60 m. ago Parents could be due up to £212 each month to help cover costs over school year

The cost of sending children to school in the UK has ‘significantly increased’ since 2022, according to a new report.

Economics

60 m. ago Arsenal down and out in Paris. What now? Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Philippe Auclair reflect on Arsenal being knocked out of the Champions League by PSGRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today: ultimately it proves quite comfortable for PSG, who win their semi-final tie 3-1 on aggregate. Arsenal have chances early on that they fail to make count, thanks largely to another incredible Gianluigi Donnarumma performance. After that PSG find their feet and Fabián Ruiz’s goal puts it beyond reach. Inter await in the final. Continue reading...

Sport

64 m. ago Melania has ‘spent less than 14 days’ at the White House since Trump’s inauguration

The first lady has opted to slip out of the spotlight during her husband’s second term in office

Politics

65 m. ago ‘Stephen Graham recognised me from Nando’s’: how James Nelson

His role in This City Is Ours has had the Liverpool FC squad perform line dances with him, he’s wowed in Black Mirror and he’s bringing Bez’s life to screen. It’s all down to meeting his hero in a chicken restaurantJames Nelson-Joyce is still buzzing. Two days ago, he not only watched his beloved Liverpool FC clinch the Premier League title but led a celebratory dance with his heroes. “I ended up in the Anfield boardroom after the match, then partied with the team,” he grins. “The DJ clocked that I was there, played Andy Williams’ House of Bamboo and it all went right off.”The 36-year-old Merseysider is now starring in BBC gangland thriller This City Is Ours, in which a local crime family perform a choreographed line-dance to the loungecore classic. “Harvey Elliott and a few other players dragged me on to the dancefloor and made me do it with them,” he chuckles in disbelief. “They all love the show, which is a huge compliment.” Continue reading...

Politics

73 m. ago Bank murder accused aided by interpreter during court appearance

Haybe Cabdiraxmaan Nur spoke only to confirm his name, date-of-birth and claim he did not know his address during a hearing before a district judge.

Events

74 m. ago ‘Not much zoology – apart from the rabbit!’ Desmond Morris on his secret surrealist love romp film

The zoologist, now aged 97, is about to unveil Time Flower, his fantasy-fuelled film in which he pursues a woman called Ramona – who gave such a brave performance leaping off the bonnet of a car that he proposed to herIn the opening scene of Time Flower, a surrealist film by the zoologist Desmond Morris, a woman is lying facedown on the ground, clutching the grass with manicured hands and shaking her head. She is about to start running across a Wiltshire moor in elegant black heels, chased by Morris in a shirt and tie, her eyes wide, her lipstick dark, the angle of the shot emphasising her perfect, parted, panting mouth. Just before she trips and falls, a wild rabbit will stare straight at the camera – and flee.This 10-minute black-and-white film, which Morris made in 1950 while he was a 22-year-old student at Birmingham University, has lain untouched in his archive for nearly 75 years. Created in response to Salvador Dalí and Luis Buñuel’s Un Chien Andalou, it is a testament to Mor...

Society

75 m. ago Priyanka Chopra's shocking Met Gala hint to her alleged affair with King of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan

Charting a career unlike any of his contemporaries, 'King Khan' - as the Bollywood superstar is known - has appeared in over 100 films and earned numerous accolades.

Events

76 m. ago Fury in France over 'Russian' deepfake AI video showing Brigitte Macron being accused of sexual assault by former pupil

At first glance, the video appears genuine, but it quickly becomes apparent that the man's face and lips, which appear fuzzy and slightly blurred, are not perfectly synchronised with the robotic speech

Politics

82 m. ago Trump announces US trade deal with the UK: President hails 'comprehensive' agreement to 'cement' Special Relationship

Donald Trump teased a 'major trade deal' in posts on social media saying it will be 'comprehensive' and 'cement' ties with the UK.

Politics

88 m. ago How Keir Starmer succeeded on US trade deal where four other prime ministers failed

Successive prime ministers chased the US for a trade deal, with Sir Keir Starmer finally striking lucky

Politics

96 m. ago Man, 47, appears in court charged with murder after restaurant owner stabbed to death in Lloyds bank

Haybe Cabdiraxmaan Nur is accused of murdering father-of-three Gurvinder Johal in broad daylight at a branch of Lloyds in Derby city centre at around 2.35pm on Tuesday.

Events

1 hour ago Provisional trial date set as man appears in court accused of murder after Rochdale fatal collision

A trial date has been set for November this year

Events

1 hour ago Renfrewshire MP sanctioned after launching report into Ukraine's stolen children

Johanna Baxter - who has witnessed first-hand the loss and devastation of Ukrainian families - says she will not stop campaigning for them after being sanctioned by Russia.

Politics

1 hour ago Donald Trump declares 'comprehensive' UK trade agreement as he reveals 'serious stages'

The Orange Manbaby has revealed some of the details of the UK-US trade agreement which he said will 'cement' the relationship between the two countries on VE Day

Politics

1 hour ago Conclave live: More voting to take place today after black smoke appears in Vatican election for next pope

It comes after the 133 cardinal electors sent up a black smoke signal on Wednesday evening as they continue their work to elect a successor to Pope Francis

Politics

1 hour ago US trade deal to be announced TODAY: Trump hails 'comprehensive' agreement to 'cement' Special Relationship

Donald Trump teased a 'major trade deal' in posts on social media saying it will be 'comprehensive' and 'cement' ties with the UK.

Politics

2 h. ago Lucy Powell apologises to grooming gang victims over ‘dog whistle’ remarks

The minister was accused of ‘dismissing concerns’ of victims in comments she made during a BBC radio appearance.

Events

2 h. ago Trump confirms ‘full and comprehensive’ trade deal with UK – US politics live

US president hails ‘first announcement’ of trade agreement and says ‘many other deals to follow’Downing Street said the British prime minister Keir Starmer would make a statement on trade talks with the US on Thursday.The agreement is likely to focus on lowering US tariffs on specific products, such as British steel, aluminium and cars.The prime minister will always act in Britain’s national interest – for workers, for business, for families.The United States is an indispensable ally for both our economic and national security.The agreement with the United Kingdom is a full and comprehensive one that will cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come.Because of our long time history and allegiance together, it is a great honor to have the United Kingdom as our FIRST announcement. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Bargain Hunt star Ochuko Ojiri charged with terrorist financing in Met probe

Art dealer Ochuko Ojiri, of west London, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday

Economics

2 h. ago US and UK set to announce trade deal today – UK politics live

US president set to announce ‘full and comprehensive’ trade deal between UK and US with Starmer due to make statementThe Liberal Democrats treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper has reiterated the party’s position that any trade deal with the US should be put to parliament for approval before being ratified, saying Labour “should not be afraid” of a vote if they are confident a deal is in the country’s best interests.Cooper, the MP for St Albans, said in a statement:Parliament must be given a vote on this US trade deal so it can be properly scrutinised.A good trade deal with the US could bring huge benefits, but Liberal Democrats are deeply concerned that it may include measures that threaten our NHS, undermine our farmers or give tax cuts to US tech billionaires.If it’s correct, and you know, whilst we haven’t been named publicly, it does sound like something’s happening, nevertheless, it would be wholly speculative [to comment].As you appreciate and know full well, with any deal like ...

Politics