31 h. ago HMRC to write to 1 million people who are in for a stealthy tax ambush this year

The number of Brits who will be hit by the higher rate of income tax - which is currently 40% - is set to rise with the number of pensioners above state pension age

Economics

33 h. ago Brit holidaymakers face summer of disruption as strikes hit hotels and restaurants

Union leaders have confirmed a series of walkouts this summer, expected to affect not only hotels but also restaurants, bars, and nightlife venues across Majorca, Ibiza, and Formentera

Events

34 h. ago Britain braces for 'killer' heatwave: Temperatures set to hit 35C as government issues weather health warning for Glastonbury weekend

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) amber alert will last from midday today until Tuesday at 6pm and covers London, the East Midlands, South East, South West and East of England.

Events

45 h. ago British holidaymakers WILL be hit by Spain's summer of strikes: Anti

British holidaymakers will face a summer of disruptive hotel strikes in the Balearic Islands after talks to avert walkouts broke down this evening.

Events

48 h. ago Firm part owned by one of UK's richest families wants taxpayer cash to save factory

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds hit out at conglomerate Associated British Foods as it launches closure plans while talks continue

Economics

49 h. ago UK weather maps turn red as incoming heatwave to bring 38C highs

Britain will be hit with a number of heatwaves in the coming weeks, with temperatures rising to 38C in some areas of the country as we enter the first full week of July

Society

56 h. ago Met Office heat map reveals where it will hit 33C in UK as Brits brace for heatwave

Parts of the UK are expected to see its second heatwave of June as conditions become "hotter and more humid"

Society

3 d. ago Royal Ascot jockey banned and given significant fine after winning biggest race of his life

Gary Carroll was recently hit with a ban and fine by the British Horseracing Authority's Whip Review Committee after his win on Cercene in the Coronation Stakes

Events

3 d. ago Eurostar chaos in London and Paris leaves Brits stranded in France after two people are hit by trains

Cancellations began last night with no services running between London St Pancras and Gare du Nord in Paris, leaving some passengers stranded for more than seven hours.

Events

3 d. ago Bridgerton star says Brits should 'allow space for fun' as he takes on new role this summer

Jonathan Bailey, who plays the role of Anthony Bridgerton in the hit Netflix series, has joined forces with MARTINI to inspire Brits to break from their regular routine

Politics

3 d. ago Do YOU know how to spot Britain's 'most dangerous plant'? Giant hogweed can leave you and your pets with pus

'Britain's most dangerous plant' has hit its scorching peak, experts have warned - and it could leave children, parents, and even pets with gruesome burns.

Politics

3 d. ago ITV's Good Morning Britain flooded with 318 complaints to Ofcom over Israel map error

ITV's Good Morning Britain has been hit with more than 300 complaints from angry viewers after it made a huge error while reporting on the Israel-Iran conflict

Events

4 d. ago Joe Schmidt rejects Lions demands to release Australia stars for tour games

Wallabies coach says agreement is not to release all playersSchmidt highlights clash between Waratahs and Fiji gamesThe Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has hit back at the British and Irish Lions management, insisting Australia are adhering to the tour agreement regarding the release of international players for pre-Test games and that his front-line home players were only unavailable because they were preparing to face Fiji on Sunday week.The issue has flared up again this week after the Lions chief executive, Ben Calveley, said he expected Schmidt to release Wallaby players back to their Super Rugby franchises for their respective games against the touring team. Some fringe Wallabies are due to feature for Western Force this Saturday but it is set to be a different story for the subsequent games against the Reds, the Waratahs and the Brumbies. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Petrol price warning for Brit drivers as US Iran conflict prompts 'fill up your tank' alert

Oil prices have soared due to the conflict in the Middle East and Brits are being warned that they could be hit at the pump as the cost of petrol could also spike

Events

5 d. ago Everyday UK items that could go up in price after Donald Trump attack on Iran

Oil prices has risen to a five-month high - threatening to hit British households in the pocket.

Politics

6 d. ago Warning to Brits as flights AXED to hotspots including Dubai after Donald Trump bombs Iran

Brits flying to Doha and Dubai from a major London Airport have been hit with major travel disruptions as British Airways has cancelled flights to the region amid Trump's strikes on Iran

Events

6 d. ago Brits ditch Spain for secret European hotspot with £1 pints and beautiful beaches

Spain has long been the favourite holiday hotspot for Brits. But with rising prices and furious anti-tourism protests, sunseekers are taking their suitcases elsewhere

Society

6 d. ago Man, 20, found dead in river Tees on hottest weekend of the year as tributes pour in

The last few days have seen Brits hit with sweltering heat blasts with some parts of the UK hitting 33C- but a dip in a river to cool off turned into tragedy for 20-year-old Jacob Rutkowski

Events

7 d. ago Met Office warns Britons tornado could hit as severe thunderstorms set to strike UK

Storm weather warning comes into force as UK set for hottest day of year with temperatures expected to soar up to 34C

Events

8 d. ago Why hay fever is so bad this year as millions hit by pollen surge

Brits have been hit with a "very high" red alert as pollen levels soar across the UK

Events