62 m. ago Zelenskyy sets out Ukraine’s red lines in press conference with Macron – Europe live

Ukrainian president says focus remains on security guarantees, maintaining sovereignty and territory UK prime minister Keir Starmer is delivering a major economy speech this morning.You can follow all the key lines on our UK live blog with my colleague Andrew Sparrow, but there’s a particular line of argument that will no doubt reasonate in Europe, too.“Let me be crystal clear, there is no credible economic vision for Britain that does not position us as an open, trading economy.So we must all now confront the reality that the Brexit deal we have significantly hurt our economy and so for economic renewal, we have to keep reducing frictions. Continue reading...

Politics

66 m. ago Shamed top cop texted picture of penis to junior colleague, disciplinary hearing told

Former chief superintendent Rob Cousen took 'early retirement' to avoid a disciplinary hearing which concluded he was guilty of gross misconduct

Sport

2 h. ago Zelenskyy says Ukraine peace must be ‘durable’ after Macron talks as US team head to Moscow – Europe live

Ukrainian president embarks on busy week of diplomacy as US ups pressure to end warUK prime minister Keir Starmer is delivering a major economy speech this morning.You can follow all the key lines on our UK live blog with my colleague Andrew Sparrow, but there’s a particular line of argument that will no doubt reasonate in Europe, too.“Let me be crystal clear, there is no credible economic vision for Britain that does not position us as an open, trading economy.So we must all now confront the reality that the Brexit deal we have significantly hurt our economy and so for economic renewal, we have to keep reducing frictions. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Starmer’s priorities have changed. He needs to be honest about why

The prime minister’s claim that he always wanted to scrap the two-child benefit cap will cast doubt on his attempt to reassure voters – and his own cabinet colleagues – that he and the chancellor told the truth about tax rises, writes political editor David Maddox

Politics

3 h. ago Huge Alzheimer's breakthrough as weight loss jab already prescribed to thousands on the NHS is found to slow progression of memory robbing illness

Liraglutide - sold under the brand name Saxenda - is often offered to people with with a BMI of over 30 as it improves blood sugar control and aids weight loss.

Events

3 h. ago WHO says weight loss drugs are ‘new chapter’ in fight against obesity

WHO urges countries to make drugs such as Mounjaro more accessible to people and asks drugs companies to lower pricesWeight loss drugs such as Mounjaro offer huge potential to tackle soaring obesity globally that will affect 2 billion people worldwide by 2030, the World Health Organization has said.Their proven effectiveness in helping people lose weight means the medications represent “a new chapter” in how health services can treat obesity and the killer diseases it causes, the WHO added. Continue reading...

Economics

4 h. ago Scotland could ‘lose our high streets as we know them’, retailers warn

The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) is pressing the Finance Secretary to introduce a discount on business rates.

Events

5 h. ago 7 essential passport checks to carry out before you start booking holidays in 2026

Brits are being warned by travel insurance experts to check their passports for damage and certain pages or you could risk being turned away at border control

Politics

5 h. ago I'm A Celebrity star Tom Read Wilson's mum breaks silence on his accent

I'm a Celebrity star Tom Read Wilson's mum has addressed his sophisticated accent and the origin of his wide vocabulary

Politics

6 h. ago I was sold a homeowner dream but now I’m struggling to stay afloat with 3 kids – I took out a loan to pay the mortgage

A MUM-OF-THREE has shared how she's been forced to take out a loan just to pay her mortgage in a desperate attempt not to lose her house. The woman insisted "this is what survival looks like" as she showed what her London property currently looks like inside - with rubbish piled high and rooms that...

Economics

6 h. ago My family is full of narcissists — here's how I'll survive this Christmas

Drunk uncles, cruel sister-in-laws and attention-seeking siblings — for many Christmas is a stressful endurance test, but there are simple techniques that can help

Events

7 h. ago UK's word of the year declared as 'Rage Bait' while 'aura farming' and 'biohack' lose out

According to Oxford lexicographers, the phrase perfectly encapsulated the mood of the year as a phenomenon whose usage has tripled in the past year, according to Oxford’s data

Politics

7 h. ago Man, 30, opens up on the hell of living with condition that causes him to vomit 60 times a DAY

A man who vomits up to 60 times a day was forced to buy a new £15,000 battery for a 'life-changing' device that helps control his condition-after local NHS chiefs refused.

Politics

9 h. ago 'Important' BBC icon dies as 'well loved' star honoured for 'great work'

A BBC star, who has been described as "well loved" by those who knew him, has sadly died and his colleagues have shared an emotional tribute in honour of his memory

Events

9 h. ago 'Important' BBC star dies as 'well loved' presenter honoured for 'great work'

A BBC star, who has been described as "well loved" by those who knew him, has sadly died and his colleagues have shared an emotional tribute in honour of his memory

Events

9 h. ago Strictly's Alex Kingston declares love as she breaks silence on exit in emotional radiotherapy admission

The actress and dancer Johannes Radebe left the BBC show after they found themselves in the dreaded dance-off for the first time

Events

11 h. ago Period pants, sex toys and medieval cats: Advent calendars are out of control and it needs to stop

How did we move from simple cardboard nativity scenes behind numbered windows to collections of high-end luxury goods costing hundreds – or quirky crocheted emotional support vegetables, asks Helen Coffey

Events

17 h. ago Dozens of Bonfire Night police reports within Edinburgh firework control zones

Police recorded 62 different incidents

Events

19 h. ago Ruby Wax SCREAMS orders at I’m A Celebrity stars as she takes control of camp in ‘pure insanity’ move

RUBY Wax screamed orders at I'm A Celebrity stars as she took control of the camp in a "pure insanity" move. In tonight's episode a guiltily campmate told her fellow celebs that she had used some contraband in the camp. With Shona as the camp leader, she had an important choice to make - as...

Politics

22 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing results LIVE: Lewis and Katya break silence on 'cheating claims' as favourite leaves

Strictly Come Dancing fans will find out tonight who has made the quarter final next week, as one celebrity will be sent packing tonight

Society