2 h. ago Record number of people in UK live in ‘very deep poverty’, analysis shows

Joseph Rowntree Foundation finds problem is ‘deeper and more damaging than at any point in the last 30 years’The UK’s poorest families are getting poorer, with record numbers of people classed as in “very deep poverty” – meaning their annual household incomes fail to cover the cost of food, energy bills and clothing, according to analysis.Although overall relative poverty levels have flatlined in recent years at about 21% of the population, life for those below the breadline has got materially worse as they try to subsist on incomes many thousands of pounds beneath the poverty threshold. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Emmerdale's Cain Dingle faces tough cancer battle as soap airs special episodes

ITV's Emmerdale will air special episodes next week as fan favourite Cain Dingle is diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in an emotional new storyline

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3 h. ago Arsenal’s biggest leads lost in title race revealed as damning stats leave Gunners nervously looking over their shoulder

ARSENAL fans left the Emirates on Sunday evening with the horrible  feeling  they have seen this film before. And — spoiler alert — the ending is not a happy one. Manchester City lift the Premier League title  and plans for a bus parade around Islington are shelved for another year. The fear for Arsenal right...

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3 h. ago Minneapolis mayor says some federal agents will begin to leave on Tuesday amid growing anger over Alex Pretti death – live

Jacob Frey adds that he will meet border czar Tom Homan; Donald Trump described their call as ‘very good’, claiming ‘lots of progress’ was madeAs more and more Republicans call for an investigation of Alex Pretti’s killing, it’s worth remembering that Donald Trump’s call for heavy-handed immigration enforcement appeared to have already rankled a portion of his base.A Politico poll that surveyed some 2000 adults between 16 and 19 January found that 49% of Americans believed Trump’s campaign was “too aggressive”. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Jay Duplass returns to Sundance with the tragic comedy ‘See You When I See You’

Jay Duplass has shifted from personal stories to telling others' tales

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4 h. ago Wife of captain of oil tanker captured by US forces starts legal action to free him

Judicial review request made in Edinburgh says Avtandil Kalandadze of Russian-flagged Marinera is being detained unlawfullyLawyers acting for the wife of the captain of a Venezuela-linked oil tanker captured by US forces in UK waters are calling for a judicial review of his situation, claiming he is being detained unlawfully.The Marinera, a Russian-flagged vessel previously known as Bella 1, has been in the Moray Firth in recent days. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Wife of oil tanker captain captured by US in North Sea starts legal action to free him

Judicial review request made in Edinburgh says Avtandil Kalandadze of Russian-flagged Marinera is being detained unlawfullyLawyers acting for the wife of the captain of a Venezuela-linked oil tanker captured by US forces in UK waters are calling for a judicial review of his situation, claiming he is being detained unlawfully.The Marinera, a Russian-flagged vessel previously known as Bella 1, has been in the Moray Firth in recent days. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Trump agrees to ‘look into’ pulling some ICE agents out of Minnesota as officials face mounting questions and anger – live

US president and Minnesota governor Tim Walz hold phone call as White House faces scrutiny of its immigration surge that has led to two deaths in the stateAs more and more Republicans call for an investigation of Alex Pretti’s killing, it’s worth remembering that Donald Trump’s call for heavy-handed immigration enforcement appeared to have already rankled a portion of his base.A Politico poll that surveyed some 2000 adults between 16 and 19 January found that 49% of Americans believed Trump’s campaign was “too aggressive”. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Review: National Lottery's Big Night of Musicals had Sam Ryder world exclusive, emotional highs and singalongs

With anthems from some of the biggest shows in the West End and beyond, the National Lottery's Big Night of Musicals was a very special night in Manchester

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5 h. ago New Premier League referee SNUBBED for game next weekend after Pep Guardiola slammed him over bold VAR decision

THE Premier League has announced that Farai Hallam will NOT manage a game next weekend. Hallam made his top flight debut last week during Manchester City's 2-0 win over Wolves. He sparked plenty of conversation after boldly going against VAR when he was asked to review an alleged handball against Wolves defender Yerson Mosquera. But...

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6 h. ago Government issues statement on Household Benefit Cap review plans

It comes after the Government decided to scrap the two-child benefit cap

Politics

6 h. ago Jackery Explorer 300D review: a compact power station that’s cheaper than you’d expect

Jackery’s Explorer 300D is a new breed of portable power station, stripping out bulky AC sockets in favour of efficient DC power for laptops, phones and tech on the move

Politics

7 h. ago Melania documentary struggles in UK cinemas as Vue admits sales are ‘soft’

Only one ticket sold for premiere of film about US first lady at Vue’s flagship London branch as insiders question launch strategyAs film exhibitor strategies go, counter-programming is one of the most reliable. It worked for The Dark Knight and Mamma Mia!, released in the US on the same day in 2008, as well as for Dunkirk and Girls Trip in 2017. In 2023, Barbie and Oppenheimer leveraged the tactic to the tune of $2.5bn in combined box office takings.This week we could see another example as Amazon releases its authorised documentary about Melania Trump in more than 100 UK cinemas. There it will compete against an already-eclectic slate of releases including the Jason Statham action film Shelter, the ape horror Primate, Bradley Cooper’s comedy-drama Is This Thing On? and Richard Linklater’s Jean-Luc Godard fictionalisation Nouvelle Vague. Continue reading...

Culture

7 h. ago Mapped: Where living standards are growing the fastest in the UK

Residents’ disposable incomes in 11 towns and cities in the UK has grown twice as fast in the past decade

Politics

7 h. ago Donald Trump agrees to ‘look into’ pulling some ICE agents out of Minnesota, says Tim Walz’s office – US politics live

US president and Minnesota governor hold phone call as White House says CBP ‘won’t be needed’ if Walz and Grey comply with anti-immigration measuresAs more and more Republicans call for an investigation of Alex Pretti’s killing, it’s worth remembering that Donald Trump’s call for heavy-handed immigration enforcement appeared to have already rankled a portion of his base.A Politico poll that surveyed some 2000 adults between 16 and 19 January found that 49% of Americans believed Trump’s campaign was “too aggressive”. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Wife of seized tanker’s captain wants judicial review of ‘unlawful’ detention

The vessel previously known as Bella 1 was in UK waters.

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9 h. ago Celtic lodge appeal with SFA against Auston Trusty red card after VAR review as fallout from Hearts clash continues

CELTIC will appeal the red card shown to Auston Trusty during Sunday's title clash at Tynecastle against Hearts. The Hoops defender was sent off in the 77th minute of the match for a foul on Pierre Landry Kabore. Trusty impeded Kabore as the Hearts striker attempted to run onto a through ball and brought him...

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9 h. ago Send Help review – Sam Raimi’s return to horror is absolutely disgusting and completely brilliant

Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien are stranded on a desert island and submerged in blood, vomit and fish innards – it’s a blast!

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10 h. ago Businesses face pressure to respond to immigration enforcement while also becoming a target of it

Businesses are coming into the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign, whether it’s public pressure for them to speak out against aggressive immigration enforcement or becoming the sites for arrests themselves

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10 h. ago Govee Floor Lamp 2 review: a stylish RGB floor lamp with smart home flair

Govee’s Floor Lamp 2 is a striking, app-controlled RGB floor lamp that blends colourful effects with warm white lighting, making it a great entry point into atmospheric smart lighting at home

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