24 h. ago New call for full State Pension for half a million older people after Winter Fuel Payment U

Around 453,000 pensioners are living in a country which does not have a reciprocal agreement with the UK Government.

Economics

39 h. ago UK yet to commit to Nato plan for rise in defence spending to 3.5% of GDP

Nato chief Mark Rutte wants members to agree to plan at summit later this month but UK remains cautiousBritain has still not committed to agreeing an increase in defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by the mid-2030s at the Nato summit later this month in line with a proposal from the alliance secretary general, Mark Rutte, defence sources said.Though Rutte visited Downing St on Monday and the Nato chief expressed confidence in a speech in London afterwards that countries would sign up, senior insiders complained that Britain was still dragging its heels over the issue. Continue reading...

Politics

40 h. ago Starmer's Gibraltar 'surrender' deal: UK agrees to a 'fluid border' between The Rock and Spain as Labour post

Gibraltarian chief minister Fabian Picardo welcomed what he said was a 'historic agreement' that removed a major bottleneck for commuters and trade at the border created after Brexit .

Economics

41 h. ago UK agrees to a fluid border between Gibraltar and Spain which will not require checks on people crossing as Government finalises post

The UK has agreed to a fluid border between Gibraltar and Spain which will not require checks on people crossing, the Government said - clearing the way to finalise a post-Brexit deal with the EU.

Politics

58 h. ago Florian Wirtz: Liverpool on course to confirm second transfer of summer window as deal 'agreed' for midfielder

Premier League champions set to make a huge statement in the transfer market

Economics

59 h. ago Liverpool 'agree deal' for Florian Wirtz with £126million move now 'imminent'

Liverpool have agreed a deal for Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz with the Reds agreeing to the Bundesliga side's £126million asking price

Economics

68 h. ago Liverpool get big boost in Milos Kerkez transfer with fee agreed and medical set

Liverpool have received a boost in their pursuit of Bournemouth star Milos Kerkez as the Cherries move a step closer to signing a replacement for the left-back

Politics

69 h. ago Martin Zubimendi to cost Arsenal more than £51m release clause as transfer details emerge

Arsenal have reportedly finally agreed a deal with Real Sociedad to sign Martin Zubimendi, but the Gunners will pay more than the midfielder's £51million release clause

Economics

2 d. ago Arsenal reach Martin Zubimendi transfer agreement and will pay MORE than £51m release clause

Martin Zubimendi has a well-publicised £51million release clause in his contract with Real Sociedad, yet Arsenal will pay over the odds to sign the Spanish midfielder this summer

Economics

3 d. ago ITV Love Island viewers in agreement after Maya Jama shares new twist

Love Island is back and Maya Jama wasted no time in revealing a major twist

Politics

3 d. ago UK chip designer Alphawave agrees to $2.4bn takeover by US rival Qualcomm

Offer to buy the British-listed company is latest blow to the London Stock ExchangeBusiness live – latest updatesThe British chip designer Alphawave has agreed to a $2.4bn (£1.8bn) takeover by its US rival Qualcomm, the latest loss to the London Stock Exchange as it struggles to hang on to large technology companies.Alphawave, which is one of the few semiconductor companies listed in the UK, received an offer worth 183p a share and on Monday its board recommended the deal to shareholders after months of talks. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago US chipmaker Qualcomm agrees to buy UK’s Alphawave in $2.4bn deal

Acquisition will lead to latest departure from London’s stock market

Economics

4 d. ago Thomas Frank 'agrees' to join Tottenham as new manager with appointment 'one step away'

Thomas Frank has reportedly agreed to become the new manager of Tottenham after the sacking of Ange Postecoglou, who was shown the door by Daniel Levy on Friday

Politics

4 d. ago Aaron Ramsey agrees shock transfer as Cardiff City manager hunt thrown into chaos

The former Arsenal and Juventus star is desperate to lead Wales into battle at next year's World Cup and a move to Mexico would be the perfect way to acclimatise to the demands of next summer's tournament

Events

4 d. ago Aaron Ramsey agrees shock move and throws Cardiff City's manager hunt into chaos

The Wales and Cardiff legend has agreed a move to Mexico and won't be Cardiff City's new manager

Events

6 d. ago Katie Price fails to pay £12,500 a month debt after bankruptcy agreement

The former glamour model was declared bankrupt twice in the last six years

Economics

6 d. ago Dundee United agree Iurie Iovu deal with further transfers in pipeline for Jim Goodwin ahead of Conference League test

The Tannadice club have thrashed out a fee to sign the Moldova international - who will pen a long-term deal at the club

Economics

6 d. ago Florian Wirtz 'doubts' emerge as agreement reached over £126m Liverpool transfer target

Both Micah Richards and Alan Shearer are in agreement over Liverpool target Florian Wirtz, and his potential inability to adapt to the physicality of the Premier League from the Bundesliga

Economics

7 d. ago NATO allies agree huge spending boost as US demands they are 'ready' for Russia

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth demanded GDP members of NATO be 'combat-ready' or risk losing US support amid escalating security concerns over Russia’s aggression

Politics

7 d. ago Millions of Brits heading to Portugal can use eGates at Faro airport and avoid lengthy Brexit border queues

The new arrangements come after the UK and EU agreed a new trade deal

Politics