53 m. ago Angela Rayner 'backing local stealth taxes drive': Deputy PM and mayors push for powers to raise huge new revenues from struggling Brits

The Deputy Prime minister is said to be encouraging local elected political leaders to put pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to give them control over taxes collected locally.

Events

53 m. ago Enjoy 'delicious' peaches this summer as 'easy to grow' fruit tree plummets to half

Fancy indulging in some mouth-watering fruit that's been grown in your own back garden, without breaking the bank? Look no further as this peach tree has just been slashed down to half-price

Politics

65 m. ago Three Republican senators break with Trump to vote against codifying DOGE spending cuts

Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Mitch McConnell criticized the White House for a lack of transparency surrounding the proposed cuts

Politics

67 m. ago Nvidia chief vows to ‘accelerate recovery’ of China sales as H20 chip ban lifted

Jensen Huang tells Beijing press conference it takes nine months to restart supply chain

Politics

73 m. ago Man's head swells 'like a balloon' as he ignores 'no sex' rule after Turkey hair transplant

Ruben Owen was offered a hair transplant in Turkey but ignored a sex ban and ended up with a massive head after the procedure, leaving him with swelling that took a week to reduce

Politics

81 m. ago Starmer has worked to ‘cultivate’ relationship with Trump, says minister

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray was speaking ahead of the meeting between the two leaders in Scotland later this month.

Politics

83 m. ago Crafty woman seduces nine horny monks before extorting millions from them to stay quiet

The woman was arrested in Nonthaburi, just outside of Bangkok, after her actions seemingly saw nine monks – including abbots – disrobed for breaking their celibacy vow

Politics

92 m. ago Not our finest hour: When Britain’s allies put their lives on the line, we abandoned them – and covered it up

The British believe their word is their bond – but no one who’s dealt with us agrees, least of all in Afghanistan, world affairs editor Sam Kiley writes

Politics

95 m. ago Italian towns ban swimwear, walking barefoot and sitting on walls

There are strict new rules to crack down on antisocial behaviour from tourists

Politics

1 hour ago ‘Insensitive’ vegan charity advert showing baby being taken away from mother banned

An advert from a vegan charity which shows a baby being taken away from its mother has been banned after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) branded it “irresponsible”.

Events

1 hour ago UK politics live: Defence minister warns ‘accountability starts now’ after Afghan data breach

Email blunder triggered the evacuation of thousands of Afghans who were brought to the UK under a secret resettlement scheme

Politics

1 hour ago New hosepipe ban announced as a million more Britons hit by water restrictions

Southern Water becomes latest utility to impose restrictions on water use after driest UK spring for decades

Events

1 hour ago Will interest rates be cut in August? The key factors for the Bank of England and 2025 predictions

Experts expect a split vote at the MPC’s meeting on 7 August

Politics

1 hour ago Democracies around world must form new alliance to counter China, says Sunak

The US must realise no single country can face down an ‘axis of authoritarian states’ including China, Russia, Iran and North Korea, Rishi Sunak said.

Politics

2 h. ago Barclays fined £42m by watchdog over money laundering checks

The Financial Conduct Authority fines relate to separate failings linked to the WealthTek and Stunt & Co businesses.

Economics

2 h. ago Azealia Banks 'leaks' Conor McGregor pictures: Are unsolicited nudes illegal?

Here’s a breakdown of the legality around sending and receiving intimate photographs

Events

2 h. ago Sandie Peggie cleared of internal disciplinary charges at NHS Fife

The nurse had been accused of putting patient care at risk.

Events

2 h. ago Households face new squeeze as June inflation unexpectedly jumps to 3.6%

The “grim” jump in inflation to an 18 month high is not expected to prevent an interest rate cut next month

Economics

3 h. ago Vegan charity ad that featured baby being taken from mother banned

The advert has been labelled as irresponsible, distressing and likely to cause widespread offence

Events

3 h. ago Inflation jumps to highest level for nearly 18 months as food prices rise again

The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 3.6% in June, up from 3.4% in May.

Economics