4 h. ago Unemployment, inflation and GDP growth will be worse this year than projected, budget office says

The Congressional Budget Office has released new economic projections, indicating that unemployment, inflation and overall growth will worsen in 2025 before improving over the next year

Economics

5 h. ago Lawsuit says US held West African migrants in straitjackets for 16 hours on flight to Ghana

A lawsuit says some West Africans who were deported to Ghana were held in “straitjackets” for 16 hours on a U.S. military plane on which all passengers were shackled and given only bread and water

Events

7 h. ago If you've got Champagne tastes on a sparkling water budget, you must try these wine dupes

Explore top wine dupes offering similar taste and quality at a fraction of the cost

Politics

7 h. ago Canada Water: Transforming London's Rotherhithe Peninsula with Green Spaces, Mixed

Canada Water: Transforming London's Rotherhithe Peninsula with Green Spaces, Mixed-Use Planning, and Historic Significance  Urban Land Magazine

Events

8 h. ago Water company bans US billionaire’s new lake being filled during hosepipe ban

Southern Water halts water transportation to billionaire’s lake during drought

Politics

9 h. ago 'Bleach? We would be ashamed to use it!': Two top cleaning experts reveal the five popular products they'd never use (and you'll never guess what made the list)

They revolutionised the cleaning industry with one miracle super-spray and say we can make our houses sparkle using just seven natural ingredients. Really?

Politics

9 h. ago Business news live: Firms demand ‘no more taxes’ in Budget as economy stalls

Economic and stock market news and latest business and finance updates from Friday

Economics

10 h. ago The Scotsman Whisky Club: First virtual tasting an exploration of regions via Claxton’s drams

The Scotsman Whisky Club’s first virtual tasting took place this month, and was a sell-out success.

Politics

10 h. ago The 10 biggest films hitting cinemas this autumn, including a Bruce Springsteen biopic and a thriller with Julia Roberts

As we prepare for the good old British winter, we're always looking for things to do of an evening that are a) warm and b) prevent another night sprawled on the sofa swigging wine.

Events

10 h. ago Water bosses ban Trump ally billionaire for sucking up Britain's water supply for lake

Britain’s drippiest water bosses have banned a billionaire ally of Donald Trump from using the UK’s supply to fill his lake

Politics

10 h. ago Voices: Zero change. Zero growth. Zero hope of Rachel Reeves being rescued

The chancellor, faced with a flatlining economy, is trapped in an impossible dilemma – come the Budget she’ll have to break her election promises or break her fiscal rules, warns John Rentoul

Events

11 h. ago Olympic athlete told she was 'too fat' to compete after giving birth and accuses Nike of including 'anti

Blanca Manchon, 38, enjoyed a glittering career on the water after competing at her first Olympic Games as a 17-year-old - and went on to win seven world championships.

Politics

11 h. ago Russia cuts interest rate to 17% as wartime economy slows while deficit grows

Russia’s central bank is cutting its benchmark interest rate by one percentage point to 17%, a step that could support growth and business activity as the economy slows and the government budget deficit increases

Events

11 h. ago Good Morning Britain stars in uproar after ITV budget cuts closes canteen

The GMB presenters are among the ITV staff who are said to have been told that their new studios wouldn't have a canteen as the show relocates to the ITN studios.

Politics

11 h. ago Fury as Nestle make huge change to Quality Street and 'ruins Christmas'

Nestle has been accused by 'taking the sparkle and excitement out of Christmas ' by sweet-toothed lovers who noticed the brand has made a major change to Quality Street chocolates.

Politics

11 h. ago 'Comfortable and cosy' Next suede boots praised for 'amazing quality'

Next's faux fur suede boots are water repellent, making them perfect for autumnal weather, and rival more expensive brands due to its £46 price tag

Politics

12 h. ago Firms urge Budget rethink amid warnings of more shop closures and job losses

Rachel Reeves faces ridicule after admitting the economy is 'stuck' as businesses urged her to prevent job losses and shop closures.

Economics

13 h. ago London and Glasgow to be linked by new service from ‘budget train company’

The new service will open up more ways to travel between Glasgow and the UK capital

Politics

13 h. ago US billionaire dubbed 'the most powerful man on Wall Street' infuriates neighbours by shipping '30 tankers a day' of water to renovate his £80m estate and fill the 9million

US billionaire Stephen Schwarzman (pictured), 78, dubbed the most powerful man on Wall Street, has been shipping the supplies into his 2,500-acre estate Conholt Park in Wiltshire.

Economics

14 h. ago Myleene Klass and Holly Willoughby sip fizz with famous friends after skipping NTAs

Forget the National Television Awards, Myleene Klass and Holly Willoughby ditch the ceremony for champagne with famous friends including Emma Bunton and Christine Lampard

Politics