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Next buys shoe chain Russell & Bromley but 33 shops at risk

  • Business
  • Jan 21, 2026

The ailing shoe seller has found a saviour in Next's £2.5m pound offer.

Free holiday swimming for thousands of children

  • Business
  • Jan 21, 2026

Wiltshire's scheme is open to all primary and secondary school pupils who receive free school meals.

Ryanair boss thanks Elon Musk for 'boost' in ticket sales after online row

  • Business
  • Jan 21, 2026

Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary have called each other "idiots" in recent days, but the airline executive says it's helping lift sales

What does the future hold for LIV Golf after Koepka exit?

  • Sports
  • Jan 21, 2026

With the PGA Tour going on the offensive, how hard LIV's paymasters fight to keep Bryson DeChambeau may well go a long way to dictating the future credibility of its series, writes Dan Roan.

UK inflation rises for first time in five months - but one-off factors blamed

  • Business
  • Jan 21, 2026

It is the last set of monthly inflation figures before the next interest rate decision on 5 February.

Why are UK prices still rising?

  • Business
  • Jan 21, 2026

UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

Are UK interest rates expected to fall again?

  • Business
  • Jan 21, 2026

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them?

  • Business
  • Jan 21, 2026

The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.

UK homes to get £15bn for solar and green tech to cut energy bills

  • Business
  • Jan 21, 2026

The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.

Council offers funerals at 'affordable price'

  • Business
  • Jan 21, 2026

The council says it has launched a new website to promote its own lower-cost funeral options.

'I'm a scary sight' - Northampton's 23-stone, one-meal man

  • Sports
  • Jan 21, 2026

Northampton lock JJ van der Mescht's gainline power and 23-stone frame is fuelled by just one meal a day.

'Good signs' or just buying time? Spurs remain divided on Frank future

  • Sports
  • Jan 21, 2026

Many Tottenham fans have already lost faith in Thomas Frank - but did Tuesday's 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund give cause for optimism?