2 h. ago Lyons insists he will not resign following criticism of social media post

Masked youths attacked the Larne Leisure Centre on Wednesday night and set it on fire.

Politics

18 h. ago Treasury minister dismisses claims spending review will lead to autumn tax rises – UK politics live

Darren Jones says such claims are ‘incoherent’ and the government is allocating money that has already been raisedSpending review: key points at a glanceGreen party MPs and activists joined a protest outside parliament today saying the government should use the spending review to announce a wealth tax. In a post on social media, Adrian Ramsay, the party’s co-leader, said:We expect the chancellor to take another axe to public spending today: decline by design from a govt that refuses to tax wealth to properly fund our overstretched public services & support the most vulnerable. We need to invest in a secure & fairer future. #TaxExtremeWealth Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Reeves says use of hotels for asylum seekers to end ‘in this parliament’ – UK politics live

Chancellor delivers spending review, claiming asylum move will save £1bn and says health spending represents a record cash investmentSpending review: key points at a glanceGreen party MPs and activists joined a protest outside parliament today saying the government should use the spending review to announce a wealth tax. In a post on social media, Adrian Ramsay, the party’s co-leader, said:We expect the chancellor to take another axe to public spending today: decline by design from a govt that refuses to tax wealth to properly fund our overstretched public services & support the most vulnerable. We need to invest in a secure & fairer future. #TaxExtremeWealth Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Reeves says use of hotels for asylum seekers to end ‘in this parliament’ and NHS spending to rise 3% a year – UK politics live

Chancellor claims asylum move will save £1bn and says health spending represents a record cash investmentSpending review: key points at a glanceGreen party MPs and activists staged a protest outside parliament today saying the government should use the spending review to announce a wealth tax. In a post on social media, Adrian Ramsay, the party’s co-leader, said:We expect the Chancellor to take another axe to public spending today: decline by design from a govt that refuses to tax wealth to properly fund our overstretched public services & support the most vulnerable. We need to invest in a secure & fairer future. #TaxExtremeWealthSenior SNP figures held a secret meeting on Monday night to discuss removing John Swinney as party leader, The Herald has learned, following last week’s defeat in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse byelection.One of the 25 attendees said the first minister had two weeks to come up with a new strategy on independence — or risk facing a leadership...

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23 h. ago PMQs: Starmer says there is ‘no easy answer’ to finding way of seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine – UK politics live

Ed Davey, the Lib Dem leader, asks prime minister about frozen Russian assets in the UK after sanctioning of two Israeli ministers on TuesdayGreen party MPs and activists staged a protest outside parliament today saying the government should use the spending review to announce a wealth tax. In a post on social media, Adrian Ramsay, the party’s co-leader, said:We expect the Chancellor to take another axe to public spending today: decline by design from a govt that refuses to tax wealth to properly fund our overstretched public services & support the most vulnerable. We need to invest in a secure & fairer future. #TaxExtremeWealthSenior SNP figures held a secret meeting on Monday night to discuss removing John Swinney as party leader, The Herald has learned, following last week’s defeat in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse byelection.One of the 25 attendees said the first minister had two weeks to come up with a new strategy on independence — or risk facing a leadership ch...

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45 h. ago Korean Americans criticize Donald Trump Jr for ‘reckless’ social media post

US president’s son posted photo ‘mocking the current unrest’ in LA by referring to ‘Rooftop Korean’ from 1992 riotsAn association of Korean Americans in Los Angeles has criticised Donald Trump Jr, the son of the US president, for “reckless” comments on social media and urged him not to exploit a riot that devastated their community 33 years ago.The Korean American Federation of Los Angeles also said an operation by the US administration to round up suspected undocumented immigrants lacked “due legal procedures”. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Pregnant Sophie Habboo reveals Jamie Laing threatened to LEAVE her over 'unbearable' hormones as she laments her 'enormous t*ts' and caviar cravings in Nearly Parents podcast

The former Made In Chelsea stars announced they were expecting their first child in a sweet social media post on Tuesday, after tying the knot in a lavish Spanish wedding in 2023.

Events

2 d. ago Baker's social media post calling out thieves who stole £90 of cakes from her honesty box backfires as she is blamed for 'dangling a carrot' in front of the vulnerable

An angry baker called out thieves on social media for swiping up to £90 of cakes from her village honesty box - only for people to blame her for 'dangling a carrot' in front of the vulnerable.

Economics

3 d. ago ABC News suspends journalist after calling Trump and adviser ‘world

Terry Moran to be evaluated after now deleted post said Stephen Miller is ‘richly endowed with capacity for hatred’ABC News has suspended its senior national correspondent after he described top White House aide Stephen Miller as “richly endowed with the capacity for hatred” on social media.In a now deleted post, Terry Moran, who recently conducted an interview with Donald Trump, said that the president and his deputy chief of staff, Miller, were both “world-class” haters. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Jessie J 'hinted at secret health battle weeks before announcing her breast cancer diagnosis'

The singer, 37, announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer in a social media post on Wednesday and said the condition had been caught 'early'.

Science

4 d. ago Simone Biles slams ‘sore loser’ Riley Gaines over attacks on trans athlete

Biles calls Gaines ‘sick’ in response to softball postGymnast defends trans girl targeted after title winGaines calls Biles’ stance on inclusion ‘disappointing’Seven-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles has publicly condemned former competitive swimmer Riley Gaines for her repeated attacks on transgender athletes, calling Gaines “sick” and a “sore loser” in a strongly worded social media post.The exchange erupted Friday night after Gaines mocked the Minnesota State High School League for turning off comments on a post celebrating Champlin Park High School’s girls’ softball team, which had just won the state championship. One of the team’s players is a transgender girl. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago This Morning's Alison Hammond comically mimics Meghan Markle as she responds to pregnancy rumours

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond has spoken out after people speculated that she might be pregnant following a social media post

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5 d. ago This Morning's Alison Hammond speaks out over pregnancy speculation

This Morning host Alison Hammond has addressed speculation that she's pregnant in a post on social media in which she referenced Meghan Markle's delivery room dance video

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6 d. ago Topshop's return to the UK high street confirmed as bosses reveal exactly when

The Topshop brand was acquired by ASOS and primarily focused on digital sales, however, a social media post sparked chaos among shoppers across the country with excitement at the potential return of the former fashion titan last month.

Economics

6 d. ago Authorities investigating a new social media post by a New Orleans jail escapee on the run

Authorities are investigating an Instagram photo showing a man who identifies himself as Antoine Massey, a fugitive still at large after escaping more than two weeks ago from a New Orleans jail

Events

6 d. ago Nicola Peltz shares gratitude over 'beautiful people' in her life amid Beckhams rift

Nicola Peltz - who has been at the centre of speculation about the alleged Beckham family rift - paid tribute to three people in her life in a post on social media amid the rumours

Politics

6 d. ago Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf resigns, effective immediately, in unclear social media post

One of Reform UK’s leading figures has resigned from his post as party chairman, effective immediately.

Politics

7 d. ago Kylie Jenner posts about Timothee Chalamet date as fans say the same thing

The Kardashians star Kylie Jenner has given fans a glimpse into her life lately in a post on social media after attending two basketball games with Timothée Chalamet last week

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7 d. ago Madonna, 66, shares rare photos with father Silvio Ciccone as she spoils him during his 94th birthday

'Happy Birthday to my Father,' the 66-year-old pop superstar said in the caption of a post to more than 19.9 million followers on the social media platform.

Culture

8 d. ago Pregnant Sophie Habboo debuts her baby bump in a green maxi dress as she attends childhood friend's wedding with husband Jamie Laing

The former Made In Chelsea star, 30, announced she was expecting her first child with Jamie, 36, in a social media post on Tuesday.

Society