2 h. ago Firms halt hiring amid fears over Budget as Reeves is urged not to do 'any further damage' to job market

As speculation mounts over yet more tax hikes in the Budget in November, recruitment experts pleaded with the Chancellor to ease pressure on employers to boost hiring.

Economics

3 h. ago Drought could continue through to winter despite flood risk and rain – officials

The UK could feasibly experience both drought and flooding at the same time in the coming months, the Environment Agency said.

Events

5 h. ago Dog walker is rushed to hospital with serious injuries after 'storm

The terrifying incident happened just before 5pm today on Shirehampton Road, in Bristol, as the victim was reportedly out walking his dog.

Events

5 h. ago Storm Amy to bring trio of torment for Brits as UK blasted by 65mph gales and 20ft waves

The UK is heading for a stormy Autumn as Amy looks set to make the summer sun a distant memory with gales and rain giving us a soggy and windy week in September

Events

7 h. ago Met Office forecast more rain and unsettled weather but there is some hope

The next week is predicted to be "unsettled" for Wales, but there is a silver lining

Society

8 h. ago Scott Bemand does not expect lasting damage from Ireland’s loss to New Zealand

The Black Ferns secured top spot in Pool C by ruthlessly running in six unanswered tries in a 40-0 drubbing Brighton.

Events

10 h. ago Erling Haaland requires stitches after star 'banged out' in freak facial injury

Erling Haaland showed the damage as he required stitches after suffering a freak facial injury as a result of an argument with a door while on international duty with Norway

Events

11 h. ago Minns’s $140m great koala national park will ‘obliterate’ regional towns, Coalition claims

Labor’s koala strategy doesn’t go far enough, Coalition says, but environmentalists hail park a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ decisionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe long-awaited great koala national park in the north of New South Wales, celebrated by wildlife groups, has drawn a mixed reaction from the state’s Coalition.The opposition leader, Mark Speakman has hedged his party’s support, saying while he “supports the ambition of protecting koalas”, he was concerned about job losses and the cost of the park. Continue reading...

Politics

11 h. ago ‘The Mother Teresa of Aussie supermarkets’: meet the woman cataloguing grocery deals on TikTok

In the combat zone of the supermarket duopoly, Tennilles_deals is our protector, guiding us through each aisle with her weekly videos of sale productsMaya Angelou once said “a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people” and when she said that, I can only assume she had Australian TikToker and micro influencer Tennilles_deals in mind.Who exactly is Tennilles_deals? Firstly, she’s the Mother Teresa of Aussie supermarkets. Secondly, I don’t know anything about her personally because this savvy queen isn’t marketing herself like your average influencer. She lets her work speak for itself. Continue reading...

Economics

12 h. ago The man and the mushroom kayak: can a boat made from mycellim change the future/

Sam Shoemaker’s record-setting voyage shows the promise – and limits – of fungi as a plastic alternativeOn a clear, still morning in early August, Sam Shoemaker launched his kayak into the waters off Catalina Island and began paddling. His goal: to traverse the open ocean to San Pedro, just south of Los Angeles, some 26.4 miles away.But upon a closer look, Shoemaker’s kayak was no ordinary kayak. Brown-ish yellow and bumpy in texture, it had been made – or rather, grown – entirely from mushrooms. His journey, if successful, would mark the world’s longest open-water journey in a kayak built from this unique material. Continue reading...

Politics

14 h. ago Bill Belichick gets first UNC win and confirms he has banned Patriots scouts

Tar Heels beat Charlotte 20-3 on rainy afternoonScout ban shows decaying of relations with former teamBill Belichick won six Super Bowls during nearly a quarter of a century coaching the New England Patriots, but it’s clear that relationship has deteriorated since his departure in January of 2024 leading to plenty of animosity and hard feelings. When asked to address reports that he banned a Patriots scout from attending practices at North Carolina this summer, Belichick said bluntly, “It’s clear I’m not welcomed in their facility, so they aren’t welcomed in ours Simple as that.”Belichick’s comments came just minutes after he won his first game as head coach of North Carolina 20-3 over Charlotte on a rain-soaked afternoon in front of a record crowd of 19,233 at Jerry Richardson Stadium. Continue reading...

Economics

17 h. ago 'I'm a GP and how you sit on the toilet could be causing internal damage'

It's a thing we do every day without much thought but according to one GP we should be paying more attention to how we carry out this bathroom task or run the risk of serious injury

Events

18 h. ago From brain shrinkage to liver scarring: shocking damage booze causes in the body

The health damage caused by any alcohol consumption-even below the daily recommended guidelines-is well-known, ranging from heart disease, kidney failure and even cancer .

Events

18 h. ago Yellow thunderstorm alert warns of rain, lightning and hail for parts of UK

The alert came into force just after 8am and will be in effect until midday.

Events

19 h. ago Forecasters predict exact date sunny spell will end as Brits brace for deluge

A several-hundred-mile rain system is making its way towards the UK, threatening to drench Brits across the country and bringing an end to the sunny spells many have been enjoying in recent weeks

Politics

19 h. ago 'I tried the new Laura Mercier setting spray to see if it makes makeup last longer'

The setting spray has been hailed 'the absolute best' by Space NK shoppers so our beauty writer put it through its paces

Politics

20 h. ago Protect shoes from rain and dirt this autumn with clever spray that 'works like a charm'

The Crep Protect Shoe Protector Spray is a must-have for back-to-school week, as it helps prevents brand new school shoes getting ruined before the first week of term is even over

Politics

20 h. ago Spray that protects shoes from getting rain damaged is a godsend for back

With a rainy autumn threatening to ruin everything from school shoes to your favourite work boots, this handy spray is the perfect fix to protect them from water damage

Events

20 h. ago Tanning addict with 'Europe's biggest boobs' wanted move to Africa 'to be black'

Tanning addict Martina Big, who was born white and now identifies as a 'black woman', is unable to tie her own shoelaces or use a seatbelt because of her 32T breasts

Politics

21 h. ago Child among three people killed in Russian attack on Kyiv that also sparked fire at government building

Drones and missiles rain down on Ukrainian capital in overnight strikes, leaving another 18 people injuredAn infant is among three people who have died in Russian attacks that injured 18 in Kyiv and set on fire scores of buildings in the capital, including a government building, Ukrainian officials say.Kyiv’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko, on Sunday said a fire had broken out at the government building in the city centre after the overnight attack, which began with drones raining down followed by missile strikes. Continue reading...

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