4 h. ago UK Government urged to scrap any plans for nationwide digital ID cards

Thousands of people have signed an online petition calling on the Uk Government not to introduce digital ID cards as part of new immigration control measures.

Politics

6 h. ago DWP announces fund for 300,000 people as 'benefit cut' act becomes law

The Universal Credit Act, which cuts funding for some people on sickness and disability benefits, has been signed into law

Politics

28 h. ago 'Careful easing' of mortgage stress test rules could help more first

A measured easing of stress test rules could allow more people into the mortgage market without a significant increase in arrears, UK Finance has said.

Politics

32 h. ago Thailand tycoon who championed cannabis laws takes lead in race for PM

Anutin Charnvirakul gets main opposition party’s conditional backing to form interim governmentThe tycoon turned politician Anutin Charnvirakul appears to have taken the lead in a chaotic race to become Thailand’s next prime minister, after days of tense negotiations.Anutin, who is leader of the conservative Bhumjaithai party and perhaps best known for championing medical cannabis legalisation, has the backing of MPs from the main opposition People’s party to form an interim government, provided he signs an agreement laid out by its leaders. Continue reading...

Sport

57 h. ago Daily habit could be sign of condition vastly undiagnosed in people over their 40s

A new review found around 90% of adults over the age of 40 with autism are undiagnosed as a psychologist reveals the symptoms to look out for

Politics

2 d. ago DWP releases list of 19 benefits Brits could lose in major crackdown

Anyone found to have committed benefit fraud could lose their entitlement to payments as people are urged to look out for certain signs

Politics

4 d. ago Bayeux Tapestry: Thousands rally against ‘catastrophic’ move of 1,000

More than 64,000 people have signed a petition calling on Emmanuel Macron to revoke the loan of a 1,000-year-old tapestry to London

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4 d. ago Tens of thousands sign petition against France loaning Bayeux Tapestry to British Museum

More than 64,000 people have signed a petition calling on Emmanuel Macron to revoke the loan of a 1,000-year-old tapestry to London

Politics

5 d. ago 5 signs people think Trump is dead – from Pentagon Pizzas to mystery bruise

Donald Trump has not been seen in public for three days, leading to a surge in the phrase 'Trump is dead' on social media – as eagle eyed sleuths have noticed a few strange details

Politics

5 d. ago Psychologist names three signs you could be 'masking' your undiagnosed ADHD

A clinical psychologist has shared the signs of 'masking' she often sees in people with ADHD

Science

5 d. ago Wil Smith's spectacular fall from grace and new low with AI fans after bludgeoning own career

Eagle-eyed fans have noticed bizarre visual discrepancies in Will Smith's recent video on his YouTube channel with signs that magically change, six fingers on people, and blurred body parts.

Sport

7 d. ago Humans inhale as much as 68,000 microplastic particles daily, study finds

Particles are small enough to burrow into lungs, says report, with health impacts ‘more substantial than we realize’Every breath people take in their homes or car probably contains significant amounts of microplastics small enough to burrow deep into lungs, new peer-reviewed research finds, bringing into focus a little understood route of exposure and health threat.The study, published in the journal Plos One, estimates humans can inhale as much as 68,000 tiny plastic particles daily. Previous studies have identified larger pieces of airborne microplastics, but those are not as much of a health threat because they do not hang in the air as long, or move as deep into the pulmonary system. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Kyiv strike LIVE: British Council 'severely damaged' by Vladimir Putin's missiles

Russian missiles have struck the British Council offices in the Ukrainian capital, with officials warning the attack caused "significant damage" - and people may have been inside at the time

Events

7 d. ago Hundreds fight move in beloved tourist village which they claim will 'inconvenience thousands'

More than 1,800 people have signed two petitions against the plans suggesting they would 'potentially lessen our beloved village's desirability as a beautiful sightseeing spot in Wales'

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7 d. ago Starmer’s EU negotiator gives stronger backing to youth mobility scheme

Nick Thomas-Symonds indicates closer ties with Europe in future and promises to agree agriculture dealUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer’s lead negotiator on Europe has enthused about how excited he is by the prospect of an EU youth mobility scheme, as he signalled a broader government shift towards embracing closer ties with the bloc.Nick Thomas-Symonds, the Cabinet Office minister in charge of negotiating Britain’s relationship with the EU, said on Wednesday he was looking forward to signing a deal to let young people travel and work more freely across Europe. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago ‘It’s a disaster’: drought measure to suck water from River Wharfe met with anger

Campaigners accuse Yorkshire Water of negligence and say plan to top up reservoirs will kill the river’s fishWith its pebble beach and shallow areas for paddling, the River Wharfe at Ilkley has long been a popular swimming location in the pretty Yorkshire town. But plagued by sewage and agricultural runoff, the river has been designated as “poor” quality, and a sign has been put up warning people against bathing in it. And now, the health of the river has been put further at risk with emergency drought plans by Yorkshire Water to suck water from it to top up its reservoirs.A drive by campaigners and wild swimmers led it in 2021 to be the first in the country to get designated bathing status – meaning the government tests it for the harmful E coli and intestinal enterococci bacteria. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Drivers left baffled by 'new' road sign – but it's been there all along

It's important to understand your road signs but lately people have been left baffled by this warning which some say they have 'never' seen in all their years of driving

Transport

1 week ago Calls for EIF to end Baillie Gifford sponsorship 'threatens our ability to function', festival warns

The open letter has been signed by more than 550 people

Events

1 week ago Over 2.5 million people sign petition in support of truck driver Harjinder Singh after fatal Florida crash

Supporters urge Florida officials to grant clemency to the 28-year-old truck driver, insisting the crash was a ‘tragic accident’, not a ‘deliberate act’

Events

1 week ago Free phone service helps a lonely senior and it only takes 30 minutes per week

A woman has took to TikTok to talk about Age UK's telephone friendship service and her experience and why more people should do it and how people can sign up to volunteer themselves

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