4 h. ago Veteran retail boss says Budget timing 'could not be worse' for struggling sector

Monsoon Accessorize founder’s criticism came as he revealed as return to profits despite ‘many headwinds’

Economics

4 h. ago Veteran retail boss says Budget timing 'could not worse' for struggling sector

Monsoon Accessorize founder’s criticism came as he revealed as return to profits despite ‘many headwinds’

Economics

4 d. ago BRIAN VINER: Is Christmas Karma the worst festive movie of all time?

Scarcely able to believe how ghastly it was after last week's screening with fellow critics in London, on Tuesday afternoon I went to the Odeon in Hereford to endure it again.

Politics

6 d. ago Are you suddenly hungry all the time? This is the surprising reason why, how to stop the pangs and why women are worst affected: DR EMILY LEEMING

Like clockwork, the cold weather sets in and you feel hungrier. Suddenly, a salad isn't appealing. What you really want is warm, comforting dishes, such as lasagne, mashed potato and gooey chocolate puds.

Politics

7 d. ago Russell Tovey on pride, sexual power and politics: ‘The Green party slogan – make hope normal again – is what we need’

One of the most prolific and popular actors of his generation, he reflects on therapy, homophobia, why he suspects now is the worst time in history for trans people, and his secret life as a geekRussell Tovey’s best characters often seem to have it all together, typically as a barrier to further interrogation. Take his recent projects: in surreal BBC sitcom Juice, Tovey plays Guy, a buttoned-up therapist with a seemingly perfect life, hobbled by an aversion to recklessness. Then there’s the closeted Andrew Waters in award-winning American indie film Plainclothes, a well-respected married man of faith who secretly cruises New York shopping mall toilets. Even in the forthcoming Doctor Who spin-off, The War Between the Land and the Sea, Tovey’s character, Barclay, is an ordinary office clerk who is swept up into a planet-saving mission while trying to keep his family from falling apart. In each performance, Tovey anchors his characters with a beguiling mix of strength, empathy and vuln...

Politics

8 d. ago Scot suing housing association over claims mould ridden flat has destroyed his health

Tony Blair, who has been diagnosed pneumonia three times, says his bouts of ill health and worsening asthma have come after he moved into his Glasgow flat, owned by Queens Cross Housing Association, in 2017.

Politics

9 d. ago Share your questions for Meera Sodha, Tim Dowling and Stuart Heritage

Ahead of a special Guardian Live event on 26 November, you can share your questions for Tim Dowling, Stuart Heritage and Meera SodhaIt has been a year of small pleasures and big opinions. Is Kim Kardashian’s legal drama All’s Fair really the worst TV show of all time? What are the best (and worst) vegan cheeses? And 20 years after they first hit the shelves, five-toed shoes are apparently having a big fashion moment. But what is it like to wear them in public?As the year draws to a close, Guardian Live invites you to a special event with columnist Tim Dowling, film and TV writer Stuart Heritage, and cook and author Meera Sodha. They will join comedian, broadcaster, and occasional Guardian contributor Nish Kumar for an evening of sharp observations, seasonal reflections and behind-the-scenes stories from the Guardian. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Chancellor's booze tax hike slammed as 'depressing' as British beer prices to soar

The hospitality industry has hit out at a possible tax hike on wine and spirits, warning that it would be a "depressing prospect" for the struggling sector

Economics

1 week ago Which area has the worst ambulance handover delays in England?

Eight out of the 10 worst-performing hospital trusts in England for average handover times are in the Midlands, analysis of data shows

Politics

1 week ago ‘Worst show of all time’ with 4% Rotten Tomatoes score 'renewed' for Season 2

Despite being universally panned by critics, it seems that the show could be set to return for a second season

Politics

1 week ago London pubs boss urges Reeves to spare struggling sector from more Budget punishment

Fuller’s boss said the pub chain faced an £8m increase in costs as a result of last year’s Budget

Economics

1 week ago 'We can't tax ourselves to victory': Fuller's boss pleads for Chancellor to spare pubs in Budget

Simon Emeny, executive chairman of Fuller's, said he was 'frustrated' by the lack of clarity and wants Reeves to avoid imposing 'further punitive financial measures' in this month's Autumn Budget .

Economics

1 week ago Jet2 boss urges Chancellor against raising travel tax ahead of Budget

Exclusive: ‘People want to be looked after, forget about daily life, and just relax,’ says CEO Steve Heapy

Economics

1 week ago Doctors' strikes 'couldn't come at worse time for NHS' amid winter pressures and increased delays for patients, warns boss

The strike 'threatens to wipe out a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix our national health service', warns one NHS boss

Events

2 w. ago Why pensioners could be hardest hit in the Budget if Rachel Reeves gets her way and the poorest will feel it the most

I BELIEVE this could be the worst Budget in modern times for pensioners. Rumours are rife about Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plans on November 24 when she delivers her Budget. But one thing is for sure, pensioners are in her sights. Earlier this week, the Chancellor said: “each of us must do our bit”. MPs repeatedly...

Economics

2 w. ago Donald Trump 'falls asleep' at worst time in chaotic press conference

A White House guest also collapsed behind the US president during an announcement of cheaper weight loss drugs in the US. Fortunately, he was caught by two others nearby and Trump later said the man was "fine"

Politics

2 w. ago The ‘worst TV show of all time’ with disastrous 0% Rotten Tomatoes score

New series is receiving most overwhelmingly negative reviews ever

Events

2 w. ago Budget tax hikes could see food prices soar, major supermarket boss warns

Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts says shoppers are being ‘cautious’ ahead of the announcement later this month

Economics

2 w. ago NHS issues urgent call for flu jabs as virus cases triple last year's levels

The NHS has issued an urgent 'flu jab SOS' as cases of the virus have soared to triple those recorded at the same time last year, with just weeks to go before the worst of the flu season typically bites

Science

2 w. ago Sainsbury’s boss warns Budget tax hikes could send food prices higher

Chief executive Simon Roberts said the sector has already been hit with higher taxes and costs which have fuelled inflation.

Economics