52 m. ago Stay at a charming £80 a night hotel close to top attractions in a city the Pope once lived in... and it's not Rome

Mark Porter discovers where the Pope of Rome once lived, finding a four-star hotel for less than £80 a night, as well as luxurious five-star pick, with a Michelin-starred restaurant on site.

Society

52 m. ago Tesla proposes $1tn pay package for Elon Musk; markets brace for US jobs report – business live

Musk would need to hit a series of market value, profit and operational milestones to earn mega-payoutFull story: Retail sales rise but ONS apologises as statistics crisis deepensFull story: Average UK house price reaches record £299,331, says HalifaxBarbara Teixeira Araujo, economist at Moody’s Analytics, says today’s retail sales report shows that the first quarter of the year was not as strong as previously thought:“That U.K. retail sales rose by a strong 0.6% month over month in July—building on a 0.3% increase in June—was definitely good news, especially given the bad vibes coming from the labour market. But we caution against reading too much into the headline.Not only did the underlying pace of growth remain lacklustre, with growth still falling by 0.6% q/q in the three months to July, but there are now significant questions around the reliability of those figures. Issues found with seasonal adjustment led to a thorough overhaul of the methodology this month, resulting in a c...

Economics

65 m. ago 13 pieces to snap up in the Marks & Spencer fashion sale to see you through autumn

With our minds having firmly turned to autumn, the high street sale rails full of mismatched bikinis and wicker bags aren't holding a huge amount of appeal right now.

Politics

66 m. ago Vascular surgeon explains warning signs a 'Trump bruise' is serious

President Donald Trump sparked health concerns with a large mark on the back of his hand

Events

67 m. ago Peel Hunt to beat targets as it shrugs off ‘challenging’ market conditions

Shares in the company swung to their highest level so far this year as a result.

Events

81 m. ago 'Impressive' laptop 'better than ones double the price' now less than £150 ready for new term

If you are in the market for a new laptop the HP Chromebook 14" could be the answer

Economics

95 m. ago Tesla seeks to award Musk $1tn if carmaker hits formidable targets

Billionaire would need to hit a series of market value and profit goals to earn payout

Events

98 m. ago PALACE CONFIDENTIAL: How Prince Harry, like Meghan Markle, has become a 'toxic' brand and why he might have to step down from the Invictus Games

Prince Harry founded the Invictus Games Foundation in 2014 with the help of the Ministry of Defence and the Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Politics

1 hour ago Celebs Go Dating's Paul C Brunson shuns Mark Labbett's apology after tense row

The Chase star Mark Labbett was seen attempting to apologise to relationship coach Paul C. Brunson on Celebs Go Dating last night following tension between them at a brunch

Politics

2 h. ago Fife College awarded record £2.4m Modern Apprenticeship contract

Fife College has been awarded the largest Modern Apprenticeship (MA) contract in its history, marking a major milestone in its commitment to supporting skills development and helping employers grow their workforce.

Economics

2 h. ago Activists urge Met Police chief to halt arrests at Palestine Action ban protest

Defend Our Juries said hundreds of people are set to demonstrate on Saturday against the ban of Palestine Action.

Events

2 h. ago Flight to quality: Scotland’s property investors adapt to shifting marketplace

“There is a clear shift in preference among investors towards quality assets in the best locations - generally speaking, city centres” – Alasdair Steele, Knight Frank

Economics

3 h. ago Fast fashion’s quick decline: Asos and Boohoo have that post

Once worth £5bn, Asos dropped out of the FTSE 250 this week and other brands face sharp competition in a tough marketOnce the feared enemy of the high street and worth more than £5bn, the online fashion retailer Asos has seen its value slump as it faces difficulties that could herald the demise of fast fashion.The London-based seller dropped out of the FTSE 250 with a whimper this week, valued at about £320m. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Business news live: UK house prices hit record level and retail sales data shows concern for autumn

Stock market news and latest business and finance updates from Friday

Economics

3 h. ago House prices rise for third month in a row to reach new record high, says Halifax

The report bucks the gloom surrounding the housing market at the moment, which has focussed on falling prices in expensive areas.

Politics

4 h. ago Kelly Clarkson breaks silence after Brandon Blackstock's death to mark huge milestone

Kelly Clarkson has posted on social media for the first time since her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's tragic death as she marked a huge personal milestone of her's

Events

4 h. ago Business news live: UK house prices hit record level and firms shedding jobs at fastest rate in four years

Stock market news and latest business and finance updates from Friday

Society

5 h. ago I don’t understand PSR but it ‘killed’ Aston Villa’s transfer window, says Ezri Konsa

Villa were passive in the transfer market until making two swoops on deadline day

Events

6 h. ago ‘True flavours and honest hospitality’: readers’ favourite food experiences in Europe

From a herring festival in The Hague to the best pizza in Rome, our tipsters share their perfect foodie travel moments• Tell us about a community travel experience – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherDespite its name, Flag Day (Vlaggetjesdag) in Scheveningen – a seaside resort close to The Hague – is actually more about fresh herring. Fishmongers bring in the first catch of the year in June, the hollandse nieuwe, and mark the start of the herring season with festivities, marching bands, wearing traditional costumes, and even an auction of the first vat of fish to raise money for charity. Don’t miss the chance to share a jenever (gin) with a Scheveninger, who will tell you how this year’s herring compares with last year’s.Olivia Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Asian shares climb after another Wall Street record and hopes for cuts to U.S. interest rates

Asian shares are higher after U.S. stocks rose as Wall Street made its final moves ahead of a highly anticipated report on the job market

Politics