37 m. ago The Home Secretary’s asylum reform plans explained – and how it’s similar to the Danish system

The reforms are aimed to make Britain a less appealing destination for illegal migrants and to simplify their removal from the UK

Society

52 m. ago Graham Linehan falls out with Father Ted's Ardal O'Hanlon in trans row as comedy writer accuses actor of 'smearing' him

The Irish comedy writer, 57, accused the actor, who played Father Dougal McGuire in the Channel 4 comedy, of being 'the latest colleague to smear' him.

Culture

2 h. ago Holly Hagan shares heartbreaking tribute on what would have been her late sister’s 20th birthday

The TV personality opened up about her family’s grief, recalling Darci’s warmth, humour and hopes for the future

Politics

2 h. ago Protests in Charlotte as aggressive immigration arrests continue

North Carolina governor says immigration crackdown ‘stoking fear’ as officials say at least 130 people detainedAggressive arrests by federal immigration agents continued in Charlotte on Monday after a weekend sweep in which authorities said they detained a total of at least 130 people in North Carolina’s largest city, as protests picked up.North Carolina’s governor, Josh Stein, on Monday warned that the crackdown was simply “stoking fear” and resulting in severe disruption. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Harry Kane and Co will remind us all that football is a simple game at World Cup

Erling Haaland will finally join Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe on the sport's grandest stage and the three giants of European football could not be in better form right now

Sport

5 h. ago Steve Clarke banishes Scotland stage fright and superstition as Tartan Army given simple mission brief

The boss insists no other worldly bodies will be looking after him or his players and they must decide their own World Cup destiny

Events

5 h. ago Expert reveals 5 simple tips for creating a sustainable budget in 2026

Budgeting is a key part of financial health - but only half of Americans feel very confident about making one

Economics

5 h. ago ‘I was born in a melting pot. Melting isn’t fun’: Jon M Chu on Wicked: For Good, Ariana Grande – and living the American dream

As his sequel to Wicked prepares to storm Christmas, the director talks about the dynamism of Grande and Cynthia Erivo – and why his Wizard of Oz riff is quite simply one of the greatest stories of our timeLet’s start with a quick recap on the first Wicked film. Its premise: what would the legend of Oz look like, told from the perspective of someone other than that cute but dozy blow-in, Dorothy? The wicked witch, Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), is entirely green, and has therefore been ostracised since childhood. Glinda (Ariana Grande), the good witch, is everybody’s princess but, after a time, the two become best friends. I’ll skirt over how the Tin Man, the Lion and the Scarecrow come about, suffice to say that, in the film at least, their backstories make perfect and resonant sense (except for the Lion, but never mind). The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) is not a good guy – but is he a bad guy? The morals swirl, in an expertly handled way.The first film left us at the point of discovery that O...

Politics

6 h. ago Plumber's simple radiator trick will help you 'channel the warmth' in your home

A heating engineer has shared a simple trick to help you "channel the warmth" in your home – and it's all to do with your radiators.

Events

6 h. ago Davis Cup draw, schedule, confirmed teams and how to watch Final 8

Italy are the two-time defending champions but will be without Jannik Sinner in Bologna

Politics

6 h. ago New generation of space labs could offer hope for motor neurone disease sufferers

Low gravity and intense cosmic radiation, which ages cells, could unlock treatments for currently incurable diseases, scientists say

Politics

7 h. ago FREE family size bottle of Diet Coke or Coke Zero at Iceland and The Food Warehouse

Simply cut out your voucher from the newspaper to get your free bottle of Coca-Cola, choose from 2 flavours, Diet Coke or Coke Zero

Society

7 h. ago Brits urged to do weird thing with crisp packets in order to keep warm this winter

As the winter draws in and it starts to get freezing, Brits are turning to some eccentric ways to keep their house warm including a radiator hack that has divided opinion

Events

7 h. ago When is Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul? Date, time, undercard and which TV channel will it be on

Everything you need to know as former heavyweight champion Joshua goes to battle with YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul

Politics

7 h. ago The simple way to reduce alcohol consumption that actually works, according to scientists

Researchers have revealed a simple approach that could help people drink less

Politics

8 h. ago Brits say they would choose to be French if they had to swap nationalities

Despite centuries of fierce rivalry across the Channel, more than half of people quizzed admitted they want to hail from France. They believe French people have the sexiest accents

Politics

8 h. ago Labour's migrant crackdown descends into farce as Left's mutiny on jewellery seizures forces ministers to deny they want to take 'family heirlooms'

An asylum overhaul described by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood as the biggest for a generation is at risk of unravelling even before she has formally unveiled it.

Politics

8 h. ago Brits urged to turn one switch on boilers now to save 'up to £200 a year'

A simple change can make a big difference to your energy bills, and it's so easy to do.

Economics

8 h. ago Laundry drying 'twice as fast' with 1 simple tip that also prevents damp and mould

Experts at Which? shared a simple hack using a dehumidifier that will make your washing dry faster as well as reduce condensation and prevent mould

Politics

9 h. ago This winter hack gets you a £400 Dyson fan heater for a tiny monthly fee

Raylo Business lets freelancers and small business owners rent Dyson fan heaters from just £6.24 a month — perfect for winter warmth without the big spend

Economics