49 m. ago Starmer moves to crush welfare rebellion with speech to Labour MPs

The prime minister has addressed a meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP) in a bid to calm nerves over Trump and the spring Budget

Politics

54 m. ago A missing Michigan woman was found entombed in a tank. Her husband and stepson are charged in connection to her murder

Dale Warner and 28-year-old Jaron Dale Warner appeared in court to face charges in connection to Dee Warner’s killing

Events

61 m. ago Watchdog official ‘said Gove wanted to circumvent process’ for Dyson ventilator

The former minister was giving evidence to UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Politics

83 m. ago Harvard researcher reveals three fruits that can be 'dangerous' for your health, waistline

Dr Nick Norwitz, a Harvard doctor has warned of the three popular fruits that could be harmful to your health and causing you to gain weight

Science

84 m. ago Man accused of killing and dismembering body tells police 'It's definitely a mistake, 100%', trial hears

WARNING, TRIAL HAS HEARD EVIDENCE SOME READERS MAY FIND DISTRESSING: Mr Everett was killed and then 'dismembered', jurors have heard

Events

88 m. ago Staff filmed punching cows on farm that supplies UK's biggest milk producer

WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: An investigation carried out by welfare group Animal Justice Project found cruelty to cows and their calves at the farm which homes over 2,000 animals

Politics

98 m. ago Angela Rayner 'proud' as she unveils 'one of the biggest things' in her inbox

The Deputy Prime Minister said it is a 'fantastic moment' for Greater Manchester

Politics

1 hour ago Menendez brothers breakthrough as DA reveals he will resentence killer siblings

The Menendez brothers will be resentenced, according Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman. Erik and Lyle Menendez will have their sentences re-evaluated on March 20 and 21.

Events

1 hour ago Canada’s designated PM Mark Carney meets with Trudeau as Trump threat looms

Former central banker won landslide victory in Liberal party race as trade war with US hastens transfer of powerCanada’s incoming prime minister, Mark Carney, has met with Justin Trudeau as the pair discuss a transfer of power after the former central banker’s landslide victory at the Liberal party’s leadership race.The meeting on Monday sets the stage for an imminent federal election and gives Canada a fresh leader to square off against the United States president, with the two countries locked in a bitter trade war provoked by Donald Trump. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Criminals using AI images to extort children, new NSPCC chief says in warning over looming crisis

Chris Sherwood speaks to Holly Bancroft in his first interview since becoming the children’s charity CEO about the challenges facing this generation’s children

Events

1 hour ago Donald Trump warned Canada 'ready to fight' as new PM Mark Carney says 'we'll win'

Mark Carney, who will succeed Justin Trudeau as Canadian Prime Minister, has issued a warning to US President Donald Trump amid ongoing trade tensions, saying, "Canada never ever will be part of America in any way, shape, or form"

Events

2 h. ago Shamed MP Mike Amesbury to quit Commons after being sentenced for punching man

The Runcorn and Helsby MP told the BBC he would ‘step aside at the earliest opportunity’.

Politics

2 h. ago Stockport council now charges £59 for green bin collections... will you have to pay soon too?

The new £59 fee has proved controversial

Economics

2 h. ago MP Mike Amesbury to stand down after being sentenced for punching man in the street

The former Labour MP was given a 10-week suspended sentence after he admitted assaulting Paul Fellows, 57, who he repeatedly punched in the head and knocked to the ground

Politics

2 h. ago Families ridicule Green city council after it built eco railway station with solar panels, wildflowers on the roof and 1,000 cycle spaces

Cambridge South station at the city's Biomedical Campus is expected to open in early 2026 and has been criticised by local residents and both motoring and cycling groups.

Politics

2 h. ago 'Silent' heart attack symptoms often mistaken for another condition

Silent heart attacks, as the name suggests, can strike without any noticeable symptoms and can go unnoticed for a long time, which increases the risk of further complications

Events

2 h. ago Community councillor resigns after taking aim at Renfrewshire Council on social media

Terry McTernan is one of four understood to have quit Ferguslie Community Council in recent days.

Politics

2 h. ago Growth of Gaelic medium education in Renfrewshire set to be discussed by councillors

Council officers will continue to explore options for growth – if approved at education and children's services policy board.

Politics

3 h. ago Sentencing Council warns against guidance being ‘dictated’ by ministers

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has written to the independent body to make clear her ‘displeasure’ and call for changes to be reconsidered.

Events

3 h. ago Why oil spill from Stena Immaculate could have devastating consequences on UK coastline

The full extent of the North Sea oil tanker crash is not yet known, but experts warn coastlines could be harmed

Politics