4 h. ago Spain suffers its worst wildfires on record as deadly infernos ravage area twice the size of London after two

Official figures from the Carlos III Health Institute show there were 1,149 excess deaths in Spain from August 3-18.

Events

8 h. ago Butterflies in long term decline across England and UK, official figures show

Butterflies which require specific habitats to thrive are faring worse, with some species seeing declines of more than 80%.

Politics

44 h. ago Warning over ‘decade of decline’ for one of England’s precious chalk streams

Conservationists call for more action to protect chalk streams after 10 years of monitoring shows major falls in river insects.

Events

4 d. ago Iceland to offer customers £1 reward for reporting shoplifters

Last month, official figures revealed that the number of shoplifting offences recorded by police in England and Wales climbed to another record high.

Economics

5 d. ago UK economy posts surprise 0.3% growth in three months to June

GDP figure slower than previous quarter but beats expectations thanks to 0.4% expansion last monthThe UK economy grew at a faster rate than expected in the second quarter, official figures show, despite pressure on households and businesses from tax increased and Donald Trump’s global trade war.Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed growth in gross domestic product (GDP) slowed to 0.3% in the three months to the end of June, down from a rate of 0.7% in the first quarter. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Mexico expels 26 cartel figures wanted by US officials in deal with White House

High-ranking figures extradited to US as Trump officials ratchet pressure on networks sending drugs across borderMexico has extradited 26 high-ranking cartel figures to the United States in the latest major deal with the Trump administration as US authorities ratchet up pressure on criminal networks sending drugs across the border.Authorities sent 26 prisoners who were wanted in the US for ties to drug-trafficking groups, Mexico’s attorney general’s office and security ministry said in a joint statement on Tuesday. The transfers were carried out after a promise from the US justice department that prosecutors would not seek the death penalty in any of the cases. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago DWP Universal Credit eligibility rules in full as one million more people now claim

The latest figure of eight million for July 2025 is the highest level it has been since the benefit was introduced in 2013, according to official figures published last week.

Politics

7 d. ago More than 50,000 people have crossed Channel in small boats since Labour took power

Number of people who arrived in UK via small boats in first half of 2025 up 48% on same period last yearMore than 50,000 people have crossed the Channel in small boats since Keir Starmer became prime minister, official figures have confirmed.Home Office figures released on Tuesday showed that 50,271 people, most of whom successfully claim asylum, have arrived in the UK from France since Labour won the general election in July 2024. A total of 474 people arrived on Monday. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Trump to deploy National Guard in DC and warns homeless to get out ‘immediately’ ahead of press conference on crime: Live updates

President to unveil plan to stop violent offences on the streets of Washington, despite official figures suggesting unlawful behavior actually on the decline

Events

8 d. ago Trump demands homeless leave Washington DC ‘immediately’ ahead of street crime press conference: Live

President to unveil plan to stop violent offences on the streets of Washington, despite official figures suggesting unlawful behavior actually on the decline

Politics

8 d. ago Trump posts Truth Social rant about ‘crime, murder and death’ in DC ahead of press conference: Live

President to unveil plan to stop violent offences on the streets of Washington, despite official figures suggesting unlawful behavior actually on the decline

Events

8 d. ago Trump rants about ‘crime, murder and death’ in DC ahead of press conference: Live

President to unveil plan to stop violent offences on the streets of Washington, despite official figures suggesting unlawful behavior actually on the decline

Events

1 week ago Britons' cars have never been OLDER: Average age of motors on the road reaches record high

A review of official vehicle registrations figures by the RAC Foundation found that the average car on the country's roads at the end of 2024 was nine years and 10 months.

Transport

2 w. ago Renewables generate half of UK’s electricity in 2024 in new record high

Official figures show wind, solar, hydro and biomass generated 50.4% of UK power last year.

Politics

2 w. ago 86% of aid sent to Gaza is stolen before it can reach those most in need, UN reveals

The majority of the aid sent to Gaza is being intercepted by armed militants and desperate civilians before it reaches its the intended target, official figures show.

Politics

2 w. ago Revealed: Most aid sent to Gaza is intercepted by Hamas or desperate civilians before it reaches its target

The majority of the aid sent to Gaza is being intercepted by armed militants and desperate civilians before it reaches its the intended target, official figures show.

Events