7 h. ago Met Office warns some Brits need these 10 emergency kit items for 33 hours this weekend

Brits are being warned to prepare an emergency kit for the weekend by the Met Office which is urging people to gear up ahead of heavy rains and the risk of flooding in one part of the UK

Events

8 h. ago Holiday warning for Brits as selfie mistake could land you with £100,000 fine

Brits heading on holidays this summer are being warned to check the rules for taking photos in public spaces as some countries have some hefty fines in place if you get it wrong

Events

11 h. ago Met Office warns Brits in 8 areas to 'pack emergency flood kit' for 33 hours of rain

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for a large part of Scotland, where a large amount of rain could lead to flooding and dangerous travel conditions this weekend

Events

11 h. ago Millions of Brits 'face working until 74' in State Pension triple lock warning

The State Pension age may have to increase to 74 to keep up with government funding promises

Events

13 h. ago Spain travel warning for Brits who use cash abroad as Euro note 'no longer accepted'

Brits on Spain holidays should take note of new rules around Euro notes in holiday hotspots including the Canaries as you could find your cash is refused

Events

15 h. ago People fall ill with 'antibiotic resistant Salmonella' food supplement sold by Amazon

The UK's Food Standards Agency is warning Brits over a diet supplement that is being recalled and is so toxic people shouldn't 'flush down loo' to dispose of

Politics

17 h. ago Spain holiday warning as Brits risk £6.9k fine for failing to prove one thing

Brit tourists flocking to a popular Spanish city this summer have been warned over a little-known rule that could result in huge fines of almost £7,000 - especially if you're staying with friends

Events

23 h. ago Home Office 'does not know' how many foreign workers stay in Britain to work illegally after visas expire, MPs warn

The Home Office fails to collect 'basic information' on foreign workers including whether they carry on working illegally in the UK at the end of their visas, Commons' Public Accounts Committee says.

Events

31 h. ago Met Office warns Brits in 8 areas need emergency kit for 33 hours this weekend

Brits in one part of the country have been warned by the Met Office to keep an emergency kit on them for 33 hours this weekend as another round of extreme weather approaches

Events

36 h. ago Spain issues warning for Brits using cash as Euro note is 'no longer accepted'

If you are heading to Spain on holiday and plan to use cash, there are some important changes that you need to be aware of before leaving the UK

Events

37 h. ago Crete wildfire: Government issues emergency alert warning for Brits travelling to Greece

A major wildfire started on the Greek island of Crete on Wednesday and has spread rapidly, forcing 3,000 residents to be evacuated. The UK government has issued advice for travellers

Events

37 h. ago Brits heading to Canary Islands issued with urgent warning today

AEMET has issued a weather warning for the Canary Islands - where Brits can travel to without needing to quarantine - as powerful winds and lower temperatures are expected to hit the islands from Thursday onwards

Events

37 h. ago Brits jetting to Gran Canaria warned of strict new bans after alert

Authorities have issued the warning as the island faces a severe wildfire risk brought on by scorching temperatures, dry air, and gusty winds

Events

38 h. ago Trump’s big beautiful bill passes step in House, paving way for legislation

Key rule finally approved at 4am in Washington DC after lawmakers’ objected to provisions and costUS politics – live updatesDonald Trump’s signature tax-and-spending bill has passed a procedural step in the US House of Representatives, paving the way for the possible passage of the legislation later in the day.The House speaker, Mike Johnson, is determined to pass the bill as soon as possible, but had been frustrated by lawmakers – Democrats but also a handful of Republicans – who object to its provisions and overall cost. Overnight, they had blocked the House from approving a rule, which was necessary to begin debate on the measure and set the stage for its passage. Continue reading...

Politics

39 h. ago Ryanair axes 170 flights as France air traffic control strikes spark holiday chaos

170 Ryanair flights have been axed following the start of a two day strike by air traffic controllers in France - travelling Brits have been warned about the disruption these walkouts could have

Events

42 h. ago House vote on Trump’s big bill hangs in balance as Johnson vows to ‘get it over the line’

Speaker struggles to muster enough Republican votes as lawmakers object to provisions and costUS politics – live updatesDonald Trump’s signature tax-and-spending bill is hanging in the balance as Republicans struggle to muster sufficient votes in the US House of Representatives.House speaker Mike Johnson is determined to pass the bill as soon as possible, but has been frustrated by lawmakers who object to its provisions and overall cost. They have blocked House Republicans from approving a rule, which is necessary to begin debate on the measure and set the stage for its passage. Continue reading...

Politics

45 h. ago Brits warned of airport scam where most people don't realise they've been robbed

People heading abroad this summer are being warned to beware of a growing airport scam targeting holidaymakers' precious items, with thieves going for those who've just arrived on holiday

Events

56 h. ago Spain's new holiday laws 'could see collapse' in UK tourists visiting the country

Experts today warned the new rules will deter Brits from buying holiday homes in Spain - and could see prices go up by a fifth

Society

57 h. ago Experts issue warning over travel habit most of people do without thinking

British tourists have been warned to avoid making a key mistake when they go on holiday.

Events

60 h. ago Labour welfare bill latest: Minister won’t rule out tax rises and says climbdown will come at a ‘cost’

Watering down of legislation represents most significant knock to prime minister’s leadership since coming into power a year ago

Economics