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Reform names Robert Jenrick as pick for chancellor

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 6:13am
Leader Nigel Farage says Reform is "the voice of opposition" to Labour, as he unveils his new top team.

England wing Arundell free to play against Ireland

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 6:07am
England wing Henry Arundell is available for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Ireland at Twickenham after his red card last weekend.

Rain ends Ireland and Australia's T20 hopes

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 6:07am
Ireland and Australia are both eliminated from the T20 World Cup as rain forced the cancellation of the Group B game between the Irish and Zimbabwe.

Legal challenge to Met's Freemasons policy thrown out

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 5:46am
The Met had announced that membership of the Freemasons or similar organisations would have to declared.

MPs may investigate Andrew over trade envoy claims

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 5:43am
The business committee will discuss whether to "take this investigation forward" when they meet next Tuesday, Byrne says.

MPs may investigate Andrew over trade envoy claims

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 5:43am
The business committee will discuss whether to "take this investigation forward" when they meet next Tuesday, Byrne says.

UK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five years

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 5:37am
It marks the highest rate since the Covid pandemic, official figures show.

New nuclear talks between US and Iran begin in Geneva

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 5:29am
The US president says he thinks Iran wants to make a deal, while Tehran believes Washington is moving to a more realistic position.

Bicycle kicks & set-piece magic - FA Cup fourth round best goals

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 5:15am
Watch the best goals from across the FA Cup fourth-round weekend, including a stunning free kick from Mansfield's Louis Reed and a strike from outside the box by Newcastle's Sandro Tonali.

Five dogs rescued from mountain after falling through snow ledge

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 5:11am
Aggie was one of five dogs that fell through a cornice near the summit of Fionn Bheinn.

Williamson returns for World Cup qualifiers

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 5:00am
England captain Leah Williamson returns to the squad as they prepare to begin their 2027 Women's World Cup qualifying campaign.

Lindsey Vonn 'yet to stand' but returns home to US

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 4:57am
Lindsey Vonn is home in the United States after four operations on the broken leg she sustained at the Winter Olympics - but is yet to stand up nine days after the crash.

How Jesse Jackson paved way for Barack Obama - and helped change US

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 4:04am
The US civil rights activist's influence spread from the churches of the Deep South to the White House.

Jesse Jackson: Veteran civil rights leader who helped reshape America

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 4:04am
The US civil rights activist's influence spread from the churches of the Deep South to the White House.

Adoption breakdown ended my career and relationship – we're told to get on with it

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 3:58am
A mum says she has been physically attacked by her daughter and is reaching "breaking point".

Met using e-bikes and drones to catch phone thieves

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 3:22am
The force also warns that young children are being targeted over social media to steal phones.

Electronic artist and YouTuber Look Mum No Computer to represent UK at Eurovision

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 3:17am
The synth artist and Eurovision fan says he finds it "completely bonkers" to be representing the UK.

Electronic artist and YouTuber Look Mum No Computer to represent UK at Eurovision

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 3:17am
The synth artist and Eurovision fan says he finds it "completely bonkers" to be representing the UK.

Royal Mail given two weeks to respond to claims it is prioritising parcels

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 2:48am
MPs have raised "significant concerns" about reports of "failures in service" at the company.

Why Benfica tie is pivotal for Arbeloa and Real Madrid

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 2:32am
After a difficult start as Real Madrid manager, Alvaro Arbeloa will know the importance of progressing past Jose Mourinho's Benfica in the Champions League play-off round.

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