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Record number of British stars to be inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
A record number of British musicians have made it into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year - including Oasis and Iron Maiden.
Britain's economic prospects downgraded more than any other major economy
Britain's economic prospects have been downgraded more than any other major economy in the International Monetary Fund's latest update on the state of the world.
'Our national security is in peril,' Starmer and Reeves told by author of damning defence review
Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves will today be accused of "corrosive complacency" on defence, in a damning intervention by the lead author of their own defence review.
Starmer and Reeves accused of 'corrosive complacency' over defence
Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves will today be accused of "corrosive complacency" on defence, in a damning intervention by the lead author of their own defence review.
Police officers investigated over race allegations after two girls killed in Wimbledon car crash
Eleven police officers are being investigated over the handling of a car crash in July 2023 that killed two schoolgirls.
Second man charged in connection with Primrose Hill stabbing
A second man has been charged in connection with the murder of a student in Primrose Hill, the Metropolitan Police has said.
Revealed: How many council workers are paid more than the PM - and who earns the most
Hundreds of council employees earned more than the prime minister in the last financial year, new research suggests.
'I can't control thousands of people': Farage irritated in Sky News interview
It's three weeks out from the May elections, and Nigel Farage's tour of Britain is in full flow.
Rats, gangs, drones and filth: HMP Manchester in a 'precarious state', inspectors warn
Crime gangs are continuing to "operate with impunity" in HMP Manchester, according to a damning report.
Southport attack blamed on killer's parents and four other 'catastrophic' failures
The Southport attack would have been prevented if Axel Rudakubana's parents told the authorities what they knew about the killer, a public inquiry has found.
More arrests after baby girl dies from suspected dog bite
Two more arrests have been made in connection with the death of a three-month-old baby girl from a suspected dog bite.
Fraudster sold fake Oasis tickets to pay off debts
A fraudster who sold fake Oasis concert tickets to pay off her debts has been given a community order and told to pay a £40 fine.
Ex-Arsenal footballer pleads not guilty to two further charges of rape
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to two new charges of rape.
'I was a patsy,' says innocent man who spent 17 years in prison as real rapist found guilty
A man has been found guilty of rape after another man wrongfully served 17 years for the crime.
Man accused of murdering student in Primrose Hill appears in court
A man accused of fatally stabbing a 21-year-old in Primrose Hill has appeared in court.
NHS nurse wins settlement over trans patient row
A nurse warned for addressing a transgender patient with incorrect pronouns and then suspended over an alleged breach of patient confidentiality has won a settlement against the NHS.
Boy stabbed to death - as two girls among four arrested
Four people have been arrested after a 16-year-old boy died following a stabbing in Peterborough.
Oil back over $100 a barrel after just four days
After just four days below, the oil price is back above $100 a barrel as US President Donald Trump said the US military would blockade the key Strait of Hormuz shipping lane.
Government YouTube drive to fight 'conspiracy theorists and keyboard warriors'
The UK government will build a central YouTube content channel featuring influencers and everyday people in a bid to better communicate its policies to the public.
Rory McIlroy wanted to 'prove last year wasn't a fluke' with historic second Masters win
Rory McIlroy has achieved a historic win at the US Masters golf tournament, taking the title for the second year in a row.
Entertainment News
Cause of death released for singer D4vd's alleged murder victim
A 14-year-old girl, who was allegedly murdered by singer D4vd, died from "multiple penetrating injuries caused by objects", according to a post-mortem report.
Mogul behind K-pop supergroup faces arrest
South Korean police are seeking to arrest the music mogul behind K-pop supergroup BTS over an alleged £100m investor fraud scheme.
Former Hollywood mogul facing new rape retrial
Harvey Weinstein used his influence in Hollywood to prey on women, a prosecutor has told a New York jury as a rape charge returned to court for a third time.
The Osmonds singer Alan Osmond dies aged 76
Alan Osmond, the oldest member of family pop group The Osmonds, one of the most successful groups of the 1970s has died, his family has said.
Singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old girl found dead in his car
US singer D4vd has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a 14-year-old girl, who was found dismembered in his Tesla.
Zoologist, TV presenter and author dies
Zoologist, TV presenter and author Desmond Morris has died at the age of 98.
Rebel Wilson appears in court for start of defamation trial over social media posts
Rebel Wilson has appeared in court for the start of a defamation trial brought against her by another actress who starred in her directorial debut.
Amy Winehouse's father loses High Court challenge over daughter's former belongings
Amy Winehouse's father has lost a High Court claim against two of the star's friends over the sale of items she once owned.
Jesy Nelson's car stolen with children's essential hospital kit inside
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has said her car was stolen with her daughters' vital hospital equipment inside.
Fourth Kanye West concert cancelled
Another Kanye West concert has been cancelled amid a furore over his past antisemitic comments.
Kanye West's Polish concert cancelled over past antisemitic comments
US rapper Kanye West has had another concert in Europe cancelled as fury over his past comments continues to grow.
Fans feeling 'neglected and ripped off' over ticket price laws
The government has been urged to ban the resale of concert tickets above face value after fans reported feeling "neglected and ripped off".
Singer held on suspicion of killing teen girl found dead in his Tesla
US singer D4vd has been arrested on suspicion of killing a 14-year-old girl who went missing last year.
Live Nation and Ticketmaster ran a monopoly over big US venues, jury finds
Concert giant Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster have had a harmful monopoly over big music venues, a jury in the US has found.
BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs
The BBC will cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its biggest downsize in 15 years.
Kanye West postpones concert indefinitely - a week after UK ban
Kanye West has postponed a concert in France - a week after he was denied a visa to perform at Wireless Festival in the UK.
Kanye West postpones concert indefinitely - a week after UK ban
Kanye West has postponed a concert in France - a week after he was denied a visa to perform at Wireless Festival in the UK.
Record number of British stars to be inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
A record number of British musicians have made it into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year - including Oasis and Iron Maiden.
Britney Spears checks into rehab after DUI arrest
Britney Spears has gone into rehab, five weeks after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Paddington Bear crowned the big winner at Oliviers - alongside Hollywood stars
Paddington Bear has triumphed at this year's Olivier Awards - alongside Hollywood stars including Rachel Zegler and Rosamund Pike.
Business
Tesla surprises Wall Street and says demand for vehicles has returned
Tesla defied expectations, profiting more and spending less than expected in closely watched results as the company shifts focus from electric vehicles to artificial intelligence (AI).
Criminal probe launched into ChatGPT over Florida university shooting
Florida's attorney general is launching a criminal probe into ChatGPT and its parent company OpenAI over whether the artificial intelligence app aided in a deadly university shooting that killed two people last year.
Taxpayers urged to check if they have overpaid after 730,000 refunds go unclaimed
Britons have been urged to check whether they have overpaid tax.
Facial recognition being rolled out across UK
Facial recognition systems will be introduced across the country, the government has said as it welcomed the failure of a legal challenge to the technology.
UK's top cybersecurity chief warns against AI threats
The UK's top cybersecurity official has told Sky News that AI models such as Mythos are "warning shots" for the UK about the danger of powerful AI.
Taxpayers urged to check if they have overpaid after 730,000 refunds go unclaimed
Britons have been urged to check whether they have overpaid tax.
Car finance compensation could be delayed as redress scheme faces legal challenge
A consumer group is launching legal action in a bid to change the car finance scandal compensation scheme.
UK's top cybersecurity chief warns against AI threats
The UK's top cybersecurity official has told Sky News that AI models such as Mythos are "warning shots" for the UK about the danger of powerful AI.
The outlook for UK finances if US-Iran war persists
Inflation figures covering the first month of the US-Iran war have fired a warning shot across the bows over what may lie ahead for the UK economy.
Criminal probe launched into ChatGPT over Florida university shooting
Florida's attorney general is launching a criminal probe into ChatGPT and its parent company OpenAI over whether the artificial intelligence app aided in a deadly university shooting that killed two people last year.
The incredible fall of unlikely Premier League champions
In May 2016, Leicester City held aloft the Premier League trophy, defying 5,000/1 odds in what was one of the most extraordinary underdog stories in the history of English football.
Airline cuts 20,000 flights
Lufthansa has said 20,000 short-haul flights are being cut from its schedule this summer, allowing it to save on the soaring cost of jet fuel.
Facial recognition being rolled out across UK
Facial recognition systems will be introduced across the country, the government has said as it welcomed the failure of a legal challenge to the technology.
Primark demerger aims to maximise potential after successive shocks
It hardly inspires confidence when a company's share price falls sharply as it announces a demerger aimed at maximising shareholder value.
Surprise fall in unemployment rate but wage growth hits five-year low
The UK's unemployment rate has taken a surprise fall, according to official figures, released amid warnings of a spike in job losses to come.
Apple boss to step down
Tim Cook is to step down from his role as Apple CEO, to be replaced by John Ternus, the company has announced.
Tube strikes: Full list of dates and lines affected in walkout
Heavy disruption is hitting the Tube this week as train drivers go on strike over changes to their working conditions.
UK to 'flirt' with recession as Iran war oil shock bites, report warns
The UK economy will "flirt" with recession this year and almost 250,000 people could lose their jobs due to the effects of the Iran war oil price shock, according to a respected independent forecaster.
Tesco swapping barcodes for QR codes in UK 'first' - here's why
Tesco is swapping barcodes for QR codes on a range of its own-brand products in a move the supermarket chain is describing as a UK "first".
Huge rise in workers tipping off HMRC about bosses underpaying staff
More people are reporting their employers for underpaying staff, data shared exclusively with Money has shown.