PM says UK backs energy ceasefire after claims Ukraine and Russia had agreed one Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the UK would back an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine after Donald Trump claimed one had been agreed. The US president earlier posted on social media that the two countries had agreed to immediately
Mayor in urgent safety warning after AI spots nearly 19,000 driving offences Motorists have been urged to belt up and switch off mobile phones after an AI-powered road safety trial captured images of almost 19,000 driving violations in just two weeks. Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker said the “frankly shocking” findings of
Major Hollywood star to headline Quentin Tarantino West End play Sacha Baron Cohen will headline Quentin Tarantino’s The Popinjay Cavalier when it premieres on the West End in London in March 2027. The production marks the Hollywood director’s first play written for the stage – which he will also direct. Premiering at the Phoenix Theatre
IFS warns against ‘steady-as-you-go’ Budget as inflation not headroom is key High inflation rather than the scale of flexibility provided by fiscal “headroom” is the key challenge facing John Healey, economists said as they warned against a “steady-as-she-goes” Budget. Analysis by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) found that while the war in the Middle
Enzo Maresca challenges his Manchester City players to ‘make our own noise’ Enzo Maresca challenged Manchester City to continue making their own “noise” after a comprehensive victory in their first match since the club was found guilty of breaching financial regulations. The Premier League leaders thrashed Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield on Sunday in a powerful
Second couple sent home from Strictly after low leaderboard finish Melanie Walters has become the second celebrity eliminated from this season of Strictly Come Dancing. The Gavin and Stacey actress, 64, had been paired with professional dancer Aljaz Skorjanec, 36. On Saturday night’s episode, Walters and Skorjanec had performed a Charleston to Ooh Ahh… Just
Russell Brand due in court for start of rape and sex assault trial Russell Brand is set to appear in court on Monday for the start of his trial over charges of rape and sexual assaults against six women. The 51-year-old, who denies all charges, is accused of groping women and forcing them into sexual
Yorkshire Wildlife Park expected to open after fatal tiger attack Yorkshire Wildlife Park is expected to open on Monday after a man was fatally attacked by a tiger when he entered the enclosure on Saturday. Emergency services were contacted shortly after 1.30pm on October 9 when the man entered the enclosure and was set upon
Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to ‘energy ceasefire’ Donald Trump has claimed that Russia and Ukraine agreed to an “energy ceasefire” to immediately halt attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure. It comes after the US president’s deal to obtain diesel from Russia opened a fresh rift with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky. Mr Trump
Twelve killed in attack on Riyadh Airport 300 injured in missile attack on the site in a major escalation of the war between Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis and the Gulf kingdom. An attack on the international airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh is a “dangerous escalation” by the Houthi rebels, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has said.