2 h. ago ICE raid on Hyundai plant in Georgia sparks international uproar as key ally South Korea condemns ‘unfair infringement’

Nearly 500 people arrested, including 300 South Koreans, but search warrant shows agents were only seeking four Latinos

Society

4 h. ago Woman, 45, arrested on busy south Manchester road with suitcase filled with over 3,500 tablets

She was asked to pull over on Princess Road and was arrested in the early hours of Friday morning

Events

4 h. ago Max Verstappen names F1 rival who 'can do better' and says 'I see myself in him'

Max Verstappen has been impressed by the potential of Kimi Antonelli, despite the Italian's underwhelming rookie F1 season so far with Mercedes which has continued at Monza

Politics

5 h. ago Playzee Bonus: 100% deposit bonus up to £300, 100 free spins & 500 reward points

Find out everything you need to know about the latest welcome bonus offered by Playzee, a popular new casino site in the UK

Economics

5 h. ago Sabrina Carpenter secures biggest opening week of 2025 for an international artist with Man's Best Friend after she hit back at the 'older generation' for criticising her 'over

Man's Best Friend - which eclipses the year's previous best - even tops the Official Vinyl Albums Chart, the most popular record of the week on wax, shifting 85,500 units in its first seven days.

Events

10 h. ago Boris Becker bares all: After eight months in prison, tennis icon, 57, reveals £500 poker debt to Romanian criminals, the job he took, dramatic weight loss and how 35

Boris Becker has opened up on his experience while incarcerated in a UK prison and how it 'boils your mind', as he reveals what really went on during his eight months behind bars.

Events

11 h. ago How to live in a gorgeous French house for less than £500 a month

As the cost of living rises steadily in the UK, it's unsurprising people are looking further afield. France is high on the list, with its attractive climate, cuisine, and choice of beautiful locations.

Society

13 h. ago Angela Rayner's home 'valued higher than what neighbouring properties sold for' before being transferred to trust funded by disabled son's NHS payout

The Deputy PM sold a 25 per cent stake in the Ashton-under-Lyne property for £162,500 to a trust established for her disabled son earlier this year, based on a valuation of £650,000.

Sport

14 h. ago Parents left stumped by the 21 questions toddlers ask every day

A poll of 500 parents with children aged two to four found the vast majority (94%) believe their little one's curiosity has no limits - with 'where does the sun go at night?' and 'do animals have friends?' among the questions leaving parents stumped

Politics

17 h. ago ‘All I have left is this cloth’: Afghan earthquake survivors still waiting for help

Villagers near epicentre of devastation in Kunar province say they have been left without adequate food, tents or medical help as harsh terrain and loss of foreign aid hamper Taliban’s relief effortsIn the shattered houses of Wadeer village in Afghanistan’s Kunar province, survivors of Sunday’s devastating earthquake that has killed more than 2,200 people say they are still waiting for the most basic help: food and shelter.The 6.0-magnitude quake, which struck eastern Afghanistan – and has been followed by two further earthquakes including one overnight – also injured more than 3,600, according to Taliban officials. The district of Nurgal, in the west of Kunar province, where the village of Wadeer lies, was the epicentre of the devastation, with 1,000 people confirmed dead and 2,500 injured. More than 5,700 homes were destroyed. Continue reading...

Events

17 h. ago Afghan earthquake survivors still waiting for help as aid cuts hit Taliban relief efforts

Villagers near epicentre of devastation in Kunar province say they have been left without adequate food, tents or medical help as harsh terrain and loss of foreign aid hamper responseIn the shattered houses of Wadeer village in Afghanistan’s Kunar province, survivors of Sunday’s devastating earthquake that has killed more than 2,200 people say they are still waiting for the most basic help: food and shelter.The 6.0-magnitude quake, which struck eastern Afghanistan – and has been followed by two further earthquakes including one overnight – also injured more than 3,600, according to Taliban officials. The district of Nurgal, in the west of Kunar province, where the village of Wadeer lies, was the epicentre of the devastation, with 1,000 people confirmed dead and 2,500 injured. More than 5,700 homes were destroyed. Continue reading...

Events

17 h. ago ‘All I have left is this cloth’: Afghan quake survivors still waiting for help as aid cuts hit Taliban relief efforts

Villagers near epicentre of devastation in Kunar province say they have been left without adequate food, tents or medical help as harsh terrain and loss of foreign aid hamper responseIn the shattered houses of Wadeer village in Afghanistan’s Kunar province, survivors of Sunday’s devastating earthquake that has killed more than 2,200 people say they are still waiting for the most basic help: food and shelter.The 6.0-magnitude quake, which struck eastern Afghanistan – and has been followed by two further earthquakes including one overnight – also injured more than 3,600, according to Taliban officials. The district of Nurgal, in the west of Kunar province, where the village of Wadeer lies, was the epicentre of the devastation, with 1,000 people confirmed dead and 2,500 injured. More than 5,700 homes were destroyed. Continue reading...

Events

21 h. ago Full list of EVs eligible for up to £3,750 discount as 7 more are added

When an EV is assessed as Band 1, buyers receive the maximum grant of £3,750, while cars in Band 2 are eligible for a reduction of £1,500 - here are all the cars currently eligible

Economics

23 h. ago John Lewis Partnership to hire 13,700 Christmas staff in major recruitment drive

The seasonal roles will include 3,000 across 35 John Lewis stores and 8,500 within Waitrose shops.

Politics

28 h. ago Lewis Hamilton prepares for Monza homecoming surprised by ‘volatile’ Ferrari start

Briton has struggled in uncompetitive Scuderia car‘It’s been an emotional rollercoaster but that’s life’Lewis Hamilton has described his time at Ferrari as an “emotional rollercoaster” as he prepares to drive for the Scuderia at their home grand prix in Monza for the first time this weekend.Hamilton, who observed bluntly that he had no expectation his first season would prove so “volatile”, has struggled with an uncompetitive car as well as having to adapt to a new team, having enjoyed enormous success in the previous 12 years with Mercedes. Continue reading...

Politics

29 h. ago The cordless vacuum that 'picks up more dirt than a Dyson' and costs £125

It may look like a £500 Dyson, but this Uninell cordless vacuum costs just £124.99 with a 38% discount – and reviewers say it’s a powerful alternative

Economics

30 h. ago Lewis Hamilton admits 'volatile' Ferrari situation ahead of first Italian GP with team

The Italian Grand Prix will see Lewis Hamilton represent Ferrari for the first time at Monza, where the Brit has won five times before representing McLaren and Mercedes

Politics

30 h. ago NHS surgeon who had his legs removed to satisfy sexual interest is jailed for fraud

Neil Hopper took nearly £500,000 from insurers after falsely claiming he needed amputation because of sepsisA surgeon who froze his legs so they would require amputation to satisfy a sexual obsession before making nearly £500,000 in insurance claims has been jailed.Neil Hopper, a 49-year-old vascular surgeon, was given 32 months after he pleaded guilty to two charges of fraud by false representation. This related to claims made to insurance companies that his legs had been amputated because of sepsis rather than self-inflicted injury. Continue reading...

Events

36 h. ago Lloyds to warn 3,000 staff they face sack for ‘underperformance’

With economic uncertainty meaning fewer people leave, bank to put about one in 20 on ‘performance plans’ Business live – latest updatesLloyds Banking Group is to warn 3,000 staff that they are at risk of being sacked for underperformance, as part of a management overhaul led by the chief executive, Charlie Nunn.Bosses have been instructed to rank staff performance, with about 5% of its 63,000-strong workforce due to be put on performance plans that will put their jobs at risk unless they notably improve. About 1,500 of those put on notice could end up losing their jobs. Continue reading...

Events

36 h. ago Heating payment of £59 to help people with winter energy bills due before end of year

More than 465,500 people in Scotland received Winter Heating Payments last year.

Economics

38 h. ago Hundreds call for planned north London LTN to be scrapped over fears of 'increased pollution and journey times'

Edmonton and Winchmore Hill Conservative Association launched a petition last year which has now surpassed 1,500 signatures

Politics

38 h. ago Road on North Coast 500 route to close as Highland fatal crash investigators probe death of motorcyclist

Officers will be conducting investigation work in connection with fatal crash

Events

39 h. ago Angela Rayner fights for her political life: Ethics probe could seal her fate within days

She received £162,500 from a trust fund set up to care for 17-year-old Charlie, who was born prematurely.

Politics

47 h. ago Angela Rayner 'used some of her disabled son's NHS compensation to buy second home'

She received £162,500 from a trust fund set up to care for 17-year-old Charlie, who was born prematurely.

Politics

49 h. ago Hawaii volcano eruption shoots lava 500 feet high triggering warnings of harmful gas and 'Pele's hair'

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has let out another powerful blast of lava, but officials have warned that the real concern from the eruption is a gas that could make anyone nearby sick.

Events

56 h. ago UK teens don't see film as viable career path for one key reason, study finds

A study of 500 young people in education aged 13 to 18 found that seven in ten would never consider a career in the film and TV industry

Politics

56 h. ago Marco Pierre White Jr is remanded in custody as he faces jail for stealing £1,500 of Jellycat toys

Marco Pierre White Jr, 30, is facing jail after he admitted carrying out a number a burglaries in a crime spree across west London.

Events

56 h. ago NHS staff ‘made heartless criticisms about families in maternity review’

The review began three years ago after allegations of harm to babies and mothers, and now involves nearly 2,500 families

Politics

59 h. ago Mum's £2,500 dream holiday in Turkey became living nightmare after leg 'snapped' on boat trip

Her leg snapped in three places and she had to learn to walk again

Economics

59 h. ago Rylan Clark's migrant speech on This Morning sparks over 500 Ofcom complaints

Rylan Clark sparked a storm of controversy after making comments about migrants on ITV's This Morning, with many viewers complaining to Ofcom

Events

60 h. ago Rylan Clark's This Morning's migrant rant sparks hundreds of Ofcom complaints

Rylan made comments on This Morning last week which sparked more than 500 Ofcom complaints

Events

60 h. ago The Bundesliga’s deal with Mark Goldbridge is odd, and exactly what MLS is missing with Apple

An unusual streaming deal sees the German league going where its fans are, instead of asking the fans to come to themIn a change to his regularly scheduled programming, Mark Goldbridge took a break from blowing steam out his ears at another Andre Onana howler and venting his shouty exasperation at Manchester United’s latest calamity to talk – and watch – all things Gegenpressing and Ballbesitzfußball with his audience of over one million YouTube subscribers.This was after the Deutsche Fussball Liga (DFL) struck an agreement with Goldbridge to broadcast 20 live Bundesliga matches on his That’s Football YouTube channel this season. Bayern Munich’s opening weekend win over RB Leipzig raised the curtain on the new deal, with nearly 500,000 viewers watching along with Goldbridge. Continue reading...

Economics

61 h. ago Russia launches over 500 drones and missiles at Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks more support

Russia has launched over 500 drones and two dozen missiles at Ukraine, targeting civilian infrastructure, especially energy facilities

Events

63 h. ago UK households urged to apply for new £500 cost of living payment

The help is being issued by energy advice charity Act on Energy as gas and electricity bills are set to rise again this winter

Economics

3 d. ago US Open thrown into chaos as Marketa Vondrousova withdraws two hours before quarterfinal... leaving $500

US Open fans were dealt a major blow on Tuesday evening as a star. withdrew just two hours before her quarterfinal matchup against Aryna Sabalenka.

Economics

3 d. ago The numbers are in: National Guard deployed to DC to fight crime has picked up 500 bags of trash along 3.2 miles

Troops wearing orange high-visibility vests over their camouflage uniforms were seen last week picking up trash in Lafayette Park just outside the White House

Events

3 d. ago Seattle border agents seize $500,000 worth of fake Labubu dolls

Over 11,000 knock-off Labubu dolls were seized at the U.S.-Canada border near Seattle.

Politics

3 d. ago Man charged after ‘three truckloads’ of stolen Lego and toys found at his home

Police raid uncovers 2,500 stolen items, including 1,700 unopened Lego sets

Politics

3 d. ago Free school meals new eligibility rules to help 500,000 more children

The free school meals scheme is set for a significant change as the eligibility criteria is expanded

Politics

3 d. ago Sainsbury's employee steals over £3,500 of goods from London Colney store

Sainsbury's employee steals over £3,500 of goods from London Colney store  Herts Advertiser

Economics

3 d. ago NHS GP says bloating and pain could be signs of undiagnosed condition

Around 500,000 people are thought to be living with the disease without knowing

Politics

3 d. ago Beautiful UK destination is 'best place in world to watch the leaves turn' in September

The pretty village is home to a magical tree garden where you can explore 2,500 different types of trees and shrubs from all over the world

Politics

4 d. ago Jamie Vardy heads to Italy for new chapter after joining Serie A minnows Cremonese

Vardy made 500 appearances for the Leicester, scoring 200 goals

Politics

4 d. ago Tiny African country detaining five deported US migrants asked Trump team for $500 million: report

Activists challenge secret agreement between US and Eswatini as human rights groups warn against lack of due process

Politics

4 d. ago Afghanistan earthquake kills more than 800 and injures another 2,500 as rescuers search rubble for survivors

Officials warn death toll could rise as rescue efforts hampered by landslides

Events

4 d. ago Couple's 'idyllic' log cabin turns to 'eyesore' after order to tear it down or face prison

Andrew and Debbie Melbourne were fined £3,500 and given 56 days to remove their cabin or face potential imprisonment.

Events

4 d. ago New homeowners handed huge £10,000 discount on houses if you finish it off yourself

People who would have struggled to get on the housing ladder were offered a whopping £10,000 discount on new homes if they contributed 500 hours to the build themselves

Society

4 d. ago Liverpool star Hugo Ekitike films himself on his phone driving £200,000 Mercedes before posting it on Snapchat

In the clip, the French striker, 23, who only joined the Premier League club this summer, can be seen showing off the sports car's orange and black dashboard.

Economics

4 d. ago Doctor JUMPS from shaking house in Afghanistan earthquake and fears his kids would be dead

Doctor Azam, 52, who lives in the Kunar province, was at home when the 6.0 magnitude Afghanistan earthquake hit late Sunday, killing some 800 people and injuring more than 2,500

Society

4 d. ago Aldi’s Scottish Sport Fund offers West Lothian clubs chance to access £2,500 of funding

Aldi Scotland introduced its Scottish Sport Fund in 2016 to support individuals of all ages and abilities to get involved in physical activity in their local communities.

Economics

4 d. ago Israel committing genocide in Gaza, world’s top scholars on the crime say

Almost 90% of leading academics on subject back resolution stating that Israel’s actions meet legal definition An overwhelming majority of members of the world’s leading genocide scholars’ association has backed a resolution stating that Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of the crime.Eighty-six percent of those who voted in the 500-member International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) supported the motion. The resolution states that “Israel’s policies and actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide in article II of the United Nations convention for the prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide (1948).” Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Science research gets more engagement on Bluesky than X, study finds

Bluesky posts referencing scholarly articles ‘find substantially higher levels of interaction’ than on Elon Musk’s platformBluesky’s growing status as the social media platform of choice for the world’s scientists has been boosted by analysis suggesting research receives more engagement and original scrutiny than on Elon Musk’s rival platform, X.A study examining 2.6m Bluesky posts referencing more than 500,000 scholarly articles over the past two and a half years found they demonstrated “substantially higher levels of interaction” – likes, reposts, replies and quotes – and greater “textual originality” than previously reported for X, formerly Twitter. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Harry Potter fans vote for most iconic moments as filming begins for new series

A poll of 1,500 Harry Potter fans have revealed the 30 most iconic moments from the franchise - and some might surprise you.

Politics

4 d. ago Afghanistan earthquake latest: At least 800 dead and 2,500 injured as rescuers search rubble for survivors

Rescue operations still underway as officials say several villages are completely destroyed

Events

4 d. ago Supermarket security guard reveals grim reality of working on 'out of control' high streets

Kane Manning, 27, explained that groups were targeting stores to steal vast quantities of luxury items, with £500 of goods nabbed every day from the supermarket he works at.

Economics

4 d. ago Aldi’s Scottish Sport Fund offers Edinburgh and the Lothians clubs the chance to access £2,500 of funding

Aldi’s Scottish Sport Fund 2025 has returned for its tenth year, giving local sports clubs in Edinburgh and the Lothians the opportunity to receive a share of £50,000 in funding.

Economics

4 d. ago Kirkcudbright Swimming Pool to make a splash thanks to £1,500 Tesco cash boost

The supermarket giant has donated the money through its Stronger Starts programme after shoppers chose the pool through the blue token voting system.

Economics

4 d. ago Afghanistan earthquake latest: At least 622 dead and 1,500 injured as rescuers search rubble for survivors

Rescue operations still underway as officials say several villages are completely destroyed

Events

4 d. ago Two men due in court after £500,000 cannabis farm discovered in Lanarkshire

A total of 874 plants were recovered in Merry Street with an estimated street value of £522,000.

Economics

4 d. ago 'I saw my reflection in a window and quit two things to lose nine stone'

Beck, 33, weighed more than 19stone at her heaviest and was spending £500 a month on her habit

Politics

4 d. ago Woman lost 9st by quitting two things after hitting more than 19stone

Beck, 33, weighed more than 19stone at hyer heaviest and was spending £500 a month on her habit

Events

4 d. ago Woman loses 38 stone on 'lion's diet' and now needs £6,500 surgery

Danni, 37, was inspired by the bodybuilder's diet after she hit almost 50 stone

Economics

4 d. ago Afghanistan earthquake sees more than 600 dead and 1,500 injured

According to the Kunar Disaster Management Authority the quake measured 6.0 magnitude.

Events

4 d. ago More than 600 dead in Afghanistan earthquake with at least 1,500 people injured after devastating 6.0 magnitude quake strikes overnight

The wave hit a series of towns at 11.47pm in the province of Kunar near the Pakistan border centred 17 miles northeast of the city of Jalabad in Nangarhar.

Events

4 d. ago Afghanistan earthquake live: more than 600 dead after shallow quake strikes country’s east, state media reports

Several villages in Kunar province ‘completely destroyed’, says ministry for public health, as rescue operations take placeAt least 250 dead after 6.0 magnitude quake near JalalabadHere is a summary from Afghanistan, where hundreds of people have been killed after an earthquake struck the country’s mountainous eastern region late last night. This is what we know so far:At least 622 people have been killed and more than 1,500 others injured in the earthquake, Afghanistan’s Taliban-run interior ministry said on Monday morning.The earthquake struck the rugged province of Kunar at 11.47pm on Sunday and was centred 27km north-east of the city of Jalalabad in Nangarhar province, the US Geological Survey said.Jalalabad is about 119km (74 miles) away from the capital city, Kabul. A 4.5 magnitude quake occurred 20 minutes later in the same province.The Kunar Disaster Management Authority said deaths and injuries had been reported in the districts of Nur Gul, Soki, Watpur, Manogi and Chapadar...

Events

4 d. ago At least 250 killed and 500 injured in massive Afghanistan earthquake

The Government says three villages were 'ompletely destroyed'

Events

4 d. ago Jos Verstappen names Max's three options for 2026 as Mercedes face fresh competition

Max Verstappen has decided to stick with Red Bull for now, after months of strong public links to Mercedes, but it remains to be seen whether his head will be turned next year

Politics

4 d. ago Deadly 6.0 earthquake hits Afghanistan killing hundreds and injuring more than 500

At least 250 people have been confirmed dead and more than 400 injured after a shallow 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan last night

Events

5 d. ago Dine and dash thief scoffed £500 worth of food at three different restaurants

Lauren Halliday and her then-boyfriend targeted three different restaurants in Newcastle earlier this year and enjoyed fancy meals but left without paying their bill, a court heard

Society

5 d. ago The Guardian view on the killing of Gaza’s journalists: Israel wants to stop the world from seeing what it’s doing | Editorial

This is the most lethal war for the media in recent times. A generation of journalists is being wiped outDay by day, the death toll rises, the war crimes mount, and the outrage grows. Last Wednesday, the pope demanded that Israel stop its “collective punishment” of Gaza’s population. A day later, António Guterres, the United Nations secretary general, warned that “the levels of death and destruction are without parallel in recent times”. More than 500 UN staff have pressed the human rights chief, Volker Türk, to call it genocide. Half of registered voters in the US have already concluded that that is what Israel is doing in Gaza.The agony is deepening. On Friday, the Israeli military declared famine-hit Gaza City to be a combat zone, intensifying its assault and ending “tactical pauses” that allowed limited – if utterly inadequate – food delivery. Many inhabitants are physically incapable of fleeing again, and fear that they would be no s...

Events

5 d. ago F1: Oscar Piastri wins the Dutch GP after Lando Norris retires – live reaction

Max Verstappen in second followed in the McLlaren championship leader with youngster Isack Hadjar in thirdGeorge Russell is back on his scooter and says “it won’t be straightforward if I don’t get past him at the start” – referring to Isack Hadjar, the Racing Bulls youngster, who qualified in fourth, a place ahead of the Mercedes man.A spot on the podium has been a regular resting place for Russell this season and could be within reach again. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Couple who built illegal log cabin in a national park have a week to return it to nature... or face JAIL

Andrew and Debbie Melbourne pulled down (pictured) the £45,000 off-grid structure in June after they were slapped with a £3,500 fine and given 56 days to get rid of it or risk a custodial sentence.

Events

5 d. ago BREAKING: Charles Leclerc crash compounds Ferrari nightmare at Dutch Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton had already crashed of the Dutch Grand Prix when team-mate Charles Leclerc was hit by Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, making it a nightmare day for the Ferrari drivers

Events

5 d. ago Charles Leclerc crash compounds Ferrari F1 nightmare at Dutch Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton had already crashed of the Dutch Grand Prix when team-mate Charles Leclerc was hit by Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, making it a nightmare day for the Ferrari drivers

Events

5 d. ago I won a £4,500,000 Omaze London house and said goodbye to my studio flat

I won a £4,500,000 Omaze London house and said goodbye to my studio flat  Metro.co.uk

Economics

6 d. ago The fancy Highgrove sun hat with a scorching £475 price tag... and a warning to avoid direct sunlight!

If you are stumping up the best part of £500 for a fancy new sun hat (pictured, with its creator Emily Hurst), you could be forgiven for thinking it should be suitable for use in the height of summer.

Events

6 d. ago Exposed: Junta plot to massacre hundreds of British citizens on eve of Falklands War revealed by newly discovered CIA documents

The declassified papers dated from April 1982 reveal Argentine dictator General Leopoldo Galtieri had advanced plans to 'disappear' 500 British subjects.

Events

6 d. ago Big Brother star begs fans to help raise funds for hospital treatment

Former Big Brother star Marcus Akin has taken to GoFundMe to ask fans to donate £3,500 in order to help him pay for medical treatment as he labels it a 'social experiment'

Economics

6 d. ago Oscar Piastri earns F1 Dutch GP pole by finest margin ahead of Lando Norris

Australian gives himself chance to extend title advantageIsack Hadjar takes career-best fourth for Racing BullsOscar Piastri claimed pole for the Dutch Grand Prix with a mighty lap for McLaren at Zandvoort to beat his teammate Lando Norris into second place. The pair were firmly on top, solidly beating the Red Bull of Max Verstappen into third place. Isack Hadjar took a superb career-best fourth for Racing Bulls, with George Russell fifth for Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton was seventh for Ferrari.With Piastri and Norris locked in a title fight, the pace advantage for McLaren was once more demonstrated in the dunes on the edge of the North Sea. The pair have been on top all weekend, with Norris quickest in all three practice sessions, but when it mattered Piastri had the edge, pipping his teammate by one hundredth of a second. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Nato jets scrambled after Putin pounds Ukraine with 500 drones and missiles in overnight blitz

One person was killed and 22 others injured, including three children

Events

6 d. ago Coventry council to use Palantir AI in social work, Send and children’s services

Exclusive: Workers say £500k contract with US tech firm which supplies Israeli forces raises ‘serious ethical questions’Public sector workers have voiced “deep concern” after Coventry city council signed a £500,000-a-year artificial intelligence contract with the US data technology company Palantir.The deal is the first of its kind between a UK local authority and the Denver-based company, which supplies technology to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and to help Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Loan 'broker' defrauded shopkeeper out of £5,500 and spent it on drinking and gambling

Stephen Walker's barrister said his client was arranging loans from his family to pay back what he had taken, but a judge said that, given the defendant's history of dishonest offending, she was sceptical about that claim

Economics

7 d. ago RAY MASSEY: Skoda's powerful Kodiaq is an ideal family roadtripper

I completed an epic road test of more than 2,500 miles - probably my longest ever - across Europe to Poland and Czechia, in a Kodiaq SUV.

Economics

7 d. ago Big Brother star Marcus Akin begs fans for £3,500 as he reveals he's spending all his money on 'private medical care'

The former reality star, 51, who appeared for 13 weeks on the tenth series, previously worked as a window fitter and lived with his mum before entering the infamous Big Brother house.

Economics

7 d. ago ‘The three sharks’: Wolff excited at possible F1 return of Ecclestone, Horner and Briatore

F1 heavyweight ‘supergroup’ linked to Alpine takeoverFormula One needs ‘the buzz’, says Mercedes principalToto Wolff has said he would welcome something of a Formula One supergroup returning to the sport in the form of Christian Horner, Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore potentially uniting to buy the Alpine team.When asked at the Dutch Grand Prix what he thought of the concept, albeit a somewhat unlikely proposition despite rumours persisting that Horner is interested in purchasing Alpine if he can obtain the substantial financial backing required, the Mercedes principal was all in favour. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Toto Wolff makes admission about Kimi Antonelli's F1 future amid Mercedes struggles

After replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes and making a strong start to his Formula 1 career, Kimi Antonelli has hit a difficult run which has prompted Toto Wolff to weigh in

Events

7 d. ago Phil Spencer: catastrophic rumoured tax reforms would hit ordinary Londoners

Rumours that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering property tax reforms that include scrapping stamp duty, a tax on home sales over £500,000 and collecting capital gains tax (CGT) on homes over £1.5 million when they sell are likely to slow the housing market according to Zoopla.

Events

7 d. ago M&S launches new fashion series with major influencer– and gives shoppers chance to win £500

M&S have launched a brand new and interactive way to help shoppers secure their wardrobe staples with the help of some celebrity guests for each episode on YouTube

Economics

7 d. ago Modi and Ishiba discuss plugging gaps in Japan’s ageing workforce with Indian workers

Modi says both nations will facilitate human resource exchange of 500,000 people in next five years

Politics

7 d. ago Third of children do not play outdoors after school, UK research finds

Study finds outdoor play has positive effect on children’s social and emotional skillsOne in three children do not play outdoors after school and a fifth do not at the weekend, according to research that found outdoor play has a beneficial impact on young people’s developing social and emotional skills.The University of Exeter study looked at data from 2,500 children between sevenand 12 from the multiethnic Born in Bradford research programme, which tracks the health, development and wellbeing of mothers and children from pregnancy onwards. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago People with this Taylor Swift album could be sitting on a small fortune

Music lovers are being urged to check their record collections for albums currently selling for up to £500.

Politics

7 d. ago New announcement says homes without driveways in Scotland can get £3,500

The plan is to improve access

Economics

7 d. ago NFL records that could fall in 2025: a booming kicker, Burrow’s 500 club and bad news for Rodgers

The new season is just around the corner. Which of the league’s talents will rewrite the record books in the coming months?The league has a new Legatron. Jacksonville kicker Cam Little has a chance to crush the record for the longest successful field goal. He drilled a 70-yarder against the Falcons during preseason and comfortably clears 72 yards during warmups. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Drivers risk £2,500 fine for breaking one Highway Code rule during wet weather

It can be easy forgetting about any safety procedures during the wet weather, but breaking one common Highway Code rule behind the wheel could become costly for you

Economics

7 d. ago Family of woman murdered 33 years ago finally see justice as thug killed on death row

Curtis Windom murdered his girlfriend, her mother and a man he claimed owed him $2,000 (£1,500 today) and was sentenced to die in November 1992 - almost 33 years ago

Events

8 d. ago George Russell admits delaying Mercedes contract talks with Toto Wolff as F1 future considered

Mercedes need to resolve the future of both their drivers before the end of the year with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli not yet tied down beyond the current season

Politics

8 d. ago Asda Ayr customer finds lucky golden ticket to win a year's supply of fuel

Asda Ayr customer Jennifer Stevenson had a shock earlier this week when she discovered a golden ticket that won her free fuel worth up to £1,500 for the next 12 months.

Economics

8 d. ago George Russell issues update on Mercedes future ahead of Dutch Grand Prix

The Briton is currently fourth in the drivers’ standings as the season resumes at Zandvoort this weekend following a summer break

Sport

8 d. ago ‘The tree is trying its best’: why New Yorkers are counting – and rating – every park tree

Volunteers are tasked with logging about 150,000 park trees by hand – and for some, it’s become a strange obsessionOn a recent morning, as the late August sun began to beat down, a few dozen New Yorkers stood in the shade of one of the nearly 500 trees adorning Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park, worrying a bit about hurting its feelings.We had already identified the species – bald cypress – thanks to its feathered leaves and “strong pyramidal shape”, measured its trunk’s circumference (17in; 43cm), and noted that its roots appeared normal, its leaves were healthy and its branches had suffered some damage from improper pruning. But now we were tasked with assigning the tree an overall grade – on a scale of “poor” to “excellent” – and no one seemed to want to say. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago 'Postboxes of the future' unveiled as Royal Mail show off one brand new feature

Royal Mail is getting a makeover, with 3,500 of its postboxes receiving a revamp to make it 'even easier' to send smaller packages thanks to clever new technology

Politics