53 m. ago Marks and Spencer shoppers race to buy luxury £18 fruit hampers for £3 with no yellow sticker in sight

It's a yellow sticker bargain without the yellow sticker

Economics

74 m. ago Own a piece of Oasis history: Irish cottage with links to Liam and Noel Gallagher is for sale

As children, Liam and Noel Gallagher would spend their summer holidays at the house, and still maintain a connection with Mayo

Politics

74 m. ago I went home, to one of Labour’s safest seats, and it felt like a newly minted Reform constituency | Kirsty Major

Knowsley is a Labour stronghold. But judging by the polls and the people I spoke to, the messages of the right are truly cutting throughAt the weekend, I took the well-worn journey from London to Knowsley in Merseyside. I’ve made this trip so many times that I can execute it with military precision, arriving just in time before the train doors close, even with a toddler in tow this time around. My uncle picked us up from the station and as we turned on to the motorway, I saw St George’s flags hanging over us from the sides of bridges. Union jacks circled the roundabout just before we turned off to go to my auntie’s house. Knowsley is Labour’s fourth-safest seat in the UK, but it felt like a newly minted Reform constituency.It was a Friday evening, so we opened a bottle of wine and put pizzas in the oven. I was updated on various family milestones – a house sale had gone through, a baby bump was starting to show, the poor dog was on its last legs. My daughter entertained everyone wit...

Politics

74 m. ago When Trump comes to UK, normal rules of state visits will not apply

Keir Starmer will have to choose how to spend limited political capital, with most pressing issues ones UK and US do not agree onDonald Trump has repeatedly described Keir Starmer as a “good man”, distancing himself from the attacks on the UK prime minister mounted by other figures on the US far right such as Elon Musk.One of the many known unknowns, however, of a Trump state visit is what kind of Trump will show up when a microphone is placed in front of him. Continue reading...

Politics

75 m. ago DWP warning as millions of Brits told to watch out for text messages

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to millions of people across Great Britain who receive benefits, including the State Pension, Universal Credit and PIP

Events

2 h. ago Home Bargains slashes £54 homeware set that 'brightens your kitchen' to £30

The bargain retailer has discounted a three-piece set that's 'stylish' and 'sleek'

Economics

2 h. ago Attendance Allowance rules older people should know or DWP payments could stop

More than 1.7 million State Pensioners receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week on the non-means tested benefit from the DWP.

Politics

3 h. ago Shopper 'gets so many compliments' with spray that 'wakes me up more than a coffee'

'This is my go-to to get through a long day at work'

Politics

4 h. ago UK households urged to make one bedroom change in autumn to slash heating bills

This expert advice about choosing the right mattress and bedding in the lead up to autumn could help you shave money off your household bills, all while keeping your bedroom stylish

Society

5 h. ago Christine McGuinness reveals secret health battle that makes everyday life 'challenging'

At first, the former Real Housewives of Cheshire star thought she was just clumsy or overtired. She had, after all, been surviving on only three hours' sleep a night.

Society

5 h. ago The £4million bridge for bats that Reform councillor refuses to spend taxpayer money on because it's 'nonsense'

The discovery of barbastelle bats in Lincolnshire risks derailing a long-awaited relief road after the leader of the council refused to fork out an additional £4m for a bat tunnel.

Economics

6 h. ago Fears grow that other senior Tory MPs will join Reform as defector Danny Kruger declares the Conservatives are over

Fears of a Conservative exodus are growing within the party after one of its key thinkers quit to join Reform UK.

Politics

9 h. ago Trump team plans to give historically black and tribal colleges $500 million in money taken from DEI program cuts

Shifts in education budget to HBCUs as Trump administration has slashed civil rights investigations and sought to de-emphasize parts of Black history in major U.S. museums

Economics

11 h. ago Doctor who left patient during operation to have sex allowed to practise

Medical tribunal rules ‘very low risk’ of Suhail Anjum, who had been dismissed by hospital in Greater Manchester, repeating behaviourA doctor who left a patient midway through an operation to have sex with a nurse is at “very low risk” of repeating his serious misconduct, a medical tribunal has ruled.Dr Suhail Anjum, 44, and the unnamed nurse were caught in a “compromising position” by a shocked colleague who walked in on the pair at Tameside hospital. The consultant anaesthetist had asked another nursing colleague to monitor the male patient, who was under general anaesthetic, so he could go to the bathroom. Continue reading...

Science

11 h. ago Doctor who left patient during operation to have sex with nurse allowed to practise

Medical tribunal rules ‘very low risk’ of Suhail Anjum, who had been dismissed by hospital in Greater Manchester, repeating behaviourA doctor who left a patient midway through an operation to have sex with a nurse is at “very low risk” of repeating his serious misconduct, a medical tribunal has ruled.Dr Suhail Anjum, 44, and the unnamed nurse were caught in a “compromising position” by a shocked colleague who walked in on the pair at Tameside hospital. The consultant anaesthetist had asked another nursing colleague to monitor the male patient, who was under general anaesthetic, so he could go to the bathroom. Continue reading...

Science

11 h. ago Apple fans rush to grab an iPad Air for 72% less thanks to limited

Apple fans looking to bag an iPad without breaking the bank can currently save a whopping 72% as this limited-time deal sees this model plummet to under £50

Politics

12 h. ago England can be World Cup contenders in 2027, says new attack coach Lee Blackett

Blackett will join Steve Borthwick’s revamped coaching team on a permanent basis ahead of the autumn series opener against Australia on November 1.

Events

12 h. ago Matt Fisher gives Surrey control of battle against title rivals Nottinghamshire

The rain reigned elsewhere on the opening day of Rothesay County Championship action.

Events

12 h. ago Ernesto Valverde dubs Mikel Arteta 'one of the best in the world' as Athletic Club brace for Arsenal visit

The Bilbao boss is expecting an intriguing tactical battle as the Gunners visit Spain

Sport

13 h. ago 12 best electric toothbrushes, tried and tested for a professional clean

Not all electric toothbrushes are created equal – but which are worth your money?

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