Keir's gone to Iceland: Starmer hands supermarket boss and ex-Tory Richard Walker a job as his 'cost of living champion' - despite him rating the PM a lacklustre 'six out of 10'
Lord Walker, who was given a seat for life in the House of Lords by Sir Keir last month, is the chairman of Iceland and the son of the chain's founder.
Russian general fights for life after being shot outside his Moscow home
Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev, 64, was shot by an unknown assailant who fired several shots, hitting him in the back, before fleeing the scene.
Future of Clarkson's Farm confirmed as TV bosses decide what's next for hit series about Diddly Squat
Having launched in 2021, the Prime Video documentary follows Jeremy Clarkson running a farm in the Cotswolds.
Fear of unruly tourists sees Japan cherry blossom festival cancelled
One festival celebrating the delicate petals has reportedly been cancelled after a spate of pesky behaviours from visitors.
Government could 'guilt trip' British travellers over the carbon emissions of their flights as part of Net Zero bid
New Department for Transport research has looked at whether UK travellers could be influenced by emissions labels when they are researching flights to book.
Revealed: The popular supermarket SOUPS that contain dangerous amounts of salt - so, is your favourite on the list?
Experts at Action on Salt & Sugar, based at Queen Mary University of London, have revealed the popular soups that contain dangerous amounts of salt.
A third of dementia cases are linked to non brain-related illnesses, study finds: Gum, bowel, liver and bone diseases highest risk factors
Treating common diseases that do not directly affect the brain such as gum disease and diabetes could dementia cases by around a third, new research suggests.
Met police raids on drugs kingpins see 23 arrested as officers seize class A narcotics, cash, guns and samurai sword
The Met Police launched a series of overnight raids on notorious drug kingpins, arresting 23 suspects and seizing Class A drugs, large amounts of cash, firearms, and a samurai sword.
'Hypocrite' eco-activists used diesel-powered van to carry out climate protest, court told
Gabriella Ditton, 32, (pictured) and Nicola Stickells, 55, are each accused of two counts of criminal damage after pink paint was thrown over council buildings in Norwich.
Seven EVs now claim to cover more than 450 miles on one charge - could 1,000 miles soon be a reality?
Electric car ranges have come a long way in 15 years. When the Nissan Leaf - the first 'mass-market' EV - arrived in 2010, it offered a range of just 109 miles.
Shamed former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys, 68, 'to move back to the UK and live full-time with 37-year-old friend of his daughter' for first time since they married, after leaving TV job in Qatar
Disgraced former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys is reportedly planning to return to the UK when he leaves his TV job at beIN Sports this summer.
Milky Way may NOT have a supermassive black hole at its centre: Scientists claim our galaxy may be run by an enormous clump of mysterious dark matter
The Milky may not have a supermassive black hole at its centre, according to a bold new theory.
Bank of England slashes GDP outlook, holds interest rates and warns of job losses, as Labour's growth mission stalls
Labour's stuttering growth ambitions suffered a fresh blow yesterday as the Bank of England slashed its UK GDP forecast and warned of rising job losses.
Rollicking good retro reads: OPERATION HEARTBREAK by Duff Cooper, POOR COW by Nell Dunn, OWLS DO CRY by Janet Frame
Curl up with a classic novel this February
Spectacular Sci-Fi and Fantasy: Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman, Of Blood and Fire by Ryan Cahill, Grace by A. M. Shine
The best sci fi and fantasy out now
Luxury handbags, bottles of salad dressing and wads of cash - how billions of dollars are laundered every year
Money laundering lies behind some of the most serious crimes committed today, in his extraordinary new book Oliver Bullough lifts the lid on the process of washing dirty dollars clean
The Golden Age of the Gentleman Explorer
The mavericks and eccentrics who set out to discover the Americas
Popular Somerset theme park enters liquidation after 80 years
The beloved family-run attraction, said to be the UK's largest free theme park, has officially entered liquidation, meaning it will likely not reopen for the season despite having an opening date of 14 March.
Meghan Markle shares video of her surprising Prince Harry with one of her As Ever chocolate bars ahead of Valentine's Day
The Duke of Sussex had a grin ear-to-ear as his wife sauntered over with a box of the treats, which she first released last year.
The 8 subtle signs your partner is cheating on you, revealed by a relationship expert who's helped hundreds of couples. You've never been told about these before - and they're the OPPOSITE of what you'd expect: ANNABELLE KNIGHT
Here, I give you a rare chance to sit in the counsellor's chair, and see your relationship through my eyes. If any of this sounds familiar, it may be time to consider if your partner is faithful...