27 m. ago OBR chief Richard Hughes resigns amid growing chaos over Budget as PM defends Chancellor

Treasury minister James Murray told the Commons that the Government backs a ‘deeper forensic investigation’ into previous Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) disclosures

Events

59 m. ago Smelling bacon in the WOMB could be cause of adulthood obesity, scientists suggest

German researchers have suggested that the smell of such fatty foods increases the risk of babies developing the condition later in life.

Politics

86 m. ago Zelenskyy sets out Ukraine’s red lines in press conference with Macron – Europe live

Ukrainian president says focus remains on security guarantees, maintaining sovereignty and territory UK prime minister Keir Starmer is delivering a major economy speech this morning.You can follow all the key lines on our UK live blog with my colleague Andrew Sparrow, but there’s a particular line of argument that will no doubt reasonate in Europe, too.“Let me be crystal clear, there is no credible economic vision for Britain that does not position us as an open, trading economy.So we must all now confront the reality that the Brexit deal we have significantly hurt our economy and so for economic renewal, we have to keep reducing frictions. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago OBR chief on the brink as minister suggests buck for Budget leak stops with him

Treasury minister James Murray told the Commons that the government would be considering the 'serious' findings of a report into the episode.

Politics

1 hour ago William Saliba injury blow could be key in Arsenal's Premier League title race

William Saliba missed Arsenal's Chelsea draw with a knock as former Gunner Mikael Silvestre highlights defender's crucial role

Politics

2 h. ago Symptoms as Foreign Office issues deadly warning to UK holidaymakers

The Foreign Office has issued a serious alert to those planning to go abroad

Events

2 h. ago Liverpool: Arne Slot admits Florian Wirtz 'risk' against advice as exciting Kevin De Bruyne claim made

£116m summer signing has lift-off in Reds career after influential display against West Ham

Events

2 h. ago Alert issued as 'clever' Captcha scam could give hackers your data and money

A warning has been issued over a new and 'very clever' scam that produces fake Captcha tests on websites - and filling them in could give hackers your data and money

Events

3 h. ago Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long ‘alert to the risks’ of role

Naomi Long said she was ’embarrassed’ at the impact on her neighbours after a crowd gathered outside her house earlier this year.

Events

3 h. ago What you need to know about UK weather amid 'danger to life' warning

The Met Office has issued a number of warnings as heavy rain risks causing flooding and landslides

Events

3 h. ago "These people feel discarded and forgotten": MP calls for government to right a national shame

"There is no political resistance to this whatsoever. Ministers need to act now."

Politics

3 h. ago Zelenskyy says Ukraine peace must be ‘durable’ after Macron talks as US team head to Moscow – Europe live

Ukrainian president embarks on busy week of diplomacy as US ups pressure to end warUK prime minister Keir Starmer is delivering a major economy speech this morning.You can follow all the key lines on our UK live blog with my colleague Andrew Sparrow, but there’s a particular line of argument that will no doubt reasonate in Europe, too.“Let me be crystal clear, there is no credible economic vision for Britain that does not position us as an open, trading economy.So we must all now confront the reality that the Brexit deal we have significantly hurt our economy and so for economic renewal, we have to keep reducing frictions. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Starmer’s priorities have changed. He needs to be honest about why

The prime minister’s claim that he always wanted to scrap the two-child benefit cap will cast doubt on his attempt to reassure voters – and his own cabinet colleagues – that he and the chancellor told the truth about tax rises, writes political editor David Maddox

Politics

3 h. ago Scottish Labour MPs 'could spearhead revolt to oust Keir Starmer' as they fear wipeout at hands of SNP and Reform UK at Holyrood elections in May

The Prime Minister has been put on notice of a leadership challenge after being told he's 'very unpopular' among voters in Scotland.

Politics

4 h. ago Aldi urgently recalls Christmas chocolate due to 'health risk'

The Food Standards Agency has issued an allergy alert advising customers not to eat the product

Events

4 h. ago NHS alert to 'know the symptoms' of condition that can be 'severe' in winter

The health body is urging people to recognise the symptoms that become more severe during colder months

Events

4 h. ago Starmer hints at more moves to undo Brexit deal that 'significantly hurt' UK as he pledges 'closer' ties with the EU in latest sop to mutinous Labour MPs

The Prime Minister again hit out at the way Britain quit the EU in 2019, blaming it alongside Tory austerity for the country's terrible lack of productivity.

Economics

4 h. ago Emmerdale's Rishi Sharma star now from unrecognisable new look to Broadway role

Emmerdale's Rishi Sharma, played by Bhasker Patel, left the ITV soap in 2023

Politics

4 h. ago Harbour Energy job cuts: Oil and gas firm Harbour Energy to axe around 100 offshore jobs

100 offshore jobs out of around 700 are at risk.

Society

4 h. ago North Sea job cuts: Oil and gas firm Harbour Energy to axe around 100 offshore jobs

100 offshore jobs out of around 700 are at risk amid pressure from UK windfall taxes.

Society