4 h. ago ‘It’s very brazen’: retail workers and shoplifters on the UK’s record theft statistics

Staff tell of thieves costing stores thousands, while shoplifters say soaring living costs drove them to crimeIt was about 8pm in Tesco Express when Katherine*, a shift manager in north-west England, was alone with her younger colleague when she noticed a man acting suspiciously in the aisle containing home goods.The section – which stocked items such as laundry detergent and fabric softener – is behind plastic security barriers, so “he basically ripped it out the shelf, swept it into a duffel bag and walked out,” Katherine said. Continue reading...

Economics

9 h. ago Jamaican jailed over shooting can stay in UK 'as criminal record harms job chances'

The criminal was part of a five-man gang that took the life of an innocent man in an 'unprovoked attack' outside a south London nightclub.

Events

11 h. ago Adrien Brody breaks world record with Oscars acceptance speech

Actor won the award for Best Actor for his lead role in Brady Corbet’s historical epic ‘The Brutalist’

Politics

18 h. ago PC gaming on the rise despite Monster Hunter Wilds issues as Steam hits new peak

Monster Hunter Wilds set a new franchise record on Friday (February 28), and helped Steam hit a huge new concurrent player count over the weekend, with more than 40 million players logged in

Events

22 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 03 March: BAE Systems shares rocket as index sets new record, Severfield slides

A big jump for the shares of BAE Systems today pushed the FTSE 100 index to a fresh record.

Events

55 h. ago Why Ozempic could be a miracle cure for the millions battling deadly liver disease: Record numbers are developing the condition thanks to poor diet

Weight-loss jabs such as Ozempic could throw a lifeline to millions of people battling deadly liver disease - amid growing concern about the spiralling number of cases.

Events

2 d. ago Armand Duplantis breaks pole vault world record again at first attempt

The flying Swede cleared 6.27m at All Star Perche in France

Economics

2 d. ago Justin Hawkins: ‘The worst thing anyone’s said to me? “I would love to go on a date with you, but I’d be too embarrassed”’ | The Q&A

The Darkness frontman on intrusive thoughts, stamping on cockroaches and a terrifying flight to South AfricaBorn in Surrey, Justin Hawkins, 49, wrote music for adverts and played in bands with his brother, Dan. In 2000 they formed the Darkness; their hit singles include I Believe in a Thing Called Love, and they won three Brits and an Ivor Novello before splitting in 2006. Having reformed in 2011, the Darkness toured with Lady Gaga and their 2017 record, Pinewood Smile, became their third UK Top 10 album. On 6 March they start a UK tour and their new album is Dreams on Toast. Justin lives in Switzerland.What is your greatest fear? Fear is for frightened people. I’m not one of those. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Americans are flocking to Scotland over anywhere else in UK for major reason

Scotland outperformed other parts of the UK in welcoming a record two million visitors in the first half of last year

Politics

3 d. ago Footsie closes at a record high despite Trump tariff jitters

Signs that the UK may escape Donald Trump's tariff threats have boosted sentiment towards the UK.

Politics

3 d. ago Cosy music bar featuring record store and book shop to open in Northern Quarter

'It’s a space to experience music together, and a place for people to move and dance to it'

Culture

4 d. ago Huge fall in UK work visas as asylum seeker applications rocket to record level, Home Office data shows

A total of 108,138 people applied for asylum in Britain in 2024, the highest number for any 12-month period since current records began

Events

4 d. ago Record number of retirees apply to claim pension credit in bid to claw back their winter fuel payments, official figures show

Some 300,000 pensioners applied for pension credit this tax year, of which 235,000 were made after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the payment would be means tested.

Politics

4 d. ago Number of asylum claims hits record 108,000 in a year following huge increase after Keir Starmer ditched Rwanda scheme

The biggest increase came in the second half of the year - following the general election - when 61,383 asylum bids were lodged, compared with 50,352 during the same period in 2023.

Events

4 d. ago Visa grants to live in UK drop while asylum applications hit record high

Home Office data comes as government weighs options for further policy changes to cut net immigration

Events

4 d. ago Number of people claiming asylum in UK hit record high last year

Migrants who crossed English Channel in small boats accounted for 32 per cent of total number of people claiming asylum

Events

4 d. ago The record breaking bridge that stretches 34 miles across the sea and even has a tunnel

The impressive structure cost an eye-watering £14.8 billion to build

Politics

5 d. ago Stella Artois brewer AB InBev cheers record sales in spite of China hit

The world’s biggest brewer said revenues rose 0.7% to an all-time high of 59.77 billion US dollars (£47.27 billion) in 2024.

Events

5 d. ago Furious Kasper Schmeichel reaction goes beyond Aberdeen goal as shot at Celtic history passes him by

The raging Celtic goalkeeper kicked the post after Shayden Morris slipped the ball under him in the final moments of the game

Politics

6 d. ago Bridget Jones film sparks outrage over 'irresponsible' scene that 'shouldn't have got through'

The new Bridget Jones movie has broken the UK box office rom-com record - but has also sparked outrage among some viewers about a particular scene.

Culture