1 hour ago Charlie Kirk’s fans' incredible gesture to support widow, Erika, and children

Since the tragic event on Wednesday Charlie's fans from across the globe have come together to raise money for Charlie's family who try and navigate this unimaginable loss

Politics

1 hour ago Rachel Reeves accused of 'going into hiding' after UK economy flatlines under the weight of tax hikes

On another dismal day for Labour, official figures showed output flatlined in July, triggering warnings from business leaders that the Government 'cannot tax its way to growth'.

Economics

3 h. ago Charlie Kirk's fans' incredible gesture to widow Erika and his children as they raise $3million in less than two days

The fundraiser, hosted on Christian crowdfunding platform GiveSendGo, had raised more than $3 million in less than 48 hours to support his widow, Erika, and their two young children.

Economics

4 h. ago US environment agency could end reporting of greenhouse gas emissions

The mandatory program, which required 8,000 facilities to report their release, will be ended to reduce ‘bureaucratic red tape’The US Environmental Protection Agency proposed on Friday a rule to end a mandatory program requiring 8,000 facilities to report their greenhouse gas emissions – an effort the agency said was burdensome to business, but which leaves the public without transparency around the environmental impact of those sources.The agency said mandatory collection of GHG emissions data was unnecessary because it is “not directly related to a potential regulation and has no material impact on improving human health and the environment”. Continue reading...

Society

4 h. ago Daniel Levy’s departure has not impacted my role at Tottenham, Thomas Frank says

Even though Frank did not expect Levy to leave, he says it’s very much ‘business as usual’

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7 h. ago Parents in Wales warned not to miss out on £2,000 childcare boost

Parents in wales can benefit from a number of Welsh Government and UK Government schemes for childcare support

Events

7 h. ago Tyler Robinson's voting habits revealed after parents' Republican support was exposed following Charlie Kirk assassination: Live updates

Tyler Robinson, 22, was turned into police overnight by his father and a minister in southern Utah after authorities shared images of the shooter.

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8 h. ago Strictly’s Wynne Evans offers fans chance to stay at his house for weekend

The opera singer, radio host and former Strictly star has launched a fan club where you can pay to support him - but you might just win a free holiday

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8 h. ago Britain’s biggest company AstraZeneca pauses £200m investment into Cambridge site

The investment had been set to create 1,000 jobs

Economics

8 h. ago Every bus cancelled including school services as 2,000 Bee Network drivers prepare to strike

Travellers are being urged to plan ahead as transport is expected to busier than normal

Events

8 h. ago The Guardian view on Bolsonaro’s coup conviction: a landmark for Brazilian democracy – but this fight isn’t over | Editorial

Though the far-right former president has been held accountable for overseeing the plot, supporters at home and abroad still rally to his causeA populist president refused to accept his defeat at the ballot box, insisting that the election had been stolen. A far-right mob stormed the country’s institutions in his support. Yet democracy prevailed. And then, on Thursday, Brazil’s supreme court sentenced the former president Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for leading a criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2022 elections and “annihilate” democracy through a coup. The sprawling plot was both modern and crudely old school – extending from an online disinformation campaign to undermine faith in the voting system, to aborted plans to assassinate the newly elected president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula, and the supreme court justice investigating Bolsonaro. It culminated in the riots in Brasília in January 2023.Four of the five judges on the panel found Bolsonaro guilty...

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9 h. ago Dave Portnoy says Trump’s divisiveness played ‘a huge part’ in Charlie Kirk’s death

‘People hate him so much,’ Portnoy said of Trump, whom he has expressed support for in the past

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9 h. ago Nato announces more air support to defend Poland against future Russian incursions

France, Germany and Denmark to contribute fighter jets and other assets in mission also expected to involve UKFrance, Germany and Denmark will contribute fighter jets and other military assets to an enhanced defence of Poland against future Russian drone incursions, Nato leaders announced at a press conference on Friday.The UK is also expected contribute to the Eastern Sentry mission, which will gradually be expanded across from the Arctic in the north to the Black Sea and Mediterranean in the south to better tackle Russian drones and missiles. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Tesco reveals change across 350 stores to give 'extra support' for new parents

Tesco described the move as a "little help" which could make a "big difference"

Politics

9 h. ago Summer slowdown and US consumer sentiment drop casts shadow on markets

Evidence pointed to a ‘summer slowdown’ as the UK registered no growth in July.

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10 h. ago BBC Breakfast star flooded with support after emotional message 'we are all so proud'

BBC Breakfast star Sally Nugent has taken to social media to share a heartfelt message with her followers after the Rob Burrow documentary lost out on an NTA award.

Events

10 h. ago Lewis Capaldi Glasgow: What you need to know including stage times, support act, tickets, setlist and more

Here is everything you need to know ahead of Lewis Capaldi’s two massive shows at the OVO Hydro.

Politics

10 h. ago Álvarez and Crawford face off in breathless blockbuster destined to break records

More than 70,000 spectators will witness oversized fight but smallest margins will decide outcome Las Vegas has staged its share of blockbuster fight nights but nothing on the scale of what is coming this weekend. On Saturday night at Allegiant Stadium, the $2bn (£1.47bn) home of the NFL’s Raiders, Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez will defend his undisputed super-middleweight crown against Terence Crawford in front of more than 70,000 spectators, by far the largest boxing crowd the city has ever seen.Millions more will watch on Netflix, which is carrying the card at no extra cost to subscribers – a first for a fight of this magnitude and a reminder of how the business of boxing is being remade in real time. For decades, the sport depended on pay-per-view. Now it is betting that reach and spectacle can replace a buckling model. The timing is no accident: Mexican Independence Day weekend, when this neon-lit metropolis in the Mojave desert becomes a second home for Álvarez and his flag-draped sup...

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11 h. ago Business news live: Firms demand ‘no more taxes’ in Budget as economy stalls

Economic and stock market news and latest business and finance updates from Friday

Economics

11 h. ago Marks and Spencer considers extending Archie Norman’s term as chair

Move would go against nine-year recommendation but major investors signal support for boardroom continuity

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