46 m. ago Liverpool confirm Milos Kerkez signing as transfer splurge hits £216m and Reds not done yet

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth, with the left-back becoming the fifth signing of a huge summer transfer window for England's most successful football club

Economics

53 m. ago Keir Starmer admits government has ‘asked a lot’ of business, and defends employment rights bill – business live

PM tells BCC conference businesses have made a ‘huge difference’, following the tax rises in the last budgetFull story: Shell has ‘no intention’ of making offer to buy BP after £60bn takeover rumoursStarmer then tells the BCC conference that the spending review earlier this month is a “clear shift” towards investing in the future of the UK, not simply tackling the promises it inherited.Starmer says his administration have “wiped the slate clean”, stabilized the economy, and can now move onto building a fairer Britain, with change and renewal.‘I fully acknowledge that this year, as we’ve had to fix the foundations of our country, [and] deal with the unprecedented mess that we inherited, we’ve asked a lot of you.I understand that, and I want to acknowledge that.They are all vital for the long-term growth of our country. But none of that would have been possible without your contribution. Continue reading...

Politics

55 m. ago Starmer confirms willingness to make concessions on welfare bill, saying reforms must be fair – UK politics live

‘We want to see reform implemented with Labour values of fairness,’ the PM saysIn his final answer Starmer explained how he thought government and business should work together.A true partnership is not two people or two bodies trying to do the same thing. It’s two people or bodies realising they bring different things to the table.Government shouldn’t try to run businesses. It’s done that in the past and it doesn’t work particularly well. Continue reading...

Economics

59 m. ago Beaten English finalists confirm signing of 'exceptional' Welsh

Gabriel Hamer-Webb had put himself in contention to tour Japan with Wales following a strong end to the season

Politics

63 m. ago Morrisons makes major change in stores after shutting 35 butcher counters

It comes after Morrisons confirmed it was closing 35 meat counters and 35 fish counters as part of a wider restructure, which also included the closure of 17 Morrisons Daily stores

Politics

69 m. ago A Moon for the Misbegotten review – even Ruth Wilson can’t redeem this long night

Almeida theatre, LondonRebecca Frecknall’s usually bold directorial hand seems stilled in a glacially paced revival co-starring Michael Shannon and David ThrelfallRebecca Frecknall has given some surprising spins to the American canon with her refreshing and untraditional revivals. The surprise in the director’s production of Eugene O’Neill’s final play is that it is served up straight.Frecknall has stepped back to let the play do the speaking but this faithfulness lays bare the datedness of the drama, which creaks with age at times. The production itself seems imbalanced too: glacial in pace, it stretches across three hours, not gathering enough intensity and chugging anti-climactically to its end. Continue reading...

Politics

69 m. ago Jack Draper exclusive interview: 'I belong at the top level — I feel I can do anything and beat the best'

The British No 1 enters Wimbledon as one of the favourites. We speak to him and rivals Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner about his chances of joining them as a grand-slam champion

Events

73 m. ago Britain's porn crackdown: Ofcom reveals the full list of adult sites you'll have to prove you're over

Major porn websites have confirmed to online regular Ofcom that they will introduce age checks by next month's deadline.

Politics

77 m. ago Keir Starmer confirms No 10 is offering concessions to Labour welfare rebels

PM says conversations over changes to bill will ‘continue in coming days’ with more than 120 MPs poised to rebelUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has confirmed Downing Street is offering concessions to rebel Labour MPs to get his welfare bill over the line.The prime minister told the Commons he wanted “values of fairness” to underpin the legislation so the government could “get this right” on fixing the broken benefits system. Continue reading...

Economics

78 m. ago Lewis Capaldi fans spot three huge new clues he is playing Glastonbury as new song 'confirmed'

Lewis Capaldi fans have spotted some mysterious billboards appearing around the country which are said to feature lyrics from the star's new unreleased song.

Politics

79 m. ago Could Trump 2.0 be a golden opportunity for psychologists hoping to treat veterans with PTSD?

The hot topic at Psychedelic Science Conference 2025 was the potential for treating PTSD with MDMA and magic mushrooms

Politics

79 m. ago Keir Starmer confirms he will have 'conversation' with Labour rebels over benefit cuts

The Prime Minister said he wants his welfare reforms to be "implemented with Labour values of fairness".

Politics

1 hour ago Clarks has 50% off sandals that are 'nice' for holidays as hot weather continues

Footwear fans can snap up the 'nice' Clarks Tuscan Cross Leather Sandals for £38.70, as the brand has reduced them by nearly 50%

Politics

1 hour ago Commons leader confirms vote on welfare bill will go ahead despite Labour rebellion – UK politics live

More than 120 Labour MPs are poised to rebel against the government on TuesdayIn his final answer Starmer explained how he thought government and business should work together.A true partnership is not two people or two bodies trying to do the same thing. It’s two people or bodies realising they bring different things to the table.Government shouldn’t try to run businesses. It’s done that in the past and it doesn’t work particularly well. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Glastonbury 2025 Set Times: All the confirmed stage times for the festival's main stages

It’s time for Glastonbury fans to get organised.

Politics

2 h. ago Grace Wales Bonner adds secret sauce to collection that reinvents fashion archetypes

Sons of Liam Gallagher and Bobby Gillespie model designs that are at once conceptual enough for Paris catwalk – and seriously desirableOver 10 years designing for her Wales Bonner label, Grace Wales Bonner has dressed discerning celebrities from Jude Bellingham to Letitia Wright.For the Met Gala in May, she created outfits for Lewis Hamilton, FKA Twigs and Jeff Goldblum. But for her show in Paris on a sweltering Wednesday evening, there was a shift to a new generation on the catwalk. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Iconic Lush product spotted in store five months early as shoppers gobsmacked

Shoppers have been left floored after an iconic Lush product has been spotted five months before it usually appears, but there is a little catch with the beloved item

Politics

2 h. ago Emma Raducanu drops clues on Carlos Alcaraz relationship as ‘there could be something’

Emma Raducanu is set to team up with Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open mixed doubles in August, with the duo's relationship continuing to be a hot topic

Politics

2 h. ago 'I'm a TV Editor and these are the 5 Disney+ shows I'm bingeing'

I watch TV for a living and if you're looking for your next favourite show, these are the five which should be on your radar

Culture

2 h. ago Boden's 'flattering' dress that gets 'lots of compliments' now £62 off

The discounted linen-blend maxi dress has handy side pockets and is "selling like hot cakes"

Economics