83 m. ago Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta makes Eberechi Eze plan as £17m price tag set

Arsenal have already made two major signings in Kepa Arrizabalaga and Martin Zubimendi and more could be on the way as Mikel Arteta eye up moves for Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze

Economics

4 h. ago Texas inspectors approved Camp Mystic’s disaster plan 2 days before deadly flood, records show

Texas inspectors approved Camp Mystic’s emergency plan just two days before devastating floods killed over 27 people, mostly children, at the Texas summer camp

Events

5 h. ago Labour's pledge of 6,500 teachers funded by private school VAT 'lacks coherent plan'

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said it is 'unclear' how meeting this pledge will ensure there are enough teachers in the right areas.

Society

5 h. ago Finding quality time together as parent more difficult, research suggests

Nearly half of families plan to take more breaks this year than last, citing spending quality time together, a report claims.

Politics

5 h. ago First neighbourhood health services to be rolled out from September

The initiative is part of the Government’s 10-year health plan, which was unveiled by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer last week.

Politics

10 h. ago TRNSMT 2025 official stage times confirmed along with entire line up for weekend

TRNSMT returns to Glasgow Green this weekend from July 11 to July 13 and festival goers can now plan out their entire weekend with the official stage times for each act being announced

Politics

10 h. ago Pentagon provided $2.4tn to private arms firms to ‘fund war and weapons’, report finds

Exclusive: Most of defense department’s discretionary spending from 2020 to 2024 went to military contractorsA new study of defense department spending previewed exclusively to the Guardian shows that most of the Pentagon’s discretionary spending from 2020 to 2024 has gone to outside military contractors, providing a $2.4tn boon in public funds to private firms in what was described as a “continuing and massive transfer of wealth from taxpayers to fund war and weapons manufacturing”.The report from the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and Costs of War project at Brown University said that the Trump administration’s new Pentagon budget will push annual US military spending past the $1tn mark. Continue reading...

Economics

10 h. ago UK threatens sanctions on Iran if it does not end uncertainty on nuclear plan

Foreign secretary, David Lammy, says European nations will act if there is no cooperation with nuclear inspectorsEuropean nations will act to impose “dramatic sanctions” on Iran in the coming weeks if it does not end the uncertainty about its nuclear programme, including by allowing the return of UN inspectors, the UK foreign secretary, David Lammy, has warned.He also told the Commons that Iran could not assume Israel would not strike its nuclear sites again. Continue reading...

Events

11 h. ago SARAH VINE: This is Labour's disturbing plan on immigration... and why Starmer's red

The plushest of red carpets is being rolled out for Emmanuel Macron 's visit to the UK, with the French President welcomed by the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Politics

11 h. ago Inside the Mile End homes flooded by disastrous air space project part

A project to add two storeys to existing residential blocks in Mile End began in 2022. Three years on, the disastrous project has brought only ill health, distress, and disruption to residents

Events

12 h. ago Viktor Gyokeres' 'Plan B' if Arsenal and Mikel Arteta can't agree on transfer

Viktor Gyokeres has identified a Plan B if he can't force a move from Portuguese giants Sporting CP to Arsenal this summer - with the two sides locked in negotiations

Sport

12 h. ago What is Wales' tourism tax, how much is it, and where will it apply?

The plans to charge overnight visitors to Wales have now been passed. This is exactly what it means, when it could start, and the exemptions that apply

Politics

12 h. ago Arsenal could table swap offer for Eberechi Eze as fresh transfer plan emerges

Arsenal are working on a number of deals behind the scenes after finalising the capture of Martin Zubimendi and Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze is emerging as a serious target

Sport

12 h. ago New tourism project plan mooted for Bannockburn battlefield site

The council's leader was quizzed on the possibility of working alongside the National Trust for Scotland for developing plans for the land after trotting track proposals were rejected.

Events

13 h. ago When was Liam Payne Netflix series filmed as heartbreaking details of new show released

Liam Payne's final TV project, Building the Band, will air on Netflix tomorrow (Wednesday 9th July) nine months after the One Direction star's tragic death in Argentina

Culture

13 h. ago Farmers more likely to seek financial advice as concerns focus around pensions

Almost half of farmers say they plan to seek financial advice over the next six months as concerns about their finances are most likely to focus on their pensions, according to a new study.

Economics

14 h. ago Open organisers poised to move tee times amid concerns of loyalist parade disruption

More than 2,000 participants expected on 19 July march‘We are working on plans,’ R&A spokesperson saysThe R&A is considering a plan to start the third round at this month’s Open Championship early to minimise disruption from a planned loyalist parade in Portrush. More than 60 bands and 2,000 participants are expected to begin their march through the streets of the town shortly after thousands of spectators would be leaving the sold-out Royal Portrush if organisers stuck to typical tee times.The R&A has been concerned for some time about the logistical challenges associated with the simultaneous events on Saturday week. Significant congestion for people leaving the course, or thousands choosing to depart early to avoid this, have been uppermost in the thoughts of the major’s organisers. It was reported last month that the Portrush Sons of Ulster, who organise the parade, voted against rearranging their march after a request from the R&A. The third round of the Open wo...

Politics

15 h. ago Supermarket makes huge car park change and people are furious

A Welsh supermarket's plan to reintroduce parking fees has split opinion among locals

Politics

15 h. ago Land for Wimbledon expansion could not have greater legal protection, court told

Campaigners are challenging the Greater London Authority over its decision to approve an All England Club plan to almost triple the size of the site.

Events

16 h. ago UK holiday hotspot 'nightly tourism tax' for all visitors set to be approved

The scheme is expected to raise up to £33m a year to improve tourist destinations - but there are fears it could put visitors off

Politics