69 m. ago New tool allows UK online shoppers to try on clothes before they buy

An online sizing technology provider has announced today (May 8) that UK shoppers will be presented with a personalised 3D avatar to see how their next fashion item will fit them.

Economics

1 hour ago When is the next Fortnite update? Release date for update 35.10 and what to expect

There's plenty more to come in this season of Fortnite, and though there is downtime on the horizon, we thankfully don't have to put up with it every time a new bout of content arrives.

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2 h. ago Cocky drug boss who showed off 'diamond teeth' and wads of cash in online adverts to customers is locked up as his gang is jailed for 46 years

Cocky drug boss Damon Greenslade, who operated a line that flooded the streets of Cheshire with cocaine, MDMA, cannabis and other illicit substances, has been jailed for 16 years.

Economics

2 h. ago Coinbase agrees to buy Deribit for $2.9bn in digital market’s biggest deal 

Crypto industry prepares for expected wave of demand from banks and asset managers

Economics

2 h. ago Interest rates: Why have they been cut and what does it mean?

Here the PA news agency looks at what the decision means and what the Bank expects to happen to the economy.

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3 h. ago Three out of four new and expectant mothers experience mental health challenges

A ‘devastating’ discovery described in the new survey is that most mothers struggle in silence

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3 h. ago Barry Keoghan reveals VERY awkward encounter with Ringo Starr after drummer leaked The Beatles biopic casting

The 32-year-old Saltburn actor, who is gearing up to play the drummer in the upcoming Beatles biopic, revealed that he was invited over to the musician's house.

Events

4 h. ago Glasgow Orange Walk road closures as 2500 set to march through city

Some 2,500 are expected to walk from Glasgow Cathedral and across the city centre to Cessnock in the south west.

Politics

4 h. ago Queen Letizia and King Felipe sue shopping centre after 'security staff member leaked pictures of teenage daughter Princess Leonor'

Spain's Royal Family reportedly consider the images a breach of Leonor's privacy, resulting in them taking legal action for the first time, according to Lecturas.

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4 h. ago Keir Starmer to give major press conference amid huge Donald Trump announcement

Keir Starmer is expected to give a press conference at around 4pm after promising an update on a new US-UK trade agreement following social media posts by Donald Trump

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4 h. ago BBC Balamory producers seek out Scots kids to star in hit show's reboot 20 years on

The show has been commissioned for two new series on CBeebies from next year, with some of the old characters expected to make an appearance.

Events

4 h. ago Four conditions that will avoid PIP payment cuts, DWP expert claims

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is expected to introduce new PIP eligibility rules in November 2026, with around 400,000 people expected to see their benefits cut

Science

5 h. ago Disability benefit cuts impossible to support, 42 Labour MPs tell Starmer

Exclusive: backbenchers sign letter calling for change in direction on plans expected to be put to vote next month UK politics live – latest updatesMore than 40 Labour MPs have warned the prime minister that planned disability cuts are “impossible to support” and have called for a pause and change in direction.The letter from parliamentarians spanning the new intake and veterans, and from the left and right of the party, sets Keir Starmer up for the biggest rebellion of his premiership when the House of Commons votes on the measures next month. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago M&S cyber attack update and 6 rival sites to shop clothes, beauty and home in the interim

As tomorrow marks two weeks since Marks & Spencer ceased online orders due to a cyber attack, we look at the updates and where to shop instead

Events

5 h. ago Arrivals may need better English as part of migration crackdown, suggests No 10

An immigration White Paper is expected to be published next week and is likely to include measures aimed at reducing net migration into the UK.

Politics

5 h. ago BlackRock to order senior managers back to office five days a week – reports

New-York based asset management company about to issue new guidance, according to FTBusiness live – latest updatesBlackRock, the world’s biggest asset management company, is reportedly preparing to order its senior managers to work from the office five days a week.The New-York based company is expected to tell its staff as early as Thursday that about 1,000 managing directors around the world should work in the office full-time, the Financial Times has reported. Continue reading...

Society

6 h. ago Man Utd transfer news: Alejandro Garnacho addresses future as transfer promise emerges

Manchester United are expected to be busy in the summer transfer window and the Red Devils have already been linked with a number of players as they look to overhaul their squad

Politics

6 h. ago UK interest rates fall to 4.25% as Bank of England announces a quarter

Move follows run of downbeat economic data and looks to cushion UK from Trump’s trade war falloutExplainer: what does it mean for mortgages and savings?Analysis: mood-boosting rate cut is a fillip for Reeves but leaves future uncertainBusiness live – latest updatesBank of England policymakers have cut interest rates by a quarter point to 4.25% to cushion the UK economy against the impact of Donald Trump’s trade war.The widely expected move from the Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC), its fourth cut since last August, also carried a warning that the UK economy would slow by a further 0.3% over the next two years in addition to dramatic cuts to its forecasts earlier this year. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Migrants ‘must speak fluent English’ to work in UK under Labour’s latest immigration crackdown

Plans setting out Labour’s immigration reforms are expected next week

Events

7 h. ago Wikipedia challenging UK law it says exposes it to ‘manipulation and vandalism’

Wikimedia Foundation seeks judicial review of some requirements of Online Safety Act it claims may endanger safety of volunteer editorsThe charity that hosts Wikipedia is challenging the UK’s online safety legislation in the high court, saying some of its regulations would expose the site to “manipulation and vandalism”.In what could be the first judicial review related to the Online Safety Act, Wikimedia Foundation claims it is at risk of being subjected to the act’s toughest category 1 duties, which impose additional requirements on the biggest sites and apps. Continue reading...

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