Soap star Julie Hesmondhalgh supported niece with cancer to write comic play

An actress who battled cancer at the age of 23 said her aunt, soap star Julie Hesmondhalgh, supported her in writing an autobiographical play while

What the papers say – December 11

The main focus of today’s front pages is once again Thursday’s election, as both party leaders prepare to make their final

Hung parliament threat looms as final day of campaigning begins

Boris Johnson will go into the final full day of campaigning looking to win “every vote” after a fresh poll suggested a hung

On the campaign trail on Wednesday

With the hours ticking away until the election, the major parties are ramping up their activities in a last-ditch bid to secure more votes.Party

How does the latest General Election polling work?

A second “MRP” poll from YouGov suggests the Conservative Party will win a small majority in the General Election, while Labour

Poll prediction shows Tory hit but Boris Johnson still on course for majority

Boris Johnson remains on course for a Conservative majority of 28 seats – but the Prime Minister has lost ground in the past two weeks

Lord Saatchi quits M&C Saatchi after repeated profit warnings

Lord Saatchi has quit the M&C Saatchi advertising agency amid multiple warnings over profits.The UK-based firm warned over profits for the

Markets slump but losses cut by reports of improving US-China trade sentiment

The FTSE 100 slipped into the red as trade tensions weighed on sentiment, although it pared back losses significantly after reports the US could

Mind Gym flexes muscles with half-year profits surge

Management consultancy Mind Gym has revealed a jump in half-year profits as it capitalises on company overhauls and the recent spate of

Homebase and B&Q fail to deliver in survey of online customers

Homebase, B&Q, House of Fraser, Sports Direct and WHSmith have been rated the worst online retailers in the UK, according to an annual

Watches of Switzerland clocks up surging sales amid resilient luxury demand

The boss of Watches of Switzerland shrugged off wider retail woes as he said consumers are prepared to splash out on “rational

Drivers warned that offering lifts for cash could invalidate insurance

Drivers are being warned not to offer people lifts home for profit this Christmas, following reports of people offering their services on social

General Election 2019: Could Uranus and moon influence poll result?

An astrologer has suggested that a “rebellious” Uranus in Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s chart during the General

Bird flu found at Suffolk chicken farm

Cases of bird flu have been confirmed at a chicken farm in Suffolk, the Government has said.All 27,000 birds at the commercial farm will be culled

Nicola Sturgeon pressed on Indyref2 plans as Scottish leaders clash in TV debate

Nicola Sturgeon was forced to defend her plans to hold a second vote on Scottish independence in 2020 as the country’s political leaders

Extinction Rebellion protesters target Conservative election bus

Climate change activists have glued themselves to the Conservative campaign bus, warning the party’s green targets amount to a

‘Liar’ Johnson could stoke fear and hate with Brexit rhetoric – Jo Swinson

Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson has accused Boris Johnson of being a liar over his stance on EU nationals in the UK.In a strongly-worded attack,

I want to break free: PM uses JCB to emphasise Brexit message

Boris Johnson knocked down a wall in an attempt to convince voters he can break the “gridlock” in Parliament.The Prime

Brazil's president calls Greta Thunberg a 'brat' over comments on Twitter

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro had harsh words for environmental activist Greta Thunberg after she expressed concern about the slayings

Police officer among dead in gun battle in US city

A police officer and multiple other people were killed in a furious gun battle that filled the streets of a US city with the sound of heavy

US Police get amazing alternative to tasering suspects

Police officers in the US may soon be getting their hands on an alternative to tasers. The BolaWrap is a hand-held remote restraint device that

Democrats unveil two articles of impeachment against Trump

Democrats have announced two articles of impeachment against Donald Trump — abuse of power and obstruction of Congress —

Six dead in shooting at Czech hospital

Six people have been killed and three more wounded in a shooting in a hospital in the eastern Czech Republic, the prime minister and officials

The truth about the 'Christmas asteroid'

A giant asteroid will pass our planet at about 15:17 on December 20, according to NASA. The space rock is estimated to measure around 240 - 540