8 h. ago DWP confirms changes to specific compensation payments set to start next week

The change will start on July 22 for people new and existing claimants of means-tested benefits.

Economics

3 d. ago UK politics live: Cooper refuses to say how many migrants will be sent to France under new Macron deal

The ‘one in, one out’ scheme will start next week after it was agreed by Macron and Starmer on Thursday

Politics

3 d. ago It’s 12ft tall, covered in feathers and has been extinct for 600 years – can the giant moa bird really be resurrected?

Colossal Bioscience is adding the extinct animal to its revival wishlist, joining the woolly mammoth, dodo and thylacine. But scepticism is growingStanding more than three metres (10ft) high, the giant moa is the tallest bird known to have walked on Earth. For thousands of years, the wingless herbivore patrolled New Zealand, feasting on trees and shrubs, until the arrival of humans. Today, records of the enormous animal survive only in Māori oral histories, as well as thousands of discoveries of bone, mummified flesh and the odd feather.But this week, the US start-up Colossal Biosciences has announced that the giant moa has joined the woolly mammoth, dodo and thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger, on its list of animals that it is trying to bring back from the dead. The announcement has provoked public excitement – and deep scepticism from many experts about whether it is possible to resurrect the bird, which disappeared a century after the arrival of early Polynesian settlers in New Zealan...

Politics

5 d. ago UK weather maps turn volcanic red as scorching 38C heatwave could stretch for weeks

Brits should brace for yet another heatwave as the Met Office has said the third one of 2025 could start as early as Wednesday this week and could last for weeks

Society

6 d. ago Lewis Capaldi presale ticket carnage as general sale set to start later this week

Lewis Capaldi is set to return to arenas across the country after a two year hiatus - here are some tips to ensure you manage to get your hands on tickets after presale tickets sell out in minutes.

Politics

7 d. ago Carole and Mike Middleton join Duchess Sophie and King Frederik of Denmark in the Royal Box on day eight of Wimbledon

Wimbledon's royal box was thriving with members of the royal family today as the tennis tournament marked the start of a new week. 

Politics

7 d. ago Met Office warns Brits as UK braced for 'longest heatwave this year'

A wet start to the week is due to make way for plenty of sunshine across the UK by the weekend as temperatures are expected to make it back into the blistering 30s

Events

1 week ago Oasis fans burst into song on train to Cardiff's Principality Stadium ahead of first show

Oasis announced months ago that they would finally be getting back together for a come-back tour and it's due to start this week

Politics

1 week ago Foreign medical residents fill critical positions at US hospitals, but are running into visa issues

Some hospitals in the U.S. are without essential staff because international medical residents set to start their training this week were delayed by the Trump administration’s travel and visa restrictions

Science

1 week ago Our top picks of Amazon's early Prime Day deals to get shoppers ready for summer

While Amazon's Prime Day event doesn't start until next week, the retail giant has some early deals available for shoppers to snap up.

Economics

1 week ago King presented with keys to Edinburgh at start of Holyrood Week

The traditional Ceremony of the Keys took place in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse on Tuesday.

Politics

2 w. ago Life's a beach: Britons cast work aside to flock to the coast and make the most of the sweltering 34C heat

Britain is bracing for a searing start to the week as a fierce 'heat dome' pushes temperatures towards record-breaking highs.

Society

2 w. ago David Murray tarnished Rangers legacy and naive fans falling for Peter Lawwell nonsense must remember one thing – Hotline

Andy Newport manned the phone and it was a fiery start to the week

Politics

2 w. ago Enter the heat dome: Britain heads for one of the hottest June days EVER as 'killer' heatwave causes havoc across Europe

Britain is bracing for a searing start to the week as a fierce 'heat dome' pushes temperatures towards record-breaking highs.

Events

2 w. ago Emma Raducanu speaks out about Jack Draper relationship as Brit duo link

Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper are the British No. 1s and will be looking to carry the home hopes in the heat this week at Wimbledon as they both start their campaigns

Events

2 w. ago Club World Cup could ‘destroy’ Manchester City’s season, says Pep Guardiola

Manager backs Klopp and Tuchel’s concerns over tournament in the USSky Blues face Al-Hilal in last 16 in Orlando on MondayPep Guardiola has admitted the Club World Cup could “destroy” Manchester City’s 2025-26 campaign, with the manager ignoring its potential impact to avoid feeling anxious.On Monday, City face Al-Hilal in the last 16 at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium. While some of Guardiola’s players had only five days off before the start of the tournament, others enjoyed a three-week break. All the squad can expect at least three weeks off following the Club World Cup. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Europe is sweltering and England is next: UK weather map reveals where will hit 34C as Britain is likely to hit record temperatures in coming days

Things will get even toastier at the start of next week with the mercury reaching 26C in the southeast by 10am on Monday before hitting highs in the mid 30s by the afternoon.

Events

2 w. ago Wimbledon grass seeds used in brand new gin ahead of Championships

Top Seed Gin is on sale ahead of the start of Wimbledon next week

Politics

2 w. ago Why Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos' wedding week got off to 'risky' start with foam party

This week, Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos will finally wed his bride-to-be, Lauren Sánchez, in Venice, Italy - but things could already be off to a rocky start after they kicked off the festivities with a foam fete.

Society

2 w. ago West Lothian 'tourist tax' could bring in £1m as council urged to push forward

But while councillors welcomed the start of consultations agreed this week, the Tories branded the proposals a tourist tax which would hit local business and discourage visitors.

Economics