16 m. ago Major high street bank to close 95 branches as 750 jobs 'at risk' across UK

The Spanish-owned bank is set to close 95 branches with several more having hours shortened as 750 jobs are said to be on the line in a move being blamed on 'customer behaviour'

Events

38 m. ago ‘Spooked’ customers cancel UK orders to avoid Trump’s tariff warfare

Bosses at Tata Steel UK and British Steel say the damage to sales could be ‘significant’ after the US imposed tariffs on steel imports earlier this month

Economics

42 m. ago Fancy a Belgian city break without the crowds of Ghent or Bruges? Mechelen might be the answer

The majestic Flemish city is dotted with renaissance palaces, great bars and eye-catching contemporary art – yet it’s firmly off the tourist trailArriving in Belgium on the Eurostar, it is always tempting to continue on to a popular weekend destination like Bruges, Ghent or Antwerp. But this time I hop on a local train at the Brussels Gare du Midi for the 30-minute journey to Mechelen, a surprisingly grand and opulent city that in the 16th century was capital of most of the Low Countries – Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg.Despite boasting an eclectic mix of medieval churches and renaissance palaces, eye-catching contemporary art and culture venues, great bars, restaurants and the obligatory Belgian brewery, it remains delightfully uncrowded, unspoilt and firmly off the tourist trail. Continue reading...

Politics

42 m. ago Liverpool injury list and expected return dates after new blow in Carabao Cup final defeat

Liverpool were without four players for their Carabao Cup final clash against Newcastle, with three able to play at right-back, while they suffered a further blow during the game

Events

42 m. ago Name the Liverpool, Man Utd and Chelsea stars from their list of clubs in our new quiz

If you associate deeply with the glorious Barclays era of Premier League football, it's time to flex your brain muscles and wow in our new quiz. Just name the player from their list of clubs...

Society

93 m. ago ‘Winner’ Jordan Henderson great for England squad – Jordan Pickford

Thomas Tuchel recalled the former vice-captain after a 16-month absence.

Politics

1 hour ago Chelsea injury list and return dates with Cole Palmer and five team

Enzo Maresca was without several first team stars for Chelsea's defeat at Arsenal in their most recent Premier League match but there is some cause for optimism

Events

1 hour ago Cumbernauld Colts claim 'massive' win in Lowland League survival bid

John Doyle praised his players after victory over high-flying Broxburn

Events

2 h. ago REVEALED: Hospital chiefs missed 14 chances to stop Lucy Letby killing babies, says bombshell report leaked to Mail's new podcast. Now listen to The Trial to find out more

Mail podcast uncovers bombshell report, ordered by Dr Susan Gilby, reveals babies' lives would have been saved if hospital bosses had acted sooner to remove the killer nurse Lucy Letby from working.

Events

2 h. ago ‘The prison system is insanely broken’: a climate activist on his experience in jail

George Simonson says you learn about society by seeing how it treats its prisoners – and jail has strengthened his belief that change is crucialGeorge Simonson, 24, from London, had recently graduated in mechanical engineering from the University of Edinburgh when he was given a 24-month custodial sentence for climbing a gantry over the M25 in 2022. He was also found guilty of criminal damage and sentenced to a further six-week custodial sentence for spraying paint on a wall of Exeter University in 2023. He sent this letter from prison before he was released in January.I remember the day I was sentenced like it was yesterday. I was filled with anxiety the entire time. It’s a strange situation to be in, not knowing whether or not you’d have your liberty at the end of the day, or for how long it might be taken away. My mind was racing and I had no idea how to operate. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Campaigners hit out at plans for massive onshore wind farm around unique hill monument

The striking hilltop Fyrish Monument, in Alness, Easter Ross, dates back to the 18th century and is one of Scotland’s most popular ‘follies’.

Events

5 h. ago EXCLUSIVE: How moped drivers are targeting mums on the school run in 'cash for crash' scams... Here's the signs you MUST watch out for

Dame Siobhain McDonagh was driving along a residential street when a man on a moped stopped right in front her, forcing her to slam on the breaks.

Events

5 h. ago DWP slammed for 'bogus' benefit cuts consultation that doesn't ask about controversial plans

Labour's controversial plans to slash £5 billion from the welfare budget have been criticised for failing to hold a proper consultation on the reforms

Politics

5 h. ago Republicans push to make 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' a mental health disorder

Five GOP lawmakers introduced a bill to the Minnesota Senate on Monday that would add "Trump derangement syndrome" to the state's list of recognised mental health disorders

Politics

5 h. ago It's time for Drapermania: British No 1 Jack, with his Vogue cover

INSIDE TENNIS: The usual procedure following a breakthrough title for a young British tennis talent is to urge caution. But after Jack Draper won in Indian Wells, you have permission to get excited.

Events

5 h. ago Evil mum Donna Fitchett walked free from jail last month after drugging and smothering her two young sons to death in 2005. Now she's dead too

Donna Fitchett was sentenced to 27 years in prison in 2010, with a non-parole period of 18 years, for drugging and smothering her sons Thomas, 11, and Matthew, 9, in 2005.

Events

5 h. ago NASA's galling Donald Trump admission after stranded astronauts finally return to Earth

Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore required health checks after returning to Earth following their nine-month stay on the International Space Station (ISS)

Politics

5 h. ago Trump administration may fire more than 1,000 EPA scientists and scrap research office, Democrats say

The potential layoffs listed in documents reviewed by Democrats are part of the White House'’s broader push to shrink the federal governmentThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to eliminate its scientific research office and could fire more than 1,000 scientists and other employees who help provide the scientific foundation for rules safeguarding human health and ecosystems from environmental pollutants.As many as 1,155 chemists, biologists, toxicologists and other scientists – 75% of the research programme’s staff – could be laid off, according to documents reviewed by Democratic staff on the house committee on science, space and technology. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Disgusted friends of Zara McDermott expose the truth about poisonous break

After photos taken earlier this month revealed Zara McDermott is currently seeing Louis Tomlinson, Katie Hind spoke to the Love Island star's close friends about her time with Sam Thompson

Politics

7 h. ago Trump releases massive number of new documents on JFK assassination

The release includes thousands of documents relating to three major US assassinations

Politics