27 m. ago The Ashes day two LIVE: Australia strike back with four quick wickets after England had them on the ropes

Nineteen wickets fell on a rollercoaster opening day of the first Ashes Test, with Australia going from the penthouse to the outhouse as their batting was left in complete disarray by the tourists.

Events

56 m. ago Celebrity crib sheet: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are back on the red carpet – here are seven things you need to know

As Wicked: For Good premieres in the UK, find out just how close its costars are, why so many of the cast are vegan and the truth about Grande’s move away from popIt doesn’t matter if you’ve never seen the musical, have no interest in the film or are left cold by red carpets: Wicked season is here again, and you will be made to pay attention. After last year’s chaotic press tour for the first instalment, giving rise to some of 2025’s biggest and most bizarre pop culture moments, all eyes are now on the rollout of the sequel Wicked: For Good and the theatre-kid capers of its stars, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Here’s what you need to know.1. They are still ‘holding space’ for one another Last year’s Wicked press tour was an infamous love-in for Grande and Erivo. Such was the intensity of their connection and mutual affection, both were frequently moved to tears in interviews. The enduring image was of Erivo stroking Grande’s index finger in response to a journalist’s unintelligib...

Politics

87 m. ago Cost of Police Scotland's Operation Portaledge hits half a million

New figures released by Police Scotland under Freedom of Information show the cost of their crackdown on gangland violence codenamed Operation Portaledge has cost the force more than £500,000.

Events

87 m. ago Rachel Reeves needs to put cutting household energy bills at forefront of budget

Record View says if the government doesn't bring gas and electricity bills down, voters will wonder if Labour are serious about the cost-of-living crisis.

Economics

2 h. ago Universal credit and DWP payment date changes ahead of Christmas 2025

If you're due to receive a benefit payment on Christmas Day or New Year's Day then you should be paid earlier instead

Politics

4 h. ago Tracked down by the Daily Mail, the man who owns land in Oxfordshire that a stinking river of rubbish has been dumped on. GUY ADAMS exposes exactly how criminal gang operated, eye

Previously grazed by sheep, and surrounded by trees, half of the land at the heart of a perplexing criminal investigation is covered by an enormous mound of festering rubbish.

Events

5 h. ago Survivor of Chilean blizzard that killed Briton says staff told trekkers they could proceed

Tom Player speaks out about incident in which Victoria Bond died along with two Mexicans and two GermansA survivor of the blizzard that killed a British woman and four others in Chilean Patagonia has said that tourists were concerned about adverse weather conditions ahead of the trek, but were told by staff it was “normal” and they could proceed.Tom Player, a London-based composer, told the Guardian that during the brutal blizzard about 30 volunteers worked together in an attempt to try to rescue hikers. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago Miliband's dash for Net Zero lands millions of families with yet another energy bills hike this winter

Rachel Reeves is now considering action in next week's Budget to remove the cost of things like connecting wind farms to the grid from energy bills and pay for them through general taxation.

Economics

6 h. ago Martin Lewis' MSE says 'try £10 component' to save money on heating bills

Martin Lewis is the founder of Money Saving Expert - and there's a few tips and tricks that could save you cash

Economics

8 h. ago Want to catch this season’s biggest blockbuster? Be prepared for ‘Wicked’ prices at the movie theater, experts warn

The average price of a movie ticket is $11.50, but can be as high as $27 for premium-format films in big cities

Events

9 h. ago The fallout of Epstein's crimes span the globe. Here's a look at some of those paying the cost

The fallout from Jeffrey Epstein’s transgressions spans oceans and continents, from the vulnerable girls he exploited to the elite people and institutions that chose to get involved, cover it up — or look away

Economics

10 h. ago Cost to football fans of TNT losing Champions League rights revealed as viewers set to need FOUR subscription services

PREMIER LEAGUE sides qualifying for the Champions League could earn an extra £30million per season after the latest TV shake-up - but fans will be picking up the tab. It was revealed on Thursday that Paramount+ would be taking over Champions League broadcast duties from TNT Sport - previously BT Sport and now under the...

Sport

10 h. ago Shootings of people who mistakenly go the wrong house test limits of stand your ground laws

The fatal shooting in early November of a house cleaner who mistakenly went to the wrong address in Indiana feels hauntingly familiar

Society

10 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer backs both Ukraine and Donald Trump after Zelensky call along with French and German leaders over 28

Sir Keir Starmer said he and the French and German leaders had emphasised to Mr Zelensky the 'fundamental principle' that Kyiv should be in charge of its own destiny.

Politics

10 h. ago Pension change warning issued to Rachel Reeves ahead of Autumn Budget 2025

'Any limitation could cause long-term damage to people’s retirement prospects'

Events

11 h. ago The Guardian view on authentic casting in Wicked: finally a true celebration of difference | Editorial

The wider TV and film industries have a long way to go in including disabled actors and creators, and leaving stereotypes behindWhile the entertainment industry has been at pains to address issues of diversity in race, gender and sexuality, disability remains shockingly underrepresented. It’s not just that disabled actors are discounted for many roles. As actors and activists have pointed out, “blacking up” might have become taboo, but “cripping up” is still a shoo-in for awards. In almost 100 years, only three disabled actors have won an Oscar, compared to 25 able-bodied actors who have won for playing disabled characters.The arrival this weekend of Wicked: For Good, the second part of a prequel story to The Wizard of Oz, has put the importance of authentic casting in the spotlight once more. The story of green-skinned witch Elphaba, and the prejudice she faces, Wicked is a celebration of difference. Yet since the hit musical opened in 2003, only able-bodied actors had played the p...

Politics

12 h. ago Rachel Reeves is studiously ignoring the cause of Britain’s woes: the Brexit

The autumn budget will mop up some damage, but the true source of the economic crisis is clear. The government should now fix it – don’t hold your breathImagine a family stuck in a house that constantly floods. The carpets are soaked, the walls damp. It’s always cold, no matter how much they turn up the heating.The family try everything. They promise to replace the sodden carpets and find new, innovative ways to warm the house. Someone with a laptop wonders if AI might be the answer. But no one ever looks upwards and says: maybe we should just repair the giant hole in the roof. Continue reading...

Politics

12 h. ago Amanda Holden reveals shock romance scam that almost cost a man his home

The man was tricked into thinking that he and Holden were going to live together

Events

13 h. ago 'I used to work in restaurant and there's quick way to dice potatoes without knife'

A former restaurant worker has shared a simple potato dicing hack that she deems to be the "fastest and easiest" method to prepare potatoes - and you don't even need a knife

Politics

13 h. ago Dice potatoes quickly without knife using 'quick and easy' method used by chefs

Potatoes are a British staple, but dicing them can be tedious. A woman has shared a clever hack she learned from top chefs which dices potatoes quickly - and no knife is required

Politics