63 m. ago Why EastEnders isn't on tonight in another major BBC schedule change

Further changes for EastEnders air dates are also coming next week

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68 m. ago 'Excellent' Ryanair and easyJet underseat bag with 'plenty of compartments' now £20

This cabin bag seamlessly slides under Ryanair and easyJet chairs.

Economics

79 m. ago The Summer I Turned Pretty fans 'work out' S3 ending after spotting Easter Egg

The Summer I Turned Pretty fans are already convinced they have worked out the show's endgame after spotting a major clue.

Politics

83 m. ago EasyJet demands end to 'very disruptive' summer strike that impacts 70% of flights

Kenton Jarvis, chief executive of the Luton-based carrier, has warned that the industrial action is presenting "unacceptable challenges" - with 70% of flights affected

Events

85 m. ago Government lifts ban on developing land reserved for bridge project axed in 2008

The Thames Gateway Bridge scheme in east London would have connected Newham to Greenwich.

Politics

1 hour ago Falkirk Labour party gives 'full support' to Grangemouth MP after suspension

Falkirk East CLP has said that Brian Leishman 'belongs in the Labour Party'

Politics

1 hour ago Lions still on red alert despite gaping holes in Australia’s team

Andy Farrell may look at ease but he knows his team need to be in physical and mental control for the first TestSometimes the best place to gauge the mindset of a head coach before a big game is not the training pitch or the press conference room but the pub across the road. Which is where Andy Farrell and his wife Colleen were enjoying a relaxing post-team selection drink by an open window when a few of us happened to wander past en route back from dinner.There may be a huge contest looming but, the closer it draws, the more at ease Farrell is beginning to look. While the competitor in him loves the approaching whiff of cordite he is not a man who believes in sitting and fretting in his room before major contests. He likes to be out and about, getting a sense of the local mood and helping to fill the quiet before the storm. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago UK payrolls down by 178,000 over last year; Bundesbank chief defends central bank independence after Trump’s attacks on Powell – business live

UK company payrolls have fallen by 178,000 in last year, pushing unemployment rate to four-year highAnalysis: The rise in unemployment shows the UK jobs market is cooling, but it is not collapsingDeutsche Bank’s chief UK economist Sanjay Raja agrees that the UK’s labour market is continuing to cool, with both payrolls and vacancies down.Raja explains:Redundancies remain elevated with the May data showing a 114k increase in the three months to May – its highest level in three months. Jobs demand remains weak as hiring plans are near a standstill.This will continue to see unemployment rise – but we think this will be a slow grind higher as opposed to a whipsaw higher. For the MPC, despite the bump higher in inflation, the loosening in labour market should give the BoE reason to proceed with a gradual dial down of restrictive policy.The fallout in the labour market from the hikes in National Insurance Contributions and the minimum wage is not as big as previously thought. Even so, as p...

Economics

2 h. ago Sainsbury’s announces major change for Nectar card holders – and it could save you £150

The change means it’s easier than ever to access the discounts in-store

Economics

2 h. ago Woman arrives at airport 45 minutes before flight to test theory she can still get on plane

Katharina Bost tested the so-called 'airport theory' London Stansted Airport, where she got to the airport just 45 minutes before her flight was due to take off to see if it was enough time

Transport

2 h. ago Two dead and several injured after Israeli strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni blamed Israel for the attack while the Pope said he was ‘deeply saddened’ by the deaths

Events

2 h. ago Car washes could be next after hosepipe ban if drought worsens: Water firms plan for worst

The latest 'temporary use ban' starts tomorrow for South East Water customers in Kent and Sussex - joining the Yorkshire Water area which has had restrictions since last Friday.

Politics

2 h. ago Why summer’s a time to pass the port | Hannah Crosbie on drinks

When the sun’s out, try using port as a mixer and surprise yourself with a port tonic or any number of citrus punchesSome drinks are so inexorably tied up with specific seasons and circumstances that it’s hard to imagine them anywhere else. Like bumping into a teacher outside school or witnessing someone take off their shoes during a flight. It’s legal, sure, but there’s always a moment of deep discomfort and confusion before acceptance. And that’s pretty much how I imagine many people feel about drinking port in summer. Or, indeed, at any time of the day that isn’t evening, or served alongside anything that isn’t an intriguing, veiny cheese.Consider Porto, the city responsible for bringing the drink to the rest of the world – do you think that, when the temperatures creep up, everyone there stops drinking the stuff? No, they find new ways to enjoy it. Improvise, adapt, overcome. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Children under seven should not drink slushies containing glycerol, says regulator

Food Standards Agency warns that the drinks can cause decreased consciousness and low blood sugarChildren under seven should not drink slushies containing glycerol because of the serious health risks they can cause, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said.Glycerol is a naturally occurring alcohol and sugar substitute that helps slushies maintain their texture by preventing liquid from freezing solid. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago 'Really comfy' travel pillow that's easy to carry around is dropped in price on Amazon

If you'll be going away this summer, whether you will be travelling via car, plane, train or boat, it's important to have a few items to make your journey a little bit easier, like a travel pillow

Transport

3 h. ago I was on my way to start my dream life in Dubai when my skin started falling off. This is the very common reaction that caused it

When Chloe Tatton boarded a flight to relocate to Dubai early last year, she hoped the change of climate might help ease her skin problems

Politics

3 h. ago South Korean court clears Samsung chairman in merger fraud case

It removes a long-running legal risk for the head of the tech giant

Politics

3 h. ago Air India to resume some flights following ‘safety pause’ in aftermath of Ahmedabad crash

The partial restoration of flights follows ‘precautionary checks’ on the airline’s Boeing 787 aircraft

Events

3 h. ago Easyjet boss slams ‘unworkable and mad’ EU proposals to change cabin baggage rules

Exclusive: CEO Kenton Jarvis says ‘it's a bizarre initiative from someone who clearly doesn't fly very much’

Economics

3 h. ago More families blast East Ayrshire Council for axing of ASN transport

Despite having used ASN transport for a decade, Pamela Golightly's son is among those to have lost an appeal.

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