4 d. ago Revealed: how big businesses are rolling back public support for Pride

Guardian analysis of 20 major companies in UK and US shows mentions of Pride on social media have fallen substantially in past two yearsThe UK’s biggest businesses are rolling back their public support for Pride celebrations, Guardian analysis suggests, prompting warnings that “clear signals” were needed in the face of growing global LGBTQ+ hostility.Analysis of social media posts by the country’s biggest companies found mentions of Pride had plummeted by 92% since 2023, mirroring a trend seen in large American firms. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Red tape cut to speed up rollout of public EV chargers across England

New Planning and Infrastructure Act removes key barrier for chargepoint operators, alongside £600m funding boost and moves to cut costs for drivers

Politics

9 d. ago Revealed: Why Liverpool are in pole position for Antoine Semenyo in January transfer window, why the Mohamed Salah saga is NOT over, latest on Marc Guehi move and Harvey Elliott update

Watch our Q&A with Liverpool correspondent Lewis Steele and Football Editor Ian Ladyman, where they reveal everything you need to know about the Reds transfer business - nothing is off limits.

Politics

1 week ago The nightmare before Christmas! Map reveals the most gridlocked roads as Britain faces its busiest

The RAC said 37.5million leisure trips by car are planned between Wednesday and Christmas Eve - the most in the week before Christmas Day since its records began.

Transport

1 week ago Recruiter SThree reveals drop in fees amid weak UK jobs market

SThree reported that group net fees slipped by 12% to £322.7 million for the year to November.

Politics

1 week ago I quit school at 16 & started a Christmas business on Facebook – it’s now worth £450K & the TOWIE stars can’t get enough

A WOMAN who quit school at 16 has revealed how she now owns a £450k Christmas decorating business that she started on Facebook - and her work has even featured on TV. While many of us set about transforming our homes into a winter wonderland from December 1st, Sophie Marriott, 32, from Essex, starts getting...

Economics

2 w. ago Raccoon caught passed out drunk after liquor store break in is 'repeat offender'

Police rushed to a alcohol shop after a suspected burglary but found a 'very intoxicated' raccoon passed out next to a toilet - officers revealed the creature is no stranger to breaking into businesses

Events

2 w. ago Manchester Airport braces itself for 'biggest Christmas ever' as busiest travel days revealed

More than 1.5million passengers are expected to pass through the airport over the Christmas break

Transport

2 w. ago Couple reveals why travelling business class while their child flies economy makes them 'better parents'

Minna and Andy Havstad, both 34, developed a hack to beat flight fatigue when travelling economy with their three-year-old child that involves booking just one business-class seat using air-miles upgrades.

Society

2 w. ago Frank Sinatra's daughter Nancy says he 'loathed' Trump as he's 'wrong in so many ways'

Nancy Sinatra revealed her songstress father was not a fan of the controversial businessman-turned President, as she blasted him for his policies adding it was "not their America"

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3 w. ago I fly business class while my husband and toddler stay in the cheap seats at the back – it make me a better parent

A MUM has revealed how she always buys a business-class seat to travel with her husband and toddler. Minna Havstad revealed that her toddler always gets an economy seat along with one parent and swears it makes them better parents. Keen globetrotters Minna and husband Andy, both 34, would find themselves exhausted when they took...

Transport

3 w. ago Birmingham New Street Station declared busiest outside London

Birmingham New Street Station declared busiest outside London - but our top 50 lists reveal some in our region are virtually deserted  Express & Star

Politics

3 w. ago The busiest days you should avoid travelling home for Christmas revealed

It was recently announced this Christmas is set to be the busiest on record, with many Brits travelling during the period. But two days are likely to be the busiest of all - so it's worth avoiding travel these days.

Transport

3 w. ago Britain's busiest and quietest railway stations are revealed: Terminus that sees 98MILLION journeys a year comes top of the list

The estimated number of entries and exits at the UK's busiest station in the past year was 98.0million - up 3.7 per cent from 94.5million a year earlier, according to the Office of Rail and Road.

Politics

3 w. ago Busiest train stations in London revealed as Elizabeth line helps capital to dominate national league table

London has the 10 busiest stations in the country

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3 w. ago Busiest train stations in London revealed as Elizabeth line helps capital to dominate UK league table

Liverpool Street station retains crown for third year in a row as passenger numbers continue to grow

Politics

3 w. ago NHS secret reveals how to get treated quicker during 'busiest' winter

Everything families need to know about best way to contact NHS to get seen quicker by a pharmacist, GP, community nurse or - if necessary - by an A&E doctor

Sport

3 w. ago Revealed: How a British businessman was mocked in court over his desperation to be reunited with the daughter

Mark Gibbon was in a relationship with Jasmine Wyld who had previously been engaged to his son when their furious argument in a Florida swimming pool led to his arrest.

Events

3 w. ago Rate of business closures in the UK falls to lowest level since 2016

Data from the Office for National Statistics reveals around 280,000 businesses across the UK closed in 2024, down from 310,000 in 2023.

Politics

3 w. ago Post Office reveals busiest day over Christmas season for sending parcels

The company is urging the public to post early to avoid the rush and ensure gifts arrive in time for the big day

Politics