59 m. ago Politics latest: Kemi Badenoch delivers keynote conference speech amid Tory coup speculation

Conservative leader will try to win back support in face of discontent and mass defection of councillors to Reform

Politics

65 m. ago Former servicemen settle legal claims for more than £700,000 over hearing loss

The cases were some of around 10,000 against the Ministry of Defence over hearing loss suffered during military service.

Economics

65 m. ago Spot gold rises above $4,000 for the first time; car dealer Vertu Motors warns of £5.5m profit hit from JLR disruption – business live

Gold has doubled in two years and extends 50% rally so far this year amid central bank buying and political turmoilPeter Hargreaves, the billionaire co-founder of Hargreaves Lansdown, is retiring from the UK’s largest personal investment site, seven months after its £5.4bn acquisition by private equity firms. Hargreaves, 79, who set up the business in 1981 in the back bedroom of his house in Clifton with Stephen Lansdown, is handing his board position to his son Robert and said this “marks a proud new chapter in the family legacy”. His firm pioneered “DIY” investments, allowing people to invest directly in shares via its website without costly financial advisers.The Bristol-based company said he had rejoined the board earlier this year to “provide continuity and support through a period of change” following its takeover by a private equity consortium of Jersey-based buyout giant CVC Capital Partners, Sweden’s Nordic Capital and the Abu Dhabi wealth fund, which completed in March.Har...

Economics

67 m. ago AI firms vulnerable to sharp drop in valuations, Bank of England warns

The risk of a ‘sharp correction’ in the financial markets has increased, the Bank’s Financial Policy Committee said.

Events

68 m. ago Florida universities will be required to rename a campus road after Charlie Kirk or risk losing state funds, according to proposed law

Bill put forward by state representative demands institutions honor slain conservative activist

Events

68 m. ago Lime bike UK revenues surge 75% to break £100million mark for first time

Turnover is likely to have surged again in the current year following huge take-up during the Tube strikes in September

Economics

68 m. ago Data error gives Rachel Reeves an extra £3bn for Budget – but she still has to find up to £40bn

The latest revisions hand a rare boost to the beleaguered chancellor, who is gearing up for a difficult budget next month

Economics

84 m. ago Former Scotland rugby star Nick De Luca returning to Dumfries Saints with Totem Rugby Camp

Lockerbie's Nick De Luca and coaching colleague Roddy Deans are promising to give youngsters important skills they can use in every day life.

Politics

85 m. ago Scotland 'reaching the limits of devolution' as John Swinney blames Westminster for drop in living standards

The First Minister denied the SNP was running out of steam after 18 years in power as he repeated his belief that only independence could fix the country's most serious problems.

Politics

87 m. ago US ‘undermining global health’ by threatening to strip funding from aid projects that do not fit its political agenda

Trump administration reported to be planning expansion of ‘global gag rule’ to halt any initiatives promoting diversity, equity and inclusionThe Trump administration plans to export its “war on woke” by forcing foreign governments, non-governmental organisations and international bodies to abandon working on diversity, equity and inclusion or face being stripped of US funding.The plans have been called an attack on other nations’ sovereignty and one health organisation warned of “unimaginable effects” including a rise in deaths and violence, as safe clinics for vulnerable groups close. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Female airport worker forced to MANUALLY haul passengers' suitcases onto baggage belt when it breaks down

An airport in the US saw one of its luggage conveyor belts break down - leaving passengers waiting for their suitcases.

Politics

1 hour ago Watch: Chesney Hawkes serenades ex Tory MPs and party staff at Conservative conference — despite suggesting Labour allegiance

The singer made an appearance at the Conservative conference despite saying he ‘would be Labour’ earlier this year

Politics

2 h. ago Gold price tops $4,000 for first time as investors seek safe haven

Precious metal having biggest rally since 1970s amid political uncertainty in US, France and JapanBusiness live – latest updatesThe price of gold has risen above $4,000 (£2,980) per ounce for the first time as investors continue to seek a safe place to put their money at a time of global political and economic uncertainty.The spot price of gold – the real-time market value of gold and viewed as the global benchmark – reached $4,031.54 at 8am in London on Wednesday morning, after climbing 1.2% during early trading. Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago Steven Gerrard diary clash with Rangers vs Dundee United that could delay potential return date

Gerrard is set to take on old rival Rio Ferdinand on the same day Rangers return to action after the international break

Politics

2 h. ago Mike Johnson has his say on who he wants to replace Bad Bunny with at Super Bowl LX

Johnson described Bad Bunny should be replaced by a singer who would be a ‘role model’ for children and suggested someone whose songs are often played at Trump’s rallies

Politics

2 h. ago Offensive protests chants could be targeted as Keir Starmer drops hint

Earlier this week Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood outlined plans to give police forces new powers to stop protestors repeatedly holding demonstrations in the same site

Events

2 h. ago Tesla unveils 'Standard' Model Y and Model 3 that are $5k cheaper in bid to revive dwindling sales

It comes following years of promises from Elon Musk to debut a cheaper car to appeal to more cost-conscious customers.

Economics

2 h. ago Katie Porter nearly storms out of CBS interview: ‘I don’t want all this on camera’

Former congresswoman running to replace term-limited Gavin Newsom angered by question about how she plans to win over Golden State’s Donald Trump voters

Events

2 h. ago Flights delayed across multiple major airports due to government shutdown

More than 3,000 flight delays were reported Tuesday with Nashville and Chicago airports being hit hard

Politics

2 h. ago Scots households would be £10,000 better off with independence, paper claims

First Minister John Swinney warned of a ‘rightward shift’ in the UK.

Economics