned rail announcement?4 Which recent US president’s mother was called Stanley?5 In which country has the TV crime drama Tatort run since 1970?6 Which football club’s new stadium contributed to a loss of world heritage status?7 Which app’s makers claim it is “designed to be deleted”?8 Four-month-old Spencer Elden appeared on which album cover?What links: 9 Amy Adams; Kate Bosworth; Rachel Brosnahan; Teri Hatcher; Margot Kidder?10 Boardwalk; Rue de la Paix; Schlossallee; Shrewsbury Road?11 Hasbani, Banias and Dan rivers; Sea of Galilee; Dead Sea?12 Dian Fossey; Biruté Galdikas; Jane Goodall?13 Christopher Wren; John Houblon; Matthew Boulton and James Watt; Alan Turing?14 Cecil at Waitrose; Cuthbert at Aldi; Slinky at Te...

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43 h. ago DWP is giving away free Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's vouchers worth £110

Eligible households can get £110 vouchers to spend at Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco to help them through winter and Christmas - check if you're eligible

Economics

44 h. ago B&M selling off £5 Cadbury box cheaper than anywhere else this Christmas

It's cheaper than the supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Morrisons

Economics

44 h. ago Tesco big shop price hikes show why we're all struggling as we reach four years of cost of living crisis

20 products in my big shop have increased by 50 per cent or more

Economics

44 h. ago 'This one thing on the Tesco café Christmas menu left me with a bitter taste in the mouth'

Pigs in blankets with mac & cheese, boxing day sandwiches and gingerbread lattes are just some of the new additions to Tesco's cafe menu

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