66 m. ago DWP urges 200,000 parents to come forward after missing out on massive state pension top up

Those affected have been advised that they must make a claim

Events

69 m. ago Lovely British coastal city is among cheapest places to go on holiday in UK at £108

A new study has uncovered that one particular UK coastal city is a burgeoning hot spot for summer staycations, with Aqua's analysis finding that it's among the cheapest destinations for a weekend away

Economics

73 m. ago Intelligence committee demands to know why ministers kept them in the dark over Afghan data breach

The Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) has warned there was no grounds for information to be withheld from them

Politics

77 m. ago Scientists find link between where you live and childhood leukemia

New research has found that millions of children are at increased risk of exposure to cancer-causing chemicals

Society

81 m. ago Mystery as Russian mother and two daughters are found living in a cave in India

Cops discovered Nina Kutina, 40, and her children, aged six and four, during a routine patrol to Ramatirtha Hill, a tourist site on the coast of Karnataka, on July 9.

Politics

81 m. ago Schools will give pupils an extra WEEK off over half term so 'families can go on cheaper holidays'

One headteacher, James Gosden, said ten minutes has been added to days at North Walsham High School in Norfolk to make up the time. But critics say children's education will suffer.

Politics

92 m. ago Government lifts ban on developing land reserved for bridge project axed in 2008

The Thames Gateway Bridge scheme in east London would have connected Newham to Greenwich.

Politics

97 m. ago New UK Government update on free bus travel scheme for people over 60

The national entitlement scheme operates UK-wide but there are different eligibility rules under devolved governments.

Politics

1 hour ago Myanmar's military government recaptures strategic town from rebels

State media in Myanmar say the Southeast Asian nation's military government has recaptured a strategic gateway town after nearly a year of effort, marking a rare turnaround in the country’s northeast, where an alliance of ethnic rebel militias seized a large swath of territory in an offensive that began in late 2023

Events

1 hour ago Victoria Coren says her daughter with David Mitchell is 'just like her' in rare update

Only Connect host Victoria Coren has shared a rare family update on her two children with actor and comedian David Mitchell as she says her daughter is 'just like her'

Politics

1 hour ago Scottish parents can now get their hands on the 'world's safest iphone'

New tech brand launches new iphone in the UK - with no internet browser or social media - keeping Scottish children safe from online worries.

Politics

2 h. ago A9 crash: Police appeal after two young children airlifted to hospital in crash near Carrbridge

The boy, 4, and girl, 8, were taken by air ambulance to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

Events

2 h. ago Chris Martin catches horrified couple on 'kiss cam' and jokes they're 'either having an affair or very shy' at Coldplay concert in Boston

As the frontman panned his 'kiss cam' around the crowd at Gillette Stadium, the pair looked horrified to be seen by thousands on the big screen.

Politics

2 h. ago Tourists evacuated as Iceland volcano erupts opening up 2.4km

Eruption sent glowing lava and columns of smoke into air, with dramatic footage showing orange flows lighting up the dark volcanic landscape

Politics

2 h. ago Israeli strike on Gaza church kills two and injures priest Pope Francis called daily

Pope Leo renews ceasefire call after strike on territory’s only Catholic church injures children and clergyAn Israeli strike has hit the only Catholic church in Gaza, killing two people and injuring several others including the parish priest, who used to receive daily calls from the late Pope Francis.“Two persons were killed as a result of an apparent strike by the Israeli army that hit the Holy Family compound this morning,” the Latin patriarchate of Jerusalem said in a statement. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Millions can get TV Licence for free in just 16 minutes with government scheme

A TV Licence is required to watch or record programmes on a TV, computer or other device on any channel or service as they're broadcast, including on-demand BBC programmes on iPlayer

Politics

2 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson's net worth uncovered and his Clarkson's Farm payout

Jeremy Clarkson has faced a number of hurdles on Diddly Squat Farm, but his huge earnings have seen him amass an impressive net worth - and that's before we take into account his new series of the Amazon Prime show

Politics

2 h. ago Children under seven should not drink slushies containing glycerol, says regulator

Food Standards Agency warns that the drinks can cause decreased consciousness and low blood sugarChildren under seven should not drink slushies containing glycerol because of the serious health risks they can cause, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said.Glycerol is a naturally occurring alcohol and sugar substitute that helps slushies maintain their texture by preventing liquid from freezing solid. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Stephen Robinson signings update as St Mirren eye "couple of bodies"

The Buddies look set to be active in the transfer market over the coming weeks.

Events

3 h. ago Newport Transporter Bridge some way off opening to the public despite soft launch last year

Newport's famous Transporter Bridge will be complemented by a new visitor centre with interactive activities for children

Politics