3 h. ago UN experts accuse one of England’s biggest social landlords of habitability failings

Exclusive: Letter says L&Q appears to have systematically failed in its duty to provide adequate standard of livingUN experts have said that one of England’s biggest social landlords appears to have systematically failed to ensure the habitability of its rental properties.In a letter to the UK government, they cite the case of a disabled tenant, Sanjay Ramburn, 55, who they say lived with his family of five in an L&Q group property in Forest Gate, east London, for several years with no electricity. They experienced four ceiling collapses, as well as severe damp and mould that affected their health. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Iga Swiatek: ‘I didn’t want to give any points for free – it’s a Wimbledon final and I wanted to win’

SW19 champion baffled by post-match suggestions she should have let Amanda Anisimova win one game in grand slam final as she turns focus to Australian Open in 2026In the coming months, if and when her schedule allows, Iga Swiatek will make a pilgrimage to London and the All England Club, the scene of her biggest and, she admits, most surprising triumph. In July, the 24-year-old won her first Wimbledon title and sixth grand slam title in all, crushing a hapless Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in the final.It was the undoubted highlight of an up-and-down year for the Pole, who struggled on her best surface of clay but who will end 2025 ranked No 2, her fourth year in a row finishing inside the world’s top two. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago 'Roy Keane called me cocky and arrogant – I wouldn't do the same to other players'

Roy Keane has cultivated a reputation as one of the biggest pundits in British football, but one former England star won't be taking notes from the Irishman on how to do his new job

Sport

5 d. ago 'Serious failings' identified at Greater Manchester social housing landlord

A watchdog has raised 'serious concerns'.

Events

9 d. ago ‘Horribly wrong’: US veterans condemn Trump’s politicization of military

Experts infuriated by president accusing Democrats of ‘sedition’ for urging soldiers to refuse illegal ordersVeterans have condemned the politicization of the military after Donald Trump accused Democratic lawmakers of “sedition, punishable by death” after a small group of them released a video in which they urged US soldiers not to follow any “unlawful” orders.The extraordinary exchange was sparked after Democratic lawmakers with military or national security backgrounds – the Congressional representatives Maggie Goodlander, Jason Crow, Chris DeLuzio and Chrissy Houlahan, and the senators Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin – posted a video on Facebook addressed to US service members. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Ben Stokes calls upcoming Ashes ‘biggest series’ of his England captaincy

The latest instalment in one of sport’s most enduring rivalries begins in Perth on Friday in front of a sell-out 60,000 crowd.

Politics

1 week ago England urged to win 'gladiatorial' Ashes battle and become legends

England face the biggest challenge in cricket - but former star Steve Finn believes Brendon McCullum's men have what it takes to win the ultimate prize in Test cricket

Events

1 week ago Livingston MP Gregor Poynton visits The Grapes in East Calder to champion vital role local pubs play in community life

At the heart of East Calder for more than a decade under the same landlord, The Grapes has become a true social hub.

Events

2 w. ago How football’s biggest con duped England icon into dream of City

WHEN Notts County unveiled Sven-Goran Eriksson as their new Director of Football in July 2009, the jaws of fans dropped to the floor. After years spent languishing in administration, a mysterious consortium seemingly backed by Middle Eastern money had taken over, with promises to take the League Two side all the way to the Prem...

Politics

2 w. ago Get your free Ben Stokes mask and as warm up here's the best Ashes sledges ever

It’s the biggest rivalry in cricket – England versus Australia so why don't we tell how to get a free Ben Stokes mask AND give you some of the best sledges ever

Events

2 w. ago Reece James eyes Donald Trump reunion at USA World Cup as England's biggest test named

The US President was on stage when Chelsea won the Club World Cup in New Jersey

Politics

2 w. ago Chelsea history celebrated 80 years on after record attendance set for Moscow Dinamo game

Biggest ever crowd at a club ground in England came to watch Chelsea play the Russian side Moscow Dynamo in 1945 just after the end of World War Two

Culture

3 w. ago Joe Marler: The burly rugby star turned ‘genius’ Faithful leader

Former England international has become the BBC hit’s biggest revelation thanks to his keen perception skills and sense of humour

Politics

3 w. ago NHS issues urgent 'jab SOS' as cases of 'nasty' virus soar to triple last year's levels

Health bosses warn England's 'biggest ever flu season' could be round the corner

Politics

3 w. ago 'It's saved people from the jaws of loan sharks': Council to invest £100,000 to help ailing credit union

The co-operative, community business, which remains 'financially stable' has been hot by the sudden withdrawal of funding from a social hosuing landlord

Economics