39 m. ago Throwing shades: Defiant Angela Rayner breaks cover in Downing Street amid furious row over tax discount for her lavish new £800,000 seaside flat

The deputy prime minister paid £30,000 instead of the full £70,000 rate levied on second homes when she purchased an £800,000 flat in Hove this summer by saying it was her only property.

Economics

67 m. ago Dog owners are swapping pricey raw food for these easy cupboard

Raw dog food may be healthy but it’s pricey and hard to store. Pure offers a natural, cheaper alternative that owners say works

Politics

80 m. ago Tesco website 'down' as thousands of customers unable to shop online

The supermarket giant has yet to confirm whether it is experiencing technical issues

Economics

81 m. ago Little Problems – a cute detective game with no violence or victims

Shanghai-based developer Posh Cat Studio focused on the satisfying thrill of solving life’s small mysteries in this cosy crime caperAs the latest generation of 18-year-olds is about to find out, starting university is an experience fraught with minor as well as major problems. Oversleeping and missing lectures, forgetting where your study group is meeting, mislaying your books – a lot of your time is spent looking for things.It is these small mysteries that concern Little Problems, a cute detective game, in which the protagonist, Mary, must use her sleuthing abilities to make it through each day as a new student . Created by Indonesian designer Melisa, who has chosen to go by her first name only, the idea comes from her love of detective stories, but also her wish to take violence out of the genre. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Major deadly virus outbreak in several countries as urgent spread warning issued

The World Health Organization has warned that the crisis is 'very high risk' and could spread further without urgent action, but has yet to issue travel restrictions

Events

2 h. ago Eddie Howe and Alexander Isak chat changed everything and led to Liverpool transfer

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe was able to get Alexander Isak's focus back last season before he embarked on a record scoring spree - later leading to his Liverpool transfer

Events

2 h. ago Greta Thunberg laughs as her Gaza flotilla sets off again after it was forced to turn back just hours after leaving Spain

The activist appeared to be in good spirits as around 20 boats flying Palestinian flags left the Spanish port yesterday evening with food and medical aid on board.

Politics

2 h. ago Lucky Premium Bonds winner scoops £50,000 with £45 saving from 51 years ago

The Premium Bonds winner is from the East Riding of Yorkshire and they purchased their bond an astonishing 51 years ago in September 1974

Economics

2 h. ago BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent left in disbelief as Jon Kay shares 'bad' career admission

Sally Nugent shared her shock after her BBC Breakfast co-star Jon Kay made a surprising revelation about their time on the morning programme

Events

2 h. ago 2025 Kirkcudbright Fringe set to begin with Hue and Cry and Timmy Mallet among star attractions

There will be more than 60 events taking place between today and Sunday, as well as a three-day beer festival and a wide range of stalls and food outlets.

Politics

3 h. ago Morrisons' new '£10 rule' in 415 stores brings change for shoppers

The supermarket giant has confirmed that More Card holders are getting a new perk in stores

Economics

3 h. ago Brits share their 20 most common baking fails ahead of new Bake Off series

A poll of 1,200 adults found that only three per cent of British bakers said everything they make comes out perfectly - with the average person having two baking fails a year

Events

4 h. ago 'I visited Welsh town with cobbled streets, cosy pubs and a castle and made huge mistake'

If you're looking for a UK break packed full of history, ancient buildings, quirky attractions, stunning views, amazing food and very comfortable beds, you need look no further than Conwy in North Wales

Politics

4 h. ago Chelsea striker left sweating on deadline day transfer as huge issue emerges

Chelsea forward David Datro Fofana was hopeful of securing a deadline day loan to Charlton but an issue with the paperwork and a failure to meet the 7pm cut-off time means he's set to remain with the Blues

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5 h. ago Motorcyclist on shopping trip arrested amid Labour’s crackdown on undocumented migrants

Fernando Fontoura, who moved to the UK aged 12, detained in drive to find people ‘illegally working’ as delivery driversA motorcycle rider out on a shopping trip was arrested and detained for a month as part of a high-profile government crackdown on undocumented migrants working for food delivery apps.Fernando Fontoura, 33, who moved from Portugal to the UK when he was 12, was arrested by immigration enforcement officers after he parked his motorbike near a grocery store in south-east London on 22 July. He was taken to a detention centre near Gatwick airport where he was held for 29 days. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago José Pizarro’s recipe for chilled cherry and tempranillo soup

Fresh cherries are a late-summer joy, but this taste of Spain can be enjoyed year-roundCherries are a big deal in Extremadura, where I’m from, especially in the Valle del Jerte to the north, where the picotas are some of the best in all of Spain: sweet, dark, no stalk and full of flavour. At home, we usually just eat them by the handful, fresh and cold, so when I started cooking with them, my family looked at me as if I’d gone mad. But they always end up saying yes after the first spoonful. This chilled cherry and tempranillo soup is one of those dishes: a bit unexpected, but it always gets a smile. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Common supermarket parking blunder could see drivers hit with huge £1,000 fine

Experts have warned the assumption that the Highway Code does not apply in supermarket car parks could prove costly, as the same laws and regulations on public roads are in place

Economics

6 h. ago Five Strictly celebs taking fat jabs sparking fears over performance on gruelling BBC show

Celebs on the new series of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing could strugglle to stay on their feet, if they are among those believed to be using the revolutionary fat jabs to cut weight

Politics

8 h. ago Eight ways to stop squirrels eating the bird food in your garden

Experts have offered their tips on how to prevent squirrels from stealing food meant for the birds

Politics

8 h. ago Exactly how gardeners can stop squirrels eating their bird food

Squirrels are frequently seen in UK gardens, but they often cause problems at bird feeders

Politics