51 m. ago Lorraine fans rage 'how stupid do they think we are?!' as 'painful and cringeworthy' April Fool's Day prank seriously backfires

During Tuesday's instalment of the ITV show, Scottish TV show host Lorraine Kelly , 65, took her love and dedication to her granddaughter Billie to the next level.

Sport

52 m. ago Scotland's April Fool's Day hoaxes over the years including 'Loch Ness Crocodile'

From fake footballers to miracle plants, Scots have fallen victim to plenty of convincing pranks on April 1.

Politics

58 m. ago Trump aides ‘caught by surprise’ after president reveals he’s settled on ‘Liberation Day’ tariff plans: Live

Global markets brace for Trump’s impending announcement of his reciprocal dollar-for-dollar tariffs

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73 m. ago This Morning's Nadine Baggott flags 'great' dry shampoo that's perfect for in

Dry shampoo is a godsend for anyone who doesn't have time to wash their hair every day, but finding one that works well can be tricky

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1 hour ago Five great April Fools' Day prank texts to fool your friends today

These easy text pranks will give you the last laugh this April Fools' Day

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1 hour ago The best April Fool's Day texts to send today, according to ChatGPT

Get some inspiration for pranking your friends with these texts written by AI

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1 hour ago Aldi shoppers impressed by supermarket's 'first of its kind' update

The supermarket has claims it has become the first to turn the sweet treat into something frozen - which will be perfect for summer

Economics

2 h. ago Global cost of Trump trade war ‘could reach $1.4tn’; tariff fears hurt UK factories – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as UK business secretary warns Britain will be hit by ‘Liberation Day’ tariffsTrump prepares to unveil reciprocal tariffs as markets brace amid trade war fearsTrump’s new tariffs could backfire if they are set too high, explains Mark Haefele, chief investment officer at UBS Global Wealth Management:“Wednesday’s reciprocal tariffs could push the effective tariff rate another 4 percentage points higher. Anything further than that could move tariffs beyond a revenue-raising ‘sweet spot,’ in our view.Globally, the risk of high tariffs disrupting trade and economic activity would potentially offset any US federal revenue gains that the Trump administration seeks to use to further domestic policies.”“It appears tomorrow there’ll be no country in the world exempt from the initial announcements”.I tihnk that our trading relatinship is a very strong, and fair and balanced one, so I don’t think there is the need to do this. Continue ...

Economics

2 h. ago When will the Red Arrows return to Scotland with stunning air shows? All 2025 dates confirmed

Before Scotland, the Red Arrows will perform at various UK events, including VE Day and the King's birthday celebrations

Culture

2 h. ago NASA astronauts reveal 'incredible' changes to body after nine months 'stuck' in space

Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spent 286 days on the International Space Station after technical problems extended their eight-day mission

Technology

2 h. ago An exercise scientist recommends one easy trick to increase health benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day

Shorter bursts of more intense physical activity have a positive effect, says Harry Bullmore

Science

2 h. ago Caledonian Sleeper launches online gift shop with ‘golden ticket’ giveaway

Caledonian Sleeper has partnered with Glasgow-based ORB Group to launch its first-ever online gift shop, allowing both guests and fans of the overnight train the chance to be amongst the first to get their hands on one-of-a-kind, official merchandise.

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2 h. ago Aldi confirms date it will launch 'first of its kind' Dubai chocolate ice cream

Mark your calendars, as Aldi's twist on the viral Dubai style chocolate is set to land in stores next week.

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2 h. ago Town hall rich list: Nearly 100 council employees earn more than prime minister in London

Westminster City Council tops a ‘Town Hall Rich List’ revealed on the same day as council tax goes up across the country

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2 h. ago Trump live: ‘Liberation Day’ tariff plans remain under wraps despite president saying he’s ‘settled’ on strategy

Global markets brace for Trump’s impending announcement of his reciprocal dollar-for-dollar tariff agenda

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3 h. ago Gold at record high as markets brace for Trump tariffs ‘to affect every country’ – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as UK business secretary warns Britain will be hit by ‘Liberation Day’ tariffsTrump prepares to unveil reciprocal tariffs as markets brace amid trade war fearsTrump’s new tariffs could backfire if they are set too high, explains Mark Haefele, chief investment officer at UBS Global Wealth Management:“Wednesday’s reciprocal tariffs could push the effective tariff rate another 4 percentage points higher. Anything further than that could move tariffs beyond a revenue-raising ‘sweet spot,’ in our view.Globally, the risk of high tariffs disrupting trade and economic activity would potentially offset any US federal revenue gains that the Trump administration seeks to use to further domestic policies.”“It appears tomorrow there’ll be no country in the world exempt from the initial announcements”.I tihnk that our trading relatinship is a very strong, and fair and balanced one, so I don’t think there is the need to do this. Continue ...

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3 h. ago 'Beautiful' Brit superyacht worker dies while snorkelling on his day off in Fiji

An inquest into the death of Christian Bogle, 26, heard that the Brit joined other members of the yacht's crew to go snorkelling at a beach where the conditions were perfect

Events

3 h. ago How to fund your children through university: From student loans to how much you REALLY need to save

Do you dream of one day sending your child off to university, but shudder at the thought of them leaving tens of thousands of pounds in debt just as they start out in life?

Society

3 h. ago Title and release date revealed for fourth Tom Holland Spider

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set for a July 31 2026 release date, Marvel Studios said.

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3 h. ago Trump and Musk back Le Pen as NR’s Bardella says verdict should ‘outrage’ France – Europe live

US president calls embezzlement sentence ‘a very big deal’ as her party’s president says there will be protests this weekendBy the way, given how heavy the news cycle tends to be these days, we need to grasp every opportunity to look for something positive, so let’s celebrate the April Fools’ Day today.Send me your best April Fools’ Day stories from across Europe for a post later this afternoon – I’m on jakub.krupa@theguardian.com. Continue reading...

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