57 m. ago Chelsea target Mike Maignan issues ultimatum to force summer transfer

Chelsea are on the lookout for a new goalkeeper this summer after qualifying for the Champions League and are in talks to sign AC Milan's Mike Maignan, though they are yet to strike an agreement

Sport

65 m. ago ‘No formal decision’ on Michail Antonio future as West Ham striker continues recovery from car crash

Antonio was involved in a serious car crash in December and hasn’t played football since

Events

70 m. ago Pitbull review – like a children’s party, but with loads of booze

Co-Op Live, ManchesterWith a hedonistic seize-the-day message, the pop-rapper resembles a cult leader or motivational speaker – and his followers are willing to overlook the faults in his live showPitbull is trying to give over 20,000 people a language lesson. “I want to teach you a little bit of Spanish,” he says to the crowd, about 90% of whom are dressed in Mr Worldwide cosplay of bald caps, aviators and squiggly hand-drawn facial hair. The phrase he’s teaching? “Yo no quiero agua, yo quiero bebida”, which in English translates to “I don’t want water, I want a drink”. As people used to say: yolo.This is the vibe of Pitbull’s Party After Dark tour, which returns to the UK for its second run this year. It’s a relentless ride through the era of hedonistic and carefree EDM pop that sprouted up after the 2008 financial crisis, and given renewed economic uncertainty and horrific global events, it’s unsurprising that people are still seeking escapism. Why shouldn’t that be delivered by ...

Society

74 m. ago Winter fuel payments threshold to rise to £35,000, Rachel Reeves announces

Change means about 7.5 million pensioners in England and Wales who lost out on payment will have it restoredUK politics live – latest updatesAll pensioners with an income of £35,000 or less a year will have the winter fuel payment restored in full, Rachel Reeves has announced, after weeks of uncertainty over the decision to make a U-turn on scrapping the benefit.Ministers are restoring the automatic payments as a universal benefit this winter and then recouping the money when higher-income pensioners fill in their tax returns, as creating a new means test would be a highly complex option. Continue reading...

Economics

74 m. ago Actress and TV presenter Kym Marsh: “To see dad in that state was really heartbreaking”

After his prostate cancer diagnosis, Kym Marsh’s father David shared a desire to create a legacy of helping others.

Culture

75 m. ago Nine million pensioners to receive winter fuel payment this year, Reeves says

The payment will be restored to all pensioners with an income of under £35,000.

Economics

75 m. ago New UK Government update for people on RTS energy meter ahead of switch

The Radio Teleswitch Service will start to be phased out from June 30.

Politics

76 m. ago Luke Wood takes England return in his stride after ‘weird’ PSL experience

Wood starred in the series-clinching T20 win over the West Indies.

Politics

76 m. ago Questions grow over unprecedented illegal firearms seizure in Jamaica

Ministers tight-lipped over discovery of 233 guns and 40,000 rounds of ammunition that could ‘arm a small army’Jamaicans are seeking answers after officials revealed a massive illegal firearms seizure described by experts as the largest in the country’s history, with enough guns and ammunition to “arm a small army”.More than a week after the police and customs said they had intercepted 233 illegal rifles and handguns and more than 40,000 rounds of ammunition, the government has remained tight-lipped about the details of the find, arguing that revealing more information would hamper a sensitive cross-border investigation into their origin and the identity of those involved. Continue reading...

Events

85 m. ago Woman shares hilarious video of a 'Turkish hairlines' flight full of post

Anna Malygon, who returned from a trip to Turkey in May captured the hilarious moment she spotted rows of male flyers onboard with prickly scalps, fresh from a hair transplant procedure. 

Politics

85 m. ago Voices: The spending review will reveal how far the government has been blown off course

In her last-man-standing battle with the Treasury, Yvette Cooper has shone a light on how Starmer’s administration is now quietly tacking to the left, says Sean O’Grady

Politics

86 m. ago Warning over new cabin bag charge for Brits travelling to Spain

Travellers have been warned over the controversial new hand luggage rules which are set to be introduced this summer - as the Spanish, German, Slovenian, and Portuguese governments voted against the changes,

Events

90 m. ago Renault asked by French government to make drones in Ukraine

French ministry approaches carmaker and defence businesses in ‘completely unprecedented partnership’

Politics

1 hour ago Expert tips on what to do if you don’t like your child’s friend at any age

Rachael Murrihy discusses your options if you find your child’s friend difficult

Politics

1 hour ago Celtic banking on blockbuster Kieran Tierney return but there's an ominous stat that makes Plan B a necessity

Hoops fans are happy their hero won't be risked for Scotland in Liechtenstein but there are question marks over past injuries

Politics

1 hour ago West Ham delay Michail Antonio contract decision due to ‘unique situation’

Antonio targeting return to action in next few weeks but his future remains uncertain following broken leg from car cash

Politics

1 hour ago More than £1 billion paid to those wronged by Horizon scandal, Government says

The announcement comes after lead campaigner Sir Alan Bates said redress schemes had ‘turned into quasi-kangaroo courts’.

Economics

1 hour ago Social media 10pm curfew and App Cap could be imposed to protect UK children from addiction, says minister

The Government is considering a ‘package of measures’ to safeguard youngsters from the dangers of social media addiction

Politics

1 hour ago Emma Raducanu's 'jealousy' over with her tennis rivals all in agreement

Emma Raducanu is part of the star-studded line-up at the WTA Queen's Tournament this summer, with the event returning to London for the first time since 1973, putting to bed any ATP jealousy

Politics

1 hour ago Manchester United's full list of ins and outs for summer transfer window after exits confirmed

Man United are expected to be busy in the summer transfer window and the number of departures could reach double figures.

Sport