56 m. ago Half Yours claims stunning victory in the Melbourne Cup as jockey Jamie Melham makes sporting history

Follow Daily Mail's live blog for all the best and worst of the fashions in the field, celebrity appearances and updates from the action on the track at the nation's biggest race.

Politics

57 m. ago Reeves braces Britain for hefty Budget tax rises as she warns of need to understand 'circumstances we're facing'

Chancellor to says key priorities include cutting waiting lists, the cost of living and reducing national debt

Events

70 m. ago College sector at 'fork in the road' as pressure mounts on MSPs over funding ahead of Scottish budget

Colleges Scotland has issued a stark warning to MSPs about the future of the sector ahead of Scottish budget decisions

Economics

71 m. ago Guillermo del Toro and his cast on his very intimate new Frankenstein: ‘This is autobiographical for me’

The Oscar-winning filmmaker behind ‘The Shape of Water’ spent decades attempting to bring Mary Shelley’s masterpiece to the screen. As it arrives on Netflix, he, as well as his stars Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi, speak to Clarisse Loughrey about its long gestation, its surprise easter eggs, and its very Freudian subtext

Politics

72 m. ago I spent four weeks as a Traitor in my office and almost lost my mind | Ed Campbell

After a colleague had the bright idea of a workplace version of the hit BBC show, I lied and cheated with impunity. Then the strain began to showThere aren’t many people who understand the stress that the celebrity Traitors Cat Burns and Alan Carr have been feeling as their stint wearing that famous green cloak draws to an end – but I do. I spent four weeks lying, cheating and murdering friends and colleagues in our office version of The Traitors.I almost lost my mind.Ed Campbell is a journalist who reports on British culture, politics and the internet. He also co-hosts the PoliticsJOE podcast Continue reading...

Politics

72 m. ago ‘Mom, can we take the elevator?’ Why I’m fine with my daughter speaking Americanese

A new study has shown Americanisms are creeping into classrooms throughout the UK, with words like ‘diaper’, ‘apartment’, ‘candy’ and ‘garbage’ becoming the new norm. No surprise when our children are addicted to US YouTube channels, says Charlotte Cripps, who explains why she’s choosing to ‘chill’ instead of ‘freak out’

Politics

72 m. ago Emmerdale's Chris Coghill confirms Robert Sugden's prison past 'explains a lot' in Kev relationship

The Kev Townsend actor promised that the special episode will look into how their relationship developed

Events

1 hour ago Liverpool news: Alexander Isak fears grow as Jamie Carragher says 'I told you so'

Liverpool return to European duties with a Champions League home clash against Real Madrid, spelling the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Anfield

Politics

1 hour ago Emmerdale's Ryan Hawley teases massive 'twist' in Robert Sugden prison story

The actor admitted he had no idea what Robert's prison story was until he read the script

Events

1 hour ago Melbourne Cup: Jamie Melham claims second historic win for female jockey

The star rider emulated Michelle Payne, who triumphed, on a 100-1 chance ten years ago, by winning the 'race that stops a nation' on leading contender Half Yours

Politics

2 h. ago Maine to vote on proposed red flag gun law inspired by mass shooting that killed 18

Two years after the deadliest mass shooting in Maine's history, voters are considering whether to make it easier for family members to petition a court to restrict a potentially dangerous person’s access to guns

Events

2 h. ago ‘Judges doing politics’: can Spanish PM survive corruption cases against family and allies?

Facing allegations he insists are politically motivated, Pedro Sánchez has cast doubt on independence of some members of judiciaryDespite spending the past 18 months variously defending his wife, his brother, his party, his attorney general and his government against a relentless slew of corruption allegations, Spain’s socialist prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has not entirely lost his sense of humour.Three weeks ago, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of the opposition conservative People’s party (PP), rattled off the familiar litany of accusations and concluded by suggesting the man sitting opposite him in congress was neither “a decent or worthy prime minister” but rather a seasoned enabler of corruption. After the giddy applause that greeted Feijóo’s speech from the PP benches had died down, Sánchez rose to his feet and uttered two words. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Inside the Celtic team talk that flattened Rangers as Martin O'Neill inspires revival

There's one key message that has been ringing out in the Hoops dressing room from the interim boss and captain

Politics

2 h. ago 4 Emmerdale spoilers with Robert Sugden's prison past and Bear's disappearance explained

Two special episodes will air next week in some of autumn's biggest storylines

Events

2 h. ago Scots youth violence problem can only be fixed by investing in key services

We all have a role to play in stopping the surge of violent incident by under-18s, says Record View.

Events

3 h. ago Scientists reveal how many steps you need to walk daily to reduce Alzheimer’s risk

A new 14-year study is one of the first to explore the relationship between activity and key markers of the disease

Events

3 h. ago ‘She’s out’: Nancy Pelosi expected to quit politics after California votes on redistricting this week: report

The former House Speaker has not made any public announcements about her political future and says her top focus is on helping Democrats retake the House of Representatives in 2026

Politics

4 h. ago Peru severs diplomatic relations with Mexico after former prime minister claims asylum

Peru's government has severed diplomatic relations with Mexico over the asylum claim of former Peruvian prime minister Betssy ChávezPeru’s government has announced the country is severing diplomatic relations with Mexico over the asylum claim of former Peruvian prime minister Betssy Chávez, who is under investigation for rebellion.Peruvian foreign minister Hugo de Zela told reporters that Mexico’s decision to grant Chávez asylum at its embassy in Peru’s capital, Lima, constituted an “unfriendly act” that adds to the existing tensions between the two countries. The office of Peru’s president José Jerí in a statement then accused Mexico’s government of “repeated” interference with the internal affairs of the South American country. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Brits advised by Heathrow Airport to check key travel advice and sign up to alerts

The London hub has issued an important travel alert - here's what you need to know

Society

5 h. ago Heathrow Airport urges Brits to sign up for key alerts ahead of booking a trip

Anyone travelling abroad is advised to consult Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office guidance before setting off

Society