13 m. ago Do you live in the 'London banana'? Scholar sparks debate with viral post revealing its 'loveliest' areas

Chiswick, Notting Hill and Greenwich may strike many as some of the loveliest parts of London - but not Saul Sadka.

Politics

15 m. ago Starmer pushes digital ID cards for ALL after Macron demands action to tackle scourge of illegal working in Britain

Keir Starmer told the Cabinet he would be 'exploring options around digital ID' as part of a wider package of reforms designed to make it harder for illegal migrants to live and work in this country.

Politics

30 m. ago Peppers will not 'lose their crunch' if stored in specific spot in the fridge

Peppers are a staple in many households, but they can be tricky to store. However, one expert has shared a simple trick to keep them fresh for up to two weeks without any costly tools

Politics

42 m. ago ‘Trump loses again’: California governor reacts to judge ruling that national guard in LA violated federal law – live

Democratic governor Gavin Newsom takes shot at Trump after ‘the courts agree’ that deployment of national guard during LA immigration protests was illegalTrump illegally deployed national guard during LA Ice protests, judge rulesDonald Trump’s “exciting announcement” expected at 2pm ET will be “related to the Department of Defense”, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna plan to hold a news conference tomorrow with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse as the political fallout from the saga continues to engage Congress on several fronts. Continue reading...

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71 m. ago Trump live updates: President to make Oval Office announcement amid speculation about health

President Donald Trump scheduled to make announcement from Oval Office at 2 p.m. ET

Politics

82 m. ago Trump’s ‘exciting announcement’ related to the Pentagon, White House says – US politics live

It’s still unclear what the announcement will be, but White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says it’s related to the department of defenseDonald Trump’s “exciting announcement” expected at 2pm ET will be “related to the Department of Defense”, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna plan to hold a news conference tomorrow with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse as the political fallout from the saga continues to engage Congress on several fronts. Continue reading...

Politics

94 m. ago 'I make homemade butter for less than £1 and it tastes better than Lurpak'

The recipe is simple to follow and uses just one ingredient.

Economics

96 m. ago Channel 4 challenges strangers to survive the Apocalypse in wild new social experiment

Channel 4 have today revealed one of their boldest social experiments yet, as they will send a group of strangers to live in the apocalypse for a brand new show...

Events

2 h. ago Driving instructor confirms what green traffic light really means and it's not 'go'

A driving instructor has confirmed what the green traffic light really means, and it turns out it's not as simple as "go". James Simpkins has told motorists what they need to know

Politics

2 h. ago Does Caraway’s $1,575 cookware live up to the hype? I found out

I swapped my T-Fal pots and pans with Caraway’s to see how they performed

Society

2 h. ago Italy looks at hiding state flight paths after jamming of Von Der Leyen plane

EU member states debate how to make leaders’ flights more secure as Russia blamed for GPS lossEurope live – latest updatesItaly is considering keeping state flights secret after the satellite signal of the aircraft carrying the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, was allegedly jammed by Russia, Italian defence ministry sources said.Von der Leyen, a fierce critic of the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, and Moscow’s war in Ukraine, was flying to Bulgaria on Sunday when her charter plane lost satellite navigation aids, delaying its arrival in Plovdiv, and reportedly forcing it to circle an airport for an hour. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Italy considers hiding state flight paths after jamming of von der Leyen plane

EU member states debate how to make leaders’ flights more secure as Russia blamed for GPS lossEurope live – latest updatesItaly is considering keeping state flights secret after the satellite signal of the aircraft carrying the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, was allegedly jammed by Russia, Italian defence ministry sources said.Von der Leyen, a fierce critic of the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, and Moscow’s war in Ukraine, was flying to Bulgaria on Sunday when her charter plane lost satellite navigation aids, delaying its arrival in Plovdiv, and reportedly forcing it to circle an airport for an hour. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones enjoy cosy lunch as they reignite romance

Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones' recent outing comes after the presenting duo reunited on screens for their Morning Live show this month

Politics

3 h. ago Animal rights activist sobs in court as she is accused of stealing a live crayfish from a tank at a posh seafood restaurant and throwing it into a harbour

Emma Smart, 47, is alleged to have entered the restaurant and shoved a member of staff out of the way before taking the live crayfish from the tank, running outside and dropping it into the sea.

Events

3 h. ago Kraft Heinz to split a decade after merger in bid to revive growth

Chicago-based food group says it will split into two publicly traded companies through tax-free spin-offBusiness live – latest updatesKraft Heinz, the US company behind kitchen staples such as Philadelphia cheese and Heinz tomato ketchup, has announced plans to split into two independent businesses a decade after it was created in a mega merger.The Chicago-based packaged food group said it would separate into two publicly traded companies through a tax-free spin-off to try to reduce complexity and improve financial performance after years of falling sales. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Pressure rises on Reeves as government borrowing costs hit 27

Chancellor will face more limited fiscal headroom at budget after yield on 30-year bond increases to 5.68%Business live – latest updatesReshuffle gymnastics prepare Starmer to walk tricky budget tightropeBritain’s long-term borrowing costs have hit their highest level in 27 years, intensifying the pressure on the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, before the autumn budget.The yield, or interest rate, on 30-year UK government debt hit 5.714% on Tuesday. That is its highest level since 1998, indicating that it will cost the UK more to borrow from the markets, above the previous 27-year high of 5.649% set in April. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago American tries iconic Manchester drink for the first time and shares honest verdict

An American expat has noticed some big differences since moving to the UK – and some of them are as simple as the products you can find in supermarkets

Politics

3 h. ago A6 live updates as police and paramedics descend on major Greater Manchester road following crash

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Events

3 h. ago Police and paramedics descend on major Greater Manchester road following crash

The road was partially closed

Events

3 h. ago Driving instructor tells motorists green traffic light never means 'go'

A driving instructor has shared what the green traffic light really means - and it turns out it's not as simple as "go". Drivers should know the vital piece of information

Transport