Russian spy ship directed lasers at UK military pilots, Defence Secretary says The Russian spy ship Yantar is operating on the edge of UK waters and has directed lasers at pilots of surveillance aircraft monitoring its activities, the Defence Secretary has said. John Healey said Britain “is ready” to respond, with “military options” drawn up
October inflation fall raises hopes of pre-Christmas interest rate cut UK inflation fell to a four-month low in October, paving the way for interest rates to be cut before Christmas despite concerns about rising food prices, experts say. Economists think the latest inflation reading will encourage the Bank of England to reduce borrowing costs at
October inflation fall raises hopes of pre-Christmas interest rate cut UK inflation fell to a four-month low in October, paving the way for interest rates to be cut before Christmas despite concerns about rising food prices, experts say. Economists think the latest inflation reading will encourage the Bank of England to reduce borrowing costs at
Alan Carr, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift feature in Beano review of the year Alan Carr’s Traitors triumph, Katy Perry’s trip to space and Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce are among the 2025 events to get the comic treatment in a special edition of the Beano. Beanofy Unwrapped, a special eight-page pull-out in this
HPV jab ‘protects against pregnancy complications’ New study of schoolgirls Schoolgirls who get the HPV vaccination could be less likely to have severe pregnancy complications in later life, a study suggests. Teenagers aged 12 and 13 are offered the vaccine which protects against the human papillomavirus (HPV). Since 2008, girls have been offered the jab
Ads for Booking.com and three hotel chains banned over misleading prices Adverts for three hotel chains and the travel site Booking.com have been banned for misleading consumers about the number of rooms available at the cheapest prices. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that Booking.com, Accor, Travelodge and Hilton all used “from” price claims for
Dame Helen Mirren ‘heartbroken’ as children face winter without warm clothing Dame Helen Mirren has branded it “heartbreaking” that tens of thousands of children might be facing winter without warm clothing and that some families are “dreading” Christmas because of poverty. The actress and Barnardo’s ambassador said many families are “living from hand to mouth”
World Cup qualifying drama! Wins for Scotland and Wales Scotland have qualified for the 2026 World Cup after beating Denmark 4-2 in their final qualifier in Glasgow. Wales have beaten North Macedonia 7-1 in their World Cup qualifier in Cardiff. Stunning goals by substitutes Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean in added time gave Scotland a
US house votes to force release of Epstein files Will now go to the US Senate The US house of representatives has voted overwhelmingly in favour of a bill to force the justice department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The move is a remarkable display of approval for
La Voix to miss Strictly Blackpool specials Drag artist is injured Drag artist La Voix is to miss this week’s Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool special episodes after sustaining an injury. The 45-year-old, whose real name is Christopher Dennis, and their professional dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec will receive a bye to next week’s episodes of the