7 h. ago Pig butchering scams are on the rise... how can you make sure you are protected?

Figures show these scams earned $9.9billion 'on-chain' worldwide last year, but estimates the true figure is above $12billion .

Politics

8 h. ago Customers of 27 energy companies must apply for £150 before February 28

The money can help with paying for gas and electricity at the most expensive time of the year

Economics

9 h. ago Berlin film festival 2025 roundup – a new boss, a flawless fairytale and Ethan Hawke’s finest hour

At a snowy Berlinale, against a backdrop of political divisions, this year’s standouts include Lucile Hadžihalilović’s The Ice Tower, Richard Linklater’s Broadway biopic of Lorenz Hart, and intensely sexual romance starring Jessica ChastainBerlin can be a touch inhospitable in February; this year was no exception, with visitors to the film festival enduring heavy snow, treacherous pavements and a two-day, city-wide transport strike. But the Berlinale itself is contending with a frosty climate. Traditionally a hub for film-makers of forthright, oppositional persuasions, it must now attempt to flourish in the face of Europe’s swing to the right, with Germany’s elections imminent and the troubling rise of the extremist AfD party.Every new festival head faces the challenge of reinventing the event they have inherited, and in the Berlinale’s 75th year, the bar was set especially high given the scrutiny the festival has received. Last year’s closing night brought controversy, with some Ge...

Society

11 h. ago Supermarket named the most expensive a year ago now cheaper than Aldi and Lidl for essential items

This time last year, the supermarket was the most expensive out of the six leading supermarkets - but it's all change at the top

Politics

11 h. ago Netflix price rises again but you can get it free with £15 Sky TV deal

Netflix has increased the price of its monthly subscription up to 20%, but there's a way to get it for less and save more than £95

Economics

12 h. ago How to cut Netflix bill by £170 with easy trick as prices rise again

If you have a 'Premium' plan, then you're able to watch Netflix from four different devices at the same time - this means you can split the cost of Netflix with people in your household

Economics

12 h. ago Readers' letters: SNP's years of council tax freezes are coming home to roost

SNP policies are to blame for big increases in council tax bills, a reader argues

Politics

13 h. ago Emiliano Martinez’s rise from Arsenal outcast to £30m fortune and football's biggest provocateur

From Arsenal’s sidelines to Argentina’s World Cup triumph, Emiliano Martínez’s journey is marked by resilience, wealth, love and controversy

Economics

13 h. ago Scots families risk being plunged into poverty over council tax debt

EXCLUSIVE: The Aberlour charity warned Scotland was in "the grip of a debt and child poverty crisis" at a time council tax bills are set to rise above inflation.

Economics

13 h. ago Welsh Water writes to thousands of customers telling them their bills are going up

The average rise is said to be 27% but some residents are seeing their go up by as much as 33%

Economics

15 h. ago DWP to increase universal credit, PIP and attendance allowance for millions in matter of weeks

Millions of people in the UK will see a rise in their benefits in the coming weeks

Politics

16 h. ago AMANDA PLATELL: Harsh truth is nobody but Liam is to blame for his death

When news of Liam Payne's death broke last year there was an outpouring of shock. Fans, former One Direction bandmates, friends and family were all heartbroken.

Events

17 h. ago Stagflation fears rise as firms slash jobs thanks to Reeves Budget debacle

In yet another blow to the Chancellor, a damning report showed firms are now slashing jobs at the fastest pace since the financial crisis - excluding the pandemic - as they brace for tax hikes in April.

Economics

18 h. ago Rise of the RoboMop! AI machines could be cleaning your floors within a decade

Robots which wash the dishes, vacuum the carpets, cook and even pick up dirty laundry could be available to purchase within a decade, according to experts.

Politics

18 h. ago Engineering company settles Flint water lawsuits for $53M but denies any blame for lead crisis

An engineering company has agreed to pay $53 million to settle all remaining lawsuits that accused it of some blame for lead-contaminated water in Flint, Michigan, a decade ago

Events

20 h. ago How much more you'll pay as Ofgem energy price cap to rise to highest level since January 2024

The exact amount you pay can vary based on your region, how you pay your bill, and the type of meter you have

Economics

20 h. ago Amazon's 'quality' stoneware mugs that 'look more expensive' and work out as £2.83 each

These mugs from Amazon are perfect for spring

Economics

20 h. ago Wine hack should make your budget bottle taste premium but not all experts agree

As many readers plan for a nice glass of wine at home this weekend, the Mirror speaks with leading experts about the ever controverisal 'hyper-decanting' hack - said to make your tipple taste more delicious, and more expensive

Politics

23 h. ago Germany at a crossroads: the reprise of the far right – photo essay

Germany is experiencing a political shift that is alarming many citizens. The photographer Fabian Ritter has spent years documenting the rise of the far-right AfD party and more extreme groups. Recent events illustrate the growing tensionIn the run-up to Sunday’s election in Germany the political climate has become more heated. There have been attacks on politicians and campaign workers, and election posters have been destroyed. Many felt unsettled or even threatened after Friedrich Merz, the leader of the centre-right CDU, proposed a bill to tighten immigration control that had the backing of the far-right Alternative für Deutschland.Björn Höcke, the AfD’s leader in Thuringia and head of its nationalist wing, speaks at the Domplatz in Erfurt during the party’s final campaign event before state elections, 31 August 2024. Continue reading...

Culture

23 h. ago LGBTQ+ community in Germany rally against rise of far right ahead of elections

Community grapples with fear over ‘proliferation and normalisation of anti-queer and anti-trans sentiment in politics and the media’They poured on to streets across Germany by the thousands, waving rainbow flags and signs that read “Choose Love”. Days before an election that is expected to see the far right catapulted into second place in Germany’s parliament, the simultaneous rallies in 50 municipalities were billed as a show of strength by an LGBTQ+ community as people braced for what might lie ahead.“Many queer people are unsettled by the social and political situation,” the organisers of the mid-February, cross-country initiative wrote on their website. “The tone against us is getting harsher, and liberal democracy is under pressure.” Continue reading...

Politics