5 h. ago The Guardian view on billionaire Britain: tax wealth fairly or face democratic unravelling | Editorial

Without bold reform which makes the rich pull their weight, rising inequality risks eroding public trust and fracturing social stabilityBritain for the last decade has experienced a bleak paradox: rising child poverty alongside a dramatic increase in billionaire wealth. This inequality has been tolerated partly because greed has been rehabilitated as virtue. The Billionaire Britain report, published this week by the Equality Trust, reveals what many instinctively feel but few in parliament will admit: the UK economy has become a machine for the upward redistribution of wealth.Using Sunday Times Rich List data, the report found that the 50 wealthiest UK families now own more than the poorest half of the population combined. Their opulence is no accident. It’s largely built on the labour and consumption of those 34 million other Britons. The gains of society are being hoarded by those least in need. There’s a lexicon that sells it all as “entrepreneurial spirit” and bus...

Economics

11 h. ago Ranking every Tyson Fury retirement claim as latest reveal has fight fans certain Anthony Joshua is next

The Gypsy King has dropped strong hints that he will be returning to the ring before the end of the year

Sport

12 h. ago Britain's best pubs and beer gardens revealed in new ranking

As the late May Bank Holiday weekend arrives, many Brits will be keen to head to the pub for a drink. It's the perfect time of year to catch some rays in a pub garden. These are the best...

Politics

13 h. ago US investment firm Redbird agrees to buy Britain’s venerable Telegraph newspaper

A consortium led by U.S. investment firm Redbird Capital Partners has agreed to buy the publisher of Britain’s 170-year-old Daily Telegraph newspaper for about $674 million

Economics

55 h. ago Wales' 'happiest town' has our most famous castle, exciting foodie scene and a pub with the best beer garden

Almost 56 years on, the town of Caernarfon has grown far bigger than the legacy of Prince Charles' investiture or even the castle itself, it is known for its plethora of independent shops, bars and restaurants, and its close-knit community

Events

62 h. ago Popular city centre venue launches UK's first ever 'National Beer Garden Day'

The venue has launched the UK’s first official celebration of the Great British beer garden

Politics

3 d. ago Gary Lineker is publicly backed by Muslim Council of Britain, Kneecap and his ex

Gary Lineker will leave his presenting role at the BBC after Sunday's Match of the Day and will no longer front its coverage of the 2026 World Cup or the FA Cup next season.

Politics

4 d. ago UK weather: Met Office issues bank holiday 'washout' verdict as storm mapped

The Met Office has issued its forecast for the late May bank holiday, as many Brits wonder whether it will be more BBQs and beer gardens after a period of dry and warm weather

Society

4 d. ago Guinness hopes to attract half a million visitors a year to new Covent Garden brewery

Guinness owner Diageo spending £73m on microbrewery, restaurant, shop and training academy complex

Politics

7 d. ago The world's most walkable city revealed as European gem tops the list

A new ranking by the walking experts at GuruWalk, has revealed the globe's easiest cities to explore on foot. So, where is the world's most walkable city?

Politics

7 d. ago Revealed: Best British Eurovision entries of all time ranked

The best British Eurovision entries of all time are Bucks Fizz's 'Making Your Mind Up', Sam Ryder's 'Space Man' and Brotherhood of Man’s ‘Save Your Kisses for Me’.

Politics

7 d. ago Pints are £2.60, Nigel Farage is toasted... but no 'drinking Remainer Tears': Inside Britain's first 'Reform UK pub' after it was rebranded from Conservative

The Talbot was founded as a Conservative social club in 1927 - but it may well be a sign of the times that the club now champions a different political force above its doors.

Economics

1 week ago The best beer gardens in Greater Manchester: Tell us your favourite pub or bar for a sunny visit in 2025

Whether it's city centre social points or quaint little spots overlooking countryside, we want to know about them

Politics

1 week ago Next cuts 50% off 'very flattering' Boden dress you can wear 'time and time again'

From beer gardens to weddings, this Boden dress will be suitable for multiple summer events.

Politics

1 week ago The hilltop walk ending with a pub that has ‘amazing views’ of Manchester

Round off your country walk with a pint in this beer garden with breathtaking views

Politics

2 w. ago The Manchester beer gardens named amongst the best in the country ahead of sunny weekend

It could be another nice weekend

Politics

2 w. ago Scotland's four 'best beer gardens' to enjoy drink in the sun this summer named

With the weather heating up, now is the perfect time to enjoy a pint outdoors.

Politics

2 w. ago Greater Manchester set for sunny weekend as temperatures soar

Spring has finally taken hold as revellers poured into beer gardens and parks at the end of April. The beautiful sunshine appeared again over the bank holiday weekend, and we've enjoyed a largely dry and mild start to May.

Politics

2 w. ago Britain's most notorious prisoner Charles Bronson loses bid to have his next Parole hearing made public

The decision comes after Charles Bronson - one of the UK's longest-serving prisoners - took part in one of the country's first public parole hearings in 2023.

Events

2 w. ago Britain's most notorious prisoner Charles Bronson refused public parole hearing after decades behind bars

Bronson is locked up for 23 hours a day, and was first jailed in 1974, when he was 22.

Events