56 m. ago Dignified Sophie makes a solo appearance at Duchess of Kent's funeral

The Duchess of Edinburgh donned all black as she attended the funeral of the Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday. Sophie, 60, cut a dignified figure in all-black mourning attire.

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5 h. ago State pension could rise by 4.7% in April thanks to triple lock

Under the triple lock the state pension rises by whichever is highest out of 2.5%, the rate of wage growth, or the rate of inflation in September

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6 h. ago David Squires on Nottingham Forest’s mythical quest for a new champion

Our cartoonist tells the ancient Greek tale of one godlike figure’s pursuit of glory at the City GroundBuy one of David’s cartoons in our Print ShopDavid’s new book, Chaos in the Box: buy it now Continue reading...

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6 h. ago John Swinney blasts Elon Musk and reveals he is considering quitting X after billionaire's latest rant

Swinney and other senior Scottish Government figures still routinely post on X despite being increasingly critical of its billionaire owner.

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7 h. ago Starmer to chair cabinet meeting as tensions grow after resignation of top aide — UK politics live

Labour MPs talking openly about replacing PM as poll suggests just 26% of Labour members have favourable view of him as party leaderPeople on the new full state pension are set for a rise of over £500 a year from next April following the latest official earnings data, PA Media reports. PA says:Under the triple lock guarantee, the state pension increases every April in line with whichever is the highest of total earnings growth in the year from May to July of the previous year, CPI (Consumer Prices Index) inflation in September of the previous year, or 2.5%.The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed a rise in total wage growth including bonuses to 4.7% in the quarter to July, up from 4.6% in the three months to June. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago When Trump comes to UK, normal rules of state visits will not apply

Keir Starmer will have to choose how to spend limited political capital, with most pressing issues ones UK and US do not agree onDonald Trump has repeatedly described Keir Starmer as a “good man”, distancing himself from the attacks on the UK prime minister mounted by other figures on the US far right such as Elon Musk.One of the many known unknowns, however, of a Trump state visit is what kind of Trump will show up when a microphone is placed in front of him. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Ricky Hatton 'didn't care if he lived or died' after loss that changed him

Ricky Hatton, who has sadly passed away at the age of 46, was one of Britain's most beloved sporting figures, but bravely faced his own personal battles during his career

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36 h. ago Nearly 24,000 Scots waiting for mental health treatment under SNP Government

EXCLUSIVE: The new figures have been pounced on by Scottish Labour.

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46 h. ago Starmer urged to make ‘populist case’ for workers’ rights reforms

Huge survey reveals employment rights overhaul popular with public despite many not knowing about billKeir Starmer must make the “populist case” for workers’ rights reforms, unions have said, after a new mega-poll suggested the reforms were the most popular of almost all policies but have extremely limited public recognition.The employment rights bill will return to the Commons on Monday with a pledge by senior government figures not to water down reforms to zero-hours contracts or new rights at work. Continue reading...

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67 h. ago 22 Kids and Counting's Sue Radford reveals body transformation after shedding two stone

22 Kids and Counting star Sue Radford has shown off her new figure while on holiday in Florida, as the mum of 22 kids admitted she was 'chuffed' with her weight loss.

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3 d. ago Thousands converge on central London for march organised by far right figure known as Tommy Robinson

Thousands converge on central London for march organised by far right figure known as Tommy Robinson  yahoo.com

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3 d. ago Ralph Lauren and Michael Kors show a breezy, romantic vision of the US

The American dream has never looked more seductive, with long and loose summer wardrobes and beachy jewelleryWith the death of Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren became the world’s oldest major working fashion designer. The spotlight arrives with great timing for an 85-year-old on a hot streak. His brand is in better health than it has been for decades, with shares up 35% in 2025 and annual sales figures showing an 8% growth to $7.1bn (£1.25bn).On the first night of New York fashion week, Lauren hosted the curtain-raiser for a month of catwalks with a show in his Madison Avenue design studio. Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King chatted to Lauren’s family; Usher smiled broadly behind sunglasses, lounging on a plushly cushioned front row. Champagne was served on silver trays under twinkling chandeliers. In the fractious climate, with the US reeling from the shooting of the far-right activist Charlie Kirk, Ralph Lauren’s affable, charming vision of the American dream has never looked more seductive...

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3 d. ago Rachel Reeves accused of 'going into hiding' after UK economy flatlines under the weight of tax hikes

On another dismal day for Labour, official figures showed output flatlined in July, triggering warnings from business leaders that the Government 'cannot tax its way to growth'.

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4 d. ago Nursing union calls for urgent action after drop in number of new students

The university admission service, UCAS, has published figures that show a decrease in the number of acceptances onto nursing courses beginning this autumn.

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4 d. ago Dave Portnoy reveals he was forced to ramp up his own security as he speaks out on Charlie Kirk murder

The Barstool Sports chief is one of many high-profile figures to have spoken out on the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, which has rocked America to its core this week.

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4 d. ago New photos of person of interest in Charlie Kirk shooting as same figure appears on security footage: live updates

Charlie Kirk was killed after being shot in the neck at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

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4 d. ago A murder that shocked the world: How a public appearance that almost didn't happen led to the assassination of one of America's most divisive and engaging political figures

It was late on Wednesday morning, and the jumbled mass of students, supporters and protesters were anticipating a fiery debate with one of the most divisive yet engaging figures in the US.

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4 d. ago UK aid for nature hit almost record £800 million last year, analysis shows

An analysis of Government figures shows the UK is on track to achieve its five-year pledge to provide £3 billion in nature-related funds by 2026.

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4 d. ago Lisa Snowdon, 53, shows off her incredible figure in a skimpy bikini as she declares she is 'coming out the other side of menopause and all the years it drained me'

Lisa Snowdon showed off her incredible figure in a skimpy pink and orange bikini on Wednesday as she shared an empowering message about body confidence.

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4 d. ago Emmerdale fans make same plea in 'only hope' amid John Sugden 'threat'

As John Sugden told Aaron Dingle he hopes he doesn't wake up, fans are relying on one villager to figure out the truth

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