Civil servants at Department for Environment blew more than £700,000 of taxpayers' cash on business and premium economy flights last year
Figures obtained by the Daily Mail reveal that Defra spent £721,189.25 on plush aircraft seats for civil servants in the financial year from 2023 to 2024.
The sinister birthday present given to Hitler that revealed Nazi leader's obsession with conquering Europe
The present, a folio decorated with a gold Nazi eagle and swastika, was gifted to Hitler in 1938 just days after his annexation of Austria. It shows a map of Germany with its neighbour included.
Two arrested on A12 as police shut road to stop runaway vehicle
One man was arrested on suspicion of a recall to prison
Donatella Versace and Cartia Mallan lead tributes to Australia's Next Top Model star Lucy Markovic following her tragic death aged 27
Fashion star Donatella Versace has led the heartfelt celebrity tributes to Australia's Next Top Model star Lucy Markovic, after she died from a brain arteriovenous malformation on Friday.
Moment screaming woman punched driver's window and smashed bonnet in 'road rage' attack
The woman was seen storming over to the car before screaming and swearing at the driver while bashing the bonnet.
Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane reveals heartbreaking health diagnosis after calling off Rebecca Gayheart divorce
The bombshell news comes a month after Dane called off his divorce from his wife Rebecca Gayheart, with whom he shares his daughters Billie, 15, and Georgia, 13.
I ditched the UK for Thailand, now I live on the island where White Lotus was filmed without paying a penny in rent - here's how I do it
Brit Iona, who often shares travel tips and hacks on her social media, took to her TikTok to reveal how she become a temporary resident on the Koh Samui island without spending any money on rent
The Great Hot Cross bun taste test! We tried 31 supermarket hot cross buns - and the winner was a surprising contender
FEMAIL looked at 30 of the UK groceries' hot cross bun offerings - including Aldi, Co-op and Marks and Spencer - to sort what belongs on the Easter table spread and what is better left behind...
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £375,000-per-week Liverpool deal to end long contract saga, as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Mohamed Salah has finally agreed a new deal with Liverpool, the club have announced. The Egyptian has put pen to paper on a two-year deal worth £375,000 per week.
Chaos in US as residents frantically prepare for massive volcano eruption... with even pets given gas masks
Residents are frantically preparing for a massive volcano eruption that scientists have warned is imminent.
Man 'sexually assaults dead body on subway after passenger suddenly dies'
The alleged assault happened on an R train at Whitehall Street subway station around 11.45pm on Tuesday, police sources said.
Fitness experts reveal how to tone your entire body with a single movement
If the idea of working out a specific muscle group every day gives you terrible anxiety, you're not alone.
Why is everyone turning on Jack P Shepherd? Celebrity Big Brother star receives slew of bizarre shock nominations for 'having a game plan' and 'messing with minds' as he's compared to 'The Joker' and a 'snake'
Viewers saw Corrie star Jack, 37, and former Conservative politician Michael Fabricant, 74, receive the most nominations from their fellow housemates.
China Raises Tariffs on US Imports To 125%
China responded to President Trump's tariffs on Friday, raising its own tariffs on American goods to 125%, from 84%. The New York Times: The announcement by China's State Council came after Trump administration officials clarified on Thursday that China was now facing a minimum tariff rate of 145% on all exports to United States. China said its new tariffs will take effect on Saturday. China said it plans to ignore any further increases announced by Washington from here. Bloomberg: In a statement following China's retaliatory move, the Commerce Ministry said Washington's repeated use of excessively high tariffs has become little more than a numbers game -- economically meaningless and revealing its use of tariffs as a tool for bullying and coercion. "It's become a joke," the ministry said. CNN: The trade war between the world's two economic superpowers has tanked international markets and fueled fears of a global recession.
"There are no winners in a trade war, and going against the world will only lead to self-isolation," [Chinese leader] Xi Jinping told Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Beijing on Friday, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
"For over 70 years, China's development has relied on self-reliance and hard work -- never on handouts from others, and it is not afraid of any unjust suppression," Xi added.
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Mickey Rourke's pal claims the CBB star, 72, is of a 'different generation' and isn't 'trying to offend gay people' - before accusing JoJo Siwa, 21, of 'overreacting' amid homophobia row
Mickey Rourke's pal has claimed the star is of a 'different generation' who isn't 'trying to offend gay people' amid the furore around the homophobic comments he made towards JoJo Siwa .
Madonna's real face revealed after she shared heavily filtered social media picture
The legendary singer, 60, bundled up in a black jacket, beanie, and sunglasses as she went for a bike ride through the sprawling park.
Parcel delivery gone wrong? Here's how to claim compensation, by retired judge STEPHEN GOLD
Retired judge Stephen Gold outlines your rights if the wrong item shows up, it is broken, it never arrives, and more...
Hot air balloon collides with power cables in quiet Essex village with person rushed to hospital
The person was left in the care of the ambulance service
Mysterious 'Gate of the Gods' cut into Peruvian mountain could reveal long-lost advanced civilization
A doorway cut with great precision into the face of a rocky mountain in Peru may be one of the world's greatest mysteries.
Kanye West apologizes to Jay-Z after shock tweets about his twins only to then ask lewd question about Beyoncé
The original shocking comments about the children came amid a string of outbursts on X, in which West also took brutal aim at his ex-wife Kim Kardashian.