2 h. ago Two arrested over cyberattack which stole thousands of nursery children’s data

Hackers were said to be using pictures and the names of about 8,000 children from the Kido nursery chain, to demand ransom money.

Events

3 h. ago Reform defector 'bullied and harassed Tory staffer' and branded 'massive creep'

Robbie Lammas, who worked for then-party chairman Richard Holden MP, had an allegation of bullying upheld by Parliament’s Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme

Events

3 h. ago The research hub that will unlock thousands of jobs in Greater Manchester town

It's set to be completed in summer 2026

Science

4 h. ago How many friends is too many friends? The scientific debate is raging

How many friends is too many friends? While humans can feel connected to hundreds, even thousands, of people via Facebook, Instagram or TikTok, our brains may only be able to handle a finite number of real relationships.

Politics

4 h. ago George Clooney shares why his children have a ‘much better life’ in France than LA

The actor and his wife share eight-year-old twins, Ella and Alexander

Politics

4 h. ago Up to 14m car loan scandal victims in line for average £700 payout, City regulator announces

City regulator unveils compensation scheme for motorists who bought cars via discretionary commission deals from 2007 to 2024Victims of the UK’s car finance scandal are likely to receive compensation payouts averaging £700 resulting from 14m unfair loans, the City regulator said on Tuesday.The payouts would be less than previously expected, but the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said lenders could be landed with an £8.2bn compensation bill, which could go as high as £9.7bn. Continue reading...

Economics

5 h. ago Tech firm founded by Tony Blair's son Euan pressured BBC to pull HIGNFY episode after host Victoria Coren Mitchell wrongly linked him to Labour's ID card scheme

Ms Coren Mitchell had made a Labour cronyism claim about Sir Keir handing a mega-contract to Multiverse, an AI company run by Tony Blair's eldest son.

Events

5 h. ago Thousands of Scots told to expect loud warning sirens THIS WEEK – here’s why

THOUSANDS of Scots have been told to prepare for loud warning sirens this week. Glasgow locals have been warned about a routine test that will produce a noisy siren on Thursday, October 9. The gas network company SGN will conduct the alarm trial at its Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) site on Blochairn Road, Provan. The...

Events

5 h. ago Man left with ‘disfigurement’ in confrontation with Mark Sanchez sues former NFL star

Lawyers say Perry Tyler also suffered emotional distressSanchez also facing criminal charges over incidentA man injured in a violent confrontation with Mark Sanchez is suing the former NFL star and his current employer, Fox Corporation.Lawyers for Perry Tyler filed the lawsuit in an Indiana court on Monday. They are seeking damages and legal fees. The lawsuit says the incident, which happened in the early hours of Saturday morning in Indianapolis, caused Tyler “severe permanent disfigurement, loss of function” and emotional distress. Police say the 69-year-old suffered lacerations to his cheek during the confrontation. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Millions will get £700 payouts from car finance scandal, as FCA reveals compensation details

The financial watchdog has revealed details of its car finance compensation scheme that could see £8.2billion paid back to motorists.

Economics

6 h. ago Compensation payouts due on 14m unfair car loans, watchdog says

The Financial Conduct Authority estimated its redress scheme could cost lenders £8.2 billion in compensation.

Politics

6 h. ago Millions of car buyers could share £8billion payout after finance scandal

City regulator the Financial Conduct Authority has published details of an industry wide compensation scheme

Economics

6 h. ago Jane McDonald sends fans wild as she shares 'really exciting news'

Beloved Channel 5 star Jane McDonald has taken to Instagram this week to share a huge update with her fans.

Politics

6 h. ago Furloughed federal workers in government shutdown aren’t owed back pay, Trump’s White House claims

‘The livelihoods of the patriotic Americans serving their country in the federal government are not bargaining chips in a political game,’ the American Federation of Government Employees national president said.

Politics

6 h. ago EastEnders couple reunite and share unexpected baby news after recent split

One Walford couple could live happily ever after

Politics

7 h. ago EastEnders couple share unexpected baby news after recent split

There could be a happy ending for one troubled couple in Walford

Politics

7 h. ago Recruiter shares five common CV mistakes that are costing you jobs

A recruitment expert has shared the key mistakes she regularly encounters on job applications, and it seems a number of common blunders on CVs could be making you less attractive to employers

Politics

7 h. ago New 8p and 14p rules you must follow if you drive electric company car

Thousands of drivers could be impacted by the new HMRC guidance for those with electric vehicles, specifically company car users

Transport

7 h. ago Carer bought porn DVDs for vulnerable service user "without authorisation" or "risk assessment"

John Robertson was also adjudged to have placed his hand between a colleague’s thighs while employed by The Richmond Fellowship Scotland Limited.

Events

7 h. ago Restricting Spanish holidays to the rich would be ‘disgraceful’, Jet2 boss says

Chief executive Steve Heapy acknowledged some of Spain’s most popular areas have issues with ‘poor tourism management’.

Politics