69 m. ago Abandon strikes or risk ‘fragile’ NHS recovery, Streeting warns resident doctors

It comes as new figures show the waiting list for routine hospital treatment in England fell to its lowest in more than two years.

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76 m. ago Hollywood star 'signs up for Celebrity Bake Off' after huge Netflix success

An actress, who shot to fame in hit Netflix series One Day, has reportedly signed up to participate in the next series of The Great British Celebrity Bake Off

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81 m. ago Subway workers agree interim deal to avoid risk of strike during Trnsmt

About 100 staff were threatening to walk out on the weekend of the music festival on Glasgow Green.

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85 m. ago Macron suggests EU needs to be involved in finding solutions to illegal migration – UK politics live

Emmanuel Macron says there is a need to tackle small boats with ‘common resolve’, and to restrict the entry points into EuropeSky News is now broadcasting remarks from Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron at their summit in Downing Street.Starmer says the situation in the Channel cannot go on as it is now.We all agree the situation in the channel cannot go on as it is. So we’re bringing new tactics into play and a new level of intent to tackle illegal migration and break the business model of the criminal gangs.In uncertain times, we achieve more by strengthening our relationship with our allies, so that is what today is all about working together on the priorities that we share as two nations.For us, it’s about delivering the changes that the British people want to see, and we will agree the situation in the Channel cannot go on as it is. So we’re bringing new tactics into play and a new level of intent to tackle illegal migration and break the business model of the criminal gangs An e...

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98 m. ago Sales of new homes in London have collapsed to 'catastrophic' lows in 2025 says report

Preliminary data from respected analysts Molior show just 3,950 new homes were sold in the capital during the first half of 2025.

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1 hour ago Average Glastonbury reveller clocked up 50 miles of steps across Worthy Farm

The average festival-goer clocked up 114,000 steps – or about 50 miles – as they traversed the 900-acre site.

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2 h. ago FTSE 100 jumps to new record high as investors shrug off tariff woes

The UK’s top stock index jumped by as much as 100 points, or 1.1%, to a new intraday record of 8,967.21 points.

Economics

2 h. ago Too Much on Netflix review: Lena Dunham loses her generation

Lena Dunham’s first major semi-autobiographical project since HBO’s Girls is hotly anticipated. But does it live up to the hype?

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2 h. ago I snubbed Rangers for some unfinished business even though it was my father's dream to watch me star at Ibrox

Ex Scotland international Don Hutchison reveals he did have the chance to join the Ibrox giants during his career

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2 h. ago Business news live: UK inflation update, plus bitcoin and FTSE 100 hits new record highs

Stock markets updates and business news from Thursday

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3 h. ago PageGroup sees jobs market remain under pressure amid tariff uncertainty

The recruiter saw gross profit drop 13.1% in the second quarter – down 10.5% with currency movements stripped out.

Economics

3 h. ago Scottish and UK Governments must act to save Alexander Dennis, say MSPs

Holyrood’s Economy and Fair Work Committee said immediate action must be taken to stop the end of bus manufacturing in Scotland.

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3 h. ago Heartfelt tribute paid to Liam Payne in opening episode of One Direction star’s final project

Late One Direction singer was remembered for his love of music and ‘unwavering commitment’ to helping others

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3 h. ago Macfarlane Group profit shock hits shares in Glasgow packaging giant

“Management is focused on implementing an action plan to recover cost increases and execute against our strong pipeline of new business” – Aleen Gulvanessian, chair

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3 h. ago Macfarlane Group profit shock sees shares in Glasgow packaging giant fall 15%

“Management is focused on implementing an action plan to recover cost increases and execute against our strong pipeline of new business” – Aleen Gulvanessian, chair

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4 h. ago Business news live: UK inflation set to stay unchanged and Royal Mail to scrap second

Stock markets updates and business news from Thursday

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4 h. ago South West Water agrees to pay £24m after watchdog finds wastewater leaks

Ofwat said its investigation found a ‘range of failures’ in how the water company managed its wastewater treatment works and sewer network.

Economics

4 h. ago It’s great to have Lena Dunham’s inimitable voice back on TV, but Too Much feels strangely limited

Megan Stalter and Will Sharpe are terrific in this London-set romcom. If only it were allowed to be a bit messier

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4 h. ago One pub will close every day this year with 5,600 jobs at risk, industry body warns

An industry body has urged the government to reform business rates for the sector

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4 h. ago Royal Mail given go ahead to slash second class deliveries to just three a week

Ofcom gives all clear to historic reduction in postal deliveries to save money for Royal Mail’s loss making letters service

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