20 m. ago Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood 'no longer has confidence' in West Midlands Police chief

The Home Secretary said the findings of a report into Chief constable Craig Guildford's force were 'damning' and 'devastating'.

Society

22 m. ago Frustrated residents hit out at lack of response after Storm Goretti cuts off towns with fallen trees and power outages

More than 30,000 properties were left without power for days in and around Cornwall after the storm brought heavy snowfall, torrential rain and up to 99mph winds to the UK starting last week.

Events

23 m. ago Mahmood has ‘no confidence’ in police chief behind Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

The home secretary has declared that she will change the law to give her the powers to dismiss the chief constable of West Midlands police

Events

38 m. ago Shabana Mahmood gives damning 'no confidence' verdict on West Midlands Police chief

Shabana Mahmood told MPs that a review she commissioned into the decision by West Midlands Police was damning. She said she no longer has confidence in the force's chief Craig Guildford

Events

46 m. ago Robbie Williams 'moves to Bahamas' a decade after buying £17.5m west London mansion

The singer, 51, recently spent time living in Switzerland due to his ‘neurotic’ tendencies

Economics

75 m. ago Bank offers extra £200 to anyone who switches accounts, but you only have weeks to get the cash

'When it comes to banks, it’s important to remember that loyalty doesn’t pay'

Economics

81 m. ago ‘Are they going to bring their violence here?’: Fear – but little preparation – as threat of invasion looms over Greenland

Ahead of high-stakes talks, people tell of alarm, thoughts of fleeing and lack of information on what to do if US invadesEurope live – latest updatesWhen she was living in Denmark, the seemingly unshakeable safety of Greenland was a comforting source of reassurance for Najannguaq Hegelund. Whenever there was any instability in the world, she would joke with her family: “Well we will just go to Greenland, nothing ever happens in Greenland.”But in the past two weeks – during which Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened military action on the largely autonomous Arctic territory the US president claims he “needs” for national security purposes, despite it being part of the Danish kingdom – Hegelund, 37, has realised this is suddenly no longer true. Continue reading...

Events

94 m. ago Woman, 24, who swindled infirm grandparents out of £30k spared jail after magistrates accept her thefts were a 'stupid immature mistake'

Charlotte Booth, 24, used a bank card in the names of Robert and Christine Booth to splurge on shopping and pay off rent and direct debits after her own mother was given power of attorney.

Economics

1 hour ago Citigroup profit slips as expenses rise amid sweeping overhaul

Chief executive Jane Fraser is pushing through bank’s biggest restructuring in more than a decade

Politics

1 hour ago Yorkshire Dales village with 'secret waterfall' is perfect for winter walks

A hiker has suggested exploring a picturesque Yorkshire Dales village in Cumbria after completing an 11-mile walk taking in the local scenery, cobbled streets and pub

Politics

1 hour ago Naming Stakeknife could attract more Catholics into police – Jon Boutcher

The agent was widely believed to be west Belfast man Freddie Scappaticci, who was 77 when he died in 2023.

Events

2 h. ago Three ways Tottenham could line up with Conor Gallagher against West Ham

Midfielder set to go straight into Spurs squad as Thomas Frank eyes big impact

Politics

2 h. ago Firefighters rush to 'major toxic incident' at Wolverhampton factory as 'explosions' are heard and smoke is visible for miles

More than 40 firefighters have rushed to tackle a blaze at a factory in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, where a major toxic incident' has been declared.

Events

2 h. ago West London councillor ordered to hand over £4,700 in unpaid tax

Hammersmith and Fulham Councillor Ashok Patel failed to pay council tax amid a dispute over his basement

Economics

2 h. ago Trump hits back at JP Morgan CEO’s defence of Federal Reserve

US president says Jamie Dimon was wrong to suggest he was undermining independence of central bankBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump has hit out at the JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon, saying the Wall Street executive was wrong to suggest he was undermining the independence of the Federal Reserve.The US president and his administration have come under fire for their attacks against the Fed’s chair, Jerome Powell, who is now facing a criminal investigation by the US Department of Justice over alleged “abuse of taxpayer dollars” linked to renovations to the central bank’s headquarters in Washington. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Linlithgow MSP welcomes government's commitment to proposed Winchburgh station

As part of the Scottish Budget at Holyrood, the government confirmed their commitment to delivering a train station for the West Lothian town.

Politics

3 h. ago New ski resort in Wales hailed as 'a fantastic opportunity' for tourism

The Rhydycar West resort will include an indoor ski slope, water park, indoor and outdoor activity centres, up to 418 hotel rooms, 30 woodland lodge units, and 830 car parking spaces

Politics

3 h. ago TGI Fridays: Administrators reveal locations of 16 restaurants set to close

The casual dining chain announced a raft of closures despite agreeing a pre-pack administration deal.

Society

3 h. ago Huge £300m ski resort, waterpark and hotel to be built in Wales

Rhydycar West is a ‘complete game changer’, said councillors

Economics

3 h. ago Barclays Bank's 'vanishing trick' saves you money 'without noticing'

The UK bank has recommended a 'smart' method that customers can use to boost their savings

Economics