46 m. ago Trump’s big beautiful bill passes step in House, paving way for legislation

Key rule finally approved at 4am in Washington DC after lawmakers’ objected to provisions and costUS politics – live updatesDonald Trump’s signature tax-and-spending bill has passed a procedural step in the US House of Representatives, paving the way for the possible passage of the legislation later in the day.The House speaker, Mike Johnson, is determined to pass the bill as soon as possible, but had been frustrated by lawmakers – Democrats but also a handful of Republicans – who object to its provisions and overall cost. Overnight, they had blocked the House from approving a rule, which was necessary to begin debate on the measure and set the stage for its passage. Continue reading...

Politics

58 m. ago Katie Price slams Peter Andre after she's 'banned' from daughter's 18th birthday

Katie Price launched into a furious rant on the latest edition of her podcast as she revealed she was banned from her daughter Princess' 18th birthday party.

Events

58 m. ago Bryan Mbeumo to Man Utd transfer agenda as Arsenal striker target offered to Ruben Amorim

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim wants Bryan Mbeumo to strengthen his squad ahead of the new Premier League season as the Red Devils continue to push for new signings

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61 m. ago Dragons' Den star Steven Bartlett reveals surprising time he wakes up in the morning

Diary of a CEO podcast host Steven Bartless shared an insight in what a typical day in his life looks like, including what times he wakes up and goes to bed which has left people surprised

Politics

66 m. ago EastEnders star Heather Peace reveals both she and her wife have been diagnosed with breast cancer

‘I swear everybody looked at me, it might be my imagination, but I felt like a dead woman walking,’ she said

Science

88 m. ago Liverpool transfer news: Luis Diaz decision for Arne Slot to make and Marc Guehi latest

Liverpool are stepping up their efforts to sign Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi while the future of star winger Luis Diaz remains a big question for Arne Slot

Politics

90 m. ago Love Island star quitting UK as she's 'too embarrassed' to get normal job here

Love Island star Patsy Field has revealed she is planning a big move to Australia, as she doesn't want to return to a 'normal 9-to-5 job' in the UK after her time in the villa

Politics

98 m. ago Oasis reveal full live tour line up including new female member of the band

Oasis can count on a brass section and a new backing singer for the live tour as it kicks off in Cardiff

Society

1 hour ago 'Bryan Kohberger butchered my flatmates while I was next door

When four college students were stabbed to death in their rooms in the middle of the night in Moscow, Idaho, it sent shockwaves across the small town. One flatmate has revealed how she escaped the crazed killer

Politics

1 hour ago Wimbledon's most beautiful debutant reveals shocking EXACT figure in her bank account before she turned her career around earlier this year

Carson Branstine, who has been labelled Wimbledon's most beautiful debutant, has opened up on her financial struggles. The 24-year-old banked £66,000 for her first-round defeat.

Economics

1 hour ago Currys reveals stronger profits amid boost from ‘resilient’ UK shoppers

The technology retailer said slower inflation and falling interest rates helped support sales from shoppers in the UK.

Economics

2 h. ago You be the judge: should my flatmate stop filling our home with plant cuttings?

Cleo’s green fingers are making Jade see red, and filling their home with plant paraphernalia. You decide who needs to turn over a new leafEvery surface has something sprouting on it. I didn’t sign up to live in a botanical experimentIt’s not just a hobby, I’ve created an ecosystem of calm in our city home. Plus, I make good money Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago Parenting expert reveals important reason why you SHOULD teach your child to answer back

Jon Fogel, a parenting educator, has revealed that the best defence against abuse isn't necessarily about limiting contact with other adults or avoiding sleepovers.

Society

2 h. ago Jennifer Aniston to play 'narcissistic mother' in new Apple series based on harrowing memoir

Jennifer Aniston will play an "overbearing, domineering mother" in an Apple TV+ series inspired by former child star Jennette McCurdy's bestselling memoir I'm Glad My Mom Died

Culture

2 h. ago Lily Allen admits she 'can't remember' how many abortions she's had in honest chat

Singer Lily Allen has opened up about her personal life and revealed that she has had 'five or six' abortions in a candid chat with her best friend Miquita Oliver on their podcast Miss Me?

Politics

2 h. ago Mallorca's six new rules for tourists as island 'not welcoming holidaymakers'

Travel experts have explained what you now need to do after recent mass protests and 'fake signs'

Politics

2 h. ago Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney says 'I'm rubbish' as she reveals secret to fitness at 54

It comes as she has been opening up in a new interview after it was revealed she'd signed to stay on the cobbles for another year

Society

2 h. ago Grooming gangs update LIVE as final Andy Burnham report is published

GMP has made 'significant improvements', but still face issues in fighting 'devastating' child sexual exploitation, the report finds

Events

2 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Rodrygo pushed Gunners' way at £75m and Viktor Gyokeres progress

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his attacking options with another superstar Rodrygo

Economics

2 h. ago Air India accused of pressuring families of crash victims to sign compensation papers disclosing 'financial dependency' to deceased

Questionnaire sent by Air India and seen by The Standard asks recipients to disclose whether they were ‘financially dependent’ on the deceased

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