16 h. ago Britain's ballooning benefits bill: Universal Credit claimants hit record high of eight million people

The capital, which has the highest rate of unemployment in the UK, has more than 364,000 people claiming benefits, a 2.8% rise in the past year

Economics

18 h. 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

20 h. ago 'Social spending' test: Are you a 'Polite Pippa' or 'Generous George'?

A new test has been created to help Brits discover where they fall on the 'social spending' scale. It comes after a study found people spend more than £1,000 a year on other people

Politics

22 h. ago Thousands evacuated in Spain amid deadly wildfires and new heatwave

Temperatures of 44C predicted as blazes rage across EuropeEurope live – latest updatesAlmost 6,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in northern, central and southern Spain as wildfires continue to burn amid a heatwave that could bring temperatures of 44C to some parts of the country.The deadly heat across large parts of Europe has created what scientists have called a “molotov cocktail” of climatic conditions that is fuelling vast wildfires. Continue reading...

Events

28 h. ago Tourists face big fines or criminal record for having common item in holiday hotspots

More than 550,000 people in the UK use the item regularly

Events

64 h. ago Children deliver Benedict’s Law petition for allergy safeguards in schools

Benedict’s six-year-old sister Etta was among the children who went to Downing Street with a petition signed by more than 13,000 people.

Society

2 d. ago The sad reason people don't want to buy £200,000 homes in this cheap seaside town

One thing puts many people off buying properties here

Economics

3 d. ago DWP offers thousands in payments to parents with autistic and ADHD children

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is offering a range of financial support for people caring for young people with disabilities, including autism and ADHD, worth over £16,000

Society

4 d. ago Robert Jenrick demands end to 'activism' by judges as poll reveals most Brits think justice system is too politicised

A survey of 3,000 over-16s found 67 per cent of people agreed the criminal justice system had become over-politicised.

Politics

4 d. ago When will we finally admit: the Gaza death toll is higher than we’ve been told | Arwa Mahdawi

We have no idea how many people have been killed in Gaza but I would bet my own life that the number is far higher than the 60,000 number the media usesHow many people have been killed by Israel in Gaza since 7 October 2023?It’s an almost impossible question to answer but, as the likes of the New York Times publish atrocity-minimizing op-eds that argue Israel hasn’t killed all that many people really – certainly not as many people as it could kill if it wanted to with all the big-boy bombs US taxpayers have helped fund – it’s an increasingly important issue to grapple with. “The first question the anti-Israel genocide chorus needs to answer is: Why isn’t the death count higher?” Brett Stephens asked in his recent New York Times op-ed. Here’s the thing, Brett. It almost certainly is.Arwa Mahdawi is a Guardian US columnist Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Families of deadly Mull of Kintyre Chinook disaster 'sickened' by Keir Starmer inquiry rejection

The response from Prime Minister Keir Starmer comes after more than 25,000 people have signed a petition demanding answers around the 1994 Chinook disaster.

Events

5 d. ago 'Chaotic' recall leaves 120,000 people in UK unable to drive their cars

One woman from Cardiff said she was left with no option but to buy a new car for £10,000

Transport

5 d. ago Urgent Citroen recall impacting 120,000 UK drivers leaves one £10,000 out of pocket

The industry giant behind Citroen faces mounting criticism over the way it has handled an urgent safety recall which includes 120,000 drivers in the UK

Economics

5 d. ago Citroen must urgently improve ‘chaotic’ airbag recall – Which?

A rare ‘stop-drive’ order has left 120,000 customers unable to drive their cars, and Which? warned that many had no alternative mode of transport.

Politics

5 d. ago Manchester Carnival 2025: Parade route, timings, and everything to know as celebration of unity returns

Close to 60,000 people are expected to attend the joyous event this weekend

Politics

5 d. ago Thousands of Brits given £346 off mortgage repayments immediately

A cut in interest rates will mean the 590,000 people with a base-rate tracker mortgage will see borrowing costs fall from tomorrow, August 8. That could equate to £346 annually

Economics

5 d. ago Government responds to calls for everyone of State Pension age to get council tax reduction

It comes after over 10,000 people signed a petition online

Politics

5 d. ago Calls for direct Edinburgh ‘adventure’ bus route amid strong survey demand

A survey of over 1,000 people has revealed strong demand for a direct public transport link between Edinburgh City Centre to an ‘adventure sports hub’ in Ratho.

Politics

5 d. ago Landlord who packed 18 people into east London house is fined £33,000

The house had been converted into 11 bedrooms and was being sub-divided into even more rooms when the landlord was finally prosecuted

Economics

6 d. ago The 20 most irritating habits that make you the worst TV companion

A new study of 2,000 Brits has found the top 20 most annoying habits for people to have while watching TV

Politics