49 m. ago Bank of England holds interest rates at 4% amid inflation concerns as mortgage holders issued warning

MPC vote latest along with stock market news plus business and finance updates from Thursday

Economics

53 m. ago Dog Harvest Mite Warning: Vet advises what to look out for this autumn

It can be an itchy issue for our four-legged friends.

Events

54 m. ago New French PM under pressure as strikes disrupt schools and transport across country – Europe live

Up to 800,000 people are expected to march over budget cuts, public services and wages a week after Sébastien Lecornu’s appointmentPeople in France: share your views on the strikeFull report: France’s biggest strike in years under way amid political crisisI am keeping an eye on the EU’s midday briefing just now, but there is no substantial update from the EU on the 19th package of sanctions against Russia.The European Commission’s deputy chief spokesperson, Olof Gill, repeated that “we expect to present [them] soon”, as he asked journalists to “please bear with us on that”, without offering more detail. Continue reading...

Events

55 m. ago Derek McInnes sees Hearts grabbing everyone's attention as they start to back up Tony Bloom

The Jambos are second only on goal difference to Celtic and McInnes hints that he can call it more than just a good start now

Politics

67 m. ago Expert issues scam warning to travellers over common airport habit that's putting you at risk

Airports are often fast-paced and packed full of other passengers jetting off to various destinations. But not everyone has good intentions.

Events

72 m. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Should Jimmy Kimmel's US talk show have been cancelled for his Charlie Kirk comments?

Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show has been suspended by the network ABC following controversy over comments the host made about the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk in Utah on September 10.

Politics

72 m. ago As boys shift to the right, we are seeing the rise of the ‘new chill girl’ | Naomi Beinart

Even in comparatively liberal spaces, such as my high school, girls who wince at locker room talk risk exclusionSince Donald Trump returned to office, I have noticed a phenomenon at my high school that I call the “new chill girl”. A group of kids is talking casually about something. Seemingly out of the blue, one of the boys makes an off-handed joke. Maybe it’s racist or sexist or homophobic, but whatever the poison, they inject it and the group dynamic shifts ever so slightly. As a general rule, the boys continue as usual while the girls – who tend to be more politically progressive – face a choice: they can speak up, which usually results in them getting the reputation as annoying and unable to take a joke, or they can let it pass and be regarded as a chill girl who isn’t angry or woke. Since November 2024, the latter reaction has become far more common.This kind of fearful silence is becoming more common outside of high schools, too. In December of 2024, Disney removed a transgen...

Politics

81 m. ago Coronation Street fans say 'someone explain' as same Becky Swain issue spotted

Those who follow the ITV soap know that the wife of DS Lisa Swain recently made an unexpected appearance

Politics

83 m. ago See how infections of Biblical STI have soared where you live as medics issue warning to students

Experts have warned the disease could become 'untreatable' as it becomes resistant to antibiotics

Events

96 m. ago Emma Heming Willis chokes back tears as she reveals surprising Bruce Willis hobby

Bruce Willis's wife Emma Heming Willis revealed that the Die Hard star was a "voracious reader" as she choked back tears in an Instagram update.

Politics

98 m. ago People 'work out' defiant reason Queen Camilla 'matched outfits' with Melania

Queen Camilla and Melania set tongues wagging when they made what some members of the public have branded a 'great statement' during Trump's unprecedented second state visit to the UK

Politics

1 hour ago Brendan Rodgers refuses to let Celtic penalty storm slide as Kilmarnock cynics set straight over VAR

Stuart Kettlewell has been vocal about Sunday's decision that allowed Kelechi Iheanacho to net the winner at Rugby Park

Events

1 hour ago Met Office issues weather warning for heavy rain this weekend across UK

A yellow weather warning has been issued for several parts of the UK and Northern Ireland

Events

2 h. ago UK supermarkets issue urgent recall for sausages that could cause health risk

Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said that the recall notice had been issued as the product contains an incredient which is not mentinoned on the label which could harm some consumers

Events

2 h. ago Trump’s suit against the New York Times is nonsense. Yet it poses a grave threat | Robert Reich

The president won’t prevail in court. But his cases against media companies have a potential chilling effect on criticism of the governmentDonald Trump has sued the New York Times for, well, reporting on Trump.Rather than charging the Times with any specific libelous act, Trump’s lawsuit is just another of his angry bloviations.Robert Reich, a former US secretary of labor, is a professor of public policy emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a Guardian US columnist and his newsletter is at robertreich.substack.com. His new book, Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America, is out now Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago The USMNT’s 2025 has been tumultuous, but it deserves an optimist’s view | Leander Schaerlaeckens

Mauricio Pochettino has taken his fair share of criticism, but the US program is better off than it was when he took over one year agoMauricio Pochettino had enough. Just for a minute or two, quickly enough to miss it, he broke free from the unrelenting positivity he appears to have shackled himself to in his year-long spell in charge of the United States men’s national team. For only a few moments, the Argentinian was clearly como se dice cranky.“People sometimes create debate and talk with no sense,” he said on the eve of the USA’s friendly against Japan. “If people want to talk about bullshit, they can talk about bullshit. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago West Dunbartonshire braced for 'heavy rain' as Met Office issues weekend weather warning

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain that could lead to disruption and flooding on Saturday and Sunday.

Events

2 h. ago New call for national free travel pass on public transport for all NHS workers

The UK Government did not rule out future changes to the concessionary travel scheme on public transport.

Sport

2 h. ago Gen X issued health warning after millions miss out on vital ‘mid

A third of UK adults were not aware of the NHS mid-life MOT

Events

2 h. ago Partick Thistle v Celtic injury news: 8 out, 1 doubt as Brendan Rodgers weighs up Premier Sports Cup changes

Here is the latest team news ahead of Partick Thistle v Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup on Sunday.

Politics