72 m. ago 'I moved to Dubai for a better life but have to do 1 thing 6 days a week to stay here'

Elbi Henshaw left the UK in search of a different way of life after becoming 'depressed' with Britain

Politics

1 hour ago Claims that careful easing of mortgage rules could help more first

UK Finance said its analysis suggests that a modest increase in lending, enabled by lower stress rates, could improve access to mortgages

Politics

1 hour ago KSI announced as judge on Britain’s Got Talent to replace Bruno Tonioli

KSI has been confirmed as the newest judge on Britain’s Got Talent. He replaces Bruno Tonioli, who announced he was stepping down from the ITV show after three seasons

Events

1 hour ago State Pension age set to rise next April for people born in specific years

The State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Politics

1 hour ago Revealed: organiser of campaign to fly Union Jacks and England flags on Britain's streets was previously jailed over a plot to smuggle illegal immigrants into the country

Lee Twamley is part of a group calling themselves 'Churchill's Lions' which last week raised British flags along one of Manchester's main shopping streets.

Events

2 h. ago Kemi Badenoch says Britain MUST get more oil and gas out of the North Sea amid fears 80% of fossil fuels will need to be imported by 2030

Kemi Badenoch vowed to bring 'common sense' to the Net Zero drive as she addressed an industry conference in Aberdeen.

Politics

2 h. ago Revolut founder to become one of Britain’s top 10 richest businessmen as share sale gives huge valuation

The fintech firm will be valued at $75bn with the latest share sale

Economics

3 h. ago Pressure rises on Reeves as government borrowing costs hit 27

Chancellor will face more limited fiscal headroom at budget after yield on 30-year bond increases to 5.68%Business live – latest updatesReshuffle gymnastics prepare Starmer to walk tricky budget tightropeBritain’s long-term borrowing costs have hit their highest level in 27 years, intensifying the pressure on the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, before the autumn budget.The yield, or interest rate, on 30-year UK government debt hit 5.714% on Tuesday. That is its highest level since 1998, indicating that it will cost the UK more to borrow from the markets, above the previous 27-year high of 5.649% set in April. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago The island paradise that rarely dips below 21C that Brits are choosing over Spain

For anyone dreading the increasingly gloomy weather that autumn brings, this destination promises Brits plenty of sunshine, good vibes and memorable experiences

Politics

3 h. ago Sainsbury's will use facial recognition tech to fight Britain's shoplifting epidemic

The UK's second largest supermarket chain has informed staff in two stores that it will start an eight-week trial before potentially rolling out the technology nationwide.

Science

3 h. ago TV viewing figures for the NWSL are down: is there cause for concern?

Star names have been missing but second half of campaign should bring renewed interest after ratings spike last yearHalfway through the NWSL’s 13th regular season, the league reported TV ratings were trending down. But August has already shown glimmers of recovery and context adds important caveats to that downward slope.As first reported by Sports Business Journal, when the league took a month-long break midway through the year this July, ratings were down by 8% across their multi-platform media partnership. That partnership, which is now in its second year, was signed in November 2023 with CBS, ESPN, ION (Scripps Sports) and Prime Video for a deal worth $240m– a huge increase from their previous one-party partnership with CBS worth $4.5m. In its first year, the league saw a big uptick in viewing numbers as matches proliferated across a variety of outlets, reaching a wider audience. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Incredible moment 'drug smugglers' causally unload shipment in front of shocked tourists on Spanish beach

This is the moment a group of alleged drug smugglers unloaded a shipment from a large speed-boat in front of stunned beachgoers on Spain's Costa del Sol.

Events

3 h. ago WWE confirms new Road to Royal Rumble Tour with some massive UK stops

WWE fans can rest easy as the Road to Royal Rumble is returning to Great Britain in just a few months, and tickets will be released very soon.

Politics

3 h. ago UK coastal town rocked by earthquake as shaking detected near popular beach

The latest earthquake to hit the UK was felt just off the coast of Southport, in the Irish Sea, however, the BGS has confirmed that it was felt further in-land in Southport itself

Politics

3 h. ago ‘Trump’s private army’: inside the push to recruit 10,000 immigration officers

As Ice expands and standards are lowered, advocates and former US officials warn that misconduct may increaseThe last time the US dramatically expanded its force of immigration officers, major problems arose.Some border agents recruited in the 2000s turned out to be cartel members. One kidnapped and raped three women in his custody. Two others were convicted of off-duty murders. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Vape disguised as children's toy cup among £35k of products seized in crackdown on illegal nicotine products

The illegal vapes - disguised as children's toys - were found in a £35,000 haul of products seized by Westminster council officials and police.

Economics

3 h. ago You’ll never believe what this plant pot can do – and it could save you a fortune

The Vitesy Natede Smart is a sleek, sustainable air purifier that uses plants and smart sensors to eliminate pollutants – no filter changes, just clean air and modern design

Politics

3 h. ago Is Reeves about to drive Britain off a financial cliff? Alarm grows as borrowing costs soar to even HIGHER than surge that toppled Truss (...and the Chancellor's face says it all)

Yields on 30-year UK bonds, known as gilts, leapt to just below 5.7 per cent, the highest level since 1998 in the wake of a reshuffle seen as sidelining Rachel Reeves.

Economics

4 h. ago Voices: So David Cameron, is this dead Syrian child one of the 'swarm' of migrants you fear so much?

In a piece published on the day Alan Kurdi died, former columnist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown wrote that those who have decided not to care will not be moved - but this should be moment when Britain finally finds its compassion

Events

4 h. ago Britain's gender pay gap revealed: Women earn 25% LESS than men in wealthy households, study finds

The gender pay gap is something all too many female employees are familiar with. Now, new research suggests women in wealthy households earn a staggering 25 per cent less than men.

Economics