47 m. ago World Book Day 2025: Kimberley Walsh and Izzi Warner lead stars in sharing sweet costumes

Celebrities have taken to social media in force as their children dress up as the favourite characters from books, TV and film to celebrate World Book Day today

Events

72 m. ago Energy switching checklist to help people beat price cap rise next month

Advice Direct Scotland is urging people not to rush into switching energy suppliers without making several checks first.

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79 m. ago Fred Stolle dies at 86 as tributes paid to Wimbledon and tennis commentator icon

Former Wimbledon finalist and iconic commentator Fred Stolle has died at the age of 86 as tributes pour in for the legendary tennis star

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79 m. ago Laura Marling proves she's 'at the very top of her game' at poignant Albert Hall show

Laura Marling's two-night stand at the Albert Hall Manchester, sees her play her final shows in support of her eighth LP, Patterns in Repeat

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88 m. ago World Book Day: Rochelle Humes and Coleen Rooney among celebrities whose children are dressing up

Never one to miss out on an opportunity to dress up, BGT judge Amanda Holden also got involved

Culture

98 m. ago Next's 'very flattering' summer dress that's 'great for a holiday'

The Next dress is priced at £24 and is currently available in four shades - black, khaki green, navy blue/white stripes, and plum purple

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1 hour ago Experienced pilot, 68, died in replica Spitfire when it stalled and crashed on its final test flight

Trevor Bailey, 68, died on August 22, 2023 after a Spitfire replica crashed into a field near the A44 in Enstone in Oxfordshire, an inquest heard.

Events

1 hour ago Ruben Amorim can unleash long overdue Manchester United debutant vs Real Sociedad

Man United head coach Ruben Amorim could finally give Harry Amass his senior debut when his team faces Real Sociedad in the Europa League.

Politics

1 hour ago Next shoppers snap up 'stretchy' £38 dresses with pockets perfect 'for holiday' in multiple colours

"Such a lovely dress, really comfortable, soft cool material and has pockets"

Economics

1 hour ago Moment shop robber faces instant karma when customer in high heels turns out to be karate black belt

Mairi Kerin, 42, a medal-winning Wadokai karate enthusiast, who is also proficient in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and boxing, tackled the armed robber at LOCO Convenience Store in Telford, Shropshire.

Economics

2 h. ago Tell us: have you completed a running event wearing an amusing costume?

We want to hear what it’s like to run events such as marathons while wearing fancy dressMore than 50,000 runners are expected to join the London Marathon on 27 April, after the event through the capital’s iconic sites helped raise £73.5m for charity last year.Some people will be pushing themselves to achieve a competitive time, but other participants will be running in fancy dress. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Department of Education braced amid reports of imminent Trump order to close it – US politics live

Trump order to Linda McMahon expected to claim that department has failed ‘children, teachers and families’, ABC News reportsThe Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has said that Republicans cannot meet their own budget target to pass Donald Trump’s legislative priorities without imposing cuts on Medicare or Medicaid.The House Republican budget blueprint envisions the House Energy and Commerce Committee will cut spending by $880bn, however, when its spending on Medicare and Medicaid are excluded from its spend, it only has $581bn of expenditure with which to make the savings.This letter from CBO confirms what we’ve been saying all along: the math doesn’t work without devastating Medicaid cuts. Republicans know their spin is a lie, and the truth is they have no problem taking health care away from millions of Americans so that the rich can get richer. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Next's 'very flattering' £24 summer dress can be 'dressed up or down'

The summer dress has been dubbed "very flattering" and shoppers are snapping it up in multiple colours

Economics

2 h. ago World Book Day 2025: Children don adorable fancy dress outfits to celebrate favourite literary characters

Children across the country are going into school dressed as their favourite literary characters to mark World Book Day.

Culture

2 h. ago Kanye West's ex Amber Rose reveals the real reason the controversial rapper 'dresses his girlfriends' in X

The model, 41, who previously accused Kanye, 47, of calling her a 'prostitute' and bullying her, opened up about the topic with Shannon Sharpe for his Club Shay Shay podcast.

Politics

2 h. ago World Book Day: Why schools are asking pupils not to wear costumes of their favourite characters

A number of schools have scrapped children dressing up as their favourite book character this Thursday

Culture

2 h. ago When is Mother's Day 2025 in the UK and why does it change every year?

Spring has finally sprung, and that means Mother's Day is just around the corner

Politics

2 h. ago Jermaine Jenas' wife's 'final straw' that ended 16 year marriage after text scandal

The One Show presenter and former footballer parted ways with the BBC in August after being accused of sending inappropriate texts to female colleagues

Politics

3 h. ago Republicans want corporate oligarchy. We need economic democracy | Rashida Tlaib and Michael A McCarthy

The GOP budget seeks vast cuts to Medicaid, food assistance and more. Instead, let’s build an economy for everyoneAmerican families are exhausted. They deserve a government that chooses them over billionaire donors. The Republican budget plan that passed the House last week calls for $4.5tn in tax giveaways for the ultra-rich and corporations. It will be paid for with enormous cuts to Medicaid, food assistance and other federal programs that serve our families and the working class. These are the folks Elon Musk refers to as the “parasite class”.The agenda of the billionaire president and the richest man in the world is crystal clear: making the rich richer while working families struggle. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Captain Tom's daughter finally apologises to the public – but there's a catch

Hannah Ingram-Moore issued an apology to the general public, saying "nothing dishonest" happened, but adding she was sorry people "feel misled" following the major controversy

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