34 h. ago Met Office warns Brits to stay inside for 4 hours on Sunday as UK set for hot weather

The Met Office has warned Brits to stay indoors during the hottest part of the day on Sunday as the UK is set to scorch in another heatwave-like conditions

Events

46 h. ago Brits get 17 hours less sleep a month in summer, compared to winter

The study, conducted by sleep technology brand, Simba lays bare the impact that summer and hot weather have on the nation’s sleep.

Politics

3 d. ago Brit, 50, dies just hours before flying home to meet his newborn grandson after being electrocuted while doing DIY for a woman who gave him a place to stay while he was travelling Mexico

Al Brown, 50, from Norwich accidentally touched a live overhead cable as he was sweeping the roof at the property in the small town of Tepoztlan, Mexico.

Events

6 d. ago Brits trapped in Israel to be evacuated 'in hours not days' amid US attacks on Iran

The UK has been working on charter flights for Britons trapped in Israel with the airspace expected to reopen on Sunday afternoon so planes can safely enter the country

Politics

7 d. ago Charles pays tribute to ‘resilience’ of Antarctic research scientists

While the UK enjoys its longest day of sunlight on Saturday, British scientists at the South Pole experience 24 hours of darkness.

Science

7 d. ago Rush hour commuters face massive disruption at one of Britain's busiest railway stations as blaze breaks out beside track

National Rail is warning of cancellations and delays for passengers travelling between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport following the blaze.

Politics

8 d. ago Brits issued 24 hour car insurance policy warning as drivers make key mistake

An car insurance expert has revealed the biggest error British motorists make when purchasing protection cover for their vehicle — and it could be costing you an absolute fortune

Events

8 d. ago Tidy homes probe reveals names of lasses and fellas you should hook up with

Poll into the nation’s cleaning habits also found 49% clean their abode at least once a week, while 7% go a whole month without cleaning as some Brits spend 11 hours per week cleaning

Politics

1 week ago Skyscanner and Google Flights soar ahead: New research reveals the best UK flight booking websites for summer 2025

With millions of UK travellers gearing up for summer holidays, flight comparison and booking platforms are under pressure to deliver a seamless digital experience, with ease of use and speed key to converting holiday dreams into confirmed bookings.

Technology

1 week ago Robert Kubica seals emotional Le Mans 24 Hours victory for Ferrari

Polish driver had a life-threatening accident in 2011Ferrari complete third successive win in endurance racePoland’s Robert Kubica sealed a deserved place in motor racing history as he took victory – alongside China’s Ye Yifei and Britain’s Philip Hanson – at the Le Mans 24 Hours. Hard fought with a relentless determination that has matched his refusal to be cowed after a life-threatening accident, his victory also secured an impressive third consecutive win for Ferrari at the 93rd edition of the vingt-quatre.The victory after 387 laps for the No 83 privateer Ferrari 499P, run by the Scuderia’s works partner AF Corse, was the first overall win at Le Mans for drivers from Poland and China and will make Ye a household name in his home country, while for the 25-year-old Hanson it is a career high point in only his second run in the top, hypercar, category. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Man Utd to welcome £7m star compared to Wayne Rooney in huge boost for Ruben Amorim

Manchester United signed teenager Diego Leon back in January but allowed him to remain in Paraguay until the summer with the left-back compared to Wayne Rooney

Economics

2 w. ago Brits dedicate over 7 hours to holiday preparations, ticking off an extensive 30

A survey of 2,000 adults revealed the top things we do before every holiday - and it's no wonder we're all exhausted before we've even stepped foot on the plane

Politics

2 w. ago Brit influencer and husband feared dead in Air India plane crash hours after final post

Wellness guru Jamie Meek and husband Fiongal Greenlaw posted a video from Ahmedabad airport just moments before boarding the ill-fated plane.

Events

2 w. ago Air India plane crash: Brit couple feared dead hours after tragic final post

Wellness guru Jamie Meek and husband Fiongal Greenlaw posted a video from Ahmedabad airport just moments before boarding the ill-fated plane, which went down shortly after takeoff

Events

2 w. ago British father, 32, plunged to his death in Turkey hours after he was escorted off plane following drunken row with his partner, inquest hears

Ben Crook, 32, was reported missing after he flew out to Antalya to celebrate his 32nd birthday with his partner Jess Jenkins and her two children on September 23.

Events

2 w. ago Tenerife chaos as Brits sit on sunbed stacks for '2 hours' and refuse to move

Sun bed wars are hotting up in Tenerife as onlookers film tourists sitting on pre-stacked sun-beds before hotel staff have even had a chance to unload them

Events

2 w. ago Met Office details exact day half a month's rain to batter Britain in just three hours

The Met Office forecasts "intense rainfall" across parts of the UK, particularly south Wales and Southwest England, but temperatures are expected to rise during this period

Politics

2 w. ago ‘I’m here to open doors’: Bernardine Evaristo on success, controversy and why she plans to donate her £100k award

The Girl, Woman, Other author has this week been awarded a one-off Women’s prize award for her outstanding contribution. She talks about her long road to recognition, and using her profile to support other writersBack in 2013, Bernardine Evaristo gave a reading in a south London bookshop from her novel Mr Loverman. Only six people showed up, a couple of them were dozing and she realised they were homeless people who had come to find somewhere comfortable to sleep. Last month, the hit TV adaptation Mr Loverman, about a 74-year-old gay Caribbean man set in Hackney, east London, won two Baftas, including leading actor for Lennie James, making him the first Black British actor to win the TV award in its 70-year history. “I checked Wikipedia!” Evaristo exclaims of this shocking fact when we meet in London.Evaristo’s long career is one of firsts and creating them for others. In 2019, at the age of 60, she became the first Black woman to win the Booker prize – shared with Margaret Atwood –...

Economics

3 w. ago Enzo Maresca told Chelsea have already signed their very own Lamine Yamal

Chelsea are set to welcome 18-year-old prospect Estevao Willian to Stamford Bridge this summer and a former Blues star has compared the youngster to Lamine Yamal

Politics

3 w. ago Met Office weather maps show Brits to be soaked by month's worth of rain in hours

The Met Office has predicted a month's worth of rain fall could pummel parts of the UK in just a few hours - the exact date this rain is set to hit has been revealed

Society