36 h. ago Meghan poses in the backyard in £1,700 Roland Mouret dress she wore while pregnant with Archie to tease launch of new As Ever jam

Meghan Markle dusted off a familiar dress for her latest Instagram post, teasing the launch of a new As Ever jam arriving today.

Economics

36 h. ago India bids fond farewell to veteran BBC journalist and ‘voice of history’ Mark Tully

He covered some of the most pivotal moments in South Asia’s modern history

Politics

36 h. ago Katie Price’s new husband appears on escort site as ‘sexy professional’ costing £900 – but blames ‘disgruntled ex’

KATIE Price's new husband has appeared on a male escort website - marketing him as a 'sexy educated professional'. Snaps of Lee Andrews, 41, can be found on male escort sites in Dubai under the name 'Noah'. However, the self-proclaimed businessman today denied he was an escort - and instead suggested a 'disgruntled' ex may...

Economics

36 h. ago BrewDog to close Aberdeenshire distillery as brand exits spirits market

The Scots brewing giant will close its distilling side of the business after 10 years.

Economics

37 h. ago When will changes to ground rents happen and what difference will they make?

The reforms may fuel a short-term surge in supply of homes coming onto the market that have previously been hard to sell, an analyst suggested.

Politics

37 h. ago William Hill shuts betting shops as it reels from Budget tax raid

The owner of William Hill is closing betting shops as it reels from a £1.1billion Budget tax raid on the gambling sector.

Economics

37 h. ago M&G says it will take £230million hit from Government ground rent reforms

The institutional investment industry has hit back at the change and wider leasehold reform, as it will reduce firms' income and the value of their assets.

Economics

38 h. ago I tried M&S' new basics range and only 2 items were worth the extra money

One bag of crisps in Marks and Spencer's back to basics range is absolutely gorgeous

Politics

38 h. ago Jadon Sancho's transfer market value tanks amid deal option and Man United dig

Jadon Sancho is spending the season on loan at Aston Villa from Manchester United and he has seen his market value decrease.

Economics

38 h. ago New James Bond Latest: Here are the 12 leading current contenders to become the next 007

There’s been quite a bit of movement in the next James Bond betting market since the start of 2026.

Politics

38 h. ago Victoria Beckham's big night: Defiant family party in Paris to mark star's honour

Victoria Beckham was bestowed with an honour in Paris on Monday evening, after which she lived it up with her family and some of fashion's biggest names. 

Society

39 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 27 January: Pubs set for £300m support, Dr Martens and Evoke slump

The Chancellor is set to unveil a £300 million support package for pubs after they warned budget tax changes could lead to mass closures, job cuts and price rises.

Economics

39 h. ago Tech giants head to landmark US trial over social media addiction claims

Meta, YouTube and TikTok accused of making products intentionally addictive and harmful to young peopleFor the first time, a massive group of parents, teens and school districts is taking on the world’s most powerful social media companies in open court, accusing the tech giants of intentionally designing their products to be addictive. The blockbuster legal proceedings may see multiple CEOs, including Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, face harsh questioning.A long-awaited series of trials kicks off in Los Angeles superior court on Tuesday, in which hundreds of US families will allege that Meta, Snap, TikTok and YouTube’s platforms harm children. Once young people are hooked, the plaintiffs allege, they fall prey to depression, eating disorders, self-harm and other mental health issues. Approximately 1,600 plaintiffs are included in the proceedings, involving more than 350 families and 250 school districts. Continue reading...

Politics

39 h. ago Dr Martens sales slip as it ditches discounting in brand 'pivot'

The FTSE 250 retailer said group revenue fell 2.7 per cent to £253million in the 13 weeks to 28 December, as it pulled back from discounting products.

Economics

39 h. ago Take That’s Mark Owen says BRIT Awards are in 'good hands' as ceremony moves to Manchester

The trio spoke to The Standard at a special screening of the band’s forthcoming Netflix documentary ahead of the ceremony next month

Events

39 h. ago Five Sisters Zoo staff celebrate Snow Leopard Nela going viral again

The clip — shared on Instagram and Facebook — has amassed over 15.2 million views and 1.5 million likes on Instagram and more than 11 million views and 961k likes on Facebook, marking Nela’s second viral moment in just over a year, following a previous video in September 2024.

Politics

40 h. ago Gold glistens at its brightest as the world searches for a safety net: ALEX BRUMMER

Gold lost its formal role as part of the monetary system long ago. Richard Nixon signed the death warrant in 1971 when the US ended the gold backing for the dollar.

Politics

40 h. ago Inflation hasn't peaked, warns retail chief, as shop price rises near two

Shop price inflationincreased to its highest level since early 2024 as the impact of higher business costs fed through to the economy.

Economics

40 h. ago Childhood teddy bears of Holocaust survivors serve as stark reminders of young lives stolen by Nazis

To mark Holocaust Memorial Day, three survivors recall their stories, and a precious item from their childhood that they still have.

Society

40 h. ago The seaside market town with independent shops 'popping up everywhere'

'People fall in love with the place.'

Economics