2 h. ago Fears of tent cities as rough sleeping is decriminalised in end to 200

Tent cities could pop up across the UK as rough sleeping is decriminalised, critics of the policy say.

Events

6 h. ago With retail cyberattacks on the rise, customers find orders blocked and and empty shelves

A string of recent cyberattacks and data breaches involving the systems of major retailers have started affecting shoppers

Economics

7 h. ago Police leaders say they will struggle to fulfil Labour’s promise to recruit 13,000 officers

Projected £1.2bn police funding shortfall expected to grow after spending review outlined fall in Home Office spending powerPolice forces will struggle to fulfil Keir Starmer’s promise to recruit an additional 13,000 officers and the public will “pay the price”, police leaders have warned, after the chancellor outlined a decline in Home Office spending power on Wednesday.The National Police Chiefs’ Council said it would be incredibly difficult to deliver the prime minister’s election pledge within the lifetime of this parliament, with a projected £1.2bn shortfall in police funding expected to grow. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago The Guardian view on Labour’s spending review: the chancellor tightened belts and loosened seams | Editorial

The government offers capital investment and fiscal prudence but real-terms department cuts and grand promises could strain political credibilityBrexit’s ghost haunts a Labour spending review intended to lay the foundations for a second term. Its headlines echo the twin themes of the referendum campaign: control immigration, fund the NHS. The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, said she would end the use of hotels for asylum seekers “in this parliament” saving £1bn a year, while NHS spending will rise by 3% a year. Ms Reeves framed it as a politics of security and compassion. Yet it reads as Brexit’s populist promises, filtered through Westminster orthodoxy.The risk is that this is all slogan and very little solution. The asylum savings are speculative, and the annual increase in NHS budgets is below its historical average. There are also real-terms cuts or essentially flat budgets for key departments such as transport, education and local government. The Home Office faces cuts deeper than a...

Politics

8 h. ago Labour promised people we would rebuild Britain – and that’s what we’re doing | Keir Starmer

This week’s spending review marks a new stage in the mission of national renewal, built on the foundations laid last yearKeir Starmer is the prime minister of the United KingdomThe mandate we received from the British people could not have been clearer. First, we had to stop the chaos and return Britain to economic stability. Second, we had to turn the page on Tory decline with clear Labour choices. Third, we were instructed to rebuild our country.Wednesday’s spending review turbocharged that rebuilding. It is an investment in Britain’s renewal, so working people have more money in their pocket, more pride in their community and more hope for their children’s future. It’s what people voted for. An NHS cutting waiting lists, with care closer to the community. Wealth and opportunity no longer hoarded by only a few towns and cities. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Reeves unveils record spending plans but experts warn of tax rises ahead

Chancellor announces £39bn boost for social housing, £29bn for NHS and £11bn for defence – and promises to close all asylum hotels as she takes a swipe at Farage and dismisses Tory warnings of a ‘cruel summer’ of tax rise

Events

9 h. ago Why women are paying £1 per minute to get muscly men with a 'maternal' side to hug them in train stations

Young, lonely women in China are paying money to 'man mums' promising them stress-relieving hugs - SCMP reports.

Economics

10 h. ago UFC star Paul Craig promises there will be blood as he fights for his future

Craig from Airdrie will take on Rodolfo Bellato in Atlanta, with a new contract riding on it

Sport

10 h. ago Lady Gaga tickets and how to get yours from resale websites after general onsale

Lady Gaga fans can still get tickets to the star's The Mayhem Ball live tour dates in 2025 after the first run of dates sold out in record time.

Politics

10 h. ago Pope Leo plans to give a virtual address in his hometown of Chicago – at the same time as Trump’s military parade

Tickets for the event, which is to be held at the Rate Field stadium, home of the Chicago White Sox (the pontiff’s favorite team), are being sold online at $5 each

Events

11 h. ago Spending review: Actions speak louder and clarity for Acorn is now vital

The challenge for Labour, north and south of the Border, is to make good on the promises

Politics

11 h. ago Historic buildings to be sold by Falkirk Council as listed status secured

Denny Town House is now a C-listed building which will protect its historic features

Politics

11 h. ago Going to Glastonbury for the first time? Here are our tips for doing it right

Avoid pitching your tent downhill, and bring a portable charger

Politics

12 h. ago Whitehall on lockdown while police investigate ‘abandoned vehicle’ near Downing Street

Officers are investigating after a vehicle was abandoned near Downing Street

Events

12 h. ago Rachel Reeves gives nod towards new Manchester to Liverpool railway line

The Chancellor promised to set out plans to 'take forward' Northern Powerhouse Rail

Events

12 h. ago Blood at campsite where three sisters were killed linked to wanted Travis Decker

A manhunt is underway for ex-US Army soldier Travis Decker, 39, whose three daughters were found dead in a tent in a remote campsite in Washington with police saying blood found at the site may be his

Events

13 h. ago 'Wonderful' giant Tuscan olive tree that turns gardens into a Mediterranean dream has £250 off

Green thumbed shoppers can currently get their hands on a giant Tuscan olive tree that's perfect for turning any outdoor space into a Mediterranean haven - and right now, it's got £250 off

Economics

13 h. ago Save £250 on a giant Tuscan olive tree that will transform any patio into a Mediterranean haven

Elevate your outdoor space this summer with a giant Tuscan olive tree that will add a Mediterranean flair to your patio or garden - and right now, it's £250 less

Economics

13 h. ago Rachel Reeves announces NHS to get 'record' £29bn boost in spending review

The Chancellor has promised 'more appointments, more doctors and more scanners' for the NHS

Economics

13 h. ago Spending review 2025 – live: Reeves vows to end asylum hotels by next election in £600bn budget plan

Chancellor promises review will boost ‘Britain’s renewal’

Economics