61 m. ago Starmer defends lowering voting age to 16, saying people old enough to pay tax should have a say – UK politics live

Plan to give 16 and 17-year-olds vote across UK means nearly 1.5 million more people will be to have say at general electionWhile Rushanara Ali is answering the urgent question in the Commons, Keir Starmer is speaking at the event where he is announcing a “civil society covenant”.There is a live feed here.Why does this government think a 16-year-old can vote but not be allowed to buy a lottery ticket or an alcoholic drink, marry or go to war, or even stand in the elections they’re voting? It isn’t the government’s position on the age of maturity just hopelessly confused? Continue reading...

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62 m. ago Germany confirms major passport change affecting UK tourists

Brits visiting Germany will, from August, have a quicker airport experience

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69 m. ago Katie Price takes another swipe at ex Pete as Princess moves out of family home

Katie Price has opened up on her daughter Princess' 18th birthday party, after she was seen jetting off to Ibiza and Dubai while her eldest daughter celebrated at home

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85 m. ago Morrisons bans staff from doing one thing to make big change for customers

The supermarket chain has told its store staff that it is limiting their access - and the change comes into force in a matter of weeks

Economics

95 m. ago TV star sends The Open fans ducking for cover after firing wayward shot into the stands

The Open got off to an entertaining start as golf analyst Johnson Wagner forced fans to dodge his wayward shot at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland on Thursday

Sport

95 m. ago Myanmar's military government recaptures strategic town from rebels

State media in Myanmar say the Southeast Asian nation's military government has recaptured a strategic gateway town after nearly a year of effort, marking a rare turnaround in the country’s northeast, where an alliance of ethnic rebel militias seized a large swath of territory in an offensive that began in late 2023

Events

1 hour ago Prime Minister says UK will ‘work ever more closely’ with Germany

The Prime Minister and Friedrich Merz signed the deal – to be known as the Kensington Treaty – at the V&A Museum on London.

Politics

1 hour ago Nobody's Child fans get extra 15% off half price summer sale snagging items from £5

The brand's up to 60% off sale has been running since the start of July and recently they've introduced an additional 15% on top of it with a nifty money-saving code

Economics

1 hour ago Retail sales up a surprising 0.6% in June after a May pullback by consumers

After an earlier pullback, consumers picked up their spending in June showing resilience despite anxiety high over tariffs and the U.S. economy

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2 h. ago M&S says Sparks membership deals ‘fully back online’ after hack

It is understood M&S expects to restart its outstanding operations – online beauty and click and collect sales – in the coming weeks.

Economics

2 h. ago Eight wild things that have interrupted sport – from ladybirds to a suspected UFO

The great thing about sport is that you never know what’s going to happen. Will a stampede of elk force play to be suspended? It’s not completely unheard of

Politics

2 h. ago Keir Starmer signs landmark deal to explore direct rail line from UK to Germany

Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have signed a treaty beefing up security arrangements between the nations and containing measures to tackle small boat crossings

Economics

2 h. ago Boots shoppers get 'so many compliments' when wearing £33 perfume worth £94

The Calvin Klein scent is usually sold for £94, but has been reduced in the sale

Economics

3 h. ago Sol de Janeiro perfume mist that 'smells like YSL' gets reduced by almost £10 in rare sale

If you like the smell of YSL's Black Opium perfume, you'll love this on-sale Sol de Janeiro mist...

Economics

3 h. ago Watch live: UK and Germany sign treaty on migrant smuggling crackdown

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at Downing Street on Thursday (17 July).

Events

3 h. ago Exclusive: Military contractor says she was fired for noting problem that ‘jeopardized the safety of U.S civilians and troops’

Exclusive: Software safety engineer Deborah Hale says she flagged potentially deadly issues with a U.S. missile system, but was fired for speaking up

Events

3 h. ago Manchester United sent overwhelming transfer verdict they can't ignore after injury blow

Onana's injury may force United to go into the transfer market

Sport

3 h. ago Expanded Taser training drives uptick in use of force reports among London police

Expanded Taser training drives uptick in use of force reports among London police  CBC

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3 h. ago Tyson Fury was forced to step into ring with Daniel Dubois after 'awkward' gym incident with family member

Potential future opponents Tyson Fury and Daniel Dubois have a stormy history, once clashing during a sparring session involving the Gypsy King's younger brother, Hughie

Events

3 h. ago 'This versatile linen dress is the only one I packed on holiday – and it has 39% off'

On a recent three-day trip to Barcelona, I only brought this one dress with me, and it was the perfect outfit for both day and night. Here's where to find it on sale...

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