Newly discovered Michelangelo foot sketch could fetch up to £1.5m

Experts at Christie's say it is a foot sketch of the Libyan Sibyl which was later painted on the Sistine Chapel ceiling.

5th, February 2026, 04:33pm

Bank hints at rate cuts, but don't expect Covid-era mortgage deals

The Bank of England may have suggested more rate cuts are on the way, but they are unlikely to go much lower.

5th, February 2026, 04:10pm

Parliament revamp could cost £40bn and take 61 years

MPs and peers are presented with two renovation options and told to make a decision by the mid-2030s.

5th, February 2026, 04:08pm

What was the vetting process for Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador?

The PM has accused Lord Mandelson of lying throughout the process - but what did it involve?

5th, February 2026, 03:40pm

The two-stage vetting process that saw Mandelson appointed as US ambassador

The PM has accused Lord Mandelson of lying throughout the process - but what did it involve?

5th, February 2026, 03:40pm

Arsenal lack of respect behind outburst - Rosenior

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior says Arsenal were affecting his side's warm-up prior to the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Emirates Stadium.

5th, February 2026, 03:36pm

De Montfort University student who died after stabbing near campus named

Khaleed Oladipo, 20, from London, died in hospital in Leicester on Tuesday, police say.

5th, February 2026, 03:30pm

Student who died after stabbing near campus named

Khaleed Oladipo, 20, from London, died in hospital in Leicester on Tuesday, police say.

5th, February 2026, 03:20pm

Deaths were avoidable in UK's worst small boat disaster, inquiry finds

Inquiry chair Sir Ross Cranston said "systemic failures" by authorities had led to the deadliest Channel small-boat incident on record.

5th, February 2026, 03:16pm

What is SEND and why are councils struggling to pay for it?

The government is due to publish plans to reform the special educational needs system in early 2026.

5th, February 2026, 03:09pm