18 m. ago DC mayor Bowser signs order aligning city with Trump’s military occupation

Order sets rules for federal forces as locals stage noise protests, block indictments and demand home ruleUS politics live – latest updatesWashington DC’s mayor, Muriel Bowser bowed to Donald Trump’s military occupation of the nation’s capital Tuesday, signing an executive order that formalizes cooperation with federal forces even as residents push back against the deployment.The Tuesday order establishes the “Safe and Beautiful Emergency Operations Center” – borrowing from Trump’s own branding – to institutionalize collaboration between city officials and various federal agencies including the FBI. Continue reading...

Events

25 m. ago Angela Rayner’s full statement after underpaying tax on second home

The Deputy PM revealed she had considered resigning and also confirmed she will pay any unpaid stamp duty requested by HMRC on her £800,000 seaside flat in Hove

Economics

30 m. ago City with £7 cocktails named Scotland's top hen party spot and it's not Glasgow or Edinburgh

The city was found to have the UK’s cheapest cocktails and the lowest taxi fares, making it an affordable hen party spot.

Economics

41 m. ago Cheap, healthy, sustainable and delicious – why mussels are a no

Fans say they’re the perfect food. No wonder they’re having a moment on restaurant menus. But how hard is this shellfish to prepare at home?It might be that they’re cheap. It might be that they’re healthy. But, in all likelihood, it’s “because they are just delicious”, says seafood chef Mitch Tonks. Whatever the reason, mussels are having a moment. Where once moules meant marinière (the classic French dish with white wine and parsley), now you can find them skewered, popcorned, pickled, barbecued, and even breaded and served in a burger bun.Mussels are making waves not just along the coast of Britain but in restaurants and recipes across the land. And they are being greeted with growing excitement, too, because, unlike the majority of food that becomes a fad, creating spikes in demand that cannot help but damage a group of people or their environment, there are no downsides to going mad for mussels. Continue reading...

Politics

41 m. ago Valerie Kneale autopsy find that proved stroke patient was sexually abused to death

Valerie Kneale, 75, was admitted to hospital after falling from a kitchen chair at her home. Just four days later, she was dead, and a murder investigation was launched

Events

47 m. ago Kim Kardashian explains why she ‘doesn’t believe in homework’

Kim Kardashian has revealed that she “doesn’t believe in homework”, saying that children already spend a big part of their day studying.

Politics

67 m. ago Bruce Willis' wife shares dementia caused marriage tension after revealing they live in separate homes

He withdrew from Hollywood in 2022 after being diagnosed with the brain condition aphasia, which causes the patient's language abilities to deteriorate.

Society

69 m. ago Corrie star bawls while cradling pigeon he's convinced is his dad reincarnated

Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas broke down after a pigeon visited his home, which the actor believes is the reincarnated spirit of his late father Dougie James

Politics

73 m. ago Angela Rayner: Why did she not pay enough stamp duty? Who is her son? What is stamp duty?

Deputy First Minister Angela Rayner has made a detailed statement referring to details about her family, in explaining why she didn’t pay enough stamp duty on a second home.

Politics

78 m. ago UK homeowners told to 'brace for invasion' when turning heating back on

As the weather eventually starts to cool down, there's a small threat waiting to take over

Society

80 m. ago Luxury brand announces massive giveaway after opening in city

Premium home and body cosmetics brand Rituals has opened at The Quadrant Shopping Centre in Swansea

Politics

81 m. ago Grandad, 89, dies as moisturiser on his skin catches fire from spark on gas heater

Warnings have been issued after an 89-year-old grandfather spontaneously combusted at his Doncaster home due to a moisturising cream he had been using to treat a skin condition

Events

84 m. ago Remove stains from clothes using 'affordable' ingredients you already have at home

It can be hard to get rid of unwanted stains, especially on white clothes, but a cleaning expert has shared a number of methods to remove the likes of ketchup, makeup and oil

Events

86 m. ago Baby goes missing from nursery after grandad 'takes home wrong child'

The grandfather didn't realise he had picked up the wrong child at Bangor's First Steps Learning Academy in Sydney before taking him home

Society

90 m. ago Always make 8 checks before moving into a new home to keep you safe

Mortgage broker Lewis Shaw has shared eight things you should do as soon as you move into a new home - and they could save you money and keep you safe in the long run

Politics

94 m. ago Woman quoted £700 for garden makeover ends up doing it herself for jaw

Many people spend a lot of money on home improvements, but one woman was able to transform her garden for a fraction of the cost and revealed the details online

Economics

97 m. ago Five Brendan Rodgers Celtic warnings that came home to roost amid self

It’s a familiar sense of deja vu as Rodgers finds himself trapped in the same old cycle at Celtic

Events

99 m. ago Wednesday boss admits he had to 'politely ask' Netflix star to return prop ahead of season 2

A Wednesday star shared that some cast members had requested for “duplicates” of props to be made so they could take home as keepsakes

Politics

1 hour ago What is stamp duty and what has Angela Rayner said about her flat purchase?

Housing market experts emphasised the importance of home-buyers taking specialist advice and double-checking paperwork.

Politics

2 h. ago How can tax 'hypocrite' Angela Rayner possibly keep her job? Calls for her to quit grow as Starmer fails to guarantee her job after she admitted not paying enough stamp duty on £800k flat

The Deputy Prime Minister, dubbed 'Three Pads' Rayner in a row over her trio of homes, said she 'deeply regrets' the error made when purchasing her £800,000 apartment in Hove, East Sussex.

Economics