1 hour ago Salon owner overwhelmed by long legal battle with cosmetic giant L'Oréal

A salon owner who has been overwhelmed by a long legal battle with cosmetic giant L'Oréal which forced her to close her shop says her struggle is still ongoing. 

Events

2 h. ago Moment mockery is made of the Met Police as schoolchildren steal officers' uniforms and stand on cop car dancing before two boys, both under 16, are arrested

Footage circulating online shows hundreds of youngsters gathering around as at least 10 boys, some wearing stolen police uniforms, hijacked an emergency vehicle in Soho.

Events

3 h. ago 'Sexy window cleaner' becomes an unexpected online sensation after sharing an innocent Facebook post to promote his business

Mark Heffron, 33, from Oldham, Manchester posted the picture of himself to promote his business Hefron Multiclean earlier this month and has won himself an arm of fans.

Politics

3 h. ago Seating area called an 'abomination' after it gets bright pink paintjob that cost eye

The Forum on the University of Warwick campus in Coventry was repainted entirely in bubblegum pink with chairs, tables, umbrellas, plant pots, trellises and even bins to match.

Politics

3 h. ago Secrets of the furniture flippers: how to turn trash into treasure

Amateur furniture restoration is a social media phenomenon – with DIY enthusiasts showing how to save mid-century and other antique furnishings from the dumpA coffee table lies discarded on a grassy kerb. Thick black paint obscures how chipped and decrepit the wood underneath might be. Passing by, the best thing for it seems like the local tip. But along comes a young woman. She takes it and, with a healthy dose of sanding, stripping, wood-filling and revarnishing, turns what was a bit of street junk into a beautifully restored mid-century treasure. It’s sold on for a healthy profit.Welcome to the world of online furniture flipping – where interiors enthusiasts show how they have transformed pieces obtained for little or no money back to their original glory. Some are so good at it, they have quit their jobs to do it full-time.One of Erin Shuford’s projects Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Nobody's Child £169 jacket that's 'soft but not heavy' reduced to just £51 online

The Beige Double Breasted Borg Coat originally cost £169 but shoppers can pick it up for just £51

Economics

6 h. ago Chain, chain, chain: political theatre confirms Elon Musk’s Maga hero status at jubilant CPAC

Emboldened and exultant, speakers put less emphasis on baiting liberals and more on spreading the Maga gospelWhat do you give the man who has everything? A ballroom full of cheering conservative activists found out this week when Elon Musk was presented with a chainsaw by Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, who has used the power tool as a symbol of his push to impose fiscal discipline.Wearing sunglasses, a black Maga baseball cap and a gold necklace, Musk giddily wielded the chainsaw up and down the stage. “This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy!” he declared. Members of the audience shouted: “We love you!” Musk replied: “I love you guys, too!” And he quipped: “I am become meme.” Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Here's how much a poor credit score could cost you over a lifetime... and how to improve your score

Borrowers with low credit scores could be on the hook for hundreds of thousands of pounds more in interest payments over their lifetime.

Politics

7 h. ago Cost of paying civil servants in Angela Rayner's departments balloons by £20 MILLION in five months

The total spent on staff in the Housing Ministry and its associated quangos has gone up by £20 million since Angela Rayner took over the department.

Economics

7 h. ago Musk tells US federal workers to explain what they achieved last week or be fired

‘Cruel and disrespectful’ request to employees sparks confusion across key government agenciesHundreds of thousands of federal workers have been given little more than 48 hours to explain what they accomplished over the past week, sparking confusion across key agencies as the tech billionaire Elon Musk expands his crusade to slash the size of government.Musk, who serves as President Donald Trump’s cost-cutting chief, telegraphed the extraordinary request on his social media network on Saturday. Continue reading...

Events

9 h. ago Gangster turned 'wellness influencer' caught pedalling fake cures for cancer online

Formerly Glasgow-based thug Scott Davis has traded his "life of crime" in Scotland for a new career in Spain promoting dodgy so-called health cures on social media

Events

9 h. ago Shop Clarins' citrus fragrance that outshines designer scents and has £10 price cut

The Clarins' Eau des Jardins Treatment Fragrance combines the benefits of a perfume with the skincare properties of essential oils and it currently has got £10 off

Economics

10 h. ago Redrawing of global energy markets map set to heap benefits on US

The prospects of peace and the return of Russian gas looks likely to serve the interests of Donald TrumpThe Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine three years ago has reverberated through the global energy industry; unravelling Europe’s decades-long reliance on gas imported via pipelines from Russia, and triggering a global squeeze on gas markets that unleashed a cost of living crisis still felt today.The prospect of a peace deal has many wondering whether the energy industry could be upended once again; this time giving way to a market serving the interests of the US president hoping to broker the deal. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago Warning over fake online 'shops' that will drain your bank account

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry shares tips on getting your money back when you’ve been the victim of an online scam

Events

13 h. ago Manchester United's financial woes deepen as INEOS plans further job cuts at Old Trafford

Manchester United are reportedly preparing to sack up to 200 more members of staff at Old Trafford as they continue their cost-cutting measures amid financial concerns

Politics

15 h. ago DWP benefits boost for millions of UK residents in one month

Millions of people in the UK will see a rise in their benefits in just over a month

Politics

15 h. ago British celebs warned their private details could be leaked online after cyber criminals hacked agency

The details of a list of celebrities including Dame Emma Thomas, Oscar winning director Sir Sam Mendes and Russell T Davies could be leaked following a cyber attack on The Agency.

Events

17 h. ago Sunderland vows strong action after Romaine Mundle suffers racist abuse online

The 21-year-old was targeted in the wake of Saturday’s 1-0 defeat by Hull.

Events

18 h. ago Illegal immigrant who stabbed wife to death wins right to stay in Britain after arguing he might have to face wrath of in

The convicted killer, who can only be named as KD, killed his spouse by stabbing her ten times in 2005 after he caught her chatting to another man online.

Events

18 h. ago Number of men under 35 seeking help for erection problems rises 50% in year

Boots revealed 50 per cent more men aged 18 to 35 used its online treatment service for erectile dysfunction last year than in 2023, with possible causes linked to stress, tiredness or alcohol.

Politics