44 m. ago Should Keir Starmer stick by Angela Rayner after stamp duty tax row? Vote in our poll

Keir Starmer stood by Deputy PM Angela Rayner in Prime Minister's Questions following the stamp duty row over the purchase of her second home - and we've asked Mirror readers to share their thoughts

Politics

48 m. ago UK construction in longest downturn since early 2020; global bond sell

Construction activity in longest continuous slump in five years, as UK long-term borrowing costs dips backOuch! Britain’s construction sector is suffering its longest continuous downturn since the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.Construction output slumped again in August, according to the latest poll of purchasing managers from data provider S&P Global.Business activity falls for eighth month in a row, but at slower pace than in JulySolid reductions in new work and employmentOptimism drops to its lowest since December 2022“Construction activity has decreased throughout the year-to-date, which is the longest continuous downturn since early-2020. August data signalled only a partial easing in the speed of decline after output fell at the fastest pace for over five years in July.Sharply reduced levels of housing and civil engineering activity were again the main reasons for a weak overall construction sector performance. Commercial work showed some resilience in August, with t...

Politics

52 m. ago Ellie Goulding says migrant hotel protesters make her 'embarrassed to be British' and accuses demonstrators of 'using immigration as an excuse to be appalling'

The singer, 38, took to Instagram on Wednesday and shared a photo of one protest, adding the caption: 'Embarrassed to be a Brit right now.'

Events

62 m. ago Elton John shares his celebrity summer photo album: Singer gives a sneak peek into his lavish holiday life with the likes of Gracie Abrams and Bon Jovi after suffering health woes

Amongst the famous faces were Bono, Kit Connor, record producer and musician Andrew Watt, Jarvis Cocker and Sam Taylor-Johnson.

Culture

62 m. ago Overnight convoys to be used while section of Dumfries and Galloway road is resurfaced

Amey will begin work on a section of the A75 on Sunday evening.

Politics

66 m. ago Summer’s ending – and the delusion that a new me might be possible is back | Emma Brockes

The start of a new school year always awakens my resolve: time to be more disciplined, less cluttered and nicer to the catsSign up for our new weekly newsletter Matters of Opinion, where our columnists and writers will reflect on what they’ve been debating, thinking about, reading and moreEvery year at this time, I think of a quote from the Bible, but which I know from Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson, in which seven-year-old Jeanette stitches a needlepoint sampler decorated withthe inscription: “The summer is ended and we are not yet saved.” We are not yet saved: no, not in this house, where I experience the back-to-school week in September far more urgently than New Year’s Day as the time of year for a behavioural reset. New school year, new me, new cast-iron conviction I can put the rocky road on the top shelf after I’ve used it in my girls’ packed lunches and not get it down until tomorrow.This is the first and most pressing item on the list: diet. Ten days o...

Politics

66 m. ago Jenrick calls for asylum seekers to be held in camps as he brands Reform’s immigration plans too weak

The shadow justice minister even said he thought “legal migration” was harmful to the UK

Events

67 m. ago What channel is Denmark vs Scotland? Live stream, TV and kick

The long road to North America and Mexico starts in Copenhagen with the Tartan Army dreaming of next summer's World Cup

Politics

77 m. ago FTSE 100 Live 04 September: Currys cheer lifts retailers, Jet2 caution fuels airline selling

Currys shares today jumped by a fifth after the electricals retailer boosted confidence with another robust trading update.

Society

1 hour ago Hundreds call for planned north London LTN to be scrapped over fears of 'increased pollution and journey times'

Edmonton and Winchmore Hill Conservative Association launched a petition last year which has now surpassed 1,500 signatures

Politics

2 h. ago Road on North Coast 500 route to close as Highland fatal crash investigators probe death of motorcyclist

Officers will be conducting investigation work in connection with fatal crash

Events

2 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 04 September: Currys surges on strong trading, Jet2 shares slide

Currys shares today jumped by a fifth after the electricals retailer boosted confidence with another robust trading update.

Politics

2 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway businesses more confident in economy than any time since 2022

The latest South of Scotland Business Survey also reveals nearly half of the region's businesses are aiming to grow.

Economics

2 h. ago Radical Road: Scenic path on Arthur's Seat in Holyrood Park to partially re

The much-loved route on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh will be partially reopened.

Politics

3 h. ago From fast risers to fallen giants: World Cup 2026 qualifiers to watch

Bolivia, Peru, struggling Nigeria and flagging Italy face an uphill struggle, but others have reason for optimismThere are only three automatic places available via the Concacaf World Cup qualifiers because the USA, Mexico and Canada have secured their spots as hosts, although the two best runners-up head into the inter-confederation playoffs. Suriname have made it to the final round of qualifying only once before and will be hoping to kick off their campaign with a victory when they host Panama in Paramaribo on Thursday. Managed by the former Netherlands goalkeeper Stanley Menzo, they have been steadily climbing Fifa’s rankings since allowing players born in the Netherlands with Surinamese heritage to represent the national side and have the Huddersfield defender Radinio Balker in their ranks. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Reality star dies suddenly aged 28 days before birthday celebrations

An influencer and reality star who appeared on MTV's Catfish Trolls has died, with their mum sharing an emotional tribute and saying it was going to be a 'long road'

Events

3 h. ago Elliot Anderson hopes Nuno Espirito Santo’s future is secure after Nottingham Forest crisis talks

The Forest manager will discuss his position at the club due to a deteriorating relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis

Events

3 h. ago Should King Charles meet Prince Harry in the UK next week? Have your say in the Palace Confidential poll

You've read the headlines and heard our experts' opinions - but what do YOU think?

Politics

4 h. ago Google Pixel 10 review: the new benchmark for a standard flagship phone

Additional 5x telephoto camera, actually useful AI tools, Qi2 support and slick software make for a quality AndroidGoogle’s new cheapest Pixel 10 has been upgraded with more cameras, a faster chip and some quality software that has brought it out of the shadow of its pricier Pro siblings to set a new standard of what you should expect from a base-model flagship phone.The regular Pixel 10 costs £799 (€899/$799/A$1,349) – the same as last year’s Pixel 9 – undercutting the 10 Pro by £200 and matching rivals from Samsung and Apple while offering more for your money.Screen: 6.3in 120Hz FHD+ OLED (422ppi)Processor: Google Tensor G5RAM: 12GBStorage: 128 or 256GBOperating system: Android 16Camera: 48MP+ 13MP UW + 10.8MP 5x tele; 10.5MP selfieConnectivity: 5G, eSim, wifi 7, UWB, NFC, Bluetooth 6 and GNSSWater resistance: IP68 (1.5m for 30 minutes)Dimensions: 152.8 x 72.0 x 8.6mmWeight: 204g Continue reading...

Technology

4 h. ago Gen Z hit with 'friendflation' as they struggle to keep up with pals in cost of living crisis

Gen Z and Millenials have confessed their money strains when it comes to trying to maintain friendships during the ever rising cost of living - and why 'friendflation' is real

Events