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January 19, 2025

'REEVES DEBT' WOULD FUND 300,000 NURSES

THE CHAOS unleashed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will cost Britain the equivalent of the 350,000 police constables' salaries or 300,000 nurses, according to scathing analysis.

3 mins

Sophie at sixty...

A NEW photo of the Duchess of Edinburgh has been released to celebrate her 60th birthday tomorrow. Sophie looks relaxed as she sits with crossed legs in a bay window at her home in Bagshot Park in Surrey. Wearing a black roll-neck jumper, pleated white chiffon skirt and nude pumps, the Duchess is laughing as she looks away from the camera.

2 mins

Both sides need a peace deal, but Putin will want to portray it as a victory

TOMORROW the 47th President of the United States will be sworn in, having pledged he would bring peace between Ukraine and Russia within \"24 hours\" - quite a claim. Yet even if the world gives Donald Trump longer than a day, is such a deal possible after almost three years of all-out war?

3 mins

Missile attack on Kyiv destroys neighbourhood

AT LEAST three people were killed when a Russian ballistic missile struck a bustling neighbourhood in the centre of Kyiv yesterday.

1 min

Peace deal goes down to the wire

ISRAEL finally agreed on a ceasefire with Hamas last night, which will lead to the release of Israel hostages and mark a pause in the brutal 15-month conflict.

2 mins

Homes face no water for 4th day

THOUSANDS of homes spent a fourth day without water yesterday, after a supply pipe burst.

1 min

How humble Denis became the 'King' of Old Trafford

FEW BRITISH footballers have ever matched Denis Law's capacity to inspire hero worship. To the faithful at Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United where he performed many of his greatest deeds, he was known simply as \"the King\". To the followers of his native Scotland, he brought the national team to new heights of competitiveness.

3 mins

'AI will fast track UK to eco energy'

ARTIFICIAL Intelligence will be used to connect solar and wind power farms to the network quicker, ministers say.

1 min

Benefit con cash 'seized from banks'

BENEFIT cheats will have their ill-gotten gains taken straight out of their bank accounts under new government powers.

1 min

Mandelson's role 'to counteract' Farage narrative

THE REAL reason behind Peter Mandelson's appointment as US Ambassador is the belief that he is \"uniquely capable of countering the Farage narrative in Washington\", sources said last night.

1 min

'Labour must fix damage'

SIR Keir Starmer and David Lammy must work \"twice as hard\" to repair the damage with Donald Trump after their \"reckless statements\" about him says Priti Patel.

1 min

Triumphal buzz amid Washington DC chill

WHEN we landed in Washington DC on Wednesday, I was expecting the place to be buzzing with excitement, anticipation, nerves and optimism.

2 mins

Anything less than national investigation will fail us all

IN AT least 50 towns in our beautiful country, there are gangs of men who have committed racially aggravated crimes against children.

1 min

Expert: 'It's time to act on existing inquiry, no delay'

A KEY consultant to the country's biggest inquiry into child sex abuse has dismissed the need for a fresh study into grooming gangs.

1 min

Allam fell in love with Endeavour

ENDEAVOUR star Roger Allam reveals he only signed up for a few series of the ITV drama, before growing to love it.

1 min

Star Anita: Brian's gone radio ga-ga for his secret toys

ACTRESS Anita Dobson has revealed her husband Sir Brian May is a secret \"toy hoarder\".

1 min

Thousands of victims too scared to prosecute

Tragic Kiena case highlights horrific scale of abuse

2 mins

'Labour have taxed the living daylights out of business, killing growth stone dead...'

After that landslide defeat at the last election, the Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride could be forgiven for feeling downbeat about the Tories' future. But Labour's chaotic and crisis-filled first six months in power have left him increasingly confident the Government can be sent packing after just one term.

4 mins

More hotels are being taken over for asylum seekers despite election vow

LABOUR has opened more asylum hotels despite its election pledge to end their use - which costs taxpayers at least £8million a day, Windsor's MP has said.

1 min

Migrant crisis 'could usher in extremists'

EXTREMISTS and populists will seize political power in the UK unless immigration is brought under control, a former foreign minister of Australia has warned.

2 mins

Trump II era begins

THE new Trump era begins this week and we hope the incoming president uses his mandate and his gifts as a striker of deals to secure a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and the Middle East.

1 min

Paying a high price for Labour arrogance

THE economy is in the danger zone, billions of pounds are being wasted on debt interest and it is right that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under pressure.

1 min

What have older people done to deserve this?

IS LABOUR engaged in an undeclared war on older people, as many Silver Voices members believe? Certainly, the evidence is stacking up from their first few months in office. Almost the first policy decision taken after the Labour landslide victory was to scrap the winter fuel payment for more than 10 million pensioners.

3 mins

Can tough-talking Trump get results?

TOMORROW history will be made well, almost. Because for only the second time ever, a President of the United States will be returned to the White House after having been dumped in a previous election.

2 mins

'Cruel' means test 'would slash 11 million pensions'

ELEVEN million people could have their state pensions slashed if means-testing is introduced, Labour has claimed.

2 mins

I'm bowled over by King's vitality

I'VE SPENT the past 10 days at the World Indoor Bowls Championships in Norfolk, but scores, draws and results aside - there's only been one question on everyone's lips: how's the King really doing?

1 min

Death of Hillsboro' hero Phil

A KEY Hillsborough campaigner whose son was killed at age 14 in the 1989 disaster has died.

1 min

DJ Johnnie had perfect send-off

DJ JOHNNIE Walker could not have had a better send-off, his widow Tiggy said yesterday.

1 min

Desperate schools turn to unqualified teachers

THOUSANDS of pupils have been taught by unqualified teachers due to recruitment problems and a shortage of fully trained supply teachers.

2 mins

Robbie is hoping for duet with Dolly after his movie hit in US

POP SINGER Robbie Williams has set his sights on a duet with country music icon Dolly Parton, as well as a raft of Hollywood heavyweights.

1 min

This is not only the end of war, it is the end of tears...THE END OF DEATH

EXCLUSIVE: Heather Morris's The Tattooist Of Auschwitz sold 13 million copies and sparked fresh interest in the Holocaust. Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz later this month, she shares moving diary entries from a Holocaust survivor

6 mins

'Ban on vapes could end up killing more'

PLANS to end smoking are \"unworkable\" while a ban on disposable vapes this summer will set back progress to save lives, a think tank claims.

1 min

Charities' plea over £1.4bn tax rejected

LABOUR has ignored pleas from desperate charities facing a £1.4billion jobs tax, saying \"the money has to come from somewhere\".

2 mins

Death In Paradise is brilliant...but reality was even stranger!

From being cursed by a witchdoctor to chasing drug smugglers and busting turtle-smuggling rings, a British detective bagged the job of his dreams when he was seconded to the Caribbean. Now his gloriously-entertaining memoir will delight fans of the TV series Death In Paradise

7 mins

Anton not Strictly sure who stars are

ANTON du Beke has admitted he usually has no idea who half the celebrity Strictly Come Dancing contestants are - but \"they all turn out to be marvellous\".

1 min

Peak papaya as UK gets a taste for the exotic

PAPAYA has become the most in-demand fruit in the UK, supermarkets say, with sales rocketing by nearly 160% in just a year.

1 min

Sorry, No Time to Dine...

REAL-LIFE James Bonds are being told to rein in their spending as they attempt to win over sources.

2 mins

6am drill loved by 90-year-olds

\"OHAYOU!\" The cheerful morning greeting echoes around the grounds of Tokyo's historic Nezu Shrine as bright-eyed pensioners arrive and begin limbering up. Their breath turns to vapour in the bitterly cold 6am air as someone sets up a speaker.

2 mins

Gadget provides egg's eye view of nesting visitors

NATURE lovers have been swooping on a former teacher's \"smart\" bird box that allows them to film their feathered friends Spring-watch-style at home.

1 min

Black wind turbines to save threatened birds

WIND turbine blades could be painted black in a bid to prevent sea birds at risk of extinction from flying into them.

1 min

'1,100 deaths' from broken hips since bone clinic vow

MORE than 1,100 people have died from preventable broken hips since Health Secretary Wes Streeting pledged to roll out specialist bone treatment clinics, the Royal Osteoporosis Society claims.

1 min

Fighting chance

A 10-year absence from the big screen since a misfiring remake of the feelgood musical Annie has made the heart grow fonder for Cameron Diaz.

1 min

Oh no...this time I've really methed up!

NORWICH is the thriving hub of Britain's crystal meth drug trade. Who knew? It's a bit like discovering TV's Vera was a secret dogging enthusiast.

3 mins

Living the Thai life

Claire Hewitt revisits the dream destination of her past

5 mins

Entrepreneur wants Shein blackballed

THE creator of British brand All Saints has said he would be \"horrified\" if Shein is able to list in London, saying the Chinese-founded fast-fashion firm is the sector's \"worst\" for the environment.

1 min

Bell sounding fresh hope for pension boost

INDUSTRY chiefs hope Torsten Bell's appointment as pensions minister could revive talks about hiking the contribution rate for auto-enrolment pensions.

1 min

Firms face ban on using NDAs to hush-up harassment claims

LABOUR is set to add a ban on UK employers using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to hush up harassment claims as part of its overhaul of workers' entitlements.

1 min

Stocks suffer Labour pain after Budget

THE UK stock market is enveloped in an air of unrelenting gloom in the wake of Labour's first Budget.

1 min

Make use of all your breaks to ease rising tax burden

MOST people won't need telling that they're paying more income tax than ever and that's set to continue, with the personal allowance frozen until 2028.

3 mins

The cost-of-dying crisis

FIVE-MINUTE GUIDE TO...RISING FUNERAL COSTS

2 mins

Alfa's in Pole position with its new EV

Alfa Romeo is on a path towards electrification. But the Italian firm has been behind some of the most iconic petrol-powered cars ever made, so how do you transfer that flair into a battery-powered vehicle? We test the Junior Elettrica to find out.

2 mins

Football's day of tributes to 'King'

FOOTBALL paid its tributes to Denis Law yesterday, after the iconic striker's death on Friday.

1 min

DE LIGT: I'M ON ANOTHER PLANET NOW

MATTHIJS DE LIGT has played for the biggest clubs in Holland, Italy and Germany - but the Dutchman reckons Manchester United are on a different planet.

1 min

Fans in uproar is harsh reality check for Ruud

LEICESTER’S boss faced a Ruud awakening with the Cottagers sparking uproar at the King Power Stadium.

2 mins

Mateta's double shows just what Potter's missing

JEAN-PHILIPPE MATETA scored for the third game running to give Crystal Palace fans the pleasure of handing Graham Potter his first home defeat as West Ham boss.

2 mins

Brunt delighted to be handing reins over to old boss Mowbray at Baggies but disappointed to end with a draw

TONY MOBRAY'S return to the WEST BROM dugout ended with a 1-1 draw against STOKE.

2 mins

Frustrated Frank puts Reds at the top of the world

THOMAS FRANK hailed Liverpool as the best team in the world after seeing substitute Darwin Nunez score two injury-time goals to break Brentford hearts.

1 min

OLD GUARD'S GONE

MANCHESTER CITY are plotting to become the Premier League’s dominant force once again – after deciding to unleash Pep 2.0 ahead of schedule.

2 mins

Ramsdale details where Saints fail

AARON RAMSDALE admitted Southampton are running out of time to escape relegation from the Premier League.

1 min

Elanga: Look out for Forest Plan B

ANTHONY ELANGA has issued a warning to Southampton: Nottingham Forest do have a Plan B.

1 min

Tributes to true great

RIBUTES have poured in for the Manchester United and Scotland great Denis Law following his death at the age of 84.

1 min

Solskjaer in Besiktas call

FORMER Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been confirmed as the new manager at Turkish club Besiktas.

1 min

Dennis the write choice

DENNIS BERGKAMP is to be honoured by the Football Writers' Association with their prestigious Tribute Award.

1 min

James to the fore

ENZO MARESCA says Reece James is improving as a leader after admitting earlier in the season that he expected more from Chelsea's captain.

1 min

Cole's a talisman but he can't do it alone, says Petit

CHELSEA'S misfiring stars need to follow the lead of \"talisman\" Cole Palmer and stand up and be counted.

1 min

De Ligt: Fan power can turn tide

MATTHIJS DE LIGT has urged his Manchester United teammates to continue giving the Old Trafford fans something to shout about.

2 mins

Laird lords it over Exeter with Blues unbeaten in ten

BIRMINGHAM consolidated top spot in League One with a 1-0 win over EXETER at St Andrew's.

1 min

SON FIGHTING TO LIFT SPURS

SON HEUNG-MIN is ready to pick Tottenham up off the canvas once again - despite claiming Spurs have sunk to an all-time low during his decade at the club.

1 min

De Minaur has the legs to stand tall for Australia

LAST Aussie standing Alex de Minaur declared \"The legs are back\" after outlasting Argentine Francisco Cerundolo on the hottest day of the Australian Open.

1 min

Hot-headed Hatton turns up firepower

TYRRELL HATTON aims to mark his DP World Tour return with victory, with the LIV golfer one shot off the lead heading into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic.