65 m. ago Lucky NS&I saver wins £50,000 prize with just £100 worth of Premium Bonds

November's high value Premium Bond prizes have now been revealed by the NS&I

Economics

74 m. ago Five climbers and two guides killed in Nepal avalanche, say officials

Bad weather hampering rescue efforts after avalanche that swept through Mount Yalung Ri base camp on MondayAn avalanche has swept through a camp on Mount Yalung Ri in Nepal, killing five foreign climbers and two Nepali guides, officials said.Shailendra Thapa, an armed police force spokesperson, said five other people had been hurt at the base camp, located at 4,900 metres (16,070ft). Continue reading...

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78 m. ago Watch iconic Christmas movies on banks of Loch Lomond as drive

More than 30,000 festive film fans are expected to descend on the Bonnie Banks for a magical Christmas experience.

Politics

86 m. ago Scientists pinpoint the amount of daily steps which may slow the progression of Alzheimer's Disease

US scientists, who tracked almost 300 adults, found those who met the step count were less prone to cognitive decline and one toxic protein, tau, spreading in the brain.

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86 m. ago Walking 3,000 or more steps a day may slow progression of Alzheimer’s, study says

Scientists find even modest amounts of exercise appear to delay brain changes and cognitive decline in patientsEven modest amounts of daily exercise may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in older people who are at risk of developing the condition, researchers have said.People are often encouraged to clock up 10,000 steps a day as part of a healthy routine, but scientists found 3,000 steps or more appeared to delay the brain changes and cognitive decline that Alzheimer’s patients experience. Continue reading...

Politics

86 m. ago Everything to know about NYC mayoral race and how candidates are spending final hours before Election Day

Early voting in the city ended Sunday, and election officials say more than 735,000 ballots were cast

Politics

87 m. ago Walking for more than 5,000 steps per day may reduce Alzheimer’s risk – study

There was a slowing in the build-up of a protein called tau, which becomes abnormal in Alzheimer’s.

Events

92 m. ago Trader slapped with huge £10,000 fine for selling potentially dangerous girls party dresses

More than 500 dresses were seized from the company in Broughton Street

Economics

1 hour ago Teenage Edinburgh LEGO builder features in global showcase with his amazing creations

He is one of 17 adult fans of LEGO from 12 countries included in this year’s line-up.

Politics

1 hour ago Estate agent who failed to apply for licence so Rachel Reeves could rent Dulwich family home was not to blame for fiasco, says former boss

The error might mean that the Chancellor is forced to pay back £38,000 in rent to her tenants

Society

1 hour ago Sudan’s paramilitary investigated over ‘war crimes’ as tens of thousands flee

More than 70,000 people have fled el-Fashir so far after Sudan’s paramilitary force captured the city

Events

2 h. ago Sports icon jailed in £345k cancer scam after swindling friends, family and fans

A sporting icon has been jailed for five-and-a-half years for fraud after swindling friends, family and fans out of around £345,000 to treat cancer that he did not have

Economics

2 h. ago Debenhams slashes luxury £165 bedding set that makes any room look 'royal' to £48 in early Black Friday sale

The duvet set is guaranteed to transform any room into looking a royal bedchamber

Economics

2 h. ago Farage accused of betraying pensioners after triple lock hint in speech Tories say was rambling and incoherent – UK politics live

Reform leader refuses to commit to keeping mechanism that guarantees how pensions are increasedFarage is speaking now. He says another “depressing budget hoves into view”. It will be a budget that “doesn’t have the guts to cut public spending”.He says Britain has been living under an illusion.I think for some years we’ve actually been living under an illusion. We’ve not been prepared to face up to just how much of an economic mess we genuinely in.As we slipped down the global league tables, we kid ourselves that it’s OK, we’ve got GDP growth. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago India’s World Cup win can set a new world order in women’s cricket – if it spends money wisely

India would do well to remember that Australia’s domination was based on building from the grassroots upSunday was a long day for the India captain, Harmanpreet Kaur. It began with a two-hour rain delay; it concluded with a catch at cover, taken on the stroke of midnight, which sealed a 52-run victory against South Africa and a maiden World Cup title.But amid the fireworks, tears, hugs, a lap of honour at the DY Patil Stadium, and rumours of a forthcoming winners’ parade in Mumbai, Kaur found time to deliver an important message to the media. “We’ve been waiting for this moment,” she said. “The celebration will go on all night. And then let’s see what BCCI is planning for us This is just the beginning.” Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago Four Greater Manchester residents scoop £100,000 as Premium Bond winners revealed

NS&I has revealed its November Premium Bond winners

Economics

2 h. ago Is this hotel the best place to stay along the north Cornish coast?

Just outside St Ives sits a tranquil spot of remarkable luxury, writes Marc Mayo

Politics

2 h. ago Sadiq Khan uses Rio speech to rekindle war of words with 'climate wrecker' Donald Trump

London mayor makes 12,000-mile round trip to Brazil - his fifth foreign visit of 2025 - after clocking up £84,000 bill in Africa

Politics

2 h. ago Moment burglar steals £24,000 from London celebrity restaurant as he avoids jail

Iuliu Kubola, 61, stole tens of thousands of pounds worth of fine wine and champagne from high-end London restaurants

Events

2 h. ago Fury as council force Remembrance Sunday volunteers to fork out £1,000 to pay for a parade 'safety escort' through quiet village

Ribble Valley Borough Council in Lancashire told disappointed volunteers of the parade for the villages of Billington and Langho it could not authorise the event over safety concerns.

Economics