2 h. ago Disruptive phones have no place in schools, Education Secretary says

Bridget Phillipson said headteachers have the Government’s ‘full backing’ on removing phones from classrooms.

Politics

2 h. ago Sharon Stone says she was ‘cast and removed’ unexpectedly from Another Simple Favour

Actor was set to star alongside Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in the sequel

Politics

2 h. ago Blundering surgeon removed 'the wrong bones' in almost 100 patients

A victim of an NHS surgeon found to have botched the care of almost 100 patients says she now finds basic tasks almost impossible and cannot lift her grandchild due to her injuries.

Science

3 h. ago ‘Impressive’ mould and algae remover bought by 10,000 shoppers that ‘lasts longer than a pressure wash’

Time to get the garden looking summer sunshine ready

Events

3 h. ago 'Drunk' woman removed from Egypt Wizz Air flight by police as airline threatens legal action

A drunk passenger on board a WizzAir flight was escorted off the plane after it diverted to Greece - with travellers claiming she shouted abuse at flight crew and refused to sit down

Events

4 h. ago With a kaleidoscope of colors and music, the Hindu festival of Holi signals the arrival of spring

Millions of Indians on Friday celebrated the Hindu festival of Holi, dancing to festive music, exchanging food and drink, and smearing each other with red, green, blue and pink powder, turning the air into a joyful kaleidoscope of color.

Culture

4 h. ago TK Maxx issues chocolate bar recall alert and says 'stop using immediately'

One particular chocolate bar has been subjected to an urgent recall following an undeclared ingredient. TK Maxx and Homesense have removed the item from shelves

Events

5 h. ago Investment banker ‘scarred for life’ by laser hair removal sues clinic for £50k

Sunna Firdaus says she suffered burns which caused permanent scarring to her chin

Economics

5 h. ago What is 'pink mould' in the bathroom and how can I remove it easily?

This type of mould can cause health issues for some people

Politics

6 h. ago Which quango is next for Labour's 'bonfire'? The bodies controlling £350bn of public money and 400,000 staff that could be at risk from Starmer's new

NHS England is being merged back into the Department of Health, with ministers arguing that more than 9,000 jobs can be cut by removing 'duplication'.

Events

6 h. ago Major update to card payments could change way all shoppers pay in stores

The contactless limit is currently set at £100 but the financial regulator is considering increasing this, or removing this limit entirely - we explain how this would work

Economics

7 h. ago Investment banker 'scarred for life by botched laser hair removal treatment' sues beauty salon for £50,000

An investment banker has claimed she was left 'scarred for life' after undergoing a botched laser hair removal procedure and is now suing the beauty salon for £50,000.

Economics

7 h. ago Gatwick flight chaos as police remove 'drunk and unruly' woman from plane after mid

A Wizz Air flight to Egypt was forced to divert to Athens after a 'drunk and unruly' passenger refused to behave

Events

8 h. ago Where Wheel of Fortune's star Jenny Powell is now after admitting she 'hated' show

Graham Norton has revived hit 90s show Wheel of Fortune, yet as part of the revamp one key element to the game show has been removed following Jenny Powell's criticism

Politics

11 h. ago Labour’s cautionary tale: how hereditary peers clung on for 26 years

Delay in removing hereditaries from Lords illustrates how hard it will be to push through more significant changesThe only solid measure that Keir Starmer’s government has introduced to change the House of Lords is on its way to becoming law, but not without last-ditch resistance.Labour’s manifesto promise to remove members of the House of Lords who vote in parliament’s second chamber by birthright was the most straightforward change. The limited measure, an overdue completion of the removal of hereditary peers that began 26 years ago, is a further illustration of the constitutional difficulties of reforming parliament’s second chamber. Continue reading...

Politics

14 h. ago James Martin gives health update after cancer battle left him in 'debilitating pain'

Celebrity chef James Martin has shared a health update after announcing he was diagnosed with facial skin cancer over six years ago and underwent several operations to remove it

Events

15 h. ago US transfers immigrants out of Guantanamo Bay to Louisiana as court weighs legality

Authorities have removed U.S. immigrants from detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay as a federal court in Washington weighs a challenge by civil rights advocates to holding immigrants at the offshore military station

Events

16 h. ago Moment 'drunk' woman who forced UK flight to Egypt to divert is removed from plane by police as British passengers cheer 'Too late to cry now!'

EXC: The woman, who has not been named and is thought to be in her late 40s, had been drinking for most of the flight according to eyewitnesses, with her family.

Events

16 h. ago Rory McIlroy answers the call after a spot of mobile phone interference

Northern Irishman round in 67 after clash with spectatorGlover, Spaun and Villegas lead the way at SawgrassRory McIlroy opted to let his golf clubs do the talking. A wondrous approach to the 18th, setting up a birdie for an opening round of 67, emphasised the Northern Irishman’s ability to create his own storyline.Social media descended into typical frenzy in the buildup to this Players Championship after McIlroy was heckled by an aspiring golfer during a practice round at Sawgrass. Video footage showed McIlroy removing the intemperate spectator’s mobile phone beside the 17th tee before the individual in question was ejected by security. Continue reading...

Politics

18 h. ago Skin care products from multiple brands recalled over possible cancer

The Food and Drug Administration is asking retailers to remove a small number of acne creams from their shelves

Economics