11 h. ago Majority of Brits want prisoners behind bars for longer, poll reveals

Research by Ipsos showed 34 per cent believe jail terms are 'much too short', while 26 per cent said they were 'a bit too short'.

Events

28 h. ago Elizabeth Struhs death: father jailed for 14.5 years as sect faces sentencing for eight

Jason Struhs is the first of 14 members of Toowoomba religious group the Saints to be sentenced for Elizabeth’s 2022 death by withholding insulinFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe father of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs has been sentenced to 14-and-a-half years in prison, with a minimum of 80% to be spent behind bars, for the death of his eight-year-old type 1 diabetic daughter by denying her life-saving insulin.Jason Struhs was the first of 14 members of Toowoomba-based religious sect the Saints to learn his fate at a sentencing hearing in the Queensland supreme court on Wednesday, after they were found guilty of manslaughter over Elizabeth’s January 2022 death by diabetic ketoacidosis.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Events

40 h. ago Starmer announces big cut to UK aid budget to boost defence spending

PM confirms rise in military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than plannedUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has announced drastic cuts to Britain’s international aid budget to help pay for a major increase in defence spending, amid fears over Donald Trump’s commitment to European security.The prime minister said the UK government would increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than planned – as he prepared for what is likely to be a diplomatically fraught visit to Washington DC this week. Continue reading...

Economics

44 h. ago Simon Cowell says son Eric, 11, will soon have major role on Britain's Got Talent

Simon Cowell revealed how in just a 'few years' time' his son Eric would become a Britain's Got Talent judge, after describing how he was 'encouraging' the young boy to take over his TV and music empire

Politics

45 h. ago 'Stark' poll result reveals just how many Scots support oil and gas drilling

Survey shows 84 per cent of Scots want the country to keep extracting fossil fuels

Politics

45 h. ago Tony Martin is laid to rest at funeral after farmer jailed for shooting dead burglar passed away aged 80

Martin, who died following a stroke aged 80, served three years in prison after killing 16-year-old Fred Barras and wounding 29-year-old Brendan Fearon who survived.

Events

47 h. ago Watch live: Tory leader Kemi Badenoch advocates putting Britain first in foreign policy speech

Watch live as Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch advocates putting Britain first in a major foreign policy speech on Tuesday (25 February).

Politics

48 h. ago 'I went to Benidorm for first time – and Brits should watch out for this major scam'

A British tourist in Benidorm has warned visitors to the popular holiday spot to 'be careful' after he was targeted by a beachfront scam while exploring the sunny Spanish coastal resort

Politics

48 h. ago China threatens reprisals after the UK slaps sanctions on Beijing

Britain yesterday launched a major wave of sanctions targeting supporting those who aided at Vladimir Putin 's bloody war effort, on the third anniversary of the conflict.

Events

57 h. ago One in ten students say they feel 'constantly anxious' about exams, money and the fear of failing, poll reveals

A poll of 1,000 current and past university students has revealed nearly half of them were either often or always worried during their academic years.

Events

57 h. ago Suffering in silence? One in every three men never open up to another male about their health concerns, poll reveals

The study - commissioned by BUPA - showed men do not talk about mental health strains, relationship break ups and physical ailments with their close male friends or family.

Politics

66 h. ago Poll reveals high levels of anxiety among university students

A poll of 1,000 students has revealed how many are affected by stress and anxiety during their studies - and how it can lead to them dropping out of their courses

Politics

67 h. ago MAFS UK groom Luke Debono's surprising career shift after reality TV including pizza perfume

The Prison Education Manager and his bride Amy Kenyon were dubbed the 'Barbie and Ken' of MAFS UK

Politics

3 d. ago Greece and Portugal set to cash in on Brits after Spain makes major rule change

Greece and Portugal have seen a surge in interest from wealthy Britons seeking residency abroad as they have simplified their golden visa schemes, while Spain ended its programme

Politics

3 d. ago Keir Starmer issues grim 'danger' warning over Nigel Farage's Reform UK in major speech

Keir Starmer argued Nigel Farage's Reform UK party is 'not the answer for Britain' and promised to point out their 'bluster' in major speech to the Scottish Labour conference

Events

4 d. ago Max Verstappen set to snub major British F1 event after 'shameful' moment

Jos Verstappen slammed British F1 fans after Max Verstappen was booed at the F1-75 event and has vowed his son won’t return if it’s held in the UK again

Politics

5 d. ago Brit tourists warned as Spanish city extends major ban with £745 fines

Night-time pub crawls will soon be banned from one of Spain's most popular districts, following a mayoral decree. The strict rules follow risks posed 'by irresponsible alcohol consumption'

Events

5 d. ago Gen Z believe internet access is a human right and 'can't imagine life without it'

A recent poll reveals that most 18- to 28-year-olds believe constant internet access is as vital as clean running water

Politics

5 d. ago Germany's AfD sees late surge in support ahead of Sunday's election

A poll published by German broadcaster ZDF revealed the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party had increased by one point to 21 per cent.

Politics

5 d. ago Rise of Farage’s Reform fuelled by voters aged over 45, new poll reveals

Support from Generation X and Baby Boomers has put Nigel Farage’s Reform UK at the top of the Techne UK tracker poll for the first time

Politics