20 m. ago Lloyds launches first 300 'rule' from August 26 with huge benefit to customers

Lloyds is the first major UK bank to launch a mobile app feature which allows cash to be paid in at more than 30,000 convenient locations nationwide using a barcode

Economics

37 m. ago Harvey Weinstein, 73, set for third trial this year after mistrial on rape charge

Disgraced media mogul Harvey Weinstein is set for a third trial in New York after a mistrial in June as jury members couldn't reach a decision

Events

1 hour ago Boosting productivity will be main priority of my autumn budget, Reeves says

Exclusive: Chancellor says ‘investment and reform are our tools’ as she pushes back against mounting tax speculationRachel Reeves: Labour has fixed the foundations – now we must build a stronger economy for a renewed BritainRachel Reeves has promised to use her autumn budget to prioritise fixing Britain’s dismal record on productivity as she sought to downplay mounting tax speculation with a focus on economic growth.Setting out her priorities for the budget for the first time, the chancellor said tackling the efficiency of the economy through higher investment and a fresh assault on planning rules would form the backbone of her tax and spending plans. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Boosting productivity will be main priority of autumn budget, Reeves says

Exclusive: Chancellor focuses on investment and planning rules as she dismisses talk of tax rises as ‘speculation’Rachel Reeves: Labour has fixed the foundations – now we must build a stronger economy for a renewed BritainRachel Reeves has promised to use her autumn budget to prioritise fixing Britain’s dismal record on productivity as she sought to downplay mounting tax speculation with a focus on economic growth.Setting out her priorities for the budget for the first time, the chancellor said tackling the efficiency of the economy through higher investment and a fresh assault on planning rules would form the backbone of her tax and spending plans. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Noel Edmonds 'bloody proud' after buying UK home following ITV's decision to axe series

Viewers recently got to see how the TV legend was living life down in New Zealand

Events

2 h. ago Newsboy's horse racing selections for Thursday's five meetings, including Windsor nap

Newsboy believes his nap, Nakaaha, can deliver a three-timer for his new stable in the 6.00 at Windsor's Racing League meeting and he also expects Backer Bilk to be on song at Chelmsford (8.45)

Politics

2 h. ago Laura Loomer sets her sights on her next target to get the boot from the Trump administration

‘I’m not naive enough to think that the president is going to get rid of RFK, but I will say that there are concerns about some of the staffing decisions over at HHS,’ Laura Loomer said this week.

Politics

2 h. ago CCTV appeal launched as RSPCA receives 'distressing footage' of seagull attack

Louise Showering, who is leading the investigation for the RSPCA, said the animal welfare charity received 'distressing footage' allegedly showing the gull being mistreated

Events

2 h. ago Seven times Glasgow stood in as setting for Hollywood blockbusters

Glasgow has become a popular filming location for major Hollywood productions.

Politics

2 h. ago Manchester United face Toby Collyer transfer decision as club 'confident' of move

The latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip, including an update on Toby Collyer, who is attracting interest from the Championship

Sport

3 h. ago Germany and allies to send major military aid package to Ukraine using new NATO supply line

Germany says it will work with Ukraine's Western allies to provide military aid worth up to $500 million

Events

3 h. ago Dale Webster, surfer who rode waves for 14,642 consecutive days, dies aged 77

Surfer rode waves daily for over 40 years straightStreak reached 14,642 consecutive surfing daysGuinness record-holder dies at age 77 in CaliforniaDale Webster, the Northern California surfer who paddled out every day for more than 40 years, has died at the age of 77. News of his death was shared on social media by friends and fellow surfers. No cause of death was given.Known as Daily Dale and Daily Wavester, Webster holds a Guinness world record for the longest streak of consecutive days surfed: an extraordinary 14,642, a stretch that began in 1975 and ended in 2015. His feat required him to surf at least three waves a day, rain or shine, in sickness or in health, through frigid Pacific waters and the shark-rich lineup off Sonoma County. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Major incident declared as firefighters battle large blaze in North York Moors Park

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue said the fire had spread to cover five square kilometres and 20 pumps were at the scene

Events

3 h. ago Mark Chapman lands new job just days before first Match of the Day since Gary Lineker exit

Mark Chapman has been confirmed as BBC's new Match of the Day host alongside Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan after Gary Lineker's exit, but the BBC have a decision to make

Politics

3 h. ago Manchester Arena bomb plotter Hashem Abedi charged with three counts of attempted murder after four prison officers injured

Hashem Abedi, 28, was ordered to serve a record 55-year minimum term for helping his suicide bomber brother Salman murder 22 people, many of them children, at the Manchester Arena in 2017.

Events

3 h. ago Major milestone for Dalgety Bay pump track as plans are submitted to council

Ambitious plans for a new community pump track in Dalgety Bay have reached a major milestone with the official submission of a planning application - but the volunteer Trust behind it need your support

Politics

3 h. ago Venus Williams, 45, will be oldest US Open singles entrant in 44 years

Williams to play first slam singles since 2023Oldest US Open singles entrant since 1981Seven-time major champ won in 2000, 2001Venus Williams will make her return to Grand Slam singles at the US Open after a two-year absence, having received a wildcard invitation Wednesday to compete at Flushing Meadows at age 45.Williams will be the oldest singles entrant at the tournament since Renee Richards played there at 47 in 1981, according to the International Tennis Federation. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago London Hotel Industry Thrives in July with Record Room Rates Amid Major Events

London Hotel Industry Thrives in July with Record Room Rates Amid Major Events  Hotel News Resource

Politics

4 h. ago Premier League chief gives update on decision over Man City financial breach allegations

Manchester City’s disciplinary case involves over 100 charges of alleged financial rule breaches

Politics

4 h. ago Former EastEnders star James Bye admits killing Martin Fowler was 'definitely the right decision'

James was the third actor to play the fan favourite character on the programme

Events