55 m. ago Ukraine war briefing: Progress depends on Russia taking peace talks seriously, say Washington and Kyiv

US and Ukraine to hold third day of discussions in Florida as Emmanuel Macron says there is ‘no mistrust’ between Europe and White House. What we know on day 1,382See all our Ukraine war coverageUkrainian and US officials will hold a third straight day of talks in Miami on Saturday, with Washington saying the two sides agree that “real progress” would depend on Russia’s willingness to end the war. Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and the president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner have been meeting top Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov and Andrii Hnatov, the chief of staff of Kyiv’s armed forces. “Both parties agreed that real progress toward any agreement depends on Russia’s readiness to show serious commitment to long-term peace, including steps toward de-escalation and cessation of killings,” said a summary of the talks.The US and Ukrainian officials “also agreed on the framework of security arrangements and discussed necessary deterrence capabilities to sustain a lasting pea...

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2 h. ago ANDREW NEIL: Trump's been handed a Fifa 'peace prize' and boasts of ending foreign wars. But what real Americans care about is the soaring price of everything

Suddenly, that most basic of political issues -the cost of living - has reasserted itself as the prime concern of American voters, threatening to undermine Donald Trump's second term in the process.

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9 h. ago NHS nurse at London hospital faces the sack after calling transgender paedophile patient 'Mr'

When discussing the care of her patient, who was a convicted paedophile and an inmate at a high-security prison, Jennifer Melle referred to them using a male pronoun and title

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9 h. ago Care home boss 'groomed and isolated' patient to steal £178,000 from her will

Jamiel Slaney-Summers, 65, was jailed for more than five years after she forged the will of 85-year-old Rita Barnsley to steal her lifesavings in one of the UK's biggest elder fraud cases

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10 h. ago Care home boss who earned £19k by running 'one man band operation' finding jobs for illegal immigrants is jailed for two years

From 2017 till 2018, Benoy Thomas (pictured), 50, took 'advantage of his contacts in southern India ' and knowingly employed 13 Indian nationals who were in the UK illegally.

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11 h. ago Saracens hatch plan to put dent in French dominance against Clermont

Even without Maro Itoje, Ben Earl and Jamie George, the English club are set to deploy a formidable lineup against their depleted opponentsJudging by the Saracens side starting their Champions Cup campaign against Clermont Auvergne on Saturday, a show of strength is the aim.Owen Farrell, Elliot Daly, Tom Willis and Nick Isiekwe are some of the distinguished names who will line up in north London aiming to put a small, symbolic dent in the notion that French clubs are poised to dominate the competition again. Even without the rested England captain, Maro Itoje, and back-row Ben Earl – both recently returned from a successful autumn campaign – the quality of the lineup indicates the depth required for a deep tournament run. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Former doctor charged with sexual assaults against 38 patients in his care

Nathaniel Spencer, from Birmingham, is accused of 45 offences, including some against children under 13A former doctor has been charged with carrying out sexual assaults against 38 people who were patients in his care.Nathaniel Spencer, from Birmingham, is accused of dozens of acts of sexual assault, some of them against children younger than 13, between 2017 and 2021. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago 'Brilliant' Toshiba TV with 'great' picture quality reaches 'lowest ever price'

Argos has dropped the price on a popular 4K TV to a low price in time for Christmas

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13 h. ago DWP benefits for people over State Pension age if you need help with daily tasks

The NHS has highlighted a range of DWP benefits available to people over State Pension age to help with care costs

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13 h. ago ‘Utterly brilliant’ Anker earbuds with ‘stunning’ sound quality now £34 on Amazon

'Build quality is high and their sound quality is excellent' said one fan

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14 h. ago M&S shoppers bag six 'quality' hair products for better than half

'Great selection of products, great size for testing or taking on your travels'

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15 h. ago How to get the right care in the right place whether it’s for flu, sickness or a minor injury

WINTER is always a challenging time of year for the NHS with an increase of winter viruses and bugs hitting Scots. And to ease pressure on over-burdened services, health service experts are urging people to use the service that’s right for them. That way, everyone can keep well and get the care they need quickly,...

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15 h. ago Stalybridge accountancy firm wins EFL competition for work with Oldham Athletic

Longden & Co Ltd has been part of the Stalybridge community since 2008, supporting local businesses with trusted accounting advice and extending that care to grassroots sport

Economics

16 h. ago Whisky lovers snap up 'top quality' bottle of Talisker slashed from £49 to £28 at Amazon

Perfect for a Christmas tipple or for gifting to a whisky fan

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16 h. ago Edinburgh Airport Flights Halted: What happens if your flight is delayed or cancelled

The amount of compensation you can claim depends on the cause of the delay or the cancellation.

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20 h. ago Amazon cuts price of earphones that left customers 'utterly stunned' by sound quality

Shoppers searching for a new pair of wireless earbuds can find several sets on sale at Amazon, including the Soundcore P40i by Anker which has a 4.4-star rating from 11,700 reviews

Economics

20 h. ago Scotland’s top schools for 2026 revealed in new prestigious list

THE top schools in Scotland have been revealed in a prestigious new list. The country's highest-achieving secondary schools have been revealed in this year's The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide. The survey ranks the top 100 state schools in Scotland, along with 17 under Scotland's Highers and Standards system. Douglas Academy in Milngavie near Glasgow...

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20 h. ago Fake nurse jailed after working at six care homes over four years

Ashton Guramatunhu used the identity of a genuine nurse to get jobs

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21 h. ago Meghan Markle slammed for 'hypocrisy' after 'intensive care' health update on dad

Thomas Markle Sr, 81, is stable in intensive care following emergency surgery in Cebu, but the Duchess of Sussex has reportedly not made contact with her estranged father

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22 h. ago Skipton in Yorkshire named happiest place to live in Great Britain

Access to nature and essential services and friendliness of the people led ‘gateway to the Dales’ to top Rightmove indexIt is nicknamed “the gateway to the Dales”, is home to one of England’s best-preserved medieval castles and, for trivia fans, was the birthplace of half of Marks & Spencer. Now, the Yorkshire market town of Skipton has been named “the happiest place to live” in Great Britain.It received the accolade from the property website Rightmove, which runs a “happy at home” index that is now in its 14th year. The survey asks residents how they feel about their area based on a range of factors. Continue reading...

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