71 m. ago Rick Astley VIP tickets now on sale – enjoy the 2026 tour in luxury from £99

From balcony seats to private suites, we break down the best VIP options for Rick Astley’s UK 2026 tour.

Economics

2 h. ago 'A soul for sale': Morrissey says he is putting his cut in the Smiths on the market as he has 'had enough of malicious associations'

Morrissey, the 66-year-old former frontman of 1980s rock band The Smiths, put all of his rights to the Smiths brand up for sale today.

Economics

4 h. ago How FIFA’s ‘dynamic’ pricing for 2026 World Cup tickets will see tickets priced $60 to $6,000

FIFA said the percentage of stadium seats set at its cheapest price points will “not be insignificant”

Economics

4 h. ago How much a Thursday Murder Club retirement REALLY costs: The luxury developments that rival Coopers' Chase

While there are plenty of choices of plush and 'sedate' retirement villages for pensioners to spend there golden years, there are also several costs that come beyond the monthly rent or the property's price.

Events

5 h. ago Trump unlawfully cancelled $2.2bn in Harvard research grants, judge rules

Decision marks major victory for school after White House accused it of not addressing harassment of Jewish studentsA federal judge on Wednesday ruled Donald Trump’s administration unlawfully terminated about $2.2bn in grants awarded to Harvard University and can no longer cut off research funding to the Ivy League school.The decision by US district judge Allison Burroughs in Boston marked a major legal victory for Harvard as it seeks to cut a deal that could bring an end to the White House’s multi-front conflict with the country’s oldest and richest university. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Sycamore Gap's age revealed: Iconic tree that was felled by yobs is dated using expert technique

The tree, which stood next to Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, was cut down by two chainsaw-wielding men in September 2023.

Science

5 h. ago New cheapest UK supermarket announced by Which? with savings of £45

The latest supermarket price comparison by Which? shows a shop with 75 items cost £127.92 on average at this supermarket in August 2025

Economics

7 h. ago Tories call for HMRC to open investigation into Angela Rayner over stamp duty

Ms Rayner’s explanation that she was given inaccurate legal advice ‘cannot withstand scrutiny’, Tory chairman Kevin Hollinrake said.

Events

8 h. ago Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Asda shoppers could cut costs by hundreds with simple tip

A supermarket shopping expert has shared tips that could help you save a lot of money from your next weekly shop.

Economics

8 h. ago Aberdeen Conference League squad locked in as four summer signings fail to make the cut

Jimmy Thelin has had to make some tough choices ahead of the revamped group stages

Events

8 h. ago Morrissey puts his business interests in the Smiths up for sale ‘to any interested party’

Musician says he has ‘no choice’ after being ‘burnt out by any and all connections’ to his former bandmatesMorrissey has announced that he “has no choice” but to put up for sale the entirety of his business interests in the Smiths “to any interested party/investor”.The deal, made in apparent seriousness on his website, Morrissey Solo, in a post titled “A Soul for Sale”, would include the band’s name and artwork, which he created, as well as his share of merchandising rights, lyrical and musical compositions, synchronisation, recordings and publishing contractual rights. Continue reading...

Economics

9 h. ago India to cut taxes on hundreds of consumer goods to boost local demand following steep US tariffs

India moves to cut taxes on hundreds of consumer goods ranging from air conditioners to small cars to bolster local consumption and cushion the economy from the blow of steep U.S. import tariffs

Economics

9 h. ago Why Federico Chiesa was left out of Liverpool’s Champions League squad

The 27-year-old Italy international missed the cut despite featuring in every league game this season

Sport

10 h. ago Tottenham leave £30m signing Mathys Tel out of Champions League squad

Kulusevski, Dragusin and Bissouma also omittedUefa rules force Spurs to cut six non-homegrown playersThomas Frank has left Mathys Tel out of his Tottenham squad for the league phase of the Champions League while he has been unable to find room in it for Dejan Kulusevski and Radu Dragusin – even though they could return from long-term injuries while there are still ties to play.Frank has been in an impossible position because of how the profile of his players has jarred with Uefa’s regulations. Put simply, the head coach has too few homegrown squad members and too many who have come from elsewhere. He was always going to have to exclude six players from his 25-man “A” list. Continue reading...

Economics

10 h. ago 'So snuggly and warm' hoodies get axed by 70% in time for autumn with huge Oodie sale

Oodie has just launched a massive sale that's offering shoppers the chance to score a 'so snuggly and warm' hoodie for a whopping 70% less

Events

10 h. ago Katie Price records new song as she hits the studio after shock chart success

Reality star Katie Price has given fans a first glance at her surprising pop comeback after her 2017 track - I Got U - unexpectedly flew to the top of the charts

Events

10 h. ago This huge Oodie sale slashes 70% off 'snuggly' hoodies now cheaper than M&S rivals

The Oodie has launched a huge sale with up to 70% off selected items, including iconic Oodies that are now cheaper than Marks & Spencer's cosy alternatives

Events

10 h. ago Federico Chiesa forced out of Liverpool's Champions League squad as Rio Ngumoha makes cut

Liverpool have confirmed their 22-man squad for the opening stage of the Champions League with Federico Chiesa the main absentee as the Reds look to go further than last season's last-16 exit

Sport

11 h. ago The Guardian view on fiscal rules and financial myths: Britain must stop fearing imaginary bond vigilantes | Editorial

Liz Truss fell not for borrowing, but for incompetence. Rachel Reeves mustn’t repeat the mistake with rules markets don’t demandIn 1995, Nick Leeson, a 28-year-old trader for Barings Bank, brought down the City’s oldest finance house by, among other things, betting that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) couldn’t keep rates low forever after its financial crash led to a borrowing spree. The devastating Kobe earthquake was the final blow. The BoJ cut rates, bond prices rose and his losses spiralled to $1.4bn. His bet that markets would beat Japan brought down the bank.Barings’ collapse is perhaps a spectacular example of the “widowmaker” trade, where speculators think they can outsmart Japanese authorities. They’ve ended up with egg on their face as their gamble on Japan losing fiscal control proved misguided. Japan, with its own currency and a central bank working with the government, shows how the state shapes markets, not the other way round.Do you have an opinion on the issue...

Politics

11 h. ago White Stuff's £30 sale brogues are 'stylish and comfortable' for work in equal measure

"Super pleased with theses shoes, they're stylish and comfortable and great to get them in the sale"

Economics