9 h. ago India downed five Pakistani jets in May conflict, says air force chief

In a first, India mentions the class of Pakistan jets downed in the near-war conflict in May

Events

3 d. ago Streeting vetoes Treasury VAT raid on private health that could have hit millions of families as Rachel Reeves desperate struggles for ways to raise tax

Health Secretary Wes Streeting moved to crush the idea being mooted within government amid fears it would have hit eight million families.

Economics

3 d. ago Reeves plots VAT attack on private health that would hit EIGHT MILLION families after class war assault on school fees

Whitehall sources told the Daily Mail that the Treasury was examining options for adding VAT to currently exempt services - with private healthcare and financial services said to be in the firing line.

Events

4 d. ago McIlroy condemns ‘unacceptable’ Ryder Cup abuse and reveals his wife was hit by a beer

‘Golf should be held to a higher standard than this’McIlroy promises Europe’s fans will behave better in 2027An emotional Rory McIlroy opened up on the abuse he received during the Ryder Cup after Europe secured a famous win in New York. The 15-13 success for the visitors at Bethpage Black came against the backdrop of awful spectator behaviour, largely towards European players and their families. McIlroy confirmed his wife, Erica, was hit by a beer that was thrown during Friday afternoon’s play.“I don’t think we should ever accept that in golf,” said McIlroy. “I think golf should be held to a higher standard than what was seen out there this week. Golf has the ability to unite people. Golf teaches you very good life lessons. It teaches you etiquette. It teaches you how to play by the rules. It teaches you how to respect people. Sometimes this week we didn’t see that. So no, this should not be what is acceptable in the Ryder Cup. We will be making sure to say to our fans in Ireland i...

Events

1 week ago William and Kate visit Southport to show support for knife attack victims

The royals are visiting to show support to the families and community hit by last summer’s knife attack

Events

2 w. ago The Guide #209: Jon Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel and the battle for the future of late

In this week’s newsletter: Once the preserve of backslapping celebrity interviews and inoffensive segments, late-night TV is now in Trump’s sights – giving its hosts unprecedented political weightIf nothing else, the Trump administration’s assault on late-night talkshows is creating some proper old-school water cooler TV. The first thing I did this morning was fire up YouTube and watch Jon Stewart’s monologue on last night’s Daily Show. Stewart usually only does the Monday edition, but he had made an exception in the wake of ABC’s decision, at the encouragement of the Federal Communications Commission and its Trump acolyte head, Brendan Carr, to indefinitely sideline Jimmy Kimmel. Stewart’s midweek appearance, then, was an event – and one that didn’t disappoint.Set to the images of soldiers saluting and American flags billowing in the wind, the opening voiceover trumpeted the “all-new, government-approved Daily Show, with your patriotically obedient host Jon Stewart”. Cue Stewart, h...

Events

2 w. ago Rocky star Dolph Lundgren gives health update 10 months after being declared cancer

Rocky star Dolph Lundgren has shared an update on his health ten months after being declared cancer-free following a private eight year battle

Science

2 w. ago NAD testing available in Scotland, giving Insights into cellular health, energy metabolism and supplement response

NADMED, the developer of the world’s only CE-marked test for measuring NAD levels in human blood, has partnered with Goodbody Clinics, a leading provider of private health and wellness testing, to roll out NAD testing across its network of clinics. The collaboration will give the UK public access to clinical insight into their cellular health, energy metabolism, and supplement response through a private health and IV therapy provider.

Science

2 w. ago One million children in working families to be hit by ‘devastating’ two

‘I’m a taxpayer and my children will grow up and pay tax, but when they need support now, they’re deserted’

Society

2 w. ago Man charged over 'sexual assault' of teen in woods near Scots high school

Cops locked down the area after the incident was reported earlier this week.

Events

3 w. ago Woods next to Scots high school cordoned off following sexual assault

An area of woodlands near Kirkcaldy High School has been taped off following a sexual assault.

Events

4 w. ago Gogglebox reveals five new families joining 2025 cast as Channel 4 hit returns

Gogglebox has returned with its 26th series and some new castmates will be joining the legendary Channel 4 family and sharing their takes on the latest TV moments

Events

4 w. ago Five new families and friends join Channel 4’s Gogglebox for brand new series

The hit Channel 4 reality series documents different families and friends as they commentate on a range of TV shows from their homes.

Politics