30 m. ago Gardeners urged to use simple trick to stop plants dying in heatwave

As a mini-heatwave sweeps the UK with temperatures reaching 30C, a gardening expert has shared her essential tips to protect your plants against the elements

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33 m. ago Celtic unveil blockbuster adidas extension as champions announce biggest ever kit deal

The Scottish champions have agreed a record-breaking extension with the German sportswear giants

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34 m. ago Gogglebox star loses vision while DRIVING due to undetected and irreversible brain bleed

A Gogglebox star has shared their harrowing ordeal after experiencing sight loss and extreme forgetfulness, which turned out to be an undetected, irreversible brain bleed.

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36 m. ago China hints at openness to trade talks with US; Tesla denies board search for Musk successor – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as Chinese state-controlled social media says US has approached China for trade talksLloyds Banking Group has reported a 7% drop in pre-tax profit to £1.5bn in its first quarter, and is bracing for the ripple effect from Trump’s tariffs on its balance sheet.The high street bank said that it has set aside £309m to account for possible bad debts, compared with previous guidance of £274m, as it added a £35m net charge to prepare for the possible impact on the economic outlook from President Trump’s tariffs.The US has proactively reached out to China through multiple channels, hoping to hold discussions on the tariff issue.Yuyuan Tantian is not among China’s most authoritative state media outlets. The Global Times, which is owned by the newspaper of the governing Communist Party, People’s Daily, has often been first to report China’s next steps in trade disagreements over the past few years.Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson fo...

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43 m. ago Robert De Niro shares ‘love and support’ after daughter comes out as transgender

‘I love all my children,’ Oscar-winning actor said after 29-year-old daughter’s announcement

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47 m. ago Liverpool star's silence on Premier League title win speaks volumes as Jose Mourinho waits

Most of Liverpool's players have used social media to share celebrations following the victory over Tottenham which clinched the title but there is one who hasn't

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50 m. ago Lloyds sets aside £100m for tariff uncertainty as lender's profits plunge

The banking giant said: 'Initial non-UK tariffs announced in the first few days of April and the immediate market response were larger than expected.'

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60 m. ago New Zealand city declares state of emergency as streets and homes flood

Forecasters are warning of a ‘threat to life’ from falling trees and flying debris

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74 m. ago Rolls Royce reveals 'optimism' as Royal Mail takeover rubber

Watch today’s business headlines in less than two minutes as a Birmingham bin strikes deal edges closer, Royal Mail’s takeover is approved and the US and Ukraine sign deal to share mineral sales profits.

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84 m. ago Tesla denies board search for Elon Musk’s successor; Trump tariffs to slash growth, says Bank of Japan – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as US electric carmaker says report board is looking for next Tesla boss is ‘absolutely false’National Grid, the FTSE 100 company that owns the UK’s electricity network, has appointed Shell oil executive Zoë Yujnovich as chief executive after the retirement of John Pettigrew.Yujnovich was until recently working at FTSE 100 oil company Shell, where she was director of integrated gas and upstream (oil production) and a member of the executive committee. She previously led the Iron Ore company of Canada, part of Rio Tinto.I firmly believe in the vital function energy companies play in driving change and creating value. On both sides of the Atlantic National Grid has an essential role to play in making energy secure, affordable and reliable for our customers and communities. I’m excited about leading National Grid as it delivers on the growth opportunities ahead. Continue reading...

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91 m. ago Britain will bask in hottest day of the year today and warmest May Day EVER as temperatures soar towards 30C

The UK will also have its hottest day of 2025 so far for the fourth consecutive day today, after highs of 26.7C (80.1F), 24.9C (76.8F) and 24.5C (76.1F) for the past three days.

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1 hour ago Ship broking giant Clarksons issues profit warning as Trump's tariffs hit rates

FTSE 250 listed company says profits will be in the range of £85 million to £95 million

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2 h. ago Chris Hughes mum's 'eye roll' moment as CBB star gives special shout out

Celebrity Big Brother star Chris Hughes has gushed over his time on the show in a sweet social media share, but revealed his mum rolled her eyes at one stunt in the house

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2 h. ago Robert De Niro shares tearjerking statement as daughter Airyn comes out as transgender

Hollywood star Robert De Niro’s daughter, Airyn, has publicly come out as transgender, revealing she began hormone therapy in late 2024

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2 h. ago King Charles's bond with his cousin Lady Sarah Chatto: The pair share a talent and passion for painting and the arts

King Charles and his cousin, Lady Sarah Chatto, are said to enjoy spending leisure time painting together at Balmoral whenever possible.

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2 h. ago Man left floored by price of McDonald's meal at popular airport

A man has shared how much it costs to buy a meal at McDonald's in a popular airport and people are gobsmacked at the price. People can't get over how much it is

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3 h. ago Met Office says today will be hottest day of the year with record

The UK is set to bask in the hottest day of the year so far today, with temperatures predicted to reach 30C, according to the latest Met Office forecasts

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3 h. ago New Zealand hit by destructive winds, heavy rain and snow and high waves

Swathes of New Zealand were under severe weather warnings Thursday with heavy downpours prompting a state of emergency for part of the South Island, while forecasters recorded “destructive” gales in the capital, Wellington

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4 h. ago UK 'mini heatwave' forecast as Met Office reveals exact date hot spell ends

Today could mark the hottest day of the year with 30C likely across the Southeast of England - but the blistering spell will end in just days, according to weather maps

Society

5 h. ago Brits warned not to make 'common mistake' at garden centre this weekend

A gardening expert has warned Brits not to make a common mistake when buying plants at garden centres - and has shared the best flowers to plant in April and May

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