About one in six adults (16%) in the UK describe themselves as financial carers, helping to manage the money of a relative who is older and more vulnerable, a survey for Legal & General shows. Many start in their 30s. The reasons include signs that a loved one is struggling with finances, such as missed bills, forgotten accounts or losing track of day‑to‑day money. Carers often help with paying bills, […]

Researchers at Heriot‑Watt University studied how female sawflies lay eggs in plants. The team found the insects’ ovipositor behaves like a biological reciprocating saw, instinctively knowing when to cut and when to push material aside. The sawflies must avoid killing the plant so it remains alive to feed the larvae. Electron microscopy and 3D imaging helped map the cutting-teeth geometry, showing that small serrations work with larger protrusions to create […]

Kemi Badenoch opened the Conservative party’s annual conference in Manchester, telling delegates the party was 'up for the fight' and acknowledging there is a 'mountain to climb' in the polls behind Reform UK and Labour. She set out a policy package to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights and to deport about 150,000 people each year. She argued the approach should pair tighter borders with a shared culture, […]

George Russell won the Singapore Grand Prix after a first-lap clash between McLaren team-mates Norris and Piastri at Turn 3. Norris started two places behind Piastri in fifth and attempted an aggressive pass, with Verstappen also involved. The stewards noted the collision but took no action. Norris sustained only minor damage to his front wing, while Piastri finished behind his team-mate after the incident on the opening lap. Verstappen finished […]

Hundreds of people gathered in Manchester for a rally marking the two-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel. North West Friends of Israel pressed ahead with the pre-planned event despite safety concerns following a synagogue attack in the city earlier in the week. Crowds gathered outside Manchester Cathedral on Sunday morning, with many waving Israeli flags and some carrying banners calling for the release of hostages, including Alon Ohel, […]

The Scottish Liberal Democrats say data obtained via a Freedom of Information request show 4,049 self-harm incidents in Scottish prisons since 2021, including more than 2,700 cutting incidents and 168 attempted suicides, according to the Scottish Prison Service (SPS).\n\nJustice spokesperson Liam McArthur said the figures underline a broader problem and urged stronger action. He argued that Scotland’s high remand levels and frequent self-harm highlight the need for a properly funded […]

Taylor Swift has praised Welsh fans as phenomenal and on another level after the release of her 12th studio album, The Life Of A Showgirl. In discussing the Eras Tour, she told a radio host Cardiff crowds were unforgettable, describing them as 'phenomenal' and saying they were 'on another level'. She also noted she wore orange at the Cardiff show as a hint to the album’s visual direction. Swift performed […]

Fifteen projects have reached the final stage of the Earthshot Prize for 2025, with five winning entries each awarded £1 million to scale their ideas. The awards ceremony will take place in Rio de Janeiro on 5 November 2025. The prize recognises solutions from across geographies and sectors and supports work at different life-cycle stages to tackle the planet’s biggest challenges. In a video message, Prince William described the prize […]

Arrests began at a London pro-Palestine protest that defied calls from politicians and police to reconsider after the Manchester terror attack. In Trafalgar Square, officers detained protesters displaying placards in support of Palestine Action. At Westminster Bridge, a banner backing the proscribed group was unfurled. Organisers Defend Our Juries said more than a thousand people gathered for a silent vigil and to read out the names of Palestinian children killed […]