11 m. ago AD FEATURE: Brits warned to make one key check before holidays or risk massive bills

Brits heading on holidays are being warned to double check their key documents or they could be risking some massive bills while abroad

Events

11 m. ago Brits love talking about the weather so much they spend two days discussing it

The Met Office analysed how long the UK spends talking about the weather. Six in 10 people said it's their go-to topic for small talk, ahead of current affairs, families and holidays

Politics

18 m. ago Claudio Echeverri given surprise boost as Bayer Leverkusen unveil Man City ace

Manchester City youngster Claudio Echeverri has joined Bayer Leverkusen on loan for the 2025/26 season.

Politics

39 m. ago These islands could be mistaken for Barbados – but they’re off the coast of England

No passport, no jet lag – just white sands, clear water and kayaking among seals. A sleeper train and a ferry later, Rod Ardehali discovers Britain’s most quietly astonishing islands

Politics

45 m. ago Tesco, Sainsbury’s and other major retailers warn of autumn price hikes

Some of the UK's major retail chains have signed a letter to the Chancellor sent by the British Retail Consortium

Events

49 m. ago Major retailers warn Reeves tax rises in autumn could push up prices

Some of the county’s biggest chains have signed a letter to the Chancellor sent by trade body British Retail Consortium.

Events

62 m. ago Coroner to hold inquest into British woman, 23, who was shot 'by another person' at her father's US home

Lucy Harrison, 23, died on Friday, January 10, at her father's home in Prosper, Texas.

Politics

81 m. ago How Dubai dream is over for 'arrogant' British workers: Recruiters fed up with young expats who treat it like 'Ibiza' with bottomless brunches and beach days instead of serious work

Drawn to the picture-perfect image of fancy lunches, beach days and a better quality of life, young professionals view the move as an opportunity to escape the repetitive, daily grind of UK employment.

Politics

84 m. ago Culture minister says ‘biggest anxiety’ is public service broadcasters’ budgets

The commissioning budgets of PSBs have been ‘squeezed’, according to a report.

Politics

97 m. ago One in three Brits expect to become an unpaid carer in the next decade

Many people become carers overnight, with no training and little idea where to turn. A new survey has revealed a majority of people expect to find themselves in a similar situation

Politics

98 m. ago Bayeux Tapestry could TEAR if is moved to the UK, French historian complains as petition against British Museum loan nears 50,000 signatures

The 11th-century work depicting the 1066 Norman Conquest is to go on display in Britain next year. But Didier Rykner insisted it cannot be moved without 'tearing it, without making holes'.

Culture

1 hour ago Spanish overtakes French to become most popular foreign language GCSE

GCSE results show Spanish entries continue to rise, while French and German see further falls.

Politics

1 hour ago Royal Navy warship HMS Trent and a Wildcat helicopter shadow Russian destroyer through British waters

During a five-day operation, the Portsmouth-based Offshore Patrol Vessel shadowed Russian destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov and two tankers through the English Channel.

Events

1 hour ago Unusual oven cleaning method that costs just 4p works 'surprisingly well'

This unorthodox method could help banish grease and other grime from this kitchen appliance.

Economics

2 h. ago American visits Tesco and is blown away by UK vs US differences

Blogger Kalani Ghost Hunter delighted shoppers with his observations about British supermarkets

Politics

2 h. ago Zelenskyy says he wants to see an agreement on security guarantees before meeting Vladimir Putin – Ukraine war live

Amid US offering minimal security a group of allies led by Britain and France are putting together a military coalitionWe have just heard from the European Commission, confirming that the EU and the US have now agreed on the much-awaited “joint statement” advancing the political commitments on trade agreed by Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump in Scotland last month.The commission’s press release says the statement “lays out in detail the new US tariff regime towards the EU, with a clear maximum, all-inclusive, tariff rate of 15% for the vast majority of EU exports, including strategic sectors such as cars, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and lumber.” Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Britain's top 16 pubs are revealed: Experts reveal the bars everyone should visit

Winning pubs in each region have been revealed by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), and are shortlisted for the national title of Pub of the Year, which will be announced in January.

Politics

2 h. ago Joss Stone reveals she's forgiven the stalkers who plotted her murder as she prepares to return to Britain from US with her husband and four kids

Joss Stone has revealed she has forgiven the men who plotted to kidnap and murder her - as she prepares to move back to Britain with her young family after years living in the US.

Events

2 h. ago Bosses of UK supermarkets and High Street chains warn Rachel Reeves that new business taxes will force them to hike prices in a fresh blow to Brits' living standards

Tesco, Sainsbury's, John Lewis, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl, Ikea, Boots, JD Sports, Currys and Kingfisher are among those to have signed a letter to the Chancellor.

Economics

2 h. ago Café worker wins £140k motorhome and £50k cash in a spot the ball competition

A café worker from the Yorkshire Moors has swapped fry-ups for freedom after winning a motorhome and cash worth nearly £200,000 in BOTB’s spot the ball competition

Economics