91 m. ago Steve Bannon, Tucker Carlson and ... Liz Truss? Inside the former PM’s audition for Maga

Her delivery might be stilted – but Truss’ new YouTube show has grand ambitions: a ‘Trump revolution’ in Britain with the help of an influential US conservative ecosystemLiz Truss, Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister, began the first edition of her YouTube show with a vow to unmask “the evil-doers” attempting to bring down Britain, the US and Europe. She would, she explained, reveal how an “international network of leftists work to subvert democracy and the will of the people”.Despite her bleak monologue, Truss pointed to hope from across the Atlantic. “We’re going to look at the Trump revolution and see how this can be achieved in Britain,” she said. “We’ll be talking to the leading lights of the Maga movement.” Continue reading...

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91 m. ago Private profit 'draining £3bn a year' from Scots public services, says report

A Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) report estimated that outsourcing is draining between £2bn and £3bn every year from Scotland’s public services.

Economics

2 h. ago Man Utd news: What Adeyemi's wife thinks about move as Mbeumo sends message

Here is all the latest Manchester United news coming out of Old Trafford

Politics

3 h. ago Mum of murder victim Emma Caldwell fears inquiry into police probe will be whitewash

Margaret Caldwell fears the planned public inquiry into one of Scotland’s biggest justice scandals will be worthless if restricted to the initial probe into Emma Caldwell's death in 2005.

Events

5 h. ago Panic in a puddle: Moment fire crew 'rescue' woman after she gets stuck in shallow water

In the short clip, a fireman can be seen hurling a yellow rope to a driver seemingly stuck in a car on a flooded road.

Events

7 h. ago Shocking moment killer paedophile is shot dead in the street just hours after he was freed from prison

Disturbing CCTV has caught the moment killer paedophile Joao Ferreira da Silva, 46, was hunted down by two masked men and shot dead in the street less than 24 hours after he was released from prison.

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7 h. ago Brutal REAL reason Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer have split: Friends reveal devastating moment she realized it was over... and tell of her big next move after divorce

After weeks of speculation, Amy Schumer, 44, has accepted that her marriage of seven years to chef Chris Fischer, 45, is over.

Politics

7 h. ago From pear juice to patches – I test three products designed to help you survive festive hangovers

PARTY season is in full swing, but it can take a toll on your health.    It’s a good idea to stick to the guidelines on limits – and plan alcohol-free days. Also, eat before you hit the booze, to slow the absorption of alcohol in to your bloodstream.   Here, in the name of research, I’ve tried out some health products that may...

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9 h. ago Police forces in England and Wales to get units that tackle violence against women

Specialist teams will deal with offences such as rape and stalking as part of VAWG strategy, home secretary saysAll police forces in England and Wales will have dedicated rape and sexual offences teams by 2029, the government has said.The plans are being unveiled as the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, prepares to outline a delayed strategy on violence against women and girls (VAWG) next week. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Experts reveal the truth about probiotics and whether they are actually worth the high price tag

Medical experts are increasingly advising patients that the benefits of popular probiotics are frequently overstated, with many lacking proven efficacy for their intended purposes.

Politics

10 h. ago Meghan Markle has ‘no plans’ to see estranged father, report claims

The pair have been estranged since the run-up to Meghan’s wedding to Prince Harry

Politics

10 h. ago United flight from DC to Tokyo returns after losing power and setting fire to brush near runway

No injuries reported and plane landed safely at Dulles airport less than an hour after departure

Events

10 h. ago Former England Lionesses footballer Karen Carney tops Strictly semi

Carney and her professional dance partner Carlos Gu scored 39 for their waltz to One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston.

Politics

11 h. ago Woman becomes first person in the UK to win legal battle using AI law firm

The healthcare worker, who had a stellar performance record at work, felt helpless when bosses placed her on a Performance Improvement Plan

Events

11 h. ago Phil Foden’s rocky road is proof that a prodigy’s promise is no guarantee of glory | Jonathan Wilson

The Manchester City midfielder is in sparkling club form but that doesn’t mean he is the right fit for Tuchel’s EnglandBy the time the World Cup comes around, nine years will have passed since Phil Foden won the Golden Ball as England lifted the Under-17 World Cup. That tournament can be seen in hindsight as a watershed for the English game, the first indication that the elite player performance plan (EPPP) and the England DNA project – taking youth football seriously – might be beginning to pay off.Youth football is notoriously unpredictable and England’s record in the Under-17 World Cup since shows a failure to qualify and a pair of last-16 exits, but following that 2017 success, England’s senior side have reached two European Championship finals and a World Cup semi-final, while the under-21s have won two European titles. Two previous Golden Ball winners from Under-17 World Cups – Cesc Fàbregas and Toni Kroos – have gone on to win the senior World Cup. Some, such as Landon Donova...

Politics

11 h. ago Ruben Amorim's 'emergency transfer talks' before meeting with Man Utd wonderkid

JJ Gabriel scored on his Manchester United FA Youth Cup debut at Old Trafford this week, and the 15-year-old is already being earmarked as the Red Devils' next big thing

Politics

12 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star says 'I can't believe it' after shock moment hours before semi

The Strictly Come Dancing professional took to Instagram to share a huge surprise he encountered today (December 13)

Events

12 h. ago The moment I knew: as he opened the Uber door, he opened my eyes to a love beyond work

Ash Jacks McCready had low expectations for her first date with Tom, but after an awkward start, their relationship moved fast and wildFind more stories from the moment I knew seriesIn high school I was in an all-consuming relationship with one thing: dance. Any free time I had was spent on working towards a coveted spot at a performance company.As soon as I graduated school in Brisbane, I left to begin my career as a performer. Continue reading...

Politics

13 h. ago WW3 fears rise as UK rules for conscription exposed – see if you're affected

As tensions continue to rise between NATO and Russia, Britain's plans for war have been exposed, including how Westminster will be calling up troops to fight against Mad Vlad in World War 3

Politics

14 h. ago Major Salford development set for approval with new apartments planned in city

It is set to get the go-ahead next week.

Politics