12 h. ago Concerns over fluoride levels in drinking water as expert urges Britain to reassess dosage

Researchers in Europe set a new limit for children’s fluoride consumption after a string of studies suggested too much exposure to the chemical in drinking water may be damaging. But how solid is the evidence — and what do experts think? Michele Paduano investigates

Science

65 h. ago UK trade minister urges China to let Britain revamp Beijing embassy

Stalling over renovation follows planning delays for China’s planned ‘mega’ embassy in London

Politics

4 d. ago Lord Mandelson gave advice to 'best pal' Jeffrey Epstein as he faced criminal charges

Fresh revelations pile pressure on Britain’s ambassador to the US as Sir Keir Starmer urged to sack him

Events

5 d. ago Potato salad is 'next level' when you add one common ingredient into the mayo

A simple potato salad recipe can be made better with one ingredient and will make it "creamy and tangy" and not stodgy, here's how to make this next level recipe

Events

6 d. ago Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen lead stars' pleas to Lords on assisted dying ahead of decisive 'end of life' vote

Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen are urging peers to 'show the world Britain can lead with empathy and courage' on assisted dying.

Politics

8 d. ago Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage must join forces to save Britain, urges Nadine Dorries after sensational defection to Reform

Nadine Dorries, who last week sensationally defected to Reform UK, appealed to both men to work together when speaking on the Daily Mail's latest 'Alas Vine and Hitchens' podcast.

Politics

9 d. ago Head of Britain's trade union movement urges Rachel Reeves to set up new wealth tax to boost services

Paul Nowak called on the Chancellor to look at hitting those worth more than £10 million with fresh levies while hiking capital gains tax - insisting this would not lead to an exodus of the wealthy.

Economics

1 week ago Nigel Farage urges Trump to use 'diplomacy and trade' to pressure Britain on free speech ahead of appearance in front of US politicians TODAY

The Reform leader and MP is due to say Britain has become an 'authoritarian censorship regime' after the arrest of Irish writer Graham Linehan for posting trans-critical tweets.

Politics

1 week ago ‘It kept me going’: halt to refugee reunion scheme in UK shatters hopes

Afghan man seeking asylum and permission to bring wife to Britain describes shock at home secretary’s announcementThe hopes of asylum seekers aiming to be reunited with their loved ones in the UK have been shattered after the home secretary announced on Monday that new applications to the family reunion scheme were to be suspended. The prospect of reuniting with spouses and children after reaching safety is often what sustains those trying to reach Britain during their difficult journeys.Immigration lawyers are urgently working to lodge applications while the scheme remains open in cases of people who have been granted refugee status. The suspension will last until the spring and it is likely that any new scheme will be more restrictive than the current one, the Home Office said. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago End scandal of indefinite jail terms, Britain’s probation chief urges Starmer

Exclusive: Martin Jones said it will be an ‘affront to justice’ if people are still trapped on IPP jail terms for minor crimes in 20 years as he urged ministers to consider new proposals

Events

2 w. ago 'High level of suspicion' woman was 'drugged' before being sexually assaulted

A judge said that, having heard all the evidence during the trial, 'the suspicion that something had been put into her drink to stupefy her is at a high level'

Events

2 w. ago Good Morning Britain fans urge ITV bosses to 'do something' as they issue same complaint

Good Morning Britain viewers were left fuming during the latest episode of the ITV show

Politics

3 w. ago Alarming levels of Pfas in blood of those living near US air force base, study finds

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ were found at a level 10 times higher than people who did not work in contaminated zoneNew research shows alarming levels of Pfas in the blood of people living or working near a US air force base responsible for polluting drinking water with high levels of the dangerous “forever chemicals”, a new state regulatory report has found.The levels are high enough in those who lived and worked near the Cannon air force base in Curry county to raise health concerns – about 10 times above the levels of those in the region who did not work in the contaminated zone. The pollution stems from a type of Pfas-laden firefighting foam the military has used across the nation, and the types of compounds found at high levels in participants’ blood were also commonly used in foam. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Wes Streeting urged to clarify plans to fix Britain's social care crisis

Silver Voices, a non-profit which has over 10,000 members, warned a review of Britain's care service risked becoming a "farce" unless ministers outlined how it would work

Events

3 w. ago Hair transplant experts issue warning about UK clinics leaving men disfigured and depressed: 'Worse than Turkey'

A leading not-for-profit organisation-the British Association of Hair Restoration Surgery-has urgently warned that 'black market' hair transplants are taking place across Britain.

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3 w. ago Britain could burn in 'firewave' as urgent 'very flammable' warning issued

The warning comes as firefighters battled three separate heath fires in London and a dramatic gorse blaze on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh in recent weeks as Britain baked in another heatwave

Events

3 w. ago One summer mistake that could cost drivers their insurance, warns expert

With Britain having continuous heatwaves, motorist are being urged to ditch one common trick that could see insurance claims rejected should thieves strike when they're not looking

Events

3 w. ago Don't cook rice in boiling water and use expert's 'better' way instead

Many people are unaware of one important ingredient that they should be adding to their rice to make it taste better - and it's not salt, according to a culinary expert

Politics

last month Alert issued by health chiefs after oropouche virus is detected in three Britons, these are the warning signs of 'sloth fever'

UK health chiefs have issued an urgent warning after three people were diagnosed with 'sloth fever' in Britain.

Events

last month The West must not be frightened by dictator Putin, warns Britain's head of Armed Forces

In a rare and hard-hitting intervention, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin - the head of Britain's Armed Forces - urged NATO to be 'assertive in every domain', from nuclear weapons to cyberspace.

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