13 h. ago Frontier Airlines makes major bag policy change in jab at Southwest

Frontier announced two deals for passengers booking travel this week in response to Southwest’s policy changes

Events

15 h. ago BBC show's axing prompts petition to save it as thousands back beloved soap

The BBC sparked upset earlier this week when it announced that long-running soap opera River City, which is filmed and set in Scotland, will be coming to an end next year

Politics

17 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer refuses to rule out income tax rise in Spring Statement

The Prime Minister remained tight-lipped on a commitment not to extend the freeze on income tax thresholds ahead of next week's announcement by the Chancellor

Politics

58 h. ago Labour welfare reforms – is cutting benefits the only option?

Major reforms to welfare are expected to be announced this week

Politics

65 h. ago Disability minister fails to deny PIP and other benefits will face cuts

Concerns amid Labour backbenchers and other MPs over possible benefit cut announcements this week were not directly put down in Parliament today

Politics

67 h. ago EastEnders fans reveal what they want character they 'don’t know enough about' to do ahead of shock exit

A surprising exit was announced last week to the frustration of fans

Events

69 h. ago Wales to stage Tour de France race as major announcement to be made this week

The UK is expected to host the Grand Depart of the 2027 Tour de France

Politics

4 d. ago Labour's benefits crackdown 'set to cut disability payments for 1 million people'

The huge changes to the welfare system, due to be announced next week, will see only the most severely disabled people qualify for support amid an overhaul of eligibility criteria.

Economics

4 d. ago Starmer announces 'coalition of the willing' militaries to meet next week over Ukraine peace plans

Starmer said the ‘world is watching’ Russia’s next moves closely.

Events

5 d. ago Labour's benefits crackdown 'set to cut disability payments for 1million people'

The huge changes to the welfare system, due to be announced next week, will see only the most severely disabled people qualify for support amid an overhaul of eligibility criteria.

Economics

5 d. ago Snow White's Rachel Zegler lands West End role in revival of huge musical

Disney's Snow White will be released in the UK next week and it's now been announced that star Rachel Zegler will be heading to London later this year for a revival of Evita

Events

5 d. ago Labour MPs handed plea to 'take a stand' against welfare cuts as backlash grows

Every Labour MP has been sent a letter by the Green Party urging them to rebel against plans to slash around £6billion from the welfare bill ahead of an announcement next week

Economics

5 d. ago Gene Hackman estate goes to court to prevent release of autopsy pictures

Fearing release of distressing material, lawyers have petitioned a Santa Fe court to seal records to protect the family’s right to privacyA representative for the estate of actor Gene Hackman is seeking to block the public release of autopsy and investigative reports, especially photographs and police body-camera video, related to the recent deaths of Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, after their partially mummified bodies were discovered at their New Mexico home in February.Authorities last week announced Hackman died at age 95 of heart disease with complications from Alzheimer’s disease as much as a week after Arakawa, 65, died from a rare rodent-borne disease, hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Hackman’s pacemaker last showed signs of activity on 18 February, indicating an abnormal heart rhythm on the day he probably died. The couple’s bodies weren’t discovered until 26 February. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago ADRIAN THRILLS reviews Nation Shall Speak Unto Nation by Edwyn Collins: He's still ripping it up after his life

Announcing a series of live shows last week, Edwyn Collins (pictured) declared that the autumn dates will be his last ever UK performances.

Politics

6 d. ago DWP could announce proposed changes to PIP and other disability benefits next week

Speculation is growing over proposed changes by the UK Government to health and disability benefits.

Politics

7 d. ago Popular budget chain could close many of its 825 stores across UK after entire company was put up for sale

The brand's owner announced last week it was considering 'all strategic options' to offload the high street chain, with fears that swathes of its 825 shops could be forced to close.

Economics

7 d. ago Debenhams shares major update on whether it will reopen UK high street stores

The high street department store chain was bought by Boohoo back in 2022, and this week, the company announced that it would be taking on the name and will be known as the Debenhams Group going forward

Politics

8 d. ago Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump have taken the 2026 World Cup for themselves

The tournament will be leveraged for the glorification of a leader to a degree not seen since Benito Mussolini dominated the 1934 World Cup in ItalyTwo men held a press event in the Oval Office last week to announce a taskforce that would work to resolve the logistical problems surrounding the 2026 World Cup in North America, which were largely created by one of them.Both men were in their element. One, Donald Trump, received toady genuflection and a large, golden thing (actually the Club World Cup trophy). The other, Fifa president Gianni Infantino, occasioned to bask in the proximity to real power, was affectionately referred to as “The king of soccer, I guess, in a certain way” by Trump. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump have taken the 2026 World Cup for themselves | Leander Schaerlaeckens

The tournament will be leveraged for the glorification of a leader to a degree not seen since Benito Mussolini dominated the 1934 World Cup in ItalyTwo men held a press event in the Oval Office last week to announce a taskforce that would work to resolve the logistical problems surrounding the 2026 World Cup in North America, which were largely created by one of them.Both men were in their element. One, Donald Trump, received toady genuflection and a large, golden thing (actually the Club World Cup trophy). The other, Fifa president Gianni Infantino, occasioned to bask in the proximity to real power, was affectionately referred to as “The king of soccer, I guess, in a certain way” by Trump. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago As Calvin Harris unveils major 'country boy' rebrand, what's driving the superstar DJ's ever

The superstar Scots DJ, 41, best known for his energetic EDM tracks and A-list girlfriends, is pivoting to country music in a major rebrand that was announced last week.

Politics