15 h. ago West Lothian summer holiday support will include free school meals

The money is part of the free school meals programme which ensures youngsters do not lose out during the six week summer holidays which start at the end of this month.

Politics

22 h. ago Keir Starmer begs Trump White House to start 'phasing in' UK trade deal this week with Britain's car and steel industry still in limbo over tariffs

The Prime Minister dropped in on a meeting between Howard Lutnick and Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds in Downing Street on Tuesday.

Economics

27 h. ago Fury over year 9 students in South Australia being asked to debate whether the tradwife movement is good for women

Debating SA says callers have been ‘ringing up screaming’, accusing it of undoing centuries of female advancementAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastYear 9 students in South Australia are about to debate whether “the ‘tradwife’ movement is good for women” – but the topic has sparked fierce discussion before the debates have even started.The topic will start being debated next week as part of the third round of Debating SA’s competition, for which all schools in the state are eligible. Continue reading...

Politics

35 h. ago ‘It felt impossible’: McIlroy struggles in practice at Oakmont before US Open

Masters champion admits struggle with motivationBryson DeChambeau to renegotiate LIV deal in 2026For an example of how fiendishly difficult Oakmont may play in this, the 125th US Open, take the testimony of Rory McIlroy. The Masters champion visited the venue just outside Pittsburgh at the start of last week on a scouting mission. On Tuesday, he gave a grisly definition of what unfolded.“Last Monday felt impossible,” McIlroy said. “I birdied the last two holes for 81. It felt pretty good, it didn’t feel like I played that badly. It’s much more benign right now than it was that Monday. They had the pins in dicey locations and greens were running at 15.5 [on the stimpmeter]. It was nearly impossible. This morning it was a little softer. The pins aren’t going to be on 3 or 4% slopes all the time. Continue reading...

Politics

45 h. ago Malaysian leader Anwar wins a reprieve in a lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has won a reprieve in a civil suit accusing him of sexual misconduct, after a court approved his bid to suspend the trial due to start next week

Politics

45 h. ago The Queen Mum and a very chilly view of the Mitford Girls: EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE

UKTV's Mitford sisters saga, Outrageous, which starts next week and stars Joanna Vanderham as jack-booted Diana M, would not have appealed to the late Queen Mother.

Politics

47 h. ago Met Office says UK temperatures to soar this week but warns of 'intense rain' and thunderstorms

The deluge is expected to hit after a drier start to the week

Events

65 h. ago Stock Market Live June 9: London Talks to Drive Markets This Week, S&P 500 (VOO) Starts Flat

Stock Market Live June 9: London Talks to Drive Markets This Week, S&P 500 (VOO) Starts Flat  24/7 Wall St.

Politics

4 d. ago Met Office forecasts highs of 24°C weather after unsettled start to the week

Next week will see temperatures rising above 20°C again

Society

5 d. ago Xbox Showcase predictions: Everything we expect from Call of Duty to Silksong

Xbox’s next year is sure to be fascinating, and it all starts with this week’s Xbox showcase—here’s all we expect from Microsoft in 2025 and beyond

Culture

6 d. ago Governments scramble to understand Trump's latest travel ban before it takes effect Monday

Governments of 12 countries whose citizens will be banned from visiting the United States starting next week are scrambling to understand President Donald Trump’s latest move to resurrect a hallmark policy of his first term

Politics

7 d. ago The 19 countries hit as Trump announces travel ban and restrictions

The ban starts next week

Politics

7 d. ago Will norovirus surge early again this year? Here’s what scientists say

Last season got off to a particularly rocky start, with 91 suspected or confirmed outbreaks during the first week of December

Science

9 d. ago Love Island 2025 cast in full including former fire breather and Maura Higgins lookalike

The new series of Love Island is just days away and a whole host of sexy singletons are about to make their debut in the Spanish sun when the series starts next week

Events

9 d. ago Millions of Universal Credit claimants set for bigger payments from this week

The annual uprating to benefits took place on April 7 with Universal Credit payments increasing by 1.7% - however, the higher rates only apply to Universal Credit assessment periods that started on or after that date

Economics

9 d. ago Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 end date and when the new season starts this week

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 is the biggest Star Wars-themed event in Fortnite history, with the Galactic Battle themed season bringing a new storyline and POIs to the Island

Politics

1 week ago Universal Credit payment boost worth £420 for over one million people

The DWP changed how much money can be deducted from your Universal Credit payments and it means one million households in the UK will be better off in 2022

Economics

1 week ago New driveway rule to affect every household in England – and it starts this week

The Labour Party has made it easier for Brits to power up an electric vehicle at home with the new driveway rule. The new rule will hit every household in England

Politics

1 week ago Now or never? Inter ready to seize moment in Champions League final | Nicky Bandini

Simone Inzaghi’s talent-packed team will be underdogs against PSG but believe they have learned from 2023 agonyTaking part in a Champions League final is not a thing anyone should take for granted, but some players more than others at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday will recognise that this might be their last chance. Francesco Acerbi, at 37 years and 110 days, would become the third-oldest man to play in and win the competition’s showpiece if he can help Inter beat Paris St-Germain.“I’m calm, but also agitated,” said the centre-back during the Italian club’s media open day at the start of this week. “The closer it gets the more tense I feel. We hope it will be a beautiful final but in the end the important thing is lifting the cup It’s a thing that drives you out of your mind, gives you goosebumps. I would do anything to lift it.” Continue reading...

Sport

2 w. ago DWP Universal Credit payments to rise for millions from June in major boost

With Universal Credit, the delay in the rise in payments is down to the assessment period. This is when the benefits department looks at your financial situation to see how much Universal Credit you will get

Economics