2 h. ago Rachel Reeves crushes Britain's live music industry: Grassroots bars and clubs lose THOUSANDS of staff and dozens of venues shut their doors after Labour's tax raids

The Music Venue Trust says the total workforce fell dramatically following changes to tax made by Reeves in her first Budget.

Society

2 h. ago Tens of thousands of elderly patients facing NHS waits of up to three days, damning figures reveal

More than 50,000 over-80s faced waits of up to three days for a hospital bed last year, damning new analysis shows.

Science

3 h. ago You'd be fired! Sir Alan Sugar blasts BBC bosses over new The Apprentice series

Alan Sugar has turned his ire on the corporation itself, claiming it failed to adequately promote the launch date of the new series of The Apprentice.

Events

4 h. ago Trump calls Renee Nicole Good’s death a ‘tragedy’ after learning her parents are supporters of his administration – live

Donald Trump, who previously called Good a ‘paid agitator’, says he hopes her father still supports him in briefing that he also used to double down on Minnesota attacks The supreme court did not issue a decision today on the legality of Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs.It’s not immediately clear the next date the court will issue opinions. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Mbappé and Vinícius lead Real Madrid resurgence as Monaco are hit for six

The scars remain and there is much to be fixed still but this was a significant step towards reconciliation and something of a statement too. Not just in the goals they scored, but the reaction to them. Nine days after Xabi Alonso’s sacking, six after their captain said they had hit rock bottom with Copa del Rey elimination and three after the protest of a generation, white hankies and whistles greeting the players and even the president, there were songs and support at last as Real Madrid defeated Monaco 6-1.Kylian Mbappé, Franco Mastantuono and Jude Bellingham all scored, while there was also an own goal from Monaco’s Thilo Kehrer. The Englishman celebrated his with a drinking celebration following rumours about his supposed off-field habits and accusations about his part in Alonso’s sacking. He had already referred to that by posting: “Honestly, what a load of shit.” Smiling now, this response was even more pointed, and done from a position of power, at the end of an impressive p...

Events

5 h. ago South braces for ‘potentially catastrophic’ winter storm this weekend

Forecasters issued warnings on Tuesday that the accumulation of ice could heavily burden trees and power lines

Events

5 h. ago Five million UK households to save hundreds in major change amid energy bill 'scandal'

Five million homes are set to benefit from a new package of energy saving measures ranging from insulation to technology such as solar panels and a battery worth thousands of pounds

Science

5 h. ago Pam Bondi’s old friends shocked at her transformation into a MAGA enforcer: ‘She went cheap for power’

Bondi’s former bosses described her as intimidated by difficult cases in work evaluations during her time as a state prosecutor

Events

6 h. ago Miami woman accused of drugging men she met at bars to rob their places while they were passed out

She is accused of stealing thousands of dollars and luxury goods from the victims

Events

6 h. ago Starmer’s ‘keep calm and carry on’ strategy on Trump seeks to protect UK

Prime minister hopes for ‘pragmatic’ solutions, while US president drops one diplomatic bomb after anotherIn his account of Tony Blair’s years in power, the New Machiavelli, Jonathan Powell sets out two opposing strategies for any British prime minister in dealing with their counterpart in the White House.The first, he says, is “cutting a bella figura” by openly criticising the US president, for which he gives the example of the French. The other, and the approach preferred by Powell, is to do diplomacy in private and build a close relationship, in the hope of having greater influence. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Starmer’s ‘keep calm’ Trump diplomacy bets on influence over popularity

Prime minister puts faith in ‘pragmatic’ solutions, while US president drops one diplomatic bomb after anotherIn his account of Tony Blair’s years in power, The New Machiavelli, Jonathan Powell sets out two opposing strategies for any British prime minister in dealing with their counterpart in the White House.The first, he says, is “cutting a bella figura” – parading for show – by openly criticising the US president, for which he gives the example of the French. The other, and the approach preferred by Powell, is to do diplomacy in private and build a close relationship, in the hope of having greater influence. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Dozens of brides accuse wedding photographer of ghosting them before their big day after they’ve paid thousands of dollars

Holly Christina Photography says it is a ‘God-focused’ team of photographers and filmmakers that has been featured in People Magazine, Marry Me NC and Wed Society

Culture

7 h. ago What Rodri did before needless red card exposed Man City disaster vs Bodo/Glimt

Manchester City were well beaten by Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League with errors from youngsters and senior stars costing them

Events

8 h. ago Zoe Ball finds love with top TV guru she has secretly dated for a year

Presenter, 55, cuddles up to production designer Mathieu Weekes as her ‘sexy’ new boyfriend is finally revealed

Politics

8 h. ago Coronation Street fans 'pretty adamant' as trailer exposes Debbie Webster 'truth'

A new trailer has hinted at Debbie's fate following Billy Mayhew's death

Politics

8 h. ago Trump doubles down on Minnesota attacks in rambling remarks at White House briefing – live

Donald Trump opens White House briefing touting a stack of papers labeled ‘accomplishments’ on the anniversary of his second inaurguationThe supreme court did not issue a decision today on the legality of Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs.It’s not immediately clear the next date the court will issue opinions. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago Real reason Brooklyn Beckham exploded at Victoria as bitter 'trademark row' exposed

Fresh details have shed light on why Brooklyn Beckham took aim at his distraught mum Victoria in a bombshell statement. And it seems that there's more to the 'payday' row that meets the eye...

Politics

9 h. ago Man United given clear Hayden Hackney transfer verdict ahead of potential Michael Carrick reunion

Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg has broken his silence on talented midfielder Hayden Hackney's future at the club amid transfer links with Manchester United

Politics

9 h. ago Luxury, power, and allegations of abuse: Inside the Alexander brothers alleged sex

Tal Alexander, 38, his brothers, Oren Alexander and Alon Alexander, both 39, will face a jury in a Manhattan federal courtroom

Events

9 h. ago UK snow maps show 21 cities face Arctic blizzard as exact date revealed

New weather charts from Metdesk show snow sweeping the UK at the end of next week, bringing flurries of the white stuff for dozens of cities across the UK as drifts could reach 16 inches in some areas

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