1 hour ago Interest rates live updates: Bank of England slashes interest rates to 4.25% in boost to homeowners

It marks lowest level for two years as central bank warns escalating global trade war will drag on growth over next three years

Society

3 h. ago Bank of England CUTS interest rates in relief for struggling Brits as fears over stalling economy outweigh inflation threat

The Monetary Policy Committee reduced the level from 4.5 per cent as fears over the stalling economy outweighed the threat of inflation.

Economics

3 h. ago Bank cuts interest rates to 4.25% as tariff tensions dampen growth

The central bank cut the UK’s base interest rate following a slowdown in inflation in recent months.

Economics

3 h. ago Interest rates live updates: Bank of England slashes interest rates to 4.25% in boost to home owners

Comes as the US and UK are poised to announce a major trade deal

Society

5 h. ago Brad Arnold, frontman with rock band 3 Doors Down, diagnosed with stage four cancer

Grammy-nominated and chart-topping singer says he has ‘no fear’ of illness in kidney and lungBrad Arnold, the frontman with chart-topping US rock band 3 Doors Down, has been diagnosed with stage four cancer.The singer said he has kidney cancer that has spread to his lungs. He discovered the illness after feeling unwell in recent weeks, “then I went to the hospital and got checked out and actually got the diagnosis that I had a renal carcinoma that had metastasised into my lung”. Continue reading...

Science

5 h. ago DVLA issue number plate warning to drivers and say you could need to take action

Motorists are being urged to check their registration plates now

Events

7 h. ago Residents in North Lanarkshire urged to check their electricity meters as RTS switch

Over 5000 properties could see problems with their heating and hot water

Politics

7 h. ago Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts lays down the law on judiciary power in veiled swipe at Trump

Sometimes the judiciary has to ‘ check the excesses of Congress and the executive,’ Roberts emphasized.

Politics

7 h. ago Interest rates live updates: Bank of England poised to cut interest rates in boost to mortgage holders

Economists expect Bank of England to cut rates to 4.25 per cent – with some anticipating push for even larger reduction

Economics

11 h. ago Rare New Zealand snail filmed laying egg via its neck for first time

Mount Augustus snail, among largest in world, can live for decades and eats slugs and earthwormsGet Guardian Australia environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as an emailA large rare carnivorous New Zealand snail has been filmed laying an egg from its neck for the first time, in a delightfully icky stroke of luck.The department of conservation, which has been managing a captive population of Powelliphanta augusta, or the Mount Augustus snail, for almost two decades, was undertaking a routine weight check when a small, white egg started emerging from a snail’s neck. Continue reading...

Politics

11 h. ago Ryanair reveals 3 reasons why your luggage may not make it onto the plane

Budget airline, Ryanair, dictates three key reasons that may lead to your checked-in luggage being loaded onto a different flight than you. And what you need to do if this happens.

Politics

16 h. ago Over 19 billion passwords have been leaked in security ‘crisis’ – here’s how to check if yours is vulnerable

The leaks analyzed by researchers were ‘loaded with information that could be used to steal accounts or impersonate affected people in identity theft attacks’

Events

19 h. ago Federal Reserve warns of rising economic risks as it holds rates steady

Policymakers say inflation and unemployment could increase as Donald Trump’s tariffs heighten uncertainty

Events

19 h. ago Federal Reserve warns of inflation and jobs risks amid Trump’s erratic trade strategy

Central bank says ‘uncertainty has increased’ as it opts to maintain benchmark interest rate for third time in a rowThe Federal Reserve kept interest rates on hold and called out growing dangers in the US economy amid Donald Trump’s erratic rollout of an aggressive trade strategy.Jerome Powell, the US central bank’s chair, cautioned that the president’s tariffs are likely to lift prices, weaken growth and increase unemployment if maintained. Continue reading...

Events

20 h. ago Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices and higher unemployment

The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, brushing off President Donald Trump’s demands to lower borrowing costs, and said that the risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen

Events

20 h. ago Federal Reserve holds rates steady as it warns of rising economic risks

Policymakers say inflation and unemployment could rise as Donald Trump’s tariffs heighten uncertainty

Events

22 h. ago Primark shoppers face new 15p charge at checkouts from next week

Primark said the change was a “simple step that encourages all of us to think twice about our use”

Politics

25 h. ago Reputation more important than profits, say business leaders

Reputation is more of a concern than falling profits, inflation or recession

Politics

26 h. ago We were denied our dream cruise to New York because of a confusing passport rule. We only found out at check

Grandparents Jenny Gee, 69, and Trevor Bamford, 77, paid £3,600 in the autumn for the trip to the Big Apple.

Politics

27 h. ago Energy customers entitled to £150,000 compensation after Ofgem findings – check if you’re eligible

Thousands of customers were affected over a nine-year period, regulators said

Economics