2 h. ago Ryan Reynolds' £33m gamble branded 'nuts' as Wrexham boss given stark warning over future

Wrexham's £33m transfer splurge has come under scrutiny following a difficult start to their Championship campaign, leaving manager Phil Parkinson under mounting pressure

Economics

4 d. ago Dele Alli reality check as Ryan Reynolds told Wrexham got transfer decision right

Former Tottenham star Dele Alli faces an uncertain future after Como terminated the midfielder's deal, and has been warned that other clubs may be wary of taking a risk on him

Politics

4 d. ago Vital resource helping city's most vulnerable sounds dire warning over its future

CETMA Swansea serves hundreds of people in need every month but now that support is at risk

Events

6 d. ago And they're OFF! Horse racing goes on STRIKE: Sport stops to protest against proposed tax rise on betting which six

DOMINIC KING: Racing on Wednesday stages its first voluntary blackout with trainers and leaders warning of the potential catastrophe that is putting the sport's future in jeopardy.

Events

6 d. ago Horse racing goes on STRIKE: 'Catastrophe' looms with sport to hold first voluntary blackout in protest at tax hike

DOMINIC KING: Racing on Wednesday stages its first voluntary blackout with trainers and leaders warning of the potential catastrophe that is putting the sport's future in jeopardy.

Events

8 d. ago Impact of chatbots on mental health is warning over future of AI, expert says

Nate Soares says case of US teenager Adam Raine highlights danger of unintended consequences in super-intelligent AIThe unforeseen impact of chatbots on mental health should be viewed as a warning over the existential threat posed by super-intelligent artificial intelligence systems, according to a prominent voice in AI safety.Nate Soares, a co-author of a new book on highly advanced AI titled If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies, said the example of Adam Raine, a US teenager who killed himself after months of conversations with the ChatGPT chatbot, underlined fundamental problems with controlling the technology. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago John Swinney says SNP Government will end 'student politics' ban on funding for munitions firms

The First Minister warned no defence company would win Government funding in future if their products were "involved militarily with Israel".

Politics

1 week ago UK Foreign Office gives updated advice for British tourists travelling to Egypt

The British Embassy in Cairo is currently closed and this will be the case for the 'foreseeable future', the UK Foreign Office has warned. Here is all you need to know

Society

2 w. ago Warning as nationwide 'Emergency Alert' could put some people at risk

The alert system could serve to warn UK citizens about future hazards like wildfires, severe flooding, and extreme storms

Events

2 w. ago Christian Horner route back to F1 blocked as team CEO issues strong statement

Christian Horner has been strongly linked with a future return to Formula 1 since he was axed without warning by Red Bull in July after 20 years at the helm of the team

Politics

3 w. ago Notting Hill Carnival 2025: Food, travel, sound systems and everything you need to know for the festival

The world’s second-largest street festival returns this bank holiday weekend as London welcomes the 58th edition of Notting Hill Carnival. Its happening comes as a relief: there had been murmurs of cancellation; rumours of ticketing when it has always been free to attend. Organisers warned about the carnival’s future. In a letter leaked to the BBC, chair Ian Comfort requested “urgent funding” from the Government. He said it was “essential to safeguarding the future and public safety of this iconic event”. A response is said to be on its way.

Transport