62 m. ago Misogynistic abuse is a ‘national emergency’ – and it starts online

Editorial: Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips is to be applauded for treating the problem of violence against women and girls with the same seriousness and techniques used to foil terrorism – but still more can be done to control the tech giants who make money out of pushing hatred

Events

74 m. ago Keir Starmer appoints career diplomat Christian Turner as US ambassador

Turner, appointed ambassador to UN in May, now replaces Peter Mandelson who was sacked over Epstein linksKeir Starmer has appointed the career diplomat Christian Turner as the UK’s ambassador to Washington, replacing Peter Mandelson who was sacked over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.Turner, who was appointed ambassador to the UN in May, had previously been political director at the Foreign Office and had brokered a close relationship with the new Labour administration before taking up his UN role in New York. Continue reading...

Politics

78 m. ago How support for Labour crumbled in Britain in 2025 with Rachel Reeves' popularity plunging

Backing for the Tories also fell, went up slightly for Reform UK, was unchanged for the Liberal Democrats while the biggest gainers this year were the Greens

Politics

97 m. ago Keir Starmer names his pick to replace Peter Mandelson as UK's Trump whisperer

Top diplomat Dr Christian Turner will replace Lord Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to Washington, after the Labour peer was sacked over revelations about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein

Politics

1 hour ago Keir Starmer’s callous answers on farm tax show why his government is failing

The Prime Minister’s response on being told farmers with terminal illnesses were considering end their lives early to avoid Labour’s new inheritance tax on farms showed a startling lack of empathy

Politics

2 h. ago Labour: we’ll treat violence against women like terror and gang crime

Jess Phillips promises ‘change is coming’ as long-awaited violence against women and girls strategy published

Events

3 h. ago Major update on hero wounded tackling Bondi Beach gunman amid gruelling surgery

Ahmed al-Ahmed, hailed as a national hero by PM Anthony Albanese, is in "a lot of discomfort" after complex nerve surgery and will undergo another 8-hour operation following the Bondi Beach massacre

Politics

4 h. ago North Berwick Heritage in Pictures: Here are 27 photos of the East Lothian town in the 1950s and 1960s

The town looked a lot different over 55 years ago.

Culture

4 h. ago Nigel Farage fumes at 'banana republic' Britain as Labour prepares to delay local council elections AGAIN until 2027

Ministers said they were asking 63 local authorities across England whether they want to postpone contests scheduled for May next year until 2027.

Politics

4 h. ago Adrian Chiles says 'it was a lot' as he addresses surprising reaction to skin cancer news

TV presenter Adrian Chiles addressed the overwhelming public response to his skin cancer announcement, while reassuring fans that his health was fine

Politics

4 h. ago A Mind of My Own by Kathy Burke audiobook review – an honest and hilarious memoir

The no-nonsense comic actor and author further cements her status as a national treasure with her trademark gobby one-linersA lot of terrible things happen to Kathy Burke in her memoir, though you won’t find her mired in self-pity. Burke was a toddler when her mother died from stomach cancer, meaning she has no memory of her. In the Islington council flat where she grew up, she shared a bedroom with her alcoholic dad who would give up booze only to fall off the wagon and, at his worst, became violent. When a stranger on the estate called her ugly in front of her friends, she cannily deflected the insult with laughter. “I’m the best dancer at the ugly bug ball though,” she hooted, and did a little dance.Burke would find her tribe on London’s punk scene and, in her teens, got the acting bug and a place at London’s Anna Scher Theatre school. This put her on the path to a brilliant and varied acting and writing career that saw her appearing in comedy sketches with Harry Enfield and Fren...

Politics

5 h. ago Labour's inheritance tax raid on farmers has left them 'bewildered and frightened' according to official review by ex

The farm profitability report by former NFU president Baroness Minette Batters called for a 'new deal for profitable farming' that recognises the true cost of producing food.

Politics

5 h. ago Starmer facing new rebellion as dozens of Labour MPs sign letter against scrapping jury trials

After the welfare rebellion before the summer, Sir Keir Starmer has a new challenge to his authority on court reform

Politics

6 h. ago Young won’t fight for Britain if country only offers unemployment, says Badenoch

The Tory leader has unveiled her plan to divert green spending into a new defence fund.

Politics

6 h. ago Tackling violence against women and girls will be treated like terror and organised crime crackdown, Labour vows

Jess Phillips promises ‘change is coming’ as long-awaited violence against women and girls strategy published

Events

7 h. ago Labour's inheritance tax raid on farmers has left them 'bewildered and frightened' according to official review by ex

The farm profitability report by former NFU president Baroness Minette Batters called for a 'new deal for profitable farming' that recognises the true cost of producing food.

Politics

7 h. ago Keir Starmer 'planning King's Speech immediately after local elections bloodbath' as he struggles to fend off leadership challenge

Keir Starmer is believed to be lining up the State Opening of Parliament for May 12 or 13 - less than a week from the polls.

Politics

7 h. ago Dozens of Labour MPs say they will rebel over David Lammy's plans to axe jury trials as they urge Starmer to 'think again'

The UK Justice Secretary announced plans to reserve jury trials only for when defendants faced serious charges such as rape and murder.

Politics

7 h. ago Bank of England CUTS interest rates to 3.75% to save economy from Labour slump

Borrowers were handed an early Christmas present today when the Bank of England cut interest rates to save the economy from collapse under Labour.

Economics

7 h. ago London’s loss is Madrid’s gain as global tourism body abandons UK due to Brexit

Exclusive: World Travel and Tourism Council blames ‘challenges linked to Brexit, such as constraints on talent mobility’ for exit

Economics