1 hour ago Tory plans to further cut foreign aid would be ‘epic act of self

Bond chief executive Romilly Greenhill said she is ‘deeply concerned’ to hear the Conservatives plan to further cut aid.

Politics

2 h. ago Tories to propose £47bn cuts as conference focuses on ‘economic responsibility’

The party is seeking to distance itself from Liz Truss’s ill-fated package of tax cuts in 2022.

Economics

2 h. ago Skin + Me founder says ‘robots’ could not replace human dermatologists

James Mishreki, who created the business in 2020, said personalisation was one of the biggest trends in the skincare market.

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2 h. ago Christmas on credit: one in seven ‘using buy now pay later to fund festivities’

Nearly half of people find buy now, pay later attractive as a way to spread the cost of Christmas, according to a survey for banking app thinkmoney.

Economics

2 h. ago Labour is ‘complicit’ in abuse towards Jewish community, says Priti Patel

The shadow foreign secretary told Conservative Party members on Sunday evening that Labour has lost ‘any moral purpose’.

Events

2 h. ago ‘Remarkable’ insect discovery could benefit modern surgery, say scientists

Scientists found that sawfly’s egg-laying organ acts like a biological saw which instinctively knows what to cut.

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2 h. ago Charlotte Church says press ‘tried to paint me as a figure of sin’

The singer told The Big Issue that the level of press intrusion into her life had been ‘insane’.

Politics

2 h. ago ‘UK’s most prolific blood donor’ urges public to ‘help society’

NHS Blood and Transplant was established in 2005.

Events

2 h. ago More women holidaying without families to ’embrace adventure’

Group tour operators said there has been a noticeable increase in demand from people – particularly women – travelling without family or friends.

Politics

2 h. ago Millions of Brits risking 'debt time bomb' with Christmas shopping strategy

A staggering amount of people are risking financial woes down the line by using buy now, pay later schemes to pay for Christmas this year as they make money worries a 2026 problem

Economics

2 h. ago One in four UK people fear a loved one drinks too much, survey finds

Poll of 2,000 people appears to underline experts’ concerns of growing ‘epidemic’ of addiction to alcohol or drugsOne in four people in the UK fear that a partner, relative or friend drinks too much, while one in six worry that a loved one is taking too many drugs.The findings, from a representative survey of 2,000 adults, appear to underline what some experts say is a growing “epidemic” of addiction to alcohol or drugs such as cocaine and cannabis.10% worry that they drink too much and 5% that they use drugs too often.26% worry that a partner, family member or friend drinks too much.16% are concerned about a loved one’s use of illegal drugs.Families that earn more than £50,000 a year are three times more likely to contain someone with an addiction problem. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Jim Gavin drops out of Irish presidential race after ‘mistake’

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin said Mr Gavin made the correct decision.

Politics

3 h. ago Man arrested after at least 50 shots fired from Sydney unit injure bystanders, hit buildings and cars

Sixteen people treated for injuries and firearms seized after shooting in Croydon Park in city’s inner west on Sunday nightFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 60-year-old man has been arrested after at least one person was shot, numerous people were injured and multiple cars were fired upon by a gunman in Sydney’s inner west.As many as 100 shots rang out between 7.45pm and 9.30pm on Sunday night in Croydon Park. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Man arrested after at least 50 shots fired from Sydney flat injure bystanders and hit buildings and cars

Sixteen people treated for injuries and firearms seized after shooting in Croydon Park in city’s inner west on Sunday nightFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 60-year-old man has been arrested after at least one person was shot, numerous people were injured and multiple cars were fired upon by a gunman in Sydney’s inner west.As many as 100 shots rang out between 7.45pm and 9.30pm on Sunday night in Croydon Park. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Homebuyers will save money and time under new proposals, says Housing Secretary

Steve Reed said the reforms would ‘fix a broken system’ to make property purchases more straightforward.

Society

3 h. ago The welfare system should be a safety net not a lifestyle choice... that's why we'll stop benefits for anxiety: HELEN WHATELY

In Britain today, millions of people who could work are instead trapped on benefits. That's not compassion - it's failure.

Politics

3 h. ago Rangers sack manager Russell Martin after four months in charge

Russell Martin departs with the Scottish giants in the bottom half of the table

Politics

3 h. ago Electoral system means Lib Dems will ‘undoubtedly’ win more seats than Tories

Polling expert Sir John Curtice said the coalition of voters Boris Johnson assembled in 2019 had all but broken up.

Politics

4 h. ago Boris Johnson says he went ‘far too fast’ on net zero – report

Mr Johnson, who as prime minister pushed other nations to commit to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050, said the target should be delayed.

Politics

4 h. ago Neil Kinnock backs Lucy Powell in Labour deputy leadership race

The result of the contest to replace Angela Rayner will be announced on October 25.

Politics