36 h. ago Pubs bailout could come TODAY but business rates reliefs 'will be temporary' and hospitality pleas set to be snubbed

Rachel Reeves is expected to announce around £100million a year of extra support for business rates until 2029 after a major revolt by Labour MPs.

Science

36 h. ago EU car sales grow 1.8% in 2025 with electric cars surging but Tesla loses market share – business live

Sales at Elon Musk’s carmaker plummet nearly 38% in 2025 as it loses ground to China’s BYD; gold continues to riseGood morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy.Sales of new cars in the European Union rose by 1.8% last year, with electric cars making up a bigger share of the market, while Tesla sales plummeted as it lost ground to China’s BYD. Continue reading...

Economics

53 h. ago Major UK bar chain is on brink of collapse with future of 62 boozers at risk

A POPULAR bar chain has announced plans to appoint administrators – throwing the future of 62 boozers into doubt. The firm said it expects to make a further announcement “in the coming days”. The Revel Collective – which also runs venues under the Revolucion de Cuba and Peach Pubs brands and has 62 locations –...

Events

2 d. ago Police in England and Wales to get new strict emergency response time limits

Home Office will set out changes to policing on Monday that it claims are biggest overhaul in two centuriesPolice forces in England and Wales will be told to respond to emergency calls within strict time limits as part of plans to be announced on Monday.Officers will be expected to arrive at crime scenes within 15 minutes in urban areas and 20 minutes in the countryside while attending serious crimes, the Home Office said.A reduction in the number of police forces.Local policing areas to deal with everyday crimes such as shoplifting.Home secretaries to be given the power to sack chief constables.An FBI-style National Police Service to lead on terrorism, fraud and organised crime.Every police officer in England and Wales to hold a licence to serve.A fast track for professionals and experts so they can take senior police roles.A new police commander to lead on violent disorder and rioting.A new national forensics team to help catch rapists and murderers. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago More than 100 people arrested over alleged vote tampering in Kosovo elections

Friday’s announcement and the recount, which is expected to last for a few weeks, have fueled fears that a yearlong political crisis would continue

Politics

6 d. ago Keir Starmer warns rival Andy Burnham about the hurdles in place for him to return to Westminster

Andrew Gwynne, a former health minister who had the Labour whip removed in February last year, is expected to make an announcement on his future soon.

Events

6 d. ago Start of the race to succeed Keir Starmer: Shamed MP 'opens door' for Andy Burnham's leadership challenge... if he can win bitter by

Andrew Gwynne, a former health minister who had the Labour whip removed in February last year, is expected to make an announcement on his future soon.

Politics

6 d. ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta 'being extremely clever' as Ethan Nwaneri closes in on Marseille transfer

Arsenal youngster’s move to Marseille is expected to be announced shortly

Sport

7 d. ago Welsh X Factor star shares 'exciting' news with 'adorable' announcement

On Friday, January 16, the singer took to Instagram to share the "exciting announcement" that she's expecting her first child.

Politics

7 d. ago Pregnant Nikki Sanderson seen for the first time since announcing she is expecting her first child with partner Anthony Quinlan as she enjoys night out at the theatre

Nikki Sanderson was spotted out for the first time on Tuesday, just weeks after announcing she is expecting her first child with partner Anthony Quinlan. 

Society

7 d. ago Sales of London's most expensive homes slumped in 2025 as mansion tax spooks the mega

Wealthy buyers spent nearly £900million less on prime London property last year as tax fears and the abolition of the non-dom regime put a hold on the market.

Economics

8 d. ago AMANDA PLATELL: I fear for Jesy Nelson's future. This is my message to her ex Zion Foster... I pray he's man enough for what's to come

When singer Jesy Nelson and her much younger on-off rapper boyfriend Zion Foster announced in January last year that they were expecting identical twins, the news was met with joy.

Politics

8 d. ago Jess Impiazzi is pregnant! Ex On The Beach star reveals she is expecting her first child with Formula E driver Sam Bird... after years of 'emotionally and physically draining' IVF

Ex On The Beach's Jess Impiazzi has announced she is expecting her first child with her Formula E driver boyfriend Sam Bird after a string of fertlity woes.

Society

1 week ago West Midlands police boss ‘due to retire’ amid Maccabi fan ban fallout

Police and crime commissioner for the West Midlands Simon Foster is expected to speak to the media later and announce the exit of Craig Guildford.

Events

1 week ago Grok AI: what do limits on tool mean for X, its users and UK media watchdog?

UK users will no longer be able to create sexualised images of real people using @Grok X account, with Grok app also expected to be restrictedElon Musk’s X has announced it will stop the Grok AI tool from allowing users to manipulate images of people to show them in revealing clothing such as bikinis.The furore over Grok, which is integrated with the X platform, has sparked a public and political backlash as well as a formal investigation by Ofcom, the UK’s communications watchdog. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Presenter Amol Rajan to step down from BBC Radio 4’s Today programme

An announcement about his replacement is expected in due course.

Politics

1 week ago Starmer, Farage and Badenoch all head to Scotland four months before election

The Prime Minister will make an announcement on clean energy, while Reform UK is expected to confirm its Scottish leader.

Politics

2 w. ago The Trump dynasty could run and run – but will Ivanka, Barron or Kai take the crown? | Arwa Mahdawi

This week, Trump’s granddaughter announced she definitely doesn’t want to go into politics. Expect a run for office very soonLast week Kai Trump, Donald Trump Jr’s daughter and the president’s eldest grandchild, publicly declared she had no plans to run for office. The 18-year-old appeared on Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast, where she stated that “politics is such a dangerous thing I think if both sides met in the middle, everyone would be so much more happier.” (Maybe tell that to your grandpa, kid.) “To be honest with you,” she said, “I stay out of politics completely I don’t want anything to do with politics.”Look, I know you’re still very young, Kai, so here’s a little advice from an old lady: maybe work just a teeny bit harder at keeping a safe distance from politics. It has not gone unobserved that the influencer and golfer has made a lot of content about life behind the scenes at the White House. She’s also launched an apparel collection, which she’s modelled on the White Hou...

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2 w. ago Official Manchester United and City 2025/26 shirts heavily reduced in January sale

Whether you're a red or a blue, there are huge discounts to be had on 2025/26 shirts

Politics

2 w. ago NFL star Josh Allen shares support for pregnant wife Hailee Steinfeld at Golden Globes after winning huge playoff game

Allen’s support for his wife comes one month after the couple announced they are expecting their first child together

Politics