64 m. ago Face mask rules introduced in some UK hospitals as Covid cases rise

It follows guidance from NHS England

Science

80 m. ago Brit faces up to 20 years in jail after admitting role in £73million wine fraud in New York court

James Wellesley, 58, admitted conspiracy to commit wire fraud at a court in New York for running a Ponzi-like enterprise where he sold high end wines that never existed.

Economics

83 m. ago Strictly's Vicky Pattison apologises after being forced to pull out of BBC show

BBC Strictly Come Dancing faced a big issue when one of this year's celebrity contestant and their professional partner were forced to pull out of a show at the last minute

Politics

93 m. ago Top female French comedian faces police probe after kicking 'selfie

Nawell Madani is accused of assaulting the young boy, named locally as Djulian, after he attempted to take a photo with her, his family have said.

Events

99 m. ago Blue Badge owners must beware of certain rules or face 'criminal record'

The government has issued a warning to people who use a Blue Badge. It's important to know the rules

Events

1 hour ago MIKEY SMITH: 9 unhinged Donald Trump moments as he drags arch enemy James Comey to court

In an unprecedented move, former FBI Director James Comey will today appear in court, at the direct demand of the US President

Politics

1 hour ago How to invest in the world's best companies... that aren't Nvidia: INVESTING SHOW

How can you find the best companies but dodge the hype? Simon Lambert speaks to Chris Rossbach, of the J Stern and Co. World Stars Global Equity fund.

Politics

1 hour ago Celebrity Traitors star Nick Mohammed's life – student sweetheart and alter

Celebrity Traitors star Nick Mohammed is one of the famous faces currently keeping co-stars guessing on the BBC show, but he has quite the varied road into television stardom

Politics

1 hour ago Coronation Street star sparks return demand for character 20 years after exit

Corrie fans may remember that during Candice Stowe's time on the soap, from 1999 to 2005

Politics

2 h. ago BBC Traitors' Joe Marler's devastating diagnosis that left him crying on way to work

Joe Marler is one of the 19 famous faces taking part in the new BBC reality show Celebrity Traitors

Politics

2 h. ago How to invest in the world's best companies... that aren't Nvidia

How can you find the best companies but dodge the hype? Simon Lambert speaks to Chris Rossbach, of the J Stern and Co. World Stars Global Equity fund.

Politics

2 h. ago 'Polish Madeleine' screams 'why are you doing this to me?' at Kate McCann as she tells stalking trial all she wants is for her missing daughter to be back and calling her 'mum'

Mrs McCann, 57, took the stand at Leicester Crown Court on Wednesday. She gave evidence from behind a screen so she did not have to face Julia Wandelt, 24, who is accused of stalking her.

Events

2 h. ago UK universities offered to monitor students’ social media for arms firms, emails show

Loughborough, Heriot-Watt and Glasgow corresponded with companies concerned about campus protestsUniversities in the UK reassured arms companies they would monitor students’ chat groups and social media accounts after firms raised concerns about campus protests, according to internal emails.One university said it would conduct “active monitoring of social media” for any evidence of plans to demonstrate against Rolls-Royce at a careers fair. Continue reading...

Culture

2 h. ago Frank Warren shuts down Moses Itauma vs Derek Chisora rumours: ‘No chance’

Moses Itauma and Derek Chisora are both due to fight in December, but Frank Warren insists they will not face each other

Events

2 h. ago Why Man City teenager is training with England squad ahead of Wales fixture

A teenage Manchester City defender has been drafted into training with the England senior squad as they prepare to face Wales at Wembley.

Politics

2 h. ago Pumpkin designs costing £1500 as demand soaring higher than ever due to Instagram

Pumpkin patches are unbelievably popular this year with festivals dedicated to them popping up all over the UK. Experts say social media is fuelling the demand

Economics

2 h. ago Lenny Henry faces backlash after demanding slavery reparations for  every black Briton

Sir Lenny Henry has claimed all black Britons should be paid slavery reparations and suggested a 'Robin Hood tax' on financial transactions could fund payments.

Politics

2 h. ago Polish woman claiming to be missing Maddie screams 'why are you doing this to me?' at Kate McCann as she gives evidence from behind a screen at stalking trial

Mrs McCann, 57, took the stand at Leicester Crown Court on Wednesday. She gave evidence from behind a screen so she did not have to face Julia Wandelt, 24, who is accused of stalking her.

Events

3 h. ago More than 80% of health facilities in eastern Congo are out of medicine, Red Cross says

The International Committee of the Red Cross says over 200 health facilities in eastern Congo face medicine shortages due to fighting in the region and a lack of humanitarian funding

Science

3 h. ago More than 40 Trump administration picks tied directly to oil, gas and coal, analysis shows

Report looks at White House nominees and appointees and agencies dictating energy, environment and climate policyDonald Trump has placed dozens of people with ties to the fossil fuel sector in his administration, including more than 40 who have directly worked for oil, gas or coal companies, according to a new analysis.The report from Public Citizen, a consumer advocacy and ethics non-profit that has been critical of the Trump administration, alongside the Revolving Door Project, a corporate watchdog, analyzed the backgrounds of nominees and appointees within the White House and eight agencies dictating energy, environmental and climate policy. That includes the Environmental Protection Agency, the interior and energy departments and others. Continue reading...

Politics