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AB Foods announces plan to spin off Primark and form separate food business

AB Foods will spin off Primark into a separately listed company and retain a standalone food group to sharpen focus and improve investor clarity

Sport

World Snooker Championship day four preview: who is playing, how the draw looks and what is at stake

Read a sharp rundown of day four at the World Snooker Championship, highlighting Ronnie O’Sullivan’s opener, the schedule and prize distribution

Prime minister grilled after Mandelson security clearance controversy

Prime minister Keir Starmer is under pressure as questions mount over how Lord Peter Mandelson was cleared for the US ambassadorship despite a negative recommendation from the UK’s security vetting agency

Could the United States really exit NATO after the Hormuz dispute?

A diplomatic standoff over the Strait of Hormuz and refusal of some allies to support US operations have revived debate about withdrawing from NATO and what that would mean for transatlantic security

Scottish manifestos at a glance: key promises and fiscal questions

A clear summary of the parties’ headline pledges, fiscal risks highlighted by the Institute for Fiscal Studies and what voters should watch

Why the Mandelson vetting reversal has put Starmer under fresh pressure

Revelations that Peter Mandelson did not pass security vetting before taking the US ambassador role, yet was cleared after an internal override, have prompted demands for transparency and explanations from ministers

US president calls for increased North Sea drilling as UK shifts toward renewables

A social media post from the former US president pushed for ramping up North Sea oil production and rejecting offshore wind, prompting responses from Scottish and UK ministers and renewed attention to licence numbers

EIMA 2022, International Agricultural and Gardening Machinery Exhibition

EIMA International is the International Exposition of Machinery for Agriculture and Gardening, a biennial event created in 1969 by FederUnacoma.

California accuses Amazon of coercing vendors to raise prices on rival sites

California says Amazon used its leverage to get vendors to increase or remove lower-priced listings on rival sites, and it wants the court to stop that conduct

News

Gemma Collins exit jolts I’m a Celebrity as David Haye also departs

A late-stage twist had campmates choosing exits, resulting in Gemma Collins and David Haye leaving together and prompting online backlash

News

Greece exempts British passport holders from EU biometric registration to reduce queues

Greece has temporarily exempted British passport holders from biometric registration to reduce delays as the EU’s Entry/Exit System causes long queues and disrupted flights

News

Family chooses termination after prenatal diagnosis of childhood dementia in fetus

A couple with a daughter affected by childhood dementia discovered a second fetus carried the same condition and decided to terminate the pregnancy after receiving the prenatal diagnosis

Cheap cleaning hack: remove black mould from grout with a £2 brush

A pocket-friendly cleaning brush from Søstrene Grene plus a drop of Fairy liquid made quick work of black mould in the grout

Collarless jackets and at-home beauty picks to refresh your spring wardrobe

Refresh your look with collarless jackets and simple at-home beauty swaps

Lifestyle

Get a dewy, protected complexion with E.l.f. Halo Glow skin tint spf 50

Find out why E.l.f. Halo Glow skin tint spf 50 joins pocket-friendly whitening and ipl options as must-have seasonal beauty picks

Lifestyle

Floral lace smock dress from Roman: a flattering summer staple on discount

A breezy Roman smock dress made from 100% cotton has shoppers raving for its flattering fit, gentle fabric and wallet-friendly discount

Lifestyle

Improve your tea by fixing the water: simple changes that work

Many disappointing cups of tea are caused by tap water chemistry rather than poor leaves; learn why and how simple filtration and kettle care can revive flavour

What Great Britain and the United Kingdom really mean

A concise guide to why Great Britain, the United Kingdom and the British Isles refer to different places and political entities

Shipping companies remain cautious after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open

Shipping lines welcome Iran’s reopening announcement but require mine clearances, written procedures and insurer guidance before returning to the strait

Blockade of Iranian ports deepens tensions and drives up oil prices

Pakistan has renewed shuttle diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran while a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports tightens pressure and global markets react

How the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could hit Iran and global markets

A clear explanation of the US blockade that began at 14:00 GMT on Monday, how it targets oil flows and what alternatives Iran might try

Which clubs have won the most UEFA Champions League titles

Discover the clubs that have left the deepest mark on the Champions League, the format shifts that redefined the competition, and the players and managers who became legends

Economy

Uk imports rise and exports fall, leaving a £0.72bn trade deficit in February 2026

UK trade moved into a small deficit in February 2026 after exports fell and imports climbed, with goods weakening while services showed modest resilience

Economy

How to drip feed an ISA during market turbulence

Martin Lewis advises using a staggered deposit plan into a stocks and shares ISA to smooth volatility and reminds savers about upcoming ISA allowance changes

Economy

United Kingdom economic snapshot 2026: gdp, per capita and forecasts

Discover the United Kingdom’s 2026 economic picture: its nominal gdp, gdp per capita and how international comparisons and imf forecasts frame future growth

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