5 d. ago INNA BONDARENKO: Putin's ceasefire was as fake as his grotesque Easter charade in church

Dressed in a dark suit and holding a candle, Putin crossed himself at a church service when the celebrant announced: 'Christ is risen.' But the Easter ceasefire was over before it had even begun.

Politics

8 d. ago It is risen! Cost of traditional Easter Sunday roast increases by 11% in a year

An own-label whole leg of lamb is now an average of £14.44 per kilogram across the four major supermarkets, up by £1.81 or 14 per cent from £12.63 when compared to the same period last year.

Politics

8 d. ago French Open rejects top 10 player demand to increase prize money as figures remain

The French Open has stuck by its prize money structure despite the sport's leading players signing a joint letter calling for an increase in the revenue earned by the Grand Slams

Sport

8 d. ago DWP Easter Bank Holiday payment dates and rises for benefits and pensions in April 2025

Benefits, state pensions and the minimum wage all rose in April

Economics

9 d. ago Urgent recall of popular baby product issued by Boots over serious safety concerns

Boots has issued an urgent warning to customers who have purchased a popular baby product after a so-called 'falling hazard' was identified – and have offered a solution

Politics

9 d. ago Urgent warning on popular baby product issued by Boots over serious safety concerns

Boots has issued an urgent warning to customers who have purchased a popular baby product after a so-called 'falling hazard' was identified – and have offered a solution

Events

1 week ago In the red: global wine sales fall to lowest levels since 1961

Consumption and production falls in almost every market as industry fears a ‘generational’ change in drinking habitsWorldwide consumption of wine fell in 2024 to its lowest level in more than 60 years, the main trade body has said, raising concerns about new risks from US tariffs.The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) said on Tuesday that 2024 sales fell 3.3% from the previous year to 214.2m hectolitres. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Travellers arriving in Great Britain face import ban on EU meat and dairy

Government introduces measure to prevent spread of foot-and-mouth disease after rise in cases across EuropeTourists from Great Britain who travel to the continent to satisfy their epicurean desires for cured meats and fragrant cheeses will be frustrated in their attempts to bring home some of their favourite foods after a ban on meat and dairy imports from EU countries came into force this weekend.From Saturday, holidaymakers will no longer be able to bring meat from cattle, sheep, goats or pigs, or dairy products, from EU countries into Great Britain for personal use, in a move aimed at preventing the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) after a rise in cases across Europe. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago UK economy far exceeds forecasts to grow 0.5% in boost to Rachel Reeves

February GDP rise bigger than forecast but impact from Donald Trump’s tariff war yet to comeBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK economy unexpectedly expanded by 0.5% in February, figures show, in a boost for Rachel Reeves before an expected downturn triggered by Donald Trump’s tariff war.Reversing a modest fall in January of 0.1%, the increase in gross domestic product in February was five times larger than the 0.1% growth that a poll of City economists had forecast. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Lorde fans celebrate as singer teases new music for first time in four years

‘She has risen and it’s not even Easter,’ one person joked

Culture

2 w. ago Swiss chocolate prices could rise as makers hit by Trump tariffs ahead of Easter

Your favourite chocolate bar could become a lot more expensive

Politics

2 w. ago NHS Tayside under fire as it scraps autism and ADHD referrals

Demand for neurodevelopmental referrals for children and young people has increased by 400 per cent.

Events

3 w. ago Dog lovers 'run' to Home Bargains to find 'adorable' £2 item

Dog owners have fallen head over heels for an 'adorable' product that's got shoppers running to stores

Economics

3 w. ago Renowned Dutch tulip garden makes space for selfie generation to bloom

Keukenhof, near Amsterdam, increasingly catering to growing demand for social media contentNestled among tulip fields not far from Amsterdam, the world-famous Keukenhof garden has opened for the spring, welcoming camera-wielding visitors to its increasingly selfie-friendly grounds.On a sunny day, the paths, park benches and cafes are crowded with tourists taking photos and selfies with one of the Netherlands’ most iconic products – the tulip. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Lamb inflation soars with supermarket price of joints rising by up to 50% ahead of Easter as sheep meat production falls and demand increases

Heightened consumer demand and a supply crunch are contributing to inflation for lamb after UK sheep meat production declined, with supermarket prices up by nearly 50 per cent in some cases.

Economics