26 m. ago Prime Minister Keir Starmer hits new record low as Britain turns on Labour Party

Keir Starmer's approval rating has hit a record low, a City AM/Freshwater Strategy poll has shown, as pressure mounts on the government ahead of the Budget

Politics

14 h. ago Summer 2025 was the hottest on RECORD in the UK: Average temperature hit a balmy 16.10°C

It's official - summer 2025 was the hottest summer on record for the UK.

Events

18 h. ago Nuclear power hits a record high as it provides 9% of the world's electricity, promising data reveals

Data from the World Nuclear Association reveals that nuclear reactors supplied more electricity than ever before last year.

Events

30 h. ago Autumn to begin with ‘unsettled’ weather as rain and wind forecast

The weather is expected to remain unsettled throughout the coming week with blustery showers and longer periods of rain across much of the UK.

Politics

30 h. ago Most drivers want tougher rules on pavement parking – survey

London and Scotland are the only parts of the UK where pavement parking is banned.

Politics

60 h. ago Nigel Farage criticised by senior Church of England bishop after chaotic Scotland visit

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell said the Reform UK leader, who has promised mass deportations, was not offering a solution to the “big issues” driving people to risk the English Channel crossing.

Politics

3 d. ago Donna Kennedy backs Scotland to pull off shock victory over England in 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup

Scotland took a huge step to reaching the knockout stages with a 38-8 win over Wales in their opening match, and could be on a collision course with hosts and favourites England in the last eight.

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4 d. ago West End businesses hit by record losses from "tourist tax" fallout

Restoring VAT free shopping for foreign tourists could deliver a £3.7 billion boost to the UK economy.

Economics

5 d. ago Washout end to August will not stop hottest summer on record, say forecasters

Wet and windy conditions are set to sweep in for the final days of meteorological summer.

Politics

5 d. ago Fertility rate in England and Wales plummets to record low – this is how we compare with the rest of the world

The fertility rate in England and Wales has dropped to 1.41 – a new low – despite a rise in the number of births last year

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5 d. ago Green light for giant £11 million artwork near border between Scotland and England

The Star of Caledonia will be visible from the M74 at Gretna Green and be taller than The Angel of the North.

Economics

5 d. ago Britain's 'baby deserts' REVEALED as birth rates slump to lowest level ever

Alarming Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) data shows the fertility rate-the average number of children a woman has-in England and Wales slumped to 1.41 in 2024.

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5 d. ago US deportation flights hit record highs as carriers try to hide the planes, advocates say

As Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation flights reach record highs, the airlines running the trips have taken steps to make it more difficult to track the planes used to carry shackled people across the country and around the world

Events

5 d. ago Fertility rate hits record low in England, Scotland and Wales

Last year’s total fertility rate of 1.41 for England and Wales was lowest since comparable data was first collected in 1938, ONS saysThe fertility rate for England and Wales has fallen for the third year in a row to reach a record low, figures show.The total fertility rate across both nations, meaning the average number of live children women can expect to have across their child-bearing life, stood at 1.41 in 2024, down from 1.42 in 2023, the lowest since comparable data was first collected in 1938, according to the Office for National Statistics. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Wind farms are driving YOUR electricity bills up, admits Ofgem as prices go up by DOUBLE expected amount amid Ed Miliband's green drive

Energy regulator Ofgem revealed this morning that the price cap will rise from October 1 by 2 per cent - double what was expected - for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales.

Economics

5 d. ago England and Wales fertility rate falls for third consecutive year

Last year’s total fertility rate of 1.41 was lowest since comparable data was first collected in 1938, ONS saysThe fertility rate for England and Wales has fallen for the third year in a row to reach a record low, figures show.The total fertility rate across both nations, meaning the average number of live children women can expect to have across their child-bearing life, stood at 1.41 in 2024, down from 1.42 in 2023, the lowest since comparable data was first collected in 1938, according to the Office for National Statistics. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Fertility rate for England and Wales falls to new record low

For a country’s population to remain stable, discounting any impact from migration, the total fertility rate needs to be around 2.1.

Politics

5 d. ago Household energy bills will rise by £35 a year to £1,755 as 2 per cent price cap increase is announced

The energy price cap will rise by 2 per cent from October for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, regulator Ofgem revealed today.

Economics

5 d. ago BBC Breakfast star 'devastated' as fans fume over 'embarrassing' segment

BBC Breakfast was hit with complaints during a Guinness World Record segment on Wednesday

Politics

5 d. ago Household energy bills will rise by £35 a year to £1,766 as 2 per cent price cap increase is announced

The energy price cap will rise by 2 per cent from October 1 for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, Ofgem revealed today.

Economics