34 m. ago Key money changes in 2026 including deadlines, dates and new tax rises

The new year brings a slate of new laws, deadlines and changes affecting household budgets

Economics

51 m. ago Grief, fear and fury: the Israeli and Palestinian mothers still standing united against bloodshed

Israeli movement Women Wage Peace and Palestinian group Women of the Sun held a mass rally in October 2023. Three days later a Hamas attack triggered war – leaving the women more determined than everOn the shores of the Dead Sea, about 1,500 Israeli and Palestinian women had gathered, holding hands and calling for an end to what they called a “vicious cycle of bloodshed”. It was an October evening in 2023 and they had travelled from villages, settlements and refugee camps around the region for a mass peace rally jointly organised by the Israeli movement Women Wage Peace and the Palestinian group Women of the Sun.Two of the organisers were friends: Yael Admi, 66, an Israeli mother of six, and Reem al-Hajajreh, 43, a Palestinian mother of four. The women had hoped their message would cut through decades of violence and mistrust. But three days later, Hamas launched its deadly attack on southern Israel, killing 1,200 people, followed swiftly by what turned into a genocidal war by Israe...

Politics

52 m. ago DWP update over PIP 'changes' and eligibility in 2026 as review explained

The DWP is carrying out a major review and one of its ministers has updated Parliament on what is happening

Politics

52 m. ago Man United and Man City handed major January transfer window change as deadline moved

The January transfer window has now opened and runs later than usual this year. Here's what it means for Manchester United, Manchester City and other Premier League clubs

Events

82 m. ago Scots schoolgirl opens Keir Starmer's eyes to child poverty with heartbreaking letter

“It was moving to see such perception from a child. And shocking to think that the vast majority of children growing up in poverty in Britain today come from working families."

Politics

82 m. ago WASPI women launch New Year campaign for State Pension age compensation

An estimated 3.5 million women affected by changes to the official age of retirement could be due compensation.

Politics

1 hour ago Arsenal news: Rivals want frustrated star in January as Gunners involved in £65m transfer

Mirror Football takes a look at two of the biggest headlines from the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal begin the new year on top of the Premier League

Economics

3 h. ago Federal ruling blocks Hawaii's climate change tourist tax on cruise ships

A federal appeals court is blocking Hawaii from enforcing a climate change tourist tax on cruise ship passengers

Society

3 h. ago State Pension age changes as millions could face delayed retirement

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 from April 2025, completing by 2028, with a further increase to 68 planned between 2044 and 2046

Economics

4 h. ago Finance expert warns 'be prepared' for three financial changes in 2026

Financial education specialist Antonia Medlicott believes 2026 will be as turbulent as 2025 when it comes to money matters

Events

4 h. ago KEMI BADENOCH: Starmer's trying to save his skin by unpicking Brexit

Recent weeks have seen a bizarre push by some Labour and Lib Dem politicians - including in major newspaper interviews - to rejoin the EU's customs union.

Politics

4 h. ago I invited Afghan migrants into my home after they messaged me on an LGBT dating app ... I thought they were just shy but they ended up running off with my phone

Rahmat Khan Mohammadi, 22, and Bilal Hotak, 21, carried out 35 burglaries and 20 related scams, seizing phones, watches, passports and withdrawing money from bank accounts.

Events

5 h. ago Drone users face fines if they don't follow new 2026 law change

From January 1, many drone pilots will need to take a theory test and register with the Civil Aviation Authority before flying outside

Events

6 h. ago Keir Starmer admits life for many in Britain 'is still harder than it should be' in his New Year's message

In an upbeat New Year's message, the Prime Minister echoed the New Labour anthem as he insisted that 'things can and will get better'.

Politics

7 h. ago PM vows to ‘defeat decline and division’ by ‘staying the course’ in new year

Sir Keir Starmer conceded life is still ‘harder than it should be’ for many but said more people will begin to feel ‘a sense of hope’ in 2026.

Politics

7 h. ago Starmer says he is frustrated at pace of change in New Year message

Prime Minister says ‘for many, life is still harder than it should be’ but aims to overcome ‘decline and division’ in UK

Politics

7 h. ago Keir Starmer vows to ‘stay the course’ in 2026 after Labour leadership speculation

In his New Year message, the Labour prime minister, under pressure over faltering economy and with his party trailing Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in the polls, pledges Britain will ‘turn a corner’ in the next 12 months

Politics

7 h. ago 'Things will get better' in 2026, promises Starmer as he fights to stay PM with Labour facing election blows

The Government saw its popularity fall further in 2025 as Nigel Farage’s Reform UK surged

Politics

7 h. ago Hackers replaced Silicon Valley crosswalks messages with Elon Musk’s voice after exposing ‘weak password,’ report says

Investigations revealed that the Caltrans system was hacked because the company did not change the passwords on the crosswalk system, despite being advised to by the manufacturers

Technology

7 h. ago Keir Starmer promises Brits will 'have more money' as criticism mounts

In the next 12 months 'more people will begin to feel positive change', Sir Keir Starmer told the nation in his New Year's address. 'We are getting Britain back on track', he added

Politics