36 m. ago Major report names Labour's 'best shot' at taking on Nigel Farage over small boats

A study by think-tank British Future called on Keir Starmer to pledge to cut small boat crossings by 75% in three years by adopting a 'bold' new strategy with France

Politics

2 h. ago US firms to invest £150 billion in UK as part of Donald Trump’s state visit

Some 7,600 ‘high quality jobs’ will be created as a result of investment by major US technology and investment firms.

Economics

4 h. ago Robert Redford’s grandchildren honor ‘larger than life’ film icon with unseen photos

Acting and directing legend died in his sleep at the age of 89

Culture

4 h. ago North Dakota restaurant critic who went viral for Olive Garden review dies at age 99

Marilyn Hagerty died Tuesday from complications related to a stroke

Events

4 h. ago Federal Reserve cuts US interest rates for first time since December

Central bank moves to set rates at range between 4 and 4.25% but decision unlikely to satisfy Donald TrumpThe US Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday, its first rate cut since December, as the central bank moved to stabilize a wobbling labor market even as Donald Trump’s tariffs continue to push up prices.Rates are now at a range of 4% to 4.25% – the lowest since November 2022. But the decision is unlikely to satisfy Trump, who has lambasted the Fed for acting “too late” and called for a far bigger cut. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Lisandro Martinez provides huge Manchester United injury return boost

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has been sidelined with an ACL injury since February and his return is highly-anticipated by Ruben Amorim after a difficult start to the season

Events

5 h. ago Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for first time in nearly a year, from 4.25% to 4% – live updates

Quarter point reduction comes amid concern of political pressure on the independent central bank from the Trump administrationIn economic projections released after the Fed’s rate-cute decision, members of the Fed’s board submitted their economic predictions for the economy over the next few years.A slight majority of board members seem to expect another rate cut by the end of the year, while a majority see more rate cuts in 2026. Board members are predicting a slight increase in unemployment, though they seem to think that inflation will largely cool in 2026 and 2027. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Statue of Abraham Lincoln stolen from Louisiana plantation turns up cut into pieces at pawn shop

Three people are accused of stealing a rare, solid silver Abraham Lincoln statue from Houmas House in Louisiana and cutting it into pieces to sell at pawn shops

Economics

5 h. ago Jerome Powell finally does it: Federal Reserve cuts interest rates a quarter of a percent

The rate cut comes as Trump stages an unprecedented assault on independence of the Federal Reserve

Politics

5 h. ago Irish police find child remains in hunt for boy not marked as missing for four years

Gardaí believe body is that of Daniel Aruebose, whose 2022 disappearance was not noticed by authorities until last monthIrish police investigating the fate of a boy who disappeared four years ago but was only registered by authorities as missing last month have found the remains of a child on Dublin wasteland.Gardaí named the missing boy as Daniel Aruebose, who is thought to have vanished in 2022 aged three, after they discovered the remains on Wednesday in the Donabate area of north Dublin. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago New pill clears out brain 'gunk' to prevent dementia and reverse brain age by 10 YEARS

An experimental pill funded by a leading AI architect is designed to reverse age-related brain decline by clearing accumulated debris, with human trials beginning soon.

Politics

6 h. ago RSPB: The ‘super food’ gardeners can leave out to attract birds – and help them out over the coming winter

It comes in pellets, balls or bars – but all of them can give garden birds a boost 🐦

Politics

6 h. ago Robert Redford connection to iconic meme found as fans all make same mistake

Robert Redford passed away this week at the age of 89, and although his acting and directing career spanned decades, some have realised they know him from somewhere else

Politics

7 h. ago Tim Davie says BBC will ‘make a decision’ on Eurovision involvement

Broadcasters from Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia have threatened to boycott the contest in Vienna if Israel is allowed to take part.

Politics

7 h. ago Man Utd in Carlos Baleba transfer boost following £666m announcement

Manchester United's financial accounts show the Red Devils are in a good spot ahead of the January transfer window, and their interest in Brighton's Carlos Baleba's could well be revisited

Economics

7 h. ago Tim Siadatan shares three recipes for Padella's most famous dishes

Pasta is a big deal, didn’t you know?

Politics

7 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star Ross King's age, job and love life as he joins BBC show

Ross King will be swapping the ITV studios for the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom this autumn as he prepares to take to the dance floor with a professional partner

Culture

7 h. ago Man City: Pep Guardiola handed major injury boost ahead of Arsenal showdown

Pep Guardiola receives a huge boost ahead of a huge period for Man City

Events

7 h. ago West Lothian pupils may be asked to use free bus pass to cut school transport costs

Conservative councillor Alison Adamson had questioned why the council paid out more than £1,200 per pupil on school buses when the Scottish Government issued free bus passes.

Politics

7 h. ago Luke Littler says he has been inspired from watching Ricky Hatton fights

Boxer Hatton died at the weekend, aged 46, which has seen an outpouring of tributes from across the sporting world.

Politics