48 m. ago Horror as prison guard has throat slashed by lag in terrifying attack behind bars

It is understood that a staff member required stitches after their neck and ear were cut in the attack.

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63 m. ago Britpop superstar's daughter, 25, cuts a casual figure as she strolls through Notting Hill

The 25-year-old cut a casual figure for the outing as she donned a black long-sleeved top along with a pink patterned mini skirt.

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84 m. ago Martin Lewis 'flabbergasted' over 'flawed system' that affects 700,000 pensioners

The new means tested winter fuel payments are only given to people on pension credit - but there are 700,000 eligible pensioners not claiming it when they could be

Society

1 hour ago Talk is cheaper, Max: ‘silly’ fines for Formula One drivers’ swearing are cut by 50%

FIA softens hardline on clean-up after Verstappen’s ireStewards granted more discretion on deciding penaltiesEfforts to clean up Formula One’s act have taken a more tolerant turn with the FIA cutting by half the maximum penalties for drivers’ swearing, a move that is certain to please the defending world champion, Max Verstappen.Formula One drivers have been at loggerheads with the FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, over a crackdown on bad language during grand prix weekends and he said last month that he was considering “improvements” to rules. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Talk is cheaper, Max: ‘silly’ fines for F1 drivers’ swearing are cut by 50%

FIA softens hard line on clean-up after Verstappen’s ireStewards granted more discretion on deciding penaltiesEfforts to clean up Formula One’s act have taken a more tolerant turn with the FIA cutting by half the maximum penalties for drivers’ swearing, a move that is certain to please the defending world champion, Max Verstappen.Formula One drivers have been at loggerheads with the FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, over a crackdown on bad language during grand prix weekends and he said last month that he was considering “improvements” to rules. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago TfL reveals why it shunned social media warning to passengers about Tube power cut chaos

Passenger watchdog says more could have been done to warn passengers after thousands were stranded on Underground and Elizabeth line

Events

2 h. ago How to buy Lady Gaga resale tickets for The Mayhem Ball after general sale sell

Lady Gaga tickets went on sale for the star's The Mayhem Ball tour after she announced shows in the UK as part of the global trek, in support of her new album, Mayhem.

Economics

2 h. ago DWP issues update into PIP changes which could see thousands lose over £4,000 a year

The DWP has started its review into the controversial changes to the PIP benefit that could see thousands of disabled people lose payments

Economics

2 h. ago ‘So many are devastated’: Trump’s federal layoffs and their ripple effect

From Beltway Virginia to Pittsburgh, it is not just laid-off workers feeling the impact but whole local economiesNaomi Anderson was on leave looking after her young baby when she was told her US Department of Agriculture job helping farmers in developing countries was being cut. A former volunteer with the Peace Corps, which sends young Americans overseas to projects in emerging economies, Anderson had expected to spend her whole career in international development.“I had taken this job two years ago expecting to stay here for at least 10 years, and you know, we had started to make a community and build up our life here. In January, we had started looking at buying a home,” she says. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago ‘So many are devastated’: Trump’s federal firings and their ripple effect

From Beltway Virginia to Pittsburgh, it is not just sacked workers feeling the impact but whole local economiesNaomi Anderson was on leave looking after her young baby when she was told her US Department of Agriculture job helping farmers in developing countries was being cut. A former volunteer with the Peace Corps, which sends young Americans overseas to projects in emerging economies, Anderson had expected to spend her whole career in international development.“I had taken this job two years ago expecting to stay here for at least 10 years, and you know, we had started to make a community and build up our life here. In January, we had started looking at buying a home,” she says. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Amazon portable grill that is shopper's 'favourite camping companion' gets 24% cut

Shoppers have said this compact grill is 'easy to use' and creates 'perfect food'.

Politics

3 h. ago Every place kids can eat for free or cheaply during 2025 school holidays

Meals out with the family do not have to cost a fortune if you take advantage of these special offers

Politics

3 h. ago 2025 UK festival predictions: Who could rise and who could fall this summer?

We shake our Magic 8 Ball to predict who’ll have a good summer festival season and perhaps who won’t...

Politics

4 h. ago Having risked my life in war zones for the BBC, I know this: cuts to the World Service will be disastrous | Martin Bell

In an age of disinformation, our broadcaster is trusted to find and tell the truth. Now more than ever we need itMartin Bell is a Unicef ambassador and a former BBC war reporterIn a short space of time, the British government has made two decisions that will negatively affect the lives and livelihoods of millions of people around the world. The first was the severe cut in foreign aid announced in March. The second was the similarly severe reduction in Foreign Office support for the BBC World Service. And these from a supposedly progressive government. It doesn’t seem progressive to me, but cheap and reactionary.I have double interest to declare. I am a long-term BBC loyalist who served the corporation for more than 30 years in the unquiet corners of the world, from Vietnam to Bosnia and from Belfast to Angola. My loyalty survived even such daft editorial decisions as to give an interview with Prince Harry precedence over real news. (That was little more than 10 days ago.) I have als...

Events

4 h. ago Council confirms £200 cost of living payments to be paid to thousands this year

In its announcement yesterday, Salford Council confirmed that it would provide households who lost their Winter Fuel payments last year with £200 this winter to help with energy costs

Economics

4 h. ago Murder accused cut dressing gown belt so he could hold dead wife, court hears

Richard Satchwell told detectives investigating the murder of his wife, Tina Satchwell, that he wanted her arms around him after she died.

Events

4 h. ago Why Trump’s Qatar plane ignited a fierce political debate and could cost more than $1bn

The president insists only a ‘stupid person’ would turn down extravagant gift intended to replace Air Force One, but risks violating U.S. Constitution’s emoluments clause

Politics

5 h. ago Luxury cruise passengers seen partying hours before grandad died in stag do 'carnage'

A man has been released on bail on suspicion of manslaughter after grandad James Messham died on the cruise to Belgium - shocked tourists say they had no idea a passenger had died

Events

5 h. ago Lifeline for Nissan Sunderland: Boss says it will assemble more EVs at UK factory after global jobs bombshell

Nissan on Tuesday announced it will close seven of its global vehicle plants and slash its workforce by 20,000 by 2027 as part of a major cost-saving drive to save the company.

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5 h. ago Nissan will 'assemble more electric models in Sunderland' amidst plans to shutter seven global car factories and lay off 20,000 staff

Nissan on Tuesday announced it will close seven of its global vehicle plants and slash its workforce by 20,000 by 2027 as part of a major cost-saving drive to save the company.

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