10 m. ago Police chief's advice that the public should confront shoplifters is branded 'complete and utter idiocy' by former Scotland Yard expert who warns it will INCREASE crime

Matthew Barber, the PCC for Thames Valley said tackling thieves was not just a job for police and criticised onlookers for simply filming instances of crime.

Events

12 m. ago The Celtic chief will remain in hiding as the boss tries to deal with tight

The club’s sequestered leadership will discover that there is no hiding place if Celtic are knocked out of the Champions League

Economics

20 m. ago Balfour Beatty profits lift as it eyes boost from UK construction projects

It came as boss Leo Quinn delivered his final results for the firm. He is stepping down as chief executive after almost 11 years.

Politics

35 m. ago AD FEATURE: Your job title could hike your car insurance costs by £400 but you can cut prices

Car insurance prices can be hiked up depending on your job title but Mirror Switch and Save (in partnership with Quotezone.co.uk) offers a simple way to compare policies and see if you can get the best deal for you

Economics

73 m. ago Hobbycraft stores closing: arts and craft chain closing down 9 more UK shops – full list of closures near me

Crafters fear losing a creative lifeline as the retailer’s latest cuts spark concern 🎨

Politics

97 m. ago Jadon Sancho transfer interest confirmed as club chief breaks silence – 'I want him'

Jadon Sancho is in exile at Manchester United as he waits for a new club to come forward after two other potential exits failed to materialise in the summer transfer window

Politics

1 hour ago River Island UK: fashion retailer to cut jobs and reduce shop rents, is it closing down, store closures

The retailer’s restructuring could drastically change the high street experience 🛍️

Society

2 h. ago Surge in global oil production will meet slowing demand growth, warns IEA

Paris-based energy advisory body makes fifth consecutive monthly cut to demand outlook

Events

2 h. ago Members of Dumfries service for adults with assisted learning needs face uncertain future

One service user at Cloverglen has already lost three days of her weekly allowance following a review.

Politics

2 h. ago Buy small plants – and consider a ‘bulb lasagne’: how to give your garden a late

From planting in odd numbers to painting fences and walls the same colour, here are some easy, effective ways to give your outdoor space a seasonal spruce-up“It is not always necessary to rip out everything and start again,” says Ella Malt, who runs the gardening company Soil and Soul Norfolk. “It is much more sustainable to work with what you have. You can make such a difference with a bit of cutting back, clearing up leaves, cutting an edge on a lawn. People notice edges: you could spend hours making a herbaceous border perfect but if the edge of that border isn’t crisp, it will automatically look untidy.” Continue reading...

Economics

3 h. ago Public need to stand up to shoplifters and stop relying on cops, police chief says

Matthew Barber, the PCC for Thames Valley said that tackling thieves was not just a job for police and criticised onlookers for simply filming instances of crime.

Events

4 h. ago Police chief says members of the public should stand up to shoplifters and stop relying on cops

Matthew Barber, the PCC for Thames Valley said that tackling thieves was not just a job for police and criticised onlookers for simply filming instances of crime.

Events

4 h. ago Iraq’s marshes were considered an Eden. Now the oil industry is sucking them dry

Hawizeh’s wetlands once had abundant fishing and wildlife. In a land threatened by drought and desertification, oil drilling is draining the last of the waterAt dawn, a veil of mist clings to the canals of Hawizeh, where sky and water seem to blur into a mirror. In the stern of a narrow wooden boat, 23-year-old Mustafa Hashim scans the marshes’ shallows, cutting the motor and switching to a traditional pole to avoid snagging on invasive roots or thickening mud.It takes him about half an hour to push through the shrinking marshes to reach Um al-Nea’aj, once a vibrant lake teeming with boats and birdsong. Now, the water is about half a metre deep. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Global stocks extend rally after US inflation data lifts sentiment

Latest reading paves way for Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in September

Economics

6 h. ago Asian shares charge higher after US stocks rally to records on hopes for interest rate cuts

Shares have advanced in Asia after the U.S. stock market rallied to records when data showed inflation across the United States improved slightly last month

Politics

6 h. ago Live facial recognition to be rolled out in Greater Manchester as part of government crackdown

"We understand the concerns," police chief says

Politics

7 h. ago Disability benefit cuts could have ‘maximum impact’ in these five areas

Certain areas of the country have far higher rates of mobility issues, leaving them more vulnerable to DWP cuts and changes

Politics

12 h. ago Experts warn that progress in cancer survival rates is ‘slowing’

The study, led by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and funded by Cancer Research UK, analysed long-term trends in the cancer survival index (CSI)

Events

12 h. ago Facial recognition vans to be deployed across Britain to help police target serious criminals

The Home Office has announced 10 new Live Facial Recognition vans will be distributed across seven forces, allowing officers to use cutting-edge technology to target and locate wanted criminals

Events

14 h. ago Israel rejects UN allegations that its forces have sexually abused detained Palestinians

The U.N. chief has warned Israel that the United Nations has “credible information” of sexual violence and other violations by Israeli forces against detained Palestinians

Politics