30 m. ago Federal workers free to ignore Elon Musk email ultimatum, US personnel office says – as it happened

This blog is now closed. Here’s our latest politics storyHere’s a little more on Dan Bongino, the Maga podcaster Donald Trump has named as deputy director of the FBI and who will oversee the bureau alongside newly appointed director Kash Patel.The president announced the appointment on Sunday night in a post on his Truth Social platform, praising Bongino as “a man of incredible love and passion for our country”. He called the announcement “great news for law enforcement and American justice”.Kash Patel should have been a redline. Bongino is what you get when R Senators fail to do their jobs and say no to Patel. The Trump Admin is turning federal law enforcement over to unqualified, unprincipled, partisan henchmen. It’s unacceptable and conservatives need to say so. Continue reading...

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72 m. ago Carers getting DWP benefit urged to update details ahead of earnings threshold increase

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a warning to those in receipt of Carer's Allowance

Politics

1 hour ago Parkrun could be NHS’s secret weapon to tackle Britain’s faltering health

Parkrun urges the Government to rollout 'social prescribing' of weekly fun run after partnership with Royal College of GPs gets people exercising and socialising

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2 h. ago Federal workers free to ignore Elon Musk email ultimatum, US personnel office says – live

OPM says federal workers not obliged to respond despite Musk’s that ignoring email would be considered resignationHere’s a little more on Dan Bongino, the Maga podcaster Donald Trump has named as deputy director of the FBI and who will oversee the bureau alongside newly appointed director Kash Patel.The president announced the appointment on Sunday night in a post on his Truth Social platform, praising Bongino as “a man of incredible love and passion for our country”. He called the announcement “great news for law enforcement and American justice”.Kash Patel should have been a redline. Bongino is what you get when R Senators fail to do their jobs and say no to Patel. The Trump Admin is turning federal law enforcement over to unqualified, unprincipled, partisan henchmen. It’s unacceptable and conservatives need to say so. Continue reading...

Society

2 h. ago Drivers' chilling 30cm water warning as 96 flood alerts grip UK with 14 killer alarms

Weather boffins are warning of a danger to life in the latest flood misery to blight Britain - authorities have also raised the alarm for drivers ahead of expected rain

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3 h. ago MAFS UK fans demand 'justice' for Nathan as they all blast 'vindictive' Lacey

Married At First Sight UK fans flocked to social media to slam Lacey as she confronted ex Nathan at the reunion dinner party from hell, with viewers demanding 'justice' for him

Politics

3 h. ago Utah close to fully banning fluoride in water, stripping cities' ability to decide

Utah appears to be the first state ready to put a full ban on fluoride in public water systems under a bill that doesn’t allow cities or communities to decide whether to add the cavity-preventing mineral

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3 h. ago Federal workers can ignore Elon Musk’s email ultimatum, US office of personnel says – live

US office says federal workers are not obliged to respond to the email despite Elon Musk claiming ignoring the email would be considered a resignationHere’s a little more on Dan Bongino, the Maga podcaster Donald Trump has named as deputy director of the FBI and who will oversee the bureau alongside newly appointed director Kash Patel.The president announced the appointment on Sunday night in a post on his Truth Social platform, praising Bongino as “a man of incredible love and passion for our country”. He called the announcement “great news for law enforcement and American justice”.Kash Patel should have been a redline. Bongino is what you get when R Senators fail to do their jobs and say no to Patel. The Trump Admin is turning federal law enforcement over to unqualified, unprincipled, partisan henchmen. It’s unacceptable and conservatives need to say so. Continue reading...

Society

3 h. ago US sides with Russia in astonishing UN vote as Keir Starmer issues Ukraine warning

The Prime Minister said on the third anniversary of Russia's bloody invasion that the voices of Ukrainians "echo in my ears" and recalled meeting a patient called Petro in a burns unit."

Events

3 h. ago Ukraine peace deal will not survive without US 'backup', Emmanuel Macron warns Donald Trump

French President meets US counterpart at White House, where Trump says Vladimir Putin is open to European peacekeeping force in Ukraine

Events

4 h. ago BBC weather forecaster Derek Brockway predicts 'plenty of sunshine' after the deluge

It follows a series of weather warnings and a weekend of wild weather

Politics

4 h. ago Fury as kitchen firm shuts down without warning leaving families thousands of pounds out of pocket

Kitchen Love, which operated across north-west England, had dozens of glowing five star reviews online from happy customers but it shut down last year, leaving orders unfulfilled.

Events

5 h. ago ‘Inventive’ teenagers could circumvent a social media ban, MP warns

MPs have been debating a petition calling for a minimum age on social media.

Events

5 h. ago Shoppers issued 'do not eat' warning on these Cheshire Farm products

Shoppers have been advised to return the product for a full refund

Events

5 h. ago Millie Bobby Brown leaves fans stunned over her real age after looking a 'decade older' at the SAG Awards

Many social media users were stunned by Millie's age, however, and observed how she appeared to look decades older.

Events

5 h. ago TV news reporter struck by car live on air reveals fascinating secret of the infamous clip

Journalist Tori Yorgey was hit by a car during a live shot three years ago. She reflected on the incident in a recent social media post and revealed why her anchor didn't react as you might expect.

Society

5 h. ago Pep Guardiola could hand Man City's £12m teenage sensation debut this weekend in FA Cup

Manchester City signed Claudio Echeverri from River Plate in January 2024, with the 19-year-old midfielder remaining in Argentina for the rest of the calendar year

Economics

5 h. ago Police hunt man after stab victim, 20, killed in Hackney street brawl

Members of the public warned not to approach Renaldo Roberts, 25

Events

6 h. ago Keir Starmer issues Ukraine warning as US sides with Russia in astonishing UN vote

Keir Starmer recalled meeting a Ukrainian patient in a burns unit who said 'if Ukraine fails, Europe will be next' as he battles to persuade Donald Trump not to sell out Kyiv

Events

6 h. ago ITV The Chase star warns show will not 'survive' as Bradley Walsh announces exciting new TV gig

ITV The Chase star Paul Sinha has issued a stark warning about the future of the ITV quiz show, telling fans it may not last if it's charismatic host Bradley Walsh is ever replaced.

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