16 m. ago Donald Trump's next visit to the UK confirmed as King Charles set to host

The US President will make an unprecedented second state visit to the U.K. in September, when he will be hosted by King Charles II and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle.

Politics

58 m. ago Brit customers of four banks set to save £1,000s after huge change – see list

Millions of mortgage holders could save thousands of pounds after a string of lenders slashed rates for homeowners

Economics

81 m. ago Rachel Reeves to launch 'concierge service' for wealthy – with tax rises for everyone else

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to launch a new 'concierge service' for wealthy individuals to help lure investors to expand in the UK - but will they be put off by the potential for a wealth tax?

Economics

96 m. ago Killer in the nest: how young storks are being strangled by plastic

Researchers in Europe found everyday plastics, especially farmers’ baler twine, being used by the birds as a building material and entangling their young. It is a problem that affects other species too, say experts in the US, UK and ArgentinaOn a late spring morning in the farmlands of southern Portugal, Dr Marta Acácio set her ladder against a tree and began to climb. Four metres up, she reached the giant white stork nest that was her goal. She knew from telescopic camera shots there was a healthy looking chick inside – and now she wanted to ring it.But when Acácio, an ecologist from University of Montpellier in France, tried to scoop up the chick, it would not come away: it was tethered to the nest by a piece of plastic baler twine. She turned the chick over and recoiled: its belly was a mass of maggots. Continue reading...

Events

96 m. ago Tour de France stage 10 preview: Route map, profile and start time as GC contenders set for battle on Bastille Day

Mountains are on the menu for first time in this year’s Tour de France on a punishing mountain stage

Events

2 h. ago Lions squad continues to grow with three players added before first Wallabies Test

Scotland’s Sutherland, Ashman and Graham receive call upsBritish & Irish Lions now have 44 players on tour of AustraliaThe British & Irish Lions squad in Australia continues to grow in number with three extra Scotland players set to join the party. Rory Sutherland, Ewan Ashman and Darcy Graham have been called up to provide cover for next week’s First Nations & Pasifika XV fixture which will be played between the first and second Tests against the Wallabies.All three players are currently in New Zealand where they had been preparing to face Samoa but will now become the latest members of the Lions ever-expanding squad. The Lions management have already had to summon four injury replacements in Owen Farrell, Ben White, Jamie Osborne and Jamie George with prop Thomas Clarkson also added as cover over the weekend. Continue reading...

Sport

2 h. ago The other millennium dome: how Wales’s National Botanic Garden came back from the brink

Site had to be saved from closure after visitor slump in 00s but is now a thriving biodiversity success storyAmid the gentle hills of Carmarthenshire’s Tywi valley, the domed glasshouse of the National Botanic Garden of Wales sparkles from miles away. Designed by Sir Norman Foster, when the garden opened in 2000 it was the largest single-span glasshouse in the world, set among 230 hectares (570 acres) of themed gardens and a nature reserve – but today, the most special part of the site is actually a modest hillside where Welsh black cattle graze.At this time of year, there is little to see in the organically managed pasture other than the cows. But in the autumn, this field boasts an astonishing 23 different species of colourful waxcap mushrooms – some of which are considered as endangered as the Siberian tiger or mountain gorilla. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Monday’s briefing: Chelsea surprise Paris St Germain as Lionesses move forward

England progressed to the Euro 2025 quarter-finals as Liverpool fans paid tribute to Diogo Jota.

Events

5 h. ago Tourists issued cruise warning as major EU destination introduces £17 charge

Brits cruising around a popular set of European islands this summer have been warned over a new tourist tax, that slaps holidaymakers with charges of up to €20 (around £17) for entering the port

Events

6 h. ago NHS patients sent new skin patches to attach themselves at home which can detect common heart problems

The small patches represent a huge leap forward from traditional devices, which require set-up by a trained physiologist and involve numerous wires and monitors.

Science

7 h. ago Scott Boland strikes on Australia return as West Indies suffer dramatic collapse

Third Test, day two: Australia 225; West Indies 143 at dinnerFast bowler takes three wickets as hosts lose 61 for 7 at Sabina ParkAustralia’s top order are set to face a tough final examination in the West Indies, after the hosts were bowled out for 143 at dinner on day two of the third Test in Jamaica.Scott Boland justified his call up ahead of Nathan Lyon with three wickets, while Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood claimed two each as Australia took an 82-run lead. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago ‘We’ve found our urgency’: Wiegman salutes Lionesses as they set up Sweden clash

England thrashed Wales to seal Euro 2025 progressWiegman: ‘You could see the togetherness of our team’Sarina Wiegman said her Lionesses side found a sense of “urgency” to book their place in the quarter-finals of the European Championships with a comfortable 6-1 victory over Wales.“This urgency comes [after the France defeat],” the England head coach said. “You could see the togetherness of our team. We knew today would be a different game because we knew we would have the ball a lot. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Euro 2025: Sarina Wiegman 'very happy' with Wales thrashing as England prepare for Sweden in quarter

Lionesses will face their conquerors from the 1984 final

Politics

8 h. ago England thrash Wales before an unspoken boost ignites Euro 2025 hopes

England 6-1 Wales: Sarina Wiegman’s team produced a display with the fierce focus that has been present at their best previously and now the Lionesses must prepare for a quarter-final against Sweden on Thursday

Politics

8 h. ago England call the Toone and now look serious contenders at Euro 2025 | Suzanne Wrack

Ella Toone has made a huge impact since returning to the side and her link-up with Bronze and James on the right in the 6-1 win against Wales was electricThe Greek inscription above the door to the stunning Abbey Library of Saint Gall in St Gallen translates as “healing place of the soul”. To the west, heart and soul was the talk of the city overrun with red and white shirts, Wales desperate for their heart, their Welsh spirit, to help them overcome a huge gap in quality and professional development over their neighbours England.There would be no healing of the soul for Wales, though there is plenty of heart to take from their first major tournament appearance drawn in the toughest of groups. Two goals, including one in St Gallen, set up by the mercurial Jess Fishlock and scored by Hannah Cain against England, were the reward for their labour against Europe’s elite. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Chelsea vs PSG LIVE: Club World Cup final result, latest updates and reaction as Blues crowned world champions

FIFA tournament concludes tonight in New Jersey with blockbuster clash

Sport

8 h. ago Ella Toone fires Sweden warning after England's statement win against Wales

England star Ella Toone grabbed a goal and two assists as England put six past Wales in their final group game to set up a Euros quarter-final against Sweden on Thursday

Events

8 h. ago Euro 2025: England's title defence alive as Lionesses produce performance for the ages

Defending champions will take on Sweden in the last eight

Politics

8 h. ago Viktor Gyokeres could wear legendary Arsenal shirt number as massive transfer nearly done

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, who is set to pen a five-year deal at the Emirates Stadium and could take an iconic shirt number

Sport

9 h. ago England v Wales live: Women’s Euro 2025 result and reaction after Lionesses cruise into quarter

England progressed to the quarter-finals with a thumping win over Wales and will now face Sweden in the last eight

Politics