Half of English county councils could ask to delay elections

The councils want to delay votes to explore new plans to redesign local government in England.

9th, January 2025, 03:33pm

'Trump 2.0' looms large over the global economy

Donald Trump's planned tariffs are expected to greatly impact international trade in 2025.

9th, January 2025, 03:29pm

Pound falls as borrowing costs hit highest since 2008

Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts, as Treasury seeks to reassure markets.

9th, January 2025, 03:16pm

People smugglers to have finances targeted with new sanctions

The planned measures will target the finances of illegal smuggling networks, the Home Office says.

9th, January 2025, 03:16pm

Grooming still happening in Oxford, ex-investigator says

Simon Morton says perpetrators are operating in plain sight and the "guys we couldn't catch are still out there".

9th, January 2025, 02:56pm

Food prices 'not going anywhere but up', say retailers

Higher tax and wages will push up prices in the second half of the year, the British Retail Consortium says.

9th, January 2025, 02:52pm

Bergvall controversy fuels Postecoglou's tirade on 'change'

Lucas Bergvall scored a late winner for Tottenham against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, but there was controversy over whether he should have been on the pitch.

9th, January 2025, 02:44pm

'Bergvall is headline act as young Spurs show incredible maturity'

Tottenham's trio of young stars give Postecoglou the perfect tonic with Carabao Cup semi-final win against Liverpool.

9th, January 2025, 02:07pm

The Papers: 'Apocalypse' LA and 'Reeves faces extra tax rises'

Wednesday's headlines include wildfires in LA and economists warning of rising government borrowing costs.

9th, January 2025, 02:00pm

Rural village fake Aldi map prank 'causes havoc'

Residents say a fake Aldi placed on Google Maps caused a stream of cars to travel to their village.

9th, January 2025, 01:01pm