7 h. ago US food delivery app DoorDash offers to buy UK rival Deliveroo for $3.6bn

The London-based company, the second largest food deliver app in the UK, said no ‘firm offer’ had been made yetDoorDash is offering to buy its UK-based rival Deliveroo for $3.6bn (£2.7bn), Deliveroo said on Friday.Deliveroo said that its board was in talks with DoorDash over the offer and that a firm offer had not been made, according to statement sent to the Guardian. Should a firm offer of £1.80 ($2.40) a share be made, Deliveroo said, “it would be minded to recommend such an offer to Deliveroo shareholders. Continue reading...

Society

10 h. ago Jet2 slashes holiday prices to European destination after major travel firm folds

Balkan Holidays announced that it had ceased trading with immediate effect

Economics

10 h. ago Rolf Harris's family set for £1.2million payday from the taxman as the late TV paedophile's firm is finally wound up

The disgraced TV star set up RHE Investments to handle a substantial part of his multi-million fortune in 2012.

Economics

11 h. ago 'Cowardly' businessman tried to save nephew’s skin after he killed much loved dad in horror crash

Suaiel Haider and Faizaan Haider have both been jailed

Events

11 h. ago Lush fans 'traumatised' over design of new bath bomb featuring iconic character

Cosmetics retailer Lush has unveiled a new range of bath bombs to celebrate World Bath Bomb Day (April 27) and its 30th anniversary - but the design of one product has divided fans

Events

12 h. ago 'I tried Meghan Markle's favourite beauty products and couldn't believe the glow they gave'

After the Duchess of Sussex shared some of her favourite beauty items on her website, I tried a few of her stand-out skincare products – here's what really impressed me

Politics

12 h. ago How to treat a thinning hairline, according to a trichologist

With so many supposed remedies for hair loss circulating online, we cut through the noise

Politics

12 h. ago Boden 'wows' shoppers by slashing 'slimming' £110 midi dress to under £50

The Flora Cord Midi Shirt Dress is a firm favourite with Boden shoppers, and it's on sale for less than £50 right now - but sizes are selling out fast

Economics

12 h. ago 'I tried Meghan Markle's skincare routine and couldn't believe how good my skin looked'

The Duchess of Sussex previously shared some of her favourite beauty products, and so I put them to the test to see if they would help me to replicate her fresh, glowing complexion

Politics

12 h. ago Job opportunity for nature lovers in heart of Scotland's natural beauty

The successful applicant will get the chance to work in some of Scotland's most iconic locations.

Politics

12 h. ago Brazil’s former president arrested and ordered to begin prison sentence

Fernando Collor, who led the country from 1990 to 1992, was sentenced in 2023 after being convicted for corruptionBrazil’s former president, Fernando Collor, has been arrested early and ordered to begin serving a prison sentence stemming from his 2023 conviction for corruption.Collor was convicted of receiving 20m reais ($3.5m) to facilitate contracts between BR Distribuidora, a fuel distributor formerly controlled by the state-owned oil company Petrobras, and construction firm UTC Engenharia for the construction of fuel distribution bases. In return, he offered political support for the appointment of executives at BR Distribuidora when it was still state-owned. Continue reading...

Events

13 h. ago Headteacher jailed for attacking deputy with spanner in jealous rage

Anthony John Felton pulled a wrench-like tool from his jacket pocket before launching his attack.

Events

13 h. ago China's answer to Amazon set to take on British retailers with launch of discount website JoyBuy

Jingdong, known as JD.com, whose chairman is one of China's richest men, has set up a trial website in the UK ahead of a full launch later this year.

Politics

13 h. ago Billesley Manor Hotel: a countryside escape steeped in true Shakespearean history

This idyllic retreat set in natural beauty at the birthplace of The Bard is perfect for a romantic getaway

Politics

13 h. ago Chanel’s new perfume was eight years in the making – and I tried it first

It’s Chanel’s first foray with raspberry

Politics

13 h. ago LookFantastic knocks £85 off tightening beauty tool that 'firms' skin and 'chisels jawline'

The Silk'n tool uses radio frequency, LED light and infrared heat energy to rejuvenate the skin

Economics

13 h. ago Billesley Manor Hotel: a countryside escape steeped in Shakespearean history

This idyllic retreat set in natural beauty at the birthplace of The Bard is perfect for a romantic getaway

Politics

14 h. ago Intel staff and families ‘extremely concerned’ at possible job losses – minister

The US tech firm’s European manufacturing base has been in Leixlip since 1989.

Politics

14 h. ago Facetheory is offering 25% off 'glowy' face serum that 'works magic' straight away

"I have been using this serum for around 3 months. I think that it does give you a glow. I just love that it hydrates my very dry skin. As soon as you apply it I can feel it kind of starting to work its magic."

Politics

14 h. ago Five budget lipsticks 'just like' Charlotte Tilbury's £29 Pillow Talk

Charlotte Tilbury's iconic Pillow Talk lipstick is a go-to for many, but we've managed to find five cheaper alternatives that might be just as good

Economics