41 m. ago Business news live: Firms demand ‘no more taxes’ in Budget as economy stalls, FTSE 100 rises again

Economic and stock market news and latest business and finance updates from Friday

Economics

88 m. ago UK economy flatlined in July after sharp contraction in manufacturing

The manufacturing sector saw activity fall by 1.3 per cent

Economics

1 hour ago Business news live: Economic growth continues to slow as firms demand ‘no more taxes’ in Budget

Economic and stock market news and latest business and finance updates from Friday

Economics

1 hour ago Matthew Goode shares 'real reason' he doesn't appear in final Downton Abbey film

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is set to hit cinemas this week, but one character who won't be returning is Henry Talbot, played by Matthew Goode. There's a reason why he doesn't feature in the film

Politics

1 hour ago Economy flatlined in July after sharp contraction in manufacturing

The manufacturing sector saw activity fall by 1.3%.

Economics

2 h. ago Britain's 'stuck' economy flatlined in July with zero growth, ONS reveals

‘We know there's more to do to boost growth because whilst our economy isn't broken, it does feel stuck’ - Treasury spokesperson

Politics

2 h. ago UK economy FLATLINED in July in new blow for Rachel Reeves as fears mount over Budget tax hikes to fill huge hole in public finances

UK plc was at a standstill in July, in more evidence of a slowdown that could heap more trouble on the Chancellor.

Economics

2 h. ago FBI releases new video of Charlie Kirk’s killer and issues urgent appeal after Utah governor demands death penalty: Latest

Manhunt intensifies as FBI releases new images and video of suspect that show him wearing sunglasses, a baseball cap, and a long-sleeved shirt

Events

2 h. ago UK GDP: Economy flatlined in July with zero growth, ONS reveals

Britain’s economy flatlined in July with zero growth, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed on Friday.

Politics

2 h. ago 'My friend made entitled request at BBQ that left my wife fuming'

A cookout catastrophe unfolded where a friend asked for something which was described as an 'entitled demand', with members of the public split on who is in the wrong

Politics

3 h. ago Huge change to electric car charging in supermarket car parks

Some 5% of all public UK chargepoints of any speed are located at supermarkets

Politics

4 h. ago Israeli soldiers, and their mothers, increasingly reject calls to return to Gaza

As Israel calls up tens of thousands of reservists for its invasion of Gaza City, a growing number of soldiers are saying no. There are no official figures, but newly formed groups are broadcasting their refusal to serve despite the risk of imprisonment

Politics

5 h. ago A84 farm shop staff were 'first on scene' when car flipped and crashed into field as campaigners call for urgent action

Activists in the area have called for urgent measures to be put in place to improve safety on the route, which has seen a number of serious crashes in the last month.

Events

6 h. ago One popular household item can clear foggy headlights in 10 seconds

With the hours slowly getting shorter, it's never been more important to ensure your car is 100% safe for the roads. One thing to bear in mind is your foggy headlights

Politics

7 h. ago Venezuela says 11 killed in US boat strike were not gang members amid reports vessel was returning to shore

Interior minister says ‘murder has been committed’ while US Congress demands justification for attackNone of the 11 people killed in a US military strike on a boat in the Caribbean last week were members of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, Venezuela’s interior minister has said, while US media reported the attack came after the vessel had turned around and was heading back to shore.The administration of Donald Trump has said the boat was transporting illegal narcotics, but has provided little further information about the incident, even amid demands from members of the US Congress for a justification for the action. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago I paid a matchmaker £10,000 to help me find love. One date refused to eat, another was still married and the last was PAID to be there. Then things took an even more brutal turn: JEN KAARLO

There are 100s of them apparently, all vetted, profiled and just right for me. All I have to do is sign on the dotted line, hand over a significant amount of money, and my happy ever after can begin.

Economics

8 h. ago New EVs 'could cost just £13k' if major rule is changed, claim car makers

Cheaper electrcic vehicles (EVs) on the road would not only make a difference to buyers' finances, they could also help to slow down the impending climate disaster

Economics

8 h. ago 'Neighbour demands I move my car for unacceptable reason and I refuse to budge'

A man has shared his frustration at his neighbour's 'outrageous' demand for him to move his car, as the reason she wants him to park elsewhere is 'unacceptable'

Politics

9 h. ago Children’s care homes ‘not delivering value for money’ despite soaring costs, watchdog says

The high costs, due to high demand and an under-supplied market, has been labelled a ‘market failure’

Society

9 h. ago Children, families and domestic abuse victims 'let down by unacceptable court delays'

Children, families and victims of domestic abuse are being let down by 'unacceptably long delays' in the family courts, a grim report by the Public Accounts Committee has found

Events