21 m. ago Trump reveals plot to take back Bagram Air Base in chilling warning about China's nuclear power

Speaking alongside British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the president warned the base is an 'hour away' from China's nuclear weapons facilities.

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26 m. ago Drill, baby, drill! Donald Trump piles pressure on Keir Starmer to U

The US President took a swipe at the Prime Minister's Net Zero goals as he suggested ramping up the production of fossil fuels would cut Brits' energy bills.

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31 m. ago Sally Rooney ‘can no longer safely enter UK’ due to support for Palestine Action

The ‘Normal People’ author says she has been told she risks arrest if she sets foot on British soil

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39 m. ago 'Elegant' £495 Debenhams watch that shopper 'has not stopped wearing' now £71

'Each and every time I have worn my watch I get so many great compliments.'

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39 m. ago Trump UK visit: The British business winners and losers after US £150 billion investment pledge

While some sectors announced fresh commitments to pump billions into the UK, others have bemoaned the lack of trade deal support

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42 m. ago Emma Raducanu suffers agonising defeat to Barbora Krejcikova at Korea Open

The British number one was beaten 4-6 7-6 (10) 6-1 by the former Wimbledon champion after recording three match points in the second set

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43 m. ago Emma Raducanu crashes out of Korea Open after stunning Barbora Krejcikova comeback

The British No1 missed three match points in the second set

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59 m. ago Urgent 'do not eat' warning issued over item sold at Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Morrisons

Shoppers are urged to return the product for a full refund

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66 m. ago Cadbury's selection boxes on sale for just 25p as Brits flock to bargain supermarket

Cadbury's selection boxes - a festive favourite among UK households - are now available at a budget supermarket chain for as little as 25p. But you can only buy them in-store.

Economics

68 m. ago 'Landmark' Glasgow church in Ibrox no longer used for worship hits the market

The traditional stone-built church could be turned into a shop, cinema or entertainment venue.

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80 m. ago The UK’s £31bn tech deal with the US might sound great – but the government has to answer these questions | Matt Davies

The big firms making these pledges are not charities. We know there will be a quid pro quo; we just don’t know what it is yetPeter Kyle, until two weeks ago the technology secretary, once warned that tech companies such as Meta, Google and Microsoft were so powerful that the UK needed to approach them with “a sense of statecraft” and “humility”, and treat negotiations with them similarly to diplomacy between nations. That vision endures in the form of the UK-US tech prosperity agreement struck this week. While officially a new bilateral partnership, this seems to be a deal aimed at facilitating investment from US technology companies rather than advancing collaboration on goals such as AI safety, copyright protections for British rights holders or a digital services tax.The rationale is clear: US firms stand alone atop the global AI value chain, making the country an obvious partner for a UK government seeking to “turbocharge” its AI sector. Against a challenging economic backdrop, ...

Economics

82 m. ago UK’s public sector broadcasters demand more prominence on YouTube to combat misinformation

Bosses say independent news needs to be promoted on social platforms that increasing numbers of viewers are turning toThe BBC and Britain’s other public sector broadcasters have united to demand new regulations to force platforms such as YouTube to give them a fairer deal and more prominence, warning that failing to do so will fan the flames of misinformation.Public service broadcasters (PSBs) are facing huge pressures as increasing numbers of viewers turn to digital platforms. Bosses say PSBs need to be protected to safeguard the “shared social fabric of the UK”. Continue reading...

Politics

90 m. ago US and UK have done ‘more good than any two nations in history’, says Trump – UK politics live

US president describes bond between US and UK as ‘unbreakable’ as he concludes his state visitPresident Trump is now leaving Windsor Castle. He will be flying to Chequers by helicopter.Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president, has thanked King Charles for what he said at the state banquet last night strongly supporting the Ukrainian cause.I extend my deepest thanks to His Majesty King Charles III @RoyalFamily for his steadfast support. Ukraine greatly values the United Kingdom’s unwavering and principled stance.When tyranny threatens Europe once again, we must all hold firm, and Britain continues to lead in defending freedom on many fronts. Together, we have achieved a lot, and with the support of freedom-loving nations—the UK, our European partners, and the US—we continue to defend values and protect lives. We are united in our efforts to make diplomacy work and secure lasting peace for the European continent.Our countries have the closest defence, security and intelligence rel...

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92 m. ago 'I ate noodles alone in the British Museum watched by a crowd and learned important lesson'

Eating alone while being surrounded by hundreds of priceless artefacts and artworks was not how I imagined my first solo-dining experience to go - but it has completely changed my mindset

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93 m. ago British woman, 64, 'strangles female UK friend to death with a vacuum cleaner cable during argument' in Benidorm

Police rushed round to the apartment where the argument took place but it was too late and the victim was already dead by the time they arrived.

Events

1 hour ago New Aero flavour discovered on UK supermarket shelves and shoppers are loving it

UK shoppers in a food-focused Facebook group are celebrating the release of a new Aero chocolate bar flavour, readily available in Tesco and Poundland stores across the country

Economics

1 hour ago Benidorm Brit holidaymaker 'strangled her friend with vacuum cleaner lead'

A British tourist on holiday in Benidorm has been arrested after she allegedly strangled to death a female pal also from the UK using a vacuum leaner lead as the pair argued

Politics

1 hour ago Lando Norris blasts McLaren critics with 'don't care' comment over F1 team orders row

McLaren were criticised after the Italian Grand Prix for the team order they issued to Oscar Piastri, telling him to let Lando Norris by after the Brit lost position due to a slow pit stop

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1 hour ago Trump will soon be gone but Britain’s problems will remain. Starmer’s invitation was a big mistake | Frances Ryan

All the pomp and circumstance can’t distract from the hate and division. The PM must summon the courage to actAs Donald Trump met with a grinning Keir Starmer and senior royals on his UK state visit this week, I found myself needing a Daily Mail body language expert.Did Starmer’s hand wave suggest he wanted to ask about the migrants currently being jailed surrounded by alligators in Florida? Did King Charles’s lip shape mean he was wondering about the women who’ve accused Trump of sexual assault?Frances Ryan is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Billie Jean King Cup: Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter win as Great Britain set up semi

Britain beat Japan after winning both singles in straight sets in their quarter-final

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