28 m. ago Trump eyes Ivanka for bizarre new White House gig despite her swearing off politics

‘When he called me and asked me to do it, he said: 'I want Ivanka in the middle of this,'’ UFC CEO Dana White said

Politics

35 m. ago Households told to put kitchen foil their in windows as soon as they can

There is a little known trick to keeping your house cool which needs only a £1.20 roll of tin foil - such as that sold in Asda as well as other supermarkets like Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Aldi.

Politics

37 m. ago Man Utd's secret weapon confirms arrival after Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo transfers

A key figure has made the switch to Manchester United from one of Jim Ratcliffe's other major sporting investments and is already making an impact on recruitment at Old Trafford

Events

46 m. ago Chairman of Sheku Bayoh Inquiry decides against recusing himself

Lord Bracadale has refused an application for him to step down from the Scottish Police Federation, Pc Craig Walker and Nicole Short.

Politics

48 m. ago The Greater Manchester bakeries making "incredible" loaves shortlisted at prestigious national awards

The 2025 Baking Industry Awards recognise the very best bakeries and bakers from across the UK

Events

51 m. ago Private investigator reveals one sentence that 'proves partner is cheating'

A private investigator has warned of a tell tale sign that your partner might be cheating, saying that people should listen out for one sentence in particular

Economics

53 m. ago The Real Housewives of London: Who are the cast and when will it air?

Audiences can expect designer labels, exclusive VIP events, and a rare glimpse into the opulent lifestyles of London’s elite

Society

55 m. ago 'Quirky' Scottish artist's flat with paintings covering all walls and ceilings up for sale

The brightly-coloured flat will go under the hammer later this month.

Politics

72 m. ago Storm Floris damage finally cleared after tree crashes into house

Storm damage caused the tree to crash into a Kilwinning home.

Events

78 m. ago Man, 30, saw £1,300 Universal Credit payment hadn't arrived... the reason left him stunned

Ryan said DWP stopped his Universal Credit payments

Economics

78 m. ago Leeds Festival: House of Protection forced to drop out of this year’s event due to health issues

The pair were also scheduled to perform at the Heavy Music Awards later this month

Society

90 m. ago Hobbycraft stores closing: arts and craft chain closing down 9 more UK shops – full list of closures near me

Crafters fear losing a creative lifeline as the retailer’s latest cuts spark concern 🎨

Politics

1 hour ago Former Holyrood presiding officer Sir George Reid dies aged 86

The ex-journalist oversaw the move to the new Scottish Parliament building at the foot of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

Events

1 hour ago Chinese firm a leading contender to buy Thames Water, reports say

Hong Kong’s CKI among those lining up to acquire struggling company if it collapsesA Chinese firm is reportedly a leading contender to buy Thames Water if the heavily indebted company collapses in coming weeks.Hong Kong’s CKI, which invests in power and other utility companies in the UK, is among those lining up to acquire the water and sewerage supplier if it enters a special administration regime (SAR), according to the Times. Continue reading...

Economics

1 hour ago George Reid death: Former Holyrood presiding officer and journalist Sir George Reid dies aged 86

The former Holyrood presiding officer died in the early hours of Tuesday at Strathcarron Hospice.

Events

1 hour ago UK households with artificial grass issued warning during heatwave

Anyone with artificial grass in their garden is being urged to follow this advice

Events

1 hour ago Frankly by Nicola Sturgeon: The secret to happiness? It’s not politics

Frankly is Nicola Sturgeon’s bid to “reveal the person behind the politician”. As she puts it, “The seemingly confident, combative woman who dominated Scottish politics for more than a decade, unnerved the Westminster establishment, helped lead Scotland to the verge of independence and steered it through a global pandemic, is painfully shy, an introvert.”

Politics

1 hour ago The Trump administration has decided coal is female – here’s why | Arwa Mahdawi

What is really behind the US Department of Energy’s weird pronouncement on social media?Have you ever tossed and turned at night wondering what the correct pronouns are for a lump of coal? No, me neither. However, it seems someone at the US Department of Energy has devoted a few spare brain cells to this matter and decided that coal is a she/her.Co-opting a phrase adopted by the LGBTQ+ community, the official energy department X account tweeted on 31 July: “She’s an icon. She’s a legend. And she is the moment,” alongside a sparkling picture of coal. This comes as the Trump administration devotes considerable energy to making fossil fuels great again. The president has signed numerous executive orders aimed at “Reinvigorating America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Industry” and reversed Biden-era pollution regulations on coal-fired power plants. These plants, according to a 2023 report, killed at least 460,000 Americans over the past two decades. Deaths declined when the environmental regula...

Politics

1 hour ago Israel is wiping out Gaza’s journalists – and it’s no longer even hiding it | Jodi Ginsberg

The laws of war are clear: journalists are civilians. To target them deliberately in war is to commit a war crimeIsrael always boasted that it was the only country in the region to support press freedom. That boast rang hollow even before the current war. Now, it’s not even pretending. On Sunday, Israel openly and brazenly killed six journalists as they were sheltering in a tent that housed reporters and media workers.Israel accuses one of those journalists – Al Jazeera’s Anas al-Sharif – of being a terrorist. It has not said what crime it believes the others have committed that would justify killing them. The laws of war are clear: journalists are civilians. To target them deliberately in war is to commit a war crime. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Scotland braced for two days of thunderstorms as Met Office issues nationwide warning

The Met Office is warning of a thundery end to the current summer heat and even a 'danger to life'.

Events