82 m. ago Special 'tariffs' could knock hundreds off bills for these two groups, says expert

With January bills pinching pockets, help may be available from companies such as Sky, Vodafone and Virgin Media

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4 h. ago 'This is justice for everyone who suffered under vicious dictator', says Venezuelan journalist and opposition activist Gabriela Parra

Just a few hundred metres behind ­Gabriela Parra lies her homeland of ­Venezuela - but she dare not take another step off Colombian ground.

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5 h. ago List of school closures as UK braces for Storm Goretti and temperatures plunge – are your kids affected?

HUNDREDS of schools will remain closed for a third day as yellow weather warnings for ice and snow blanket the UK. Fresh alerts were issued as Brits brace for Storm Goretti to hit, while temperatures on Tuesday plummeted as low as -12C. Thousands of pupils were affected across Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales on...

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5 h. ago OAP desperately tried to save mum & teen daughter from drowning in rough sea before they were swept away in front of him

AN OAP desperately tried to save a mum and her teen daughter from drowning in the sea before they were swept away in front of him. Rescue crews launched a major operation after three people disappeared in the water near Withernsea, off the East Yorkshire coast on Friday afternoon. Cops later confirmed that a mother and daughter,...

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7 h. ago Base jumper, 28, dies after flying through Swiss ‘Valley of Death’ and crashing into ground as cops launch probe

A BASE jumper has tragically died after falling to his death during a jump from popular spot for adrenaline junkies. The 28-year-old German man leapt to his death on Sunday during a base jump in Gimmelwald, Switzerland. He jumped from the notorious Nepal Bridge in the Lauterbrunnen district, before crashing into the rocky terrain below....

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7 h. ago New crackdown on ghost plates after Mail probe: MOT will now check your reg plate with penalty points for those who fail, plus new powers for DVLA on gangs in driving blitz

Motorists who use number plates invisible to road cameras face penalty points and having their vehicles seized under new plans to improve road safety launched today.

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8 h. ago The £3 trick that'll keep you warm AND slash your bills: Our experts reveal the energy savings tips that actually work and exactly how they could save you hundreds of pounds

The mercury has dropped this week, meaning the usual winter fail-safes such as putting on a thick jumper or hugging a hot water bottle may no longer be enough to keep you toasty.

Economics

9 h. ago DHS deploys 2K federal agents to Minneapolis area to carry out 'largest immigration operation ever'

The Trump administration has launched its largest immigration enforcement operation, deploying up to 2,000 federal agents to the Minneapolis area

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9 h. ago Top union accuses Texas of targeting teachers over Charlie Kirk posts

American Federation of Teachers sues over what it says are unconstitutional investigations into social media commentsA major Texas teachers’ union filed a federal lawsuit against the state on Tuesday challenging what it describes as unconstitutional investigations into hundreds of educators who posted comments on social media following the September killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.The Texas American Federation of Teachers, which represents approximately 66,000 public school employees, is asking a federal court to block the Texas Education Agency and its commissioner, Mike Morath, from continuing investigations that the union argues violate teachers’ free speech protections. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Civil service hires 166 people with criminal records as part of scheme to give convicts a second chance

The recruitment programme is open to criminals found guilty of knife offences, assault, theft and shoplifting and has advertised 293 positions since it was launched in 2021.

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10 h. ago Shoppers 'stocking up' as supermarket launches 19p veg as part of January price cuts

The retailer has dropped the price of hundreds of products

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10 h. ago Inquiry launched into Channel Tunnel chaos which caused misery for tens of thousands of Eurostar passengers

Huge disruption was caused between the UK and the continent by a power supply fault last week

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11 h. ago Putin's new 'revolt' threat as top generals launch 'mutiny' over attacks

Russian officers are demanding transfers from Putin's frontlines amid reports of drunk commanders directing troops, as well as mounting Ukrainian strikes hitting deep into Russian territory

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12 h. ago Beauty queen hopeful launches fundraising drive for good cause

Kayleigh McKay said she hoped her openness would help others to reach out for support.

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13 h. ago He rubbed shoulders with Oasis and Stone Roses, now he's launching a festival

"The thrill of the new is a wonderful thing and that feeling when you know you have just seen the future cannot be beaten"

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13 h. ago British Rail sale: How to get cheap train tickets from today

Discover how to save up to 50% on train travel with the Great British Rail Sale happening this week

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13 h. ago Love Island's Millie Court issued warning by famous pal days before All Stars launch

Love Island series 7 winner Millie Court is returning for All Stars 2026, with best friend Chloe Burrows issuing cheeky warnings about finding a new bestie and bringing home the wrong man

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14 h. ago Regatta's 'lightweight but cosy' winter jacket worth £120 on sale for just £43

The outdoors brand has launched a January sale in time for the snowy weather.

Economics

14 h. ago Rescue pup becomes one of only dogs in the world to detect deadly lung infection

Born at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, one puppy showed signs he was destined for something extraordinary. Now Chilli is preparing for a life-saving role that could save hundreds of lives

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15 h. ago Morrisons to make major closure in move threatening up to 115 jobs

The upcoming closure also follows Morrisons' announcement in March last year that 365 other employees were at risk of redundancy

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