86 m. ago Now is the best time to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 with prices set to soar

All this comes as the gaming industry reels from rising memory costs and tariffs, reportedly even stalling the PS6 and next-gen Xbox.

Economics

7 h. ago Soaring prices, falling jobs, stalling growth Grim reality of Labour's Britain as inflation pushes back up to 3.4%

The headline CPI rate hit 3.4 per cent in December, from 3.2 per cent the previous month.

Economics

23 h. ago In the face of Trump’s threats, Britain’s best path is clearer than ever: hurry back to Europe | Stella Creasy

Labour must urgently seek new roles and alliances, while also enhancing the UK’s own military capabilitiesStella Creasy is chair of the Labour Movement for EuropeIf the threats of Donald Trump prove anything, it is that the mantra of “shared values” with his administration is as much use as a chocolate teapot. Countries across the world are scrambling to adjust. Canada has announced a trade realignment towards China – and talk grows of counter-sanctions in Europe. If the UK wants to avoid being caught in the crossfire, there really is only one alternative: to finally take the brakes off rebuilding our common future in Europe.In the past few weeks, Nato has suffered life-changing injuries. This should not be surprising, given the repeated signals from Washington, from the anti-European screed in Trump’s National Security Strategy to the harassment of President Zelenskyy at the White House. When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time and act accordingly.Stella Cre...

Politics

24 h. ago What's happening with gold, silver and copper? A chief investment officer on why prices have soared and what could happen next

Today we have seen gold soar to new highs, as Trump's dogged pursuit of Greenland and threats of tariffs against European nations cause ripples in the markets.

Economics

28 h. ago Manchester binman shares grim reality of volume of waste found at rubbish tips

A binman called Craig Denny has shared the sheer amount of waste that can build up at Manchester rubbish tips. In footage posted online, a pretty grim picture gets painted

Politics

28 h. ago Jobs crisis for London as unemployment rate doubles in less than two years

Nationally the biggest falls in employment were in retail, where 72,000 jobs were lost, and hospitality, down by almost 70,000.

Events

30 h. ago Binman shows grim reality of what rubbish tip looks like when it 'hasn't been emptied'

A binman called Craig Denny has shared what a rubbish tip looks like when the waste allegedly hasn't been cleared from the site. It's fair to say it makes for some pretty grim viewing

Politics

30 h. ago Fears for UK job market as wage growth falls and unemployment stays at 5

Retail and hospitality sectors have seen some of the biggest falls in payrolled employees

Politics

31 h. ago London's unemployment rate almost doubles in less than two years in growing jobs crisis

Nationally the biggest falls in employment were in retail, where 72,000 jobs were lost, and hospitality, down by almost 70,000.

Events

54 h. ago Construction company falls into administration with more than 400 jobs at risk

Caldwell Construction Limited, which was founded in 2007, has appointed administrators at PKF Littlejohn Advisory

Society

3 d. ago Scotland’s most notorious catfish duped me & 100 others out of nudes – I turned detective to track them down

WHEN Abbie Draper received a Facebook friend request in late 2014, she didn't think much of it. Little did she realise she'd soon be switching from her job as an airline steward to full-on detective after falling victim to Adele Rennie, who has since become known as Scotland's most notorious catfish. Abbie, 35, from Kilmarnock,...

Politics

3 d. ago Yes, you CAN get on the housing ladder. LUCY EVANS ranks the 20 best cities to get a foothold

Between soaring house prices, which now average £270,000 across the UK, and stubborn mortgage rates, it is an increasingly difficult market for young buyers.

Politics

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves accused of slapping ‘wedding tax’ on brides as prices to rise by 24%

BLUSHING brides are facing a nightmare walk down the aisle as Rachel Reeves is accused of slapping a "wedding tax" on couples that will see prices soar. The Chancellor’s latest fiscal squeeze is set to send the cost of tying the knot skyrocketing, forcing heartbroken couples to slash guest lists or flee abroad to say...

Economics

5 d. ago Robert Jenrick latest: New Reform MP urges others to join Farage’s party in scathing attack on Tories

Former Conservative leadership rival to Kemi Badenoch says his old party and Labour ‘broke Britain’

Events

5 d. ago Robert Jenrick latest: New Reform MP launches scathing attack on Tories as he joins Farage’s party after sacking

Former Conservative leadership rival to Kemi Badenoch says his old party and Labour ‘broke Britain’

Events

5 d. ago Jenrick joins Reform UK and claims Labour and Tories ‘broke Britain’ as Farage rules out any more defections after May – politics live

Nigel Farage introduces former shadow justice secretary at press conference following upheaval in Tory partyFull report: Badenoch sacks JenrickNigel Farage, speaking at his press conference in Scotland, has said that “of course” he has had conversations with Robert Jenrick, who was sacked by Kemi Badenoch this morning for planning to defect.UPDATE: Farage said:I have had conversations with a number of very senior conservatives over the course of the last week, the last month. A lot of them realise that for all the talk on 8 May the Conservative Party will cease to be a national party. They will be obliterated in Scotland, Wales, the red wall councils.As far as Mr Jenrick is concerned, of course I have talked to Robert Jenrick. Was I on the verge of signing him up? No. But we have had conversations.This morning I removed the Conservative whip from Robert Jenrick after dismissing him from the shadow cabinet.I was very sorry to be presented with clear, irrefutable evidence, not just th...

Politics

6 d. ago Guinness 'hell bent' on becoming Britain's first £10 pint after prices soar

Brewer Diageo announced it is putting up a pint of draught by 5.2% following a 4.2% hike last year. Experts now say the firm seems determined to reach the hefty price

Economics

7 d. ago High inflation, currency collapse and soaring food prices: The damning numbers behind Iran’s economic implosion

A currency crash led thousands of Iranians onto the streets late last month. Karl Matchett looks at how Tehran was plunged into economic crisis - and why it is unlikely to improve

Economics

8 d. ago Grim reality of Scotland’s severe weather revealed as ice alert in place tomorrow

SEVERE weather warnings for Scotland have now been in place for more than 14 days in a row – one of the longest continuous periods of disruptive conditions in recent years. The first yellow alert for snow and ice was issued on December 29 and fresh ones have been delivered by the Met Office in...

Events

8 d. ago UK industrial powerhouse falls into administration after seven decades with 334 jobs at risk

The company is the longest established cable distributor in Britain

Society