Labour's £1billion back-to-work scheme fails to hit even half its target as long-term jobless refuse to sign up

Daily Mail - Oct 28, 2026

Official figures show the £1.2billion Connect to Work scheme recruited just 13,900 people in its first year - far below the goal of 33,623.

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Cloudy Wednesday, rain showers expected due to ‘amihan’, easterlies

Nov 3, 2026

Cloudy Wednesday, rain showers expected due to ‘amihan’, easterlies

(Satellite image from Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon or “amihan” and the easterlies are forecast to bring rains to parts of the country on Wednesday, according to the state weather bureau. In its 4 p.m. weather advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that partly cloudy to cloudy skies

Alesha Dixon to play free intimate show in Manchester with tickets available now

Nov 3, 2026

Alesha Dixon to play free intimate show in Manchester with tickets available now

It's promised to be a 'really exciting' night

Cagayan de Oro braces for ‘super’ El Niño water crisis

Nov 3, 2026

Cagayan de Oro braces for ‘super’ El Niño water crisis

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Facing a looming “super” El Niño, this city is confronting a critical vulnerability: its heavy reliance on a single river for bulk water supply. The impending dry spell, expected to strike hardest between November and December and persist into early 2027, has prompted local officials and a science watchdog to

Andy Burnham government confirms who can get free NHS eye test

Nov 3, 2026

Andy Burnham government confirms who can get free NHS eye test

The NHS offers free eye tests to certain groups of people

Voters in Michigan and Alaska switch from blue to red in last minute fury over 'decoy' Dan Sullivan scandal and Abdul El-Sayed: Live election updates

Nov 3, 2026

Voters in Michigan and Alaska switch from blue to red in last minute fury over 'decoy' Dan Sullivan scandal and Abdul El-Sayed: Live election updates

Election Day is here, and President Donald Trump's power is on the line as Republicans brace for a 'blue tsunami.' Follow along the Daily Mail's live blog for updates.

Billionaire mogul David Geffen, 83, back with ex-husband, 33, months after bitter divorce that saw vile sex claims fly

Nov 3, 2026

Billionaire mogul David Geffen, 83, back with ex-husband, 33, months after bitter divorce that saw vile sex claims fly

The 83-year-old entertainment titan and his 33-year-old former spouse appeared 'very much back together' during an October outing aboard Geffen's 454-foot superyacht Rising Sun.

John Lewis Christmas advert divides viewers with some left frustrated by 'spoilt grandchildren' - but others praising its heartwarming message

Nov 3, 2026

John Lewis Christmas advert divides viewers with some left frustrated by 'spoilt grandchildren' - but others praising its heartwarming message

Titled 'Gloria and Pickles', the three-minute advert features Oscar-nominated actress Dame Kristin Scott Thomas, 66, who has everything in life bar the approval of her ignorant grandchildren.

Useless Toronto cops defend decision to let mansion invasion suspect walk out of hospital with gunshot wound even though they realized he was likely involved

Nov 3, 2026

Useless Toronto cops defend decision to let mansion invasion suspect walk out of hospital with gunshot wound even though they realized he was likely involved

Chief Myron Demkiw insists there was 'no failure' in the investigation, despite officers encountering a 23-year-old suspect with a gunshot wound just hours after a violent home invasion.

Andy Burnham government confirms property price caps for new first-time buyer scheme across England

Nov 3, 2026

Andy Burnham government confirms property price caps for new first-time buyer scheme across England

The Government has revealed more details on the new Your First Home scheme ahead of applications opening in February

Jose Almendras receives Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun

Nov 3, 2026

Jose Almendras receives Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun

MANILA, Philippines — The Japanese government has conferred the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun on former Cabinet official Jose Rene Gregory Almendras in recognition of his contributions to strengthening relations between Manila and Tokyo. On Tuesday, the Japanese Embassy in Manila announced that they awarded Almendras the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver

Cybersecurity boss warns some UK food firms also hit by European freezer hack as meat suppliers forced to throw out tonnes of produce

Nov 3, 2026

Cybersecurity boss warns some UK food firms also hit by European freezer hack as meat suppliers forced to throw out tonnes of produce

Dr Richard Horne, head of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) - which is part of GCHQ - claimed 'vulnerable technology' in the UK had been 'exploited' during the hack.

NYC subway lines linking Manhattan to Brooklyn grind to a halt after boy, 14, who was illegally surfing atop cars fell off

Nov 3, 2026

NYC subway lines linking Manhattan to Brooklyn grind to a halt after boy, 14, who was illegally surfing atop cars fell off

A 14-year-old boy fell from a northbound train on the J/M lines around 3.40pm on Monday during a dangerous subway surfing stunt. In May, Akhai Butler, 14, died after falling from a train.

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