4 h. ago Instagram to make big change to stop teens seeing adult content such as OnlyFans

Meta says teenagers will soon be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default

Politics

8 h. ago US treasury secretary accuses Beijing of trying to damage global economy; silver hits record high – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsWhy has US-China trade war restarted and how have markets reacted?A flurry of takeover talk speculation has pushed up shares in budget airline EasyJet this morning.EasyJet’s shares are up over 7%, leading the risers on the FTSE 100 share index.“[The group] does not believe the redress methodology proposed by the FCA appropriately reflects actual customer loss or achieves a proportionate outcome.“...the FCA’s proposed approach to assessing unfairness does not align with the legal clarity provided by the supreme court judgement in respect of the “Johnson” case, which confirmed that the test for unfairness is highly fact specific and must take into account a broad range of factors. The group will continue to engage with the FCA in respect of these points.“Many motor finance lenders did not comply with the law or the rules. It’s time their customers get fair compensation. Recent court judgments show that liabilities exist no matt...

Events

8 h. ago Erol Bulut finally lands new job more than a year after Cardiff City sacking

The side sit 10th in the league after eight games, with Bulut now tasked with bringing European football to the club

Politics

9 h. ago AD FEATURE: Swansea Building Society new app helps Welsh Residents manage finances on the go

You can now set up a new account in the app and manage your money both online and in branch

Politics

10 h. ago Tessa Thompson: 'Taika Waititi's a huge infant with a bank account — it's terrifying'

The actor reminisced about her Thor colleagues Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston while promoting her new project at the London Film Festival

Economics

12 h. ago Halifax explains bank account access rules for confused customer

The bank is closing a raft of its branches this year

Economics

17 h. ago Iconic Brit mustard Colman’s launches new ‘swicy’ snack that’s left fans rushing to stores saying ‘I need those’

ICONIC mustard company Colman's have launched a mouthwatering new snack which are set to fly off store shelves. Punters will be racing to their local store to nab the mustard manufacturer's Honey Mustard Flavoured Peanuts and Cashews. "Crack into bold flavour, brand new Colman’s nuts," the company wrote on its Instagram account. "Roasted, seasoned and...

Politics

30 h. ago Teenagers facing ‘emerging crisis’ of high death rates, global study warns

Non-communicable diseases like heart ailments, stroke and diabetes now account for nearly two-thirds of world’s total mortality and morbidity

Events

31 h. ago Superstar sprinter on track for £10m race after ‘hacked’ X account claim he was non

Betting on the Everest, the world’s richest turf race, was suspended after rumours spread that Ka Ying Rising was ‘lame behind and not eating’

Economics

31 h. ago Souleymane’s Story review – superb performance ballasts drama of man clinging on in the margins in Paris

Abou Sangaré is magnificent in a story that shines light on the enforced invisibility of economic migrantsThere’s a turnaround in the climax of this noctambulist Paris immigrant drama that suddenly charges the film’s seemingly neutral title with meaning. Food courier protagonist, Souleymane, is hopefully in the process of altering his destiny, and this key scene is carried by fantastic acting from Abou Sangaré: trembling violently as a lifetime’s tension and struggle, as well as the daily grind of an app wage slave, comes pouring out.Souleymane is a kind of every-immigrant, clinging on at the margins of the French capital. Hailing from Guinea, he sublets the delivery app account of Cameroonian Emmanuel (Emmanuel Yovanie) in order to work. Under constant pressure to meet food delivery targets, he needs money in order to pay fellow Guinean Barry (Alpha Oumar Sow), who is coaching him how to pass his asylum interview the day after next. But the harassed Souleymane struggles to reproduc...

Events

33 h. ago Steve Bannon likens Congress to Duma as White House officials boast about ruling with ‘iron fist,’ report says

President’s inner circle gloating over his complete control over Republicans on Capitol Hill, according to a report, while critics decry ‘Putinization’ of GOP

Events

35 h. ago How Margaret Thatcher 'held the late Queen in awe' but the Palace 'slightly looked down on her', royal author claims

Today would have been Margaret Thatcher's 100th birthday. The Iron Lady was the most marmite of British politicians conjuring up feelings of admiration amongst some and deep disdain among others.

Politics

40 h. ago Swimming Australia moves to shut down Mollie O’Callaghan ‘fake quotes’ about transgender athlete

Quote falsely attributed to star swimmer posted on Facebook and XWorld Aquatics rules bar Lia Thomas from competing in female categorySwimming Australia has moved to shut down “fake news” and “fabricated quotes” linked to swimmer Mollie O’Callaghan about transgender athlete Lia Thomas.A comment attributed to O’Callaghan but not posted from her social media account has appeared in posts on Meta platform Facebook, as well as on X, and suggested the swimming star would not participate in the 2028 LA Games if a transgender swimmer is allowed to compete. Continue reading...

Politics

51 h. ago The kindness of strangers: a woman paid for my groceries when I couldn’t

I was trying to move money over quickly but the banking app was down. Plus, I had a toddler and a baby with me, and one had started screamingRead more in the Kindness of strangers seriesAt the Aldi checkout I was having trouble paying for my $100 grocery shop. It wasn’t that I couldn’t afford to pay, I’d just forgotten to transfer money into our everyday transaction account. I was trying to move the money over quickly at the checkout but the banking app was down. I had my two little kids with me, a toddler and a baby, one of whom had started screaming.With a growing queue of other customers behind me, the checkout guy set aside my receipt for the scanned groceries and saved it, then went on to serving other people. Frantically, I called my husband and asked him to come down to the supermarket with his bank card and pay, as it didn’t seem that I was going to be able to. While I was on the phone to him, a lady in the line paid for her groceries – then told the checkout guy, “I’ll pay ...

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53 h. ago Baby P's mother will be forced to give her first public account of the tot’s death at parole hearing

Tracey Connelly, 44, will face a public parole hearing after being put back behind bars for breaking the conditions of her release

Events

53 h. ago Gaza truce ‘massive step forward’ but ‘only start of process’, minister says

Bridget Phillipson warned there is no ‘cast-iron guarantee’ of enduring peace and international efforts must continue.

Politics

55 h. ago Gaza truce is step forward but it must only be ‘start of process’, minister says

Bridget Phillipson warned there is no ‘cast-iron guarantee’ of enduring peace and international efforts must continue.

Politics

63 h. ago HMRC confirms £300 bank account deductions for certain state pensioners

The new Winter Fuel Payment system is in place this year and will see some pensioners initially handed money - but they will not get to keep it

Economics

68 h. ago Win Win champ had just 1p in account before bagging £1m cash prize

A contestant on ITV's Win Win defied all the odds and made the biggest comeback ever after going from only having 1p in her account before winning a massive £1m

Economics

69 h. ago Baby P's mother 'will be forced to reveal details of her tortured toddler's brutal death' as she makes fresh bid for freedom

Tracey Connelly, now 44, will give her first ever public account of how her 17-month son Peter suffered more than 50 wounds over an eight-month period.

Events

2 d. ago More than 500,000 people return to Gaza City amid ceasefire, as Steve Witkoff addresses Tel Aviv crowd – live

Palestinians return to destruction as US special envoy visits Hostages Square in Israel with Jared Kushner and Ivanka TrumpMalak A Tantesh, a young reporter who has contributed to the Guardian’s coverage, has written about a harrowing two years in besieged Gaza. You can read her account here:The Trump plan calls for Israel to maintain an open-ended military presence inside Gaza, along its border with Israel. An international force, comprised largely of troops from Arab and Muslim countries, would be responsible for security inside Gaza. The US would lead a large internationally funded reconstruction effort, reports the Associated Press (AP). The plan envisions an eventual role for the Palestinian Authority – something Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long opposed. But it requires the authority, which administers parts of the West Bank, to undergo a sweeping reform programme that could take years. According to the AP, the Trump plan is even more vague about a future Pale...

Events

3 d. ago Delete one text immediately, or your WhatsApp account will be at risk

All WhatsApp users are being urged to watch out for a worrying new text scam that's sweeping across Europe.

Events

3 d. ago The Influencer Power list, A to Z: From 'poshfluencer' Lydia Millen to Molly

Once upon a time, becoming famous was a hard graft. Now, all you need is a TikTok account, an iPhone and the confidence to plaster photos of yourself on the internet.

Science

3 d. ago ‘Substantial’ federal layoffs begin as Congress remains deadlocked over funding to end shutdown – live

No official numbers have been announced but treasury, HHS, DHS and education departments among agencies confirming cuts White House announces federal worker layoffs as government shutdown nears third weekAs the shutdown enters its 10th day, and both chambers are out of session today, House speaker Mike Johnson has defended not passing a separate bill that would keep members of the military paid throughout the shutdown.“Republicans have voted to OPEN the government and get our troops, Border Patrol, TSA, and veterans PAID,” Johnson said, before blaming Democratic leadership for refusing to pass the House-passed continuing resolution. “Chuck Schumer is terrified of a challenge from the Marxist left – so he and the Democrats voted to CLOSE the government-and to STOP PAYCHECKS from being issued.” Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Liam Payne's 'intimate' encounter with male waiter whose bombshell account now raises troubling questions about star's tragic death

Most prisoners spend just a few weeks in this hideous Argentinian holding facility. Braian Paiz has been here more than eight months after being charged with supplying Liam Payne with drugs.

Events

4 d. ago Bloody Sunday trial hears account of witness who saw a soldier firing his gun

Denis McLaughlin, who was 16 at the time, said he witnessed a man being injured and falling.

Events

4 d. ago Liam Payne's 'intimate' encounter with male drug dealer whose bombshell account now raises troubling questions about star's tragic death

Most prisoners spend just a few weeks in this hideous Argentinian holding facility. Braian Paiz has been here more than eight months after being charged with supplying Liam Payne with drugs.

Events

4 d. ago US government shutdown: Speaker rejects blame over military pay and says Senate Democrats must ‘turn lights back on’– live

Mike Johnson claims separate bill to pay military during shutdown is ‘redundant’ as Republicans double down on blaming Democrats As the shutdown enters its 10th day, and both chambers are out of session today, House speaker Mike Johnson has defended not passing a separate bill that would keep members of the military paid throughout the shutdown.“Republicans have voted to OPEN the government and get our troops, Border Patrol, TSA, and veterans PAID,” Johnson said, before blaming Democratic leadership for refusing to pass the House-passed continuing resolution. “Chuck Schumer is terrified of a challenge from the Marxist left – so he and the Democrats voted to CLOSE the government-and to STOP PAYCHECKS from being issued.” Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Overjoyed man finds £2.6m in his bank account – then everything changes

Guilherme Moreira, from Goiânia, Brazil, was overjoyed when he found R$18,666,000 (£2,613,000) in his account one day in 2019 - but it all went wrong after he spent some of it

Economics

4 d. ago Man stunned to find £2.6m in his bank account – then things go downhill

A businessman in Brazil was stunned to find £2.6million had appeared in his bank account, however his decisions after finding the money raised questions

Economics

4 d. ago South Lanarkshire Council breaks ground on 19 properties in Larkhall

More than half of the homes (11 in total) will take into account specific care need, with wheelchair accessibility, structural hoist capacity, space for carers and dedicated accessible parking spaces.

Politics

4 d. ago Brits issued vital HMRC alert as money could be taken from bank accounts

A HMRC alert has been issued as money could be taken directly from your bank account. A rule change means there are some vital things you need to know

Economics

4 d. ago Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela’s ‘Iron Lady’

Industrial scion remade herself as a grassroots campaigner bent on unseating President Nicolás Maduro

Politics

4 d. ago WhatsApp users urged to follow 3 rules or risk being locked out of account

A new vicious scam is doing the rounds that uses your contacts to fool you into clicking malicious links.

Events

4 d. ago Man floored to find £2.6m in his bank account – then his luck unravels

Mr Moreira was one of several customers who was accidentally given money by Safra bank, but despite attempting negotiate with the financial institution, found himself in a battle with it

Economics

4 d. ago Drivers charged TWICE in parking fine flaw at UK’s biggest airport – check your bank account if you’ve been hit too

DRIVERS are being warned about a parking fine flaw at the UK's biggest airport which means customers have been charged twice. Driver Chris Tylee had paid the £6 drop-off fee after dropping a passenger off at Heathrow’s Terminal 3 earlier this year. But he was issued a second charge only minutes later after re-entering the...

Society

4 d. ago Trump will learn if he has won Nobel Peace Prize for Gaza deal TODAY: Netanyahu posts AI image of President with medal as Donald complains Obama got it for 'doing nothing'

The image, posted on the Israeli prime minister's X account, shows Trump lifting his hands as he sports an oversized medal and is showered in confetti as a cheering crowd waves Israeli flags.

Politics

4 d. ago Scotland vs Belarus: Get £40 in free bets with BOYLE Sports, plus 25% boost on your winnings

SCOTLAND are at home again on Sunday when Belarus visit in the fourth game of their World Cup qualifying campaign. And punters who register an account with BOYLE Sports and stake a tenner on the game will be rewarded with £30 in football free bets plus an extra £10 casino bonus! BOYLE Sports are also...

Economics

4 d. ago Jockey Oisin Murphy reveals all about 'scariest five minutes' of record career

Murphy was interviewed about his new book 'Sacrifice: A year in the life of a champion jockey', which released on Thursday, and is an honest account of his daily life in the sport

Politics

5 d. ago Madeleine McCann brother reveals 'disturbing' name of 'stalker's social media account'

Sean McCann told jurors he was contacted 'persistently' on Instagram by Polish national Julia Wandelt - who allegedly claimed to be missing Madeleine

Politics

5 d. ago Novak Djokovic battles into Shanghai semis as Vacherot’s dream run continues

Serbian made to work in straight-sets win over BergsWorld No 204 takes out Rune to reach the last fourNovak Djokovic battled past a spirited Zizou Bergs 6-3, 7-5 on Thursday to reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals for a 10th time, setting up a clash with surprise package and the world No 204, Valentin Vacherot.In challenging conditions, Djokovic was made to work harder than the scoreline suggests by his Belgian opponent, who registered more winners than the four-time champion but was undone by unforced errors. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago I drank Spatone every day to see if it could boost my iron levels – here’s what I found

Mixing Spatone with fruit juice is the best way to start the day

Politics

5 d. ago Joanna Page and Wynne Evans spark feud rumours as lifelong friends who once boasted about their closeness unfollow each other on social media after their BBC show was axed amid his Strictly scandals

Joanna, 48, has unfollowed Wynne, 53, from her official Instagram account, with the disgraced opera singer also doing the same.

Politics

5 d. ago New Netflix scam could drain money from your bank account within minutes

Fraudsters are targeting streaming fans with fake payment alerts that look real.

Economics

5 d. ago Dump your ironing board for Lidl’s new middle aisle gadget that leaves clothes crease

A BUDGET-FRIENDLY gadget can help you to speed up a gruelling laundry task. This handy item saves you having to iron your clothes, and it even helps to banish stubborn dust. From setting up your ironing board to carrying out the actual chore, ironing can be a long and draining task. Thankfully, you no longer...

Politics

5 d. ago Man Utd release statement as Benjamin Sesko seeks out fan after reaction to Old Trafford goal

BENJAMIN SESKO is on a mission to reach out to a fan who was captured celebrating wildly after his stunning first goal at Old Trafford for Manchester United. The 22-year-old striker, who joined United this summer from RB Leipzig, has been making an instant impact. After opening his account in a defeat to Brentford, the...

Politics

5 d. ago Ratcliffe will not make ‘kneejerk’ decision to sack Ruben Amorim

Minority owner moves to clarify coach’s futureRatcliffe says Amorim needs three years to prove himselfSir Jim Ratcliffe insists he will not take a “kneejerk” decision to sack Ruben Amorim and has indicated he will afford the head coach three years to demonstrate his capabilities at Manchester United.Amorim has been under pressure, having struggled to turn the club around. The 40-year-old has been in charge for 11 months but is yet to win back-to-back league games and the team sit 10th. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Ratcliffe says Ruben Amorim has three years to prove himself at Manchester United

Minority owner moves to clarify coach’s future‘You can’t run a club like United on kneejerk reactions’Sir Jim Ratcliffe insists he will not take a “kneejerk” decision to sack Ruben Amorim and has indicated he will afford the head coach three years to demonstrate his capabilities at Manchester United.Amorim has been under pressure, having struggled to turn the club around. The 40-year-old has been in charge for 11 months but is yet to win back-to-back league games and the team sit 10th. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago DWP confirms when bank account checks will start as three benefits 'targeted'

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the start date for new eligibility verification and bank account checks which will be rolled out from April 2026

Economics

6 d. ago Carlos Sainz hits out at F1 broadcasters’ coverage of ‘celebrities and girlfriends’

Driver’s girlfriend featured prominently in Singapore GP‘They didn’t show any of the four of five overtakes I did’Carlos Sainz believes Formula One is “going overboard” by placing too much focus on the reactions of drivers’ girlfriends and celebrities during live broadcasts, obscuring the drama of grand prix racing.The Williams driver has criticised the sport after his surge from the back of the field to 10th at the end of the Singapore Grand Prix made little impression on the TV coverage from the Marina Bay Circuit on Sunday. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago Woman buys ironing board from Temu and is in hysterics when it turns up

A woman has shared her hilarious Temu fail after she ordered an ironing board and iron from the shopping platform, only to be left in hysterics when they arrived

Politics

6 d. ago Lifetime of earnings not enough for UK workers to join wealthiest 10%, report says

Research finds it would take average worker saving all their earnings for 52 years to match wealth of richest 10th of societyIt would take the average earner in the UK 52 years’ worth of earnings to become as wealthy as the richest 10%, according to new research by the Resolution Foundation.In a new report, the influential thinktank analyses the Office for National Statistics’ latest wealth and assets survey, which covers the Covid pandemic period of 2020-22. Continue reading...

Economics

7 d. ago Which vitamin supplements do kids really need? An expert explains

Leading health bodies advise that children who consume a varied diet do not need additional supplementation

Politics

7 d. ago Metro Bank issues statement after customers complain of major account errors

One person claimed they were entered into an unauthorised overdraft

Economics

7 d. ago Taylor Swift's ode to Travis Kelce is cringe – but is it worse than these other terrible lyrics?| Arwa Mahdawi

The singer-songwriter has proved herself a modern-day Shagspeare with Wood, a paean to the penis. When it comes to shocking lyrics, though, it faces strong competition ...Shall I compare thee to a redwood tree? Thou art more sappy and more decadent. Rough winds do shake OK, enough of that. I apologise for the cod Shakespeare but I just couldn’t help myself. Taylor Swift mania is at fever pitch and I have found myself swept up in the chatter about the lyrics from her new album, The Life of a Showgirl.Swift has routinely been described as a lyrical genius, and not just by 11-year-olds. Sir Jonathan Bate, a Shakespeare scholar, once called her a “literary giant” and used her work as a teaching aid. On her latest album the billionaire liberally sprinkles in plenty of Shakespeare references, but what’s really got people talking are the (supposed) allusions to fiance Travis Kelce’s “magic wand”. If you’re not interested in a blow-by-blow account of the magic, I’d advise you to do a vanish...

Events

7 d. ago How much money you'll need in your account to enter each EU country from Sunday

The EU's Entry/Exit System will come into force on Sunday. It will require British passport holders to provide personal information when entering the 25 EU countries, plus Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland

Economics

7 d. ago Do YOU have what it takes to be a Premium Bonds millionaire? How much £1m winners held, where they live and how long it took them to win

Everyone has daydreamed about becoming a millionaire overnight. It is the main reason 24million people hold Premium Bonds, the nation's favourite savings account.

Economics

7 d. ago High street bank offering customers up to £900 to switch – but you need to be quick

The bank has launched a new current account switching cash offer of up to £400, running alongside its Isa transfer offer of up to £500

Economics

7 d. ago Barclays offers up to £900 for new account switches this autumn

Barclays is enticing new customers with a lucrative offer, rewarding up to £900 for switching current and savings accounts this autumn

Economics

7 d. ago Barclays offering up to £900 to some customers to switch accounts

The bank has launched a new current account switching cash offer of up to £400, running alongside its Isa transfer offer of up to £500.

Economics

7 d. ago Man Utd news: Ruben Amorim sack latest as 'history disappearing' in 'disgraceful' verdict

Ruben Amorim faces an uncertain future at Manchester United despite an upturn in form which has seen the Red Devils rise to 10th in the Premier League

Sport

7 d. ago ‘People screamed. Cried. Threw up’: 10 extraordinary life lessons from Ozzy Osbourne’s new memoir

The man who ended up smoking 30 cigars a day after trying to quit cigarettes also comes across in his book as level-headed, self-aware and savagely funny. Here’s what the late rock legend can teach us about addiction, fame and how to choose just the right support act“Here’s the thing, man,” wonders the late Ozzy Osbourne in his new memoir. “Why would anyone want life advice from me?”Yes, he gave us Iron Man, War Pigs, Planet Caravan and so many other metal classics. But, by his own admission, Osbourne was also a criminal, a cheat and an addict, who routinely risked his and others’ lives and bit the head off a bat. (In his defence, he says, he thought it was a toy.) Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Expert's 5 clever tricks to banish creases from clothes without needing an iron

From bathroom steam to a quick kettle hack, there' a simple ways you can smooth out wrinkles and creases without the hassle of ironing, a fashion expert reveals

Politics

7 d. ago Animal charity asks TfL to remove ‘disturbing’ post about taking cats on Tube

The video posted on the TfL Instagram account shows cats being taken on the London Underground while outside of their carriers and on leads.

Politics

7 d. ago Jesper Karlsson is living proof of Aberdeen ambition as teammate blown away by impact

The playmaker was delighted to open his Dons' account in the weekend win over Dundee.

Politics

8 d. ago Scots fashion brand forced to deny using 'fascist imagery' on one of its designs

Ethical hosiery and clothing e-retailer Snag Tights, based in Livingston, revealed it had been accused of using the Iron Cross - a military decoration linked to Nazi Germany - on a pair of tights.

Politics

8 d. ago Holyrood Diwali celebrations cancelled days after Foysol Choudhury suspension

The event had been due to mark the 10th anniversary of Edinburgh Diwali.

Politics

8 d. ago Gavin withdrawal from presidential race ‘right decision’ – Fianna Fail ministers

Minister Jack Chambers said a ‘clear contradiction’ emerged in relation to Jim Gavin’s account of payments due to a former tenant.

Politics

8 d. ago Ring warns all households of big change to account subscriptions just days after revealing new devices

RING has quietly made changes to a key subscription perk affecting all households. The move comes just days after the Amazon-owned company unveiled all-new devices with 4K vision and intelligent AI guards. Ring is the world's most popular doorbell video security gadget around used by millions. While you can use it for free to answer...

Events

8 d. ago Greta Thunberg among 171 Gaza flotilla activists deported by Israel; ceasefire negotiations due to begin in Egypt – Middle East crisis live

Activists deported to Greece and Slovakia; negotiators from the US, Israel and Hamas are set to begin talksIran signalled its support for Trump’s Gaza plan, with the country’s foreign ministry saying it supports any initiative that brings an end to the genocide of Palestinian people.Iran’s foreign ministry wrote in a post on X:Taking into account the dangerous dimensions and aspects of this proposal, and while reiterating its warning about the repeated breaches and obstructionism by the Zionist regime in fulfilling its promises, especially in light of its expansionist and racist plans, the Islamic Republic of Iran considers any decision in this regard to be within the authority of the Palestinian people and resistance.It welcomes any decision by them that guarantees halting the genocide of Palestinians, the withdrawal of the occupying Zionist army from Gaza, respect for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination, the entry of humanitarian aid, and the reconstruction of Gaz...

Events

8 d. ago What every parent should know before giving their child supplements

Leading health bodies advise that children who consume a varied diet do not need additional supplementation

Society

8 d. ago Who is Sanae Takaichi? Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ poised to be first woman prime minister

Sanae Takaichi is to succeed prime minister Shigeru Ishiba as she wins in run-off against Shinjiro Koizumi

Politics

8 d. ago Jim Gavin withdrawal from presidential election the ‘right decision’ – minister

Minister Jack Chambers said a ‘clear contradiction’ emerged in relation to Jim Gavin’s account of payments due to a former tenant.

Politics

8 d. ago Young people could get £5k cash rebate towards first home under proposal – check if you’d eligible

YOUNG people could get a £5,000 cash rebate towards the cost of their first home as part of new Tory proposals. Shadow secretary Mel Stride is reportedly set to reveal plans for a "first-job bonus", that would divert national insurance payments into a long-term savings account. Under the proposals, the first £5,000 worth of NI...

Economics

8 d. ago The Boundless Deep by Richard Holmes review – wild times with young Tennyson

A masterful account of the poet’s early life during the tumultuous 19th century crisis of faithAlfred Tennyson was a divided soul. He even wrote a poem called The Two Voices in which dual versions of himself argued out the pros and cons of suicide. In this illuminating book, Richard Holmes has chosen to focus on the lesser known of the poet’s personae.The year 1850 was pivotal for Tennyson. He published the great poem sequence In Memoriam, over which he had laboured for nearly two decades. He became, as a result, both famous and rich. He got married, after a 14‑year courtship. He had been living in rented homes with his mother and siblings, or dossing down with bachelor friends in London, or lurking alone in a ramshackle cottage on one of his native Lincolnshire’s bleak beaches. Now he took a house where he could receive distinguished visitors. (When Prince Albert came calling, Tennyson was so far from obsequious that he forgot to invite the queen’s consort to sit down, though he di...

Politics

8 d. ago New Jeffrey Epstein book claims to 'shed fresh light on Prince Andrew ties'

Author Sarah McCarthy has woven a harrowing account of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, revealing previously hidden links - including the story of Juliette Bryant who was awarded damages

Politics

8 d. ago Jack Grealish shows class in superb gesture after England omission

Jack Grealish opened his account for Everton as he continues to reach heights of old for the Toffees. The 30-year-old scored the winner in their 2-1 win over Crystal Palace to go into the international break on a high

Events

9 d. ago Erling Haaland powers in early goal to earn Manchester City victory at Brentford

A 250th Premier League win for Pep Guardiola, achieved at record speed, and in a season where no contender is perfect, a seventh title trophy cannot be ruled out. The Manchester City of autumn 2025 is work in progress, low on previous star quality but still full of possibilities. The presence of Erling Haaland in his currently devastating form is a cast-iron guarantee they will be sticking around for a while yet.The ninth minute saw Haaland score his ninth Premier League goal of the season. Supplied by Josko Gvardiol, Haaland was left with plenty to do but his power and speed completed the job, bustling through Sepp van den Berg and Nathan Collins to clatter past Caoímhin Kelleher. At 25, and handed a leadership role by his manager, Haaland is thriving under added responsibility. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Erling Haaland powers Brentford aside as Manchester City show new promise

A 250th Premier League win for Pep Guardiola, achieved at record speed, and, in a season where no contender is perfect, a seventh title trophy cannot be ruled out. The Manchester City of autumn 2025 are a work in progress, low on previous star quality but still full of possibilities. The presence of Erling Haaland, in devastating form, is a cast-iron guarantee they will be sticking around for a while yet.In the ninth minute Haaland scored his ninth Premier League goal of the season, notching for the ninth game in succession. Played in by Josko Gvardiol, Haaland’s unmatchable power and speed completed the job, bustling through Sepp van den Berg and Nathan Collins to clatter past Caoimhín Kelleher. At 25, as a young father, handed a leadership role by his manager, Haaland is thriving under added responsibility. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago F1 standings: Title latest after Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris clash at Singapore Grand Prix

McLaren win 10th constructors’ title but focus is on flashpoint between their drivers heading to Austin

Sport

9 d. ago McLaren win 2025 F1 constructors' title at Singapore GP to equal Red Bull record

McLaren scored enough points at the Singapore Grand Prix to make sure they cannot be caught by Ferrari, Mercedes or Red Bull and have won the F1 team's title for the 10th time

Politics

9 d. ago Amazon Prime shoppers 'on red alert' as accounts could be in danger in the coming days

If you have a Prime account and are shopping in the sales this week. Proceed with caution.

Politics

9 d. ago Estevao reacts to 'incredible' late Chelsea heroics to sink Liverpool: 'Indescribable'

Brazilian sensation opens account for Blues with dramatic last-gasp winner against the champions at Stamford Bridge

Politics

9 d. ago Mohammed Kudus promises ‘more to come’ after first Tottenham goal in Leeds win

Kudus struck his first Spurs goal in his 10th appearance in all competitions.

Politics

9 d. ago 'Indescribable': Estevao reacts to 'incredible' late Chelsea heroics to sink Liverpool

Brazilian sensation opens account for Blues with dramatic last-gasp winner against the champions at Stamford Bridge

Politics

9 d. ago St Helens team bus given police escort after ‘terrorist threat’ on social media

A club spokesman said the threat was sent to St Helens’ Instagram account during their play-off semi-final against Hull KR at Craven Park.

Events

9 d. ago St Helens rugby team sent 'terrorist threat' as police respond after play

Super League play-off semi-finalists St Helens were forced to leave Hull KR's Craven Park ground under police escort after a threat was posted to the club's social media account

Events

9 d. ago The secrets of Glasner’s success and why Palace system would be lost in translation elsewhere | Jonathan Wilson

Why does a system that has drawn so much scepticism at Manchester United work so well at Crystal Palace?Some fixtures just don’t sound right. Maybe it’s just about conceivable that, had things gone slightly differently in the 70s, Malcolm Allison or Terry Venables could have been leading their side behind the Iron Curtain for a crack at Valeriy Lobanovskyi’s cybernauts, but Dynamo Kyiv against Crystal Palace is still a clash that provokes a double-take. It feels like a category error: how can those two clubs possibly be in the same competition?But this is the modern world. Ukraine is battling invasion, its teams diminished. The Premier League is extremely rich. And Crystal Palace are managed by one of the rising talents of the European game. They didn’t just play each other on Thursday, but Palace won with a degree of comfort. It was their third straight win, their 19th consecutive game without defeat. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Meet Japan's unlikely Iron Lady: Sanae Takaichi is the Thatcher

Takaichi, 64, beat out her competitor Shinjiro Koizumi to become the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) who have been in power almost continuously since 1955.

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1 week ago MICHAEL GOVE: It is an iron law of history that when Jews feel unsafe, the candle of freedom is going out. Do we want it to be extinguished in our time? Let us pray, and fight, to ensure it is not

A month ago, I joined a march through London to draw attention to the rise of anti-Semitism. To all of us, the terrorist attack on Heaton Park synagogue will have been shocking.

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1 week ago Dementia patient 'saw woman as daughter', now carer is 'ashamed' of what she did

Amelia Doran used the elderly woman's bank card to take out thousands of pounds from her account over the course of around six months

Science

1 week ago Man is accidentally paid 330 times his monthly salary and quits

In May 2022, his employer accidentally deposited 165 million pesos, worth about £127,000, into his account.

Politics

1 week ago Best UK city for pensioners to retire comfortably in named and it's in Scotland

A new study has revealed the most affordable UK city for pensioners to retire in, taking into account factors such as living costs, property prices, healthcare access and crime rates

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1 week ago Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror review – insiders’ account of cult musical 50 years on

Stars including Richard O’Brien, Susan Sarandon and Tim Curry line up to recount the endearing origin story of the perennial crowdpleaserNot to be confused with the unauthorised, warts-and-all fan history Sane Inside Insanity: The Phenomenon of Rocky Horror, this is an insider’s account all the way, starring the stage-show-turned-cult-film’s writer and co-star Richard O’Brien. Heck, it’s even directed by O’Brien’s son, Linus O’Brien, a fact you couldn’t really miss given interviewees frequently allude cosily to Richard as “your dad”. Given its provenance, it’s no surprise that no one here says, as they do in the rival documentary, that the 1975 film adaptation is a “shitty fucking movie” – but nevertheless there’s honesty on display, mostly about the slapdash origins of the project and the later mistakes made, including the huge flop when the original stage production tried to transfer from Los Angeles to Broadway.But even the most diehard Rocky Horror sceptic would have to concede ...

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1 week ago Nationwide clarifies exact timings to qualify for 6.5% savings account

A customer was told they were not be eligible for the Nationwide account

Economics

1 week ago Santander launches new current account with £240 a year in cash change

The Santander Edge Explorer current account comes with a range of benefits - but there is a monthly fee to consider

Economics

1 week ago Dalbeattie business commended by judges at national property awards

Iron and Pine was praised for its work on Bothan on the Isle of Coll by judges at the Herald Property Awards.

Events

1 week ago Threave Rovers boss believes scoreline doesn't tell full story of Scottish Cup loss to Johnstone Burgh

The Castle Douglas side were beaten 4-0 but Danny Dunglinson believes his side gave a good account of themselves.

Economics

1 week ago Man films ghost in his hotel room as it opens drawer and throws iron

He also saw a presence in his room as he was trying to sleep

Politics

1 week ago ‘Listen to the cry of the Earth’: Pope Leo takes aim at climate change sceptics

Pontiff laments that some ‘ridicule those who speak of global warming’, days after Trump’s claims of ‘con job’Pope Leo XIV has taken aim at people who “ridicule those who speak of global warming” as he embraced Pope Francis’s environmental legacy and made it his own in some of his strongest and most extensive comments on the subject to date.Leo presided over the 10th-anniversary celebration of Francis’s landmark ecological encyclical, Laudato Si (Praised Be), at a global gathering south of Rome. The encyclical cast care for the planet as an urgent and existential moral concern and launched a global grassroots movement to advocate for caring for God’s creation and the peoples most harmed by its exploitation. Continue reading...

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