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Economy already in a recession which is expected to last into next year, says CBI

The UK is already in a recession which is expected to last into next year, according to the UK’s biggest business group. The Confederation...

World

Two children severely injured by knife-wielding attacker near school in Germany

Two girls were left with severe injuries after they were attacked on their way to school in the small German town of Illerkirchberg. The...

World

Belgium launches biggest criminal trial in its history after 2016 terror attacks

Six and a half years after terrorist attacks that left a legacy of death, injury and shock, Belgium is launching the biggest criminal trial...

World

‘There’s really no future left’ – Afghanistan’s LGBT+ community

After the fall of Kabul to the Taliban in August 2021, the UK government made a promise to take in those who had helped...

World

Western countries implement Russian oil price cap as pressure over Ukraine mounts for President Putin

Western countries have begun imposing a $60-per-barrel price cap and ban on some types of Russian oil as part of new measures to put...

Entertainment

Harry and Meghan documentary: Duke speaks of ‘dirty game’ and says only they know the ‘full truth’ in new Netflix trailer

Harry has spoken of the “pain and suffering” of women marrying into the Royal Family in a new trailer for his much-anticipated docuseries with...

Politics

Sir Keir Starmer pledges to abolish House of Lords in first term as prime minister

Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to abolish the House of Lords in his first term if he were to be elected as prime minister....

Politics

Suella Braverman pledges to do ‘whatever it takes’ to tackle ‘small boats problem’ in the Channel

The home secretary has pledged to do “whatever it takes” to deal with the “small boats problem” in the Channel. Writing a foreword to...

Politics

Christmas rail strikes to go ahead as union rejects offer from operators – as firefighters could become latest to walk out over pay

The RMT union has rejected an offer from train operators aimed at preventing strikes over the Christmas period, the union has announced. The Rail...

Politics

Rishi Sunak seeks ‘constructive’ approach with time running out to avoid bleak winter of strikes

As a winter of strike action looms, and a growing list of unions threaten to grind the county to a halt, the PM is...

Entertainment

Amber Heard files appeal against Johnny Depp libel trial verdict

Amber Heard has filed an appeal against her ex-husband Johnny Depp’s US libel lawsuit win. Following a trial lasting several weeks earlier in the...

Entertainment

Christopher Eccleston: ‘Patriarchy cocks everyone up… It did its damage to me too’

Christopher Eccleston says he’s always preferred working with female directors thanks to the “safer environment” they create to work in. Speaking on the Women...

Sports

Why USC should be upset, a new-look Clemson and everything we’re excited for in bowl season

6:25 PM ET ESPN staff It’s Selection Day and that means bowl season is quickly upon us — arguably the most wonderful time of...

Sports

McGriff elected to HOF; Bonds, Clemens left out

8:25 PM ET SAN DIEGO — Former big league slugger Fred McGriff was selected as the newest member of the Baseball Hall of Fame...

Sports

Georgia, Michigan, TCU, Ohio St. picked for CFP

12:24 PM ET ESPN News Services Georgia, Michigan, TCU and Ohio State will play for the national championship after being chosen for the College...

Sports

Bama vs. KSU, Clemson vs. Vols headline NY6

3:12 PM ET ESPN News Services 1 Related The game, which kicks off Dec. 30 at 8 p.m. ET, will mark the first time...

Environment

Cramer talks about some hot industrial stocks, and how we’re playing Wall Street’s pivot from tech

The market is so possessed by tech that it can’t see the forest through the industrials. If the discourse isn’t about the slowdown in...

Politics

Sir Keir Starmer to pledge ‘biggest ever’ transfer of power as Labour report outlines sweeping reform plans

Sir Keir Starmer will promise the “biggest ever transfer of power from Westminster to the British people”, as the Labour leader launches a report...

Environment

England’s Raheem Sterling flies back from Qatar after armed intruders break into family home

Raheem Sterling was left out of England’s squad for Sunday’s win over Senegal after armed intruders broke into his home, Sky News understands. Sterling’s...

England’s Raheem Sterling flies back from Qatar after armed intruders break into family home

Raheem Sterling was left out of England’s squad for Sunday’s win over Senegal after armed intruders broke into his home, Sky News understands. Sterling’s...