55 m. ago Silverburn shoppers have a ball with basketball stars from Caledonia Gladiators

Shoppers were able to showcase their basketball skills with the teams, as well as meet club mascot Maximoose.

Events

59 m. ago Pressure rises on Reeves as government borrowing costs hit 27

Chancellor will face more limited fiscal headroom at budget after yield on 30-year bond increases to 5.68%Business live – latest updatesReshuffle gymnastics prepare Starmer to walk tricky budget tightropeBritain’s long-term borrowing costs have hit their highest level in 27 years, intensifying the pressure on the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, before the autumn budget.The yield, or interest rate, on 30-year UK government debt hit 5.714% on Tuesday. That is its highest level since 1998, indicating that it will cost the UK more to borrow from the markets, above the previous 27-year high of 5.649% set in April. Continue reading...

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65 m. ago Airline passengers behaving badly: Is it time to test alcohol

Plane Talk: Do pricing policies for inflight beers encourage passengers to drink more – and get angry?

Politics

70 m. ago Famous sports star made hideous demand of wife before burning entire family to death

Hannah Clarke was married to former New Zealand rugby player Rowan Baxter, who was 11 years her senior, and the couple shared three children - but their relationship was far from perfect

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83 m. ago Do you have one of these popular savings accounts? Beware your nest egg being destroyed: SYLVIA MORRIS

Savers have been hit by a rise in the cost of living and falling interest rates, writes SYLVIA MORRIS. So there are millions earning just up to 1 pc on their money, the lowest rate for over two years.

Economics

84 m. ago Inside London’s newest luxury hotel – with suites from £1.2k per night

The Chancery Rosewood features an expansive spa and eight new restaurants and bars

Economics

98 m. ago ‘Workers over billionaires’: Thousands take to the streets at anti

More than 1,000 demonstrations held across all 50 states to demand an end to federal overreach and corruption and more money for schools, healthcare and housing

Economics

1 hour ago Death toll in Afghanistan earthquake rises to more than 1,100 as rescue efforts continue

The UN coordinator in Afghanistan has warned that the final toll is likely to rise further

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2 h. ago Coronation Street casts rival soap legend 'who hasn’t aged' as fans left gobsmacked

Coronation Street fans were left doing a double-take as they instantly recognised the actress playing Theo Silverton's mediator Deena

Politics

2 h. ago Stephen King made one ‘brutal’ demand for violent new film adaptation

‘The Long Walk’ follows a group of teenagers forced to participate in a savage life or death contest

Politics

2 h. ago Do you have one of these popular savings accounts? Then your nest egg is being destroyed as we speak... this is what you must do now: SYLVIA MORRIS

Savers have been hit by a rise in the cost of living and falling interest rates, writes SYLVIA MORRIS. So there are millions earning just up to 1 pc on their money, the lowest rate for over two years.

Economics

2 h. ago When and how to see the Blood Moon lunar eclipse rise over the UK this weekend

Everything you need to know about the upcoming total lunar eclipse, also known as the Blood Moon

Events

3 h. ago Chelsea: Why David Datro Fofana and Axel Disasi exits collapsed in double blow to bomb squad

Forgotten men came close to exits but there were key stumbling blocks

Sport

3 h. ago 'I'm a HR expert: I’ve seen these 4 common job etiquette mistakes damage new hires’ first impressions'

Starting a new role can be tricky - learn how to navigate early challenges with confidence 😅

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3 h. ago Alexander Isak's new Liverpool wage and where he ranks against Mo Salah and Erling Haaland

Alexander Isak completed his £125million move from Newcastle to Liverpool on transfer deadline day, and that has seen the Swedish striker earn a mammoth pay rise

Politics

4 h. ago Tommy Robinson doubles down on row with Tony Bellew in heated rant

The pair have traded barbs online on multiple occasions over the last few months, and Robinson was eager to explain his side of the story and did not hold back in his assessment of Bellew

Politics

4 h. ago Netflix to open Squid Game and Wednesday immersive attractions in the US

Wednesday, Stranger Things and Love Is Blind are among the themed experiences at Netflix House

Politics

4 h. ago Retired couple explain how they travel the world without paying for accommodation

Joan and Noel Patterson have saved at least £45,000 with this method

Politics

4 h. ago Cooper rejects claims Reeves has been sidelined on economic policy by No 10 mini

‘Quite the reverse’, says home secretary, amid reports Starmer’s reorganisation is aimed at freezing chancellor out ahead of autumn budgetIn an interview with Sky News this morning Yvette Cooper, the home secretary, declined to guarantee that migrants will definitely be sent back across the channel this month as part of a returns agreement with France.Asked for the exact date of the first returns, Cooper replied: “It will be later this month.”We expect the first returns to take place this month. But I’ve always said from the very beginning on this, it’s a pilot scheme and it needs to build up over time.If you submit an asylum claim that lacks merit, it will be swiftly and robustly refused.Any request for asylum support will be assessed against destitution criteria. If you do not meet the criteria, you will not receive support.If nothing has changed in their country, people should not be claiming asylum at the end of a student course. We need to clamp down on that and that’s why we’r...

Economics

5 h. ago Lawyer explains what to if neighbour's caravan is blocking your driveway

Caravan owners are being warned they could be breaking the law if they don't follow the latest advice

Transport