76 m. ago It's no wonder we're heading towards a zombie economy: There's more business acumen in a part

ANDREW GRIFFITH: A Government that promised stability and growth has delivered neither. We're heading for the stability of a coma, and the growth prospects of a brick.

Economics

96 m. ago Labour's largest trade union paymasters 'move closer' to historic split from party

Senior officials at Unite are reportedly discussing whether to call an emergency vote to formally disaffiliate from the Labour Party in a move that would strike a major blow for the PM.

Politics

1 hour ago All you need to know about England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland's World Cup games

The draw for the 2026 World Cup has now been and gone, with a following draw for the schedule and timings of matches and their host cities all decided, meaning there is an idea of how the competition could play out.

Politics

1 hour ago SARAH VINE: Sorry, but Wangela can't rescue the Labour party

The notion of the Health Secretary climbing into bed with the disgraced former deputy prime minister in a bid to oust the flailing Prime Minister is a total non-starter.

Events

2 h. ago Labour's obesity tsar urges restaurants to give women smaller portions than men as they need less calories

Professor Naveed Sattar said menus should be adapted to include smaller versions of meals that contain fewer calories, as part of an effort to drive down obesity rates.

Politics

3 h. ago Barristers vow to 'bring courts to their knees' in strikes against David Lammy's plans to slash number of jury trials

Parts of the profession want to 'bring the courts to their knees' in order to 'destroy' Labour's reforms, legal insiders revealed.

Events

4 h. ago Comrade Starmer! As desperate Labour rakes over Nigel Farage's schooldays, we reveal the KGB's toxic propaganda machine and the hard

Security experts have suggested that Starmer's only mistake on this occasion was youthful naivete in signing up to a venture run by a totalitarian Communist regime..

Events

5 h. ago Jobless youngsters to be offered work in construction and hospitality

Guaranteed jobs provided for up to 55,000 people from spring 2026, under new government plans

Society

5 h. ago Met has lost more than 1,700 officers since Labour came to power

When Labour entered government, the Met boasted 33,767 officers but now has just 32,055, official figures obtained under Freedom of Information laws show.

Events

5 h. ago 'Wonderful' Tartan Army will boost football's status in States insists US World Cup legend

Thousands of Scotland supporters are set to travel to next summer's showpiece tournament across the Atlantic and Meola, star of three World Cups, can't wait to welcome them.

Politics

5 h. ago Elon Musk unleashes fury after X hit with $140million fine by the EU and says it 'should be abolished'

'The EU should be abolished and sovereignty returned to individual countries,' Musk wrote Saturday morning on X.

Economics

5 h. ago World Cup 2026: Travel guide for England and Scotland fans, from flights to beds

All you need to know about travelling to and around the US for the 2026 men’s football World Cup

Transport

5 h. ago Scotland's Boston TA party at World Cup but £10k concern and nightmare kick

Location benefits for Clarke and Co after schedule is nailed down by FIFA

Economics

6 h. ago Scots space boss says people born on Mars could be ‘a foot taller’

SPACE exploration chiefs believe the first humans born on Mars could be up to a foot taller than regular earthlings. Experts say the reduced gravity on the Red Planet would make people much taller — but a lack of sun would make them pastier. Dr Natasha Nicholson, the boss of Space Scotland, said malnutrition could...

Politics

6 h. ago Eamonn Holmes sends message to Ruth amid divorce battle as he opens up on radical treatment which may help him walk

EAMONN HOLMES has sent a Christmas goodwill message to his ex-wife Ruth Langsford – saying she deserves “the best”. The veteran TV presenter held out a festive olive branch amid his ongoing divorce proceedings with the Loose Women host. Eamonn, 66, made the peace offering at a Christmas lunch for the broadcasting industry’s Tric Awards,...

Events

7 h. ago Tanaka equaliser caps thrilling comeback as Leeds deny Liverpool

Last season, there was a coldly efficient streak to Liverpool. They rolled out a series of unremarkable 2-0 wins, a title rooted in unfussy competence. This season could hardly be more different; they are neither unfussy nor competent. They led 2-0 and, four minutes intostoppage time, they led 3-2, and yet still they didn’t win it. It was tremendous fun, but Arne Slot will have hated it.Just as no side can be sure whether a win at West Ham in their previous away match means they’ve played well or were just playing West Ham, so it would be unwise to read too much into this mishmash of the haplessness and excellence. Their three goals all resulted from fine finishes and one from clever buildup play, but the image of the game – once again – would be Virgil van Dijk standing hands on hips, steam rising both literally and metaphorically as he glared in disbelief at the bizarrely diffident defending around him. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Ronaldo reveals major Brazil advantage over Scotland off the pitch as fans aghast at World Cup oddity

The Brazilian icon feels added comfort with the showdown on Steve Clarke's side at the Hard Rock Stadium

Politics

9 h. ago England kick off World Cup campaign in Dallas before facing lengthy group stage trek.. while Scotland face nightmare trip to Miami for Brazil clash

England were drawn in a challenging group of Croatia, Panama and Ghana on Friday, but were among the teams left awaiting the match schedule for next summer's tournament.

Politics

9 h. ago World Cup 2026 live: England and Scotland learn full match schedule after shameful draw ceremony

The time and venue for every match at the first ever 48-nation World Cup in North America next summer has now been revealed

Politics

9 h. ago World Cup 2026 fixtures: Full schedule after match dates and venues confirmed

England will face Croatia while Scotland will meet Brazil in the 48-team tournament held across Mexico, Canada and the USA

Politics