2 h. ago VE Day: 'My Polish grandad woke up with night terrors after WW2

Jozef Nowak was 17 when his town in Poland was invaded by the Nazis. He came to Britain to keep fighting - now his grandson Paul is General Secretary of the TUC

Events

34 h. ago China is at a 'rapid boil' in its preparations for a military attack on Taiwan, US admiral warns

Admiral Samuel Paparo, who heads up the US Indo-Pacific Command, said his forces had noticed a 'quick change' in the manoeuvres of the People's Liberation Army (PLA).

Events

35 h. ago ITV Britain's Got Talent's Susan Boyle's life now from secret boyfriend to baby plans

Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle has been quiet about a romance with an American doctor as she opened up about her love life and plans for the future

Politics

35 h. ago Britain's secret sabotage plan to end WWII: How makeshift pistols and 'fire kits' were dropped to prisoners in Germany as defeat loomed for Hitler, reveals historian JAMES CROSSLAND

On the evening of 25 September 1944, a squadron of Lancaster bombers rumbled through the dark autumn clouds above Frankfurt, writes historian JAMES CROSSLAND.

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37 h. ago Britain's secret sabotage plan to end WWII: How makeshift pistols and 'fire kits' were dropped to prisoners in Germany as defeat loomed for Hitler, reveals historian JAMES CROSSLAND

On the evening of 25 September 1944, a squadron of Lancaster bombers rumbled through the dark autumn clouds above Frankfurt, writes historian JAMES CROSSLAND.

Events

41 h. ago Britain's 'best kept' town is beautiful hidden gem tucked away from London

From breathtaking architecture to Michelin-starred pubs and boutique shops, it's no surprise this quintessential gem is often described as one of Britain's best kept secrets

Politics

61 h. ago Britain 'secretly preparing for attack by Russia' as decades

British officials have been asked to update a 20-year-old contingency plan in case of threats of an attack, reports say

Events

62 h. ago India orders nationwide drills to test preparations for an attack amid mounting tensions with Pakistan

India calls for drills to test war preparedness as Pakistan conducts second missile test in days

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64 h. ago Many in US and western Europe think ‘third world war likely within five to 10 years’

Exclusive: Poll before 80th anniversary of VE Day finds tensions with Russia seen as most probable causeEighty years after the second world war, polling shows many Americans and western Europeans believe an even more devastating third global conflict could break out within a decade, with tensions with Russia seen as the most probable cause.As Europe prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the YouGov polling also showed large majorities felt that events during and before the second world war were relevant today and must continue to be taught to younger generations. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Man Utd line up £125m double transfer deal to transform Ruben Amorim's squad

Manchester United are preparing to make sweeping changes to Ruben Amorim's attack when the summer transfer window opens and are ready to splash £125million on two forwards

Economics

5 d. ago This is just the start, says secretive 'gang whose hacking attacks wreaked havoc on Britain's high streets

The group, called DragonForce,claimed to have stolen millions of customers' data and said they are trying to force their victims to pay a ransom.

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7 d. ago Union chief lashes out at Ed Miliband for having 'no plan' to make Net Zero work after Tony Blair's warning over 'unrealistic' policies

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham swiped that someone who 'believes in Britain' should be made Energy Secretary.

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8 d. ago Video emerges of Defence Secretary saying nuke veterans scandal "shames us as a country"

Footage shows the Defence Secretary calling Britain's treatment of nuclear veterans a national shame

Politics

8 d. ago Britain’s electricity system is ‘highly resilient’, says minister

Michael Shanks said the UK was not affected by the power cuts in Spain and Portugal but the Government continues to prepare for ‘all eventualities’.

Politics

1 week ago Massive UK special forces leak reveals names and codenames of at least 20 secret soldiers

The secret identities and ranks of several elite members of Britain's armed forces were shared online on free to read websites without a password for two decades

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1 week ago The surprising secrets behind Britain's favourite biscuit, as McVities chocolate digestive turns 100

As British as builders' tea, McVitie's chocolate digestives are celebrating their 100th birthday. We discover why one in three UK households eats a packet every single week

Politics

1 week ago Tiny UK island dubbed 'Britain's secret paradise' with Caribbean

A stunningly beautiful island off the coast of Cornwall has been described as 'Britain's secret paradise'.

Politics

1 week ago Britain's Got Talent star Eden Choi's secret famous past and award wins revealed

Eden Choi is a magician taking part in Britain's Got Talent's first live semi-final this week, but he has millions of online followers and has multiple awards to his name

Events

2 w. ago Britain's Got Talent star Alesha Dixon reveals 'secret pact' with Amanda Holden

The judge shared how her first day on the ITV talent show was when she sat down with her new co-star

Politics

3 w. ago Millions on coal from Japan to save our steel: Net zero 'madness' as taxpayers foot the bill to keep furnaces burning

It comes just months after Energy Secretary Ed Miliband declared he had banned new coal mines in Britain to 'send a signal to the world' on climate change.

Economics