1 hour ago Sadiq Khan announces London's Green Belt to be built on to tackle homes crisis

London Mayor Sadiq Khan will announce plans to build on London's Green Belt - saying this is the only way enough affordable homes can be delivered in the next decade

Events

4 h. ago Martin Lewis says big announcement will hit your pocket in these four ways

He says people with mortgages, savings accounts, loans and credit card will be affected

Events

6 h. ago Trump slashes tariffs for UK cars and steel as Britain opens up its markets to more US beef in trade deal

The US president said it was a 'very big and exciting day' for America and Britain

Economics

7 h. ago Robert Prevost announced as new Pope Leo XIV and is first American pope in history

The conclave has reached a decision on Pope Francis' successor

Culture

8 h. ago Trump slashes tariffs for UK cars and steel but trade deal row looms on US beef imports to Britain

The US president said it was a 'very big and exciting day' for America and Britain

Economics

9 h. ago UK US trade deal: Donald Trump announces 'comprehensive' deal on 'special day'

The first details of the trade deal between the US and the UK was announced on Thursday.

Politics

9 h. ago Keir Starmer and Donald Trump hail ‘historic day’ as UK and US finally agree trade deal

The first details of the trade deal between the US and the UK was announced on Thursday.

Politics

10 h. ago Bill Gates snubs kids from inheritance billions as he makes shock announcement

Bill Gates has announced he will be shuttering the Gates Foundation by December 31, 2045, effectively ending a lifelong project to give away his multi-billion fortune.

Events

12 h. ago Government announces £1.8 million investment in NHS care for veterans

The news comes as the country marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Economics

13 h. ago Watch the Lions squad announcement live stream for free here

A live stream of the British and Irish Lions squad announcement is being broadcast on Thursday

Politics

14 h. ago Travel warning issued as council announces road closure which 'isn't ideal'

A major Greater Manchester road will be shut

Events

14 h. ago ITV Good Morning Britain fans outraged after hosts halt show for breaking news

Good Morning Britain was interrupted by breaking news as Ed Balls and Charlotte Hawkins announced the potential of a trade agreement between the UK and the US.

Culture

14 h. ago The Standard Partner with Message Heard to power its new audio strategy

The Standard, London’s premier digital source for news, culture and sport is proud to announce an integrated strategic partnership with leading podcast production company Message Heard.

Politics

16 h. ago Live updates as UK and US to announce deal to reduce tariffs

The US President has teased a 'major trade deal'

Economics

16 h. ago Good Morning Britain paused for breaking news as ITV viewers vent their fury

Good Morning Britain was halted for some breaking news on Thursday, as Ed Balls and Charlotte Hawkins announced the UK may have struck a trade agreement with Donald Trump and the US

Politics

16 h. ago Britain and US 'strike' trade deal to ease damage of Donald Trump's tariffs economic carnage

The US president teases a ‘major trade deal’ announcement at 3pm BST today

Economics

16 h. ago Lions squad announcement Live: Maro Itoje captain as Farrell reveals players

The players who will be touring Australia with the British and Irish Lions will learn their fate today

Sport

17 h. ago UK to win race to strike first trade deal with US, hints Trump as Starmer to give update ‘today’

Donald Trump teases a ‘major trade deal’ announcement at 3pm BST today

Politics

18 h. ago Lions squad announcement start time, TV channel and free live stream

Andy Farrell is set to name his British and Irish Lions squad today at an event in London

Politics

18 h. ago Donald Trump expected to announce ‘major trade deal’ with UK on Thursday

It would mark the first deal agreed upon since Mr Trump’s ‘liberation day’ announcement of global tariffs last month

Politics