2 h. 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'.

Economics

3 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing 2025 stars embrace the sequins in first look at launch show

Strictly Come Dancing have released the first look images of the 2025 cast as the 15 celebrities prepare to take to the dance floor for the first live show in just two weeks time

Culture

3 h. ago First official photo of new Strictly Come Dancing contestants released

Pink was the colour of choice for most of the contestants who will take to the dancefloor for the start of the new series on September 20.

Culture

3 h. ago Huge Donald Trump security blunder as secret service plans leaked to member of public

Security details for Donald Trump were leaked to an unsuspecting member of the public in a major blunder - however officials have denied that it could have endangered the president's life

Politics

5 h. ago AstraZeneca's £200m blow to Labour as pharma giant scraps major investment

Hours after official figures showed output from the pharmaceuticals industry in the UK fell 4.5 per cent in July, Britain's biggest firm said the project at its research site has been 'paused'.

Economics

6 h. ago London’s National Gallery Will Officially Begin Collecting Artworks Created After 1900

London’s National Gallery Will Officially Begin Collecting Artworks Created After 1900  Smithsonian Magazine

Politics

7 h. ago ICE agent shoots dead man who tried to run him over during operation ‘Midway Blitz’

The incident occurred Friday as officials attempted to apprehend Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, who resisted arrest and drove his car at law enforcement officers, the DHS said

Events

7 h. ago 'We got him': Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson in custody 'after confessing to father'

Bullet casing found near scene of shooting inscribed with the words ‘Hey fascist! Catch!’, officials reveal

Events

8 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Lewis Cope accidentally leaks show photo in huge blunder

Lewis Cope frantically deleted a social media post after potentially giving away Strictly Come Dancing secrets a week before the BBC contest's launch show

Culture

8 h. ago US immigration officers kill man attempting to flee vehicle stop near Chicago

Fatal shooting occurred during protest outside the Ice processing center in Broadview, IllinoisA man was fatally shot during a vehicle stop on the outskirts of Chicago by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) officers after attempting to flee the scene, according to officials, and another officer was injured during the altercation.Ice released the following statement after the shooting: “This morning in Chicago, Ice officers were conducting targeted local enforcement activity during a vehicle stop, the suspect resisted and attempted to drive his vehicle into the arrest team, striking an officer and subsequently dragging him as he fled the scene, fearing for his life, the officer discharged his firearm and struck the subject. Both the officer and subject immediately received medical treatment and were transferred to a local hospital.” Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago US immigration officers kill man trying to flee vehicle stop near Chicago

Fatal shooting occurred during protest outside the Ice processing center in Broadview, IllinoisA man was fatally shot during a vehicle stop on the outskirts of Chicago by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) officers after attempting to flee the scene, according to officials, and another officer was injured during the altercation.Ice released the following statement after the shooting: “This morning in Chicago, Ice officers were conducting targeted local enforcement activity during a vehicle stop, the suspect resisted and attempted to drive his vehicle into the arrest team, striking an officer and subsequently dragging him as he fled the scene, fearing for his life, the officer discharged his firearm and struck the subject. Both the officer and subject immediately received medical treatment and were transferred to a local hospital.” Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago Crypto group Tether to launch new stablecoin with eye on US markets

Move comes after Congress passed new regulations to bring dollar-backed tokens into mainstream markets

Politics

8 h. ago Trump health officials will link dozens of child deaths to Covid vaccines, report claims

Trump administration health agencies like the FDA have announced plans to link Covid vaccines to the deaths of over two dozen children, sources familiar with the matter have revealed.

Politics

8 h. ago Tyler Robinson 'spoke about Charlie Kirk with family' at dinner before shooting

Tyler Robinson mentioned that Kirk was coming to Utah Valley University during a family dinner prior to the shooting, saying that 'Kirk was full of hate and spreading hate,' officials said

Events

8 h. ago Saturday Night Live loses fifth star after huge cast cull just weeks before show's return

Saturday Night Live returns next month for its new season but ahead of the launch several cast members have announced their departures, now including Ego Nwodim

Politics

9 h. ago Hugh Jackman sports striking new look for upcoming film with Hollywood royalty

Hugh Jackman will be starring in a new musical drama, called Song Sung Blue, and he looks unrecognisable in the official trailer for the upcoming film

Events

9 h. ago Two people rushed to hospital after 'taking unwell' in Glasgow as police launch probe

Emergency services were called to Cresswell Street in the Hillhead area, in the west end, after the alarm was raised at around 2.20pm on Friday.

Events

9 h. ago Hugh Jackman dramatically transforms for emotional new film with Hollywood royalty

The official trailer for upcoming movie Song Sung Blue has been released, starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson

Events

9 h. ago The frosty exchange between Olivia Attwood and Bradley Dack that ended in 'hasty exit' from her big launch night... and why it's raised fresh questions about their marriage, revealed by MOLLY CLAYTON

When Olivia Attwood wrapped up filming for the second series of her hit ITV reality show Bad Boyfriends, the Love Island star had no idea she'd be facing her own relationship crisis.

Politics

10 h. ago Stephen Lawrence's mum appeals for witnesses as review into murder opens

The College of Policing has launched an official review into the case, with investigators examining information held by the Metropolitan Police to identify any outstanding lines of inquiry

Events