24 m. ago Tariff threat risks ‘dangerous downward spiral’, UK and affected countries warn

US President Donald Trump says tariffs will be imposed until a deal is reached for the US to purchase Greenland.

Events

47 m. ago Scots shoe stores at risk of going bust as UK chain reveals almost 40 to be axed

A HISTORIC shoe chain with two stores across Scotland is on the brink of closure. The family-owned firm could vanish from the high street as a takeover deal is in talks. Luxury footwear brand Russell & Bromley is reportedly set to close all of its UK stores, leaving more than 450 people at risk of...

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52 m. ago Lauren Harries launches blistering string of attacks on David Dickinson for 'stitching up' contestants on his ITV show with 'disgusting prices'

Antiques dealer and presenter David, 84, has fronted Dickinson's Real Deal on ITV since the programme made its debut back in 2006.

Culture

88 m. ago How Sir Alex Ferguson shocked Man Utd players and massaged stars after 'flamboyant' Ron Atkinson

EXCLUSIVE: Sir Alex Ferguson took Manchester United players by surprise with how far ahead of his time he was and his hands-on approach when he replaced ‘flamboyant’ Ron Atkinson

Sport

93 m. ago BBC The Night Manager fans are only just realising star's famous mum

The Night Manager has returned for a second series on BBC One, with a number of characters reprising their roles from the first instalment

Politics

97 m. ago Dictator ousted but regime intact – what next for Venezuela’s opposition?

The US snatched Nicolás Maduro but, frozen out by Trump, anti-government activists are unsure how to proceedAs the harsh reality sets in that Venezuela’s authoritarian regime remains essentially unchanged even without Nicolás Maduro, activists who have spent years fighting for the country’s return to democracy are unsure about what the next steps should be.They agree that the country should very soon either hold new elections or install the retired diplomat Edmundo González – widely believed to have won the 2024 election – but neither option appears to be on the White House’s agenda at the moment. Continue reading...

Politics

97 m. ago Chelsea open talks over Jeremy Jacquet deal as Blues target first signing of Liam Rosenior era

Chelsea target January move for France Under-21s centre-back

Economics

98 m. ago How to stay alive if WW3 breaks out as Russia tells UK 'you will be finished'

With Russia unleashing a direct threat to unleash nuclear weapons on the UK and mainland Europe just days after rejecting a Ukraine peace deal, many Brits are wondering how to prepare for the unthinkable

Politics

2 h. ago Tennis civil war erupts with details of initial peace deal revealed for first time

PTPA had launched lawsuit against four grand slamsDjokovic says he still has issue with PTPA leadershipThe civil war engulfing tennis has been laid bare on the opening day of this year’s first grand slam event, with details of Tennis Australia’s peace deal with the Professional Tennis Players’ Association (PTPA) published for the first time.The PTPA launched an anti-trust lawsuit against the four grand slams, the ATP Tour, WTA Tour, and the International Tennis Federation last year, accusing them of collaborating to reduce prize money, impose a restrictive ranking system and repress player promotional opportunities, but Tennis Australia was dropped from the claim last month after reaching a settlement agreement with the players’ union. Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago Member of iconic noughties girlband says she was treated like a ‘pop puppet’

EXCLUSIVE: An iconic noughties popstar has revealed how she was treated like a ‘puppet’ when she was dominating the charts as part of a girl band and now wants to take control of her own identity

Politics

2 h. ago How can we defend ourselves from the new plague of ‘human fracking’?

Big tech treats our attention like a resource to be mercilessly extracted. The fightback begins hereIn the last 15 years, a linked series of unprecedented technologies have changed the experience of personhood across most of the world. It is estimated that nearly 70% of the human population of the Earth currently possesses a smartphone, and these devices constitute about 95% of internet access-points on the planet. Globally, on average, people seem to spend close to half their waking hours looking at screens, and among young people in the rich world the number is a good deal higher than that.History teaches that new technologies always make possible new forms of exploitation, and this basic fact has been spectacularly exemplified by the rise of society-scale digital platforms. It has been driven by a remarkable new way of extracting money from human beings: call it “human fracking”. Just as petroleum frackers pump high-pressure, high-volume detergents into the ground to force a litt...

Politics

3 h. ago Surgeon's eye symptom warning after his own emergency surgery

An eye surgeon who noticed a blind spot underwent emergency treatment to save his sight

Events

4 h. ago Disney+ £3.99 deal is cheaper than Netflix, Amazon and Apple but it ends soon

Disney+ members can lock in the cheaper rate for three months by signing up before the looming deadline

Economics

4 h. ago Bake Off star and comedy icon Jo Brand attacked by crazed man issuing sickening threat

EXCLUSIVE: Comedy icon and Bake Off favourite Jo Brand is as hilarious and outspoke as ever as she talks comedy, motherhood - and a terrifying encounter during her time as a psychiatric nurse

Events

4 h. ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal launch new bid; Chelsea push to seal Jacquet deal; Man Utd, Liverpool latest

Big deals in the pipeline ahead of February 2 deadline

Sport

5 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Prem rivals deal Gunners £52m blow as Anthony Gordon verdict clear

Arsenal missed the chance to go nine points clear at the top of the Premier League after a goalless draw against Nottingham Forest and Mikel Arteta is keeping tabs on a number of transfer targets

Economics

5 h. ago Two high street chains crash into administration with 2,500 jobs and 300 stores at risk

Both firms have struggled financially in recent years and were bought by Modella Capital last year to save hundreds of stores, but have since gone into administration.

Events

6 h. ago Scot Squad comic reveals how he recruited Mission Impossible star for new spin

JACK Docherty has revealed how he managed to recruit Hollywood star Dougray Scott for his latest series of The Chief - by insulting the Mission: Impossible II star. Dougray plays himself in the first episode of the latest instalments of the BBC Scotland comedy when he is hired to record the audio book version of...

Events

6 h. ago ‘Everyone wishes him the best’ – Man Utd confirm star’s exit after 14 years a week on from his own emotional goodbye

MANCHESTER UNITED have officially confirmed the departure of Sam Mather. Kayserispor reached a deal to sign the Red Devils academy graduate, who enjoyed loan spells with Rochdale and Tranmere Rovers, earlier this month. But the deal has only just gone through, prompting an official statement from the club. It read: "Manchester United forward Sam Mather...

Politics

7 h. ago Homeware brand loved by Queen Elizabeth now available with an exclusive 10% discount

Addison Ross, a must-have gifting destination known for its luxury photo frames and eye-catching home accessories, has been a royal favourite since 2021.

Politics