3 h. ago Germany plans rapid bunker expansion amid fears of Russian attack

Civil protection agency chief says country is ill-prepared for conflict and calls for urgent upgrades to cold war sheltersGermany is drawing up plans to rapidly expand its network of bomb-proof bunkers and shelters, the government’s most senior civilian protection official has said, warning the state needs to be prepared for an attack from Russia within the next four years.Ralph Tiesler, the head of the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK), said Europe’s largest economy needed to wake up to the reality of conflict, and that in its current state Germany was inadequately prepared. Continue reading...

Events

11 h. ago Major traffic changes planned for London borough to make streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists

Richmond Council is pressing ahead with schemes to improve pedestrian and cyclist routes across the borough

Politics

12 h. ago Should you take your dog on holiday? We went on a European road trip with our border terrier to find out

Dogs have a sense of adventure, don’t they? We thought Missy would enjoy exploring France and Spain. She had other ideasPlus tips on travelling with dogsWhen, two years ago now, our dog sitters cancelled on us just 24 hours before we were due to go on our summer holiday, we felt more than a little put out. Aware that we couldn’t leave Missy, our border terrier, home alone with a tin opener, we sent out frantic texts and made urgent phone calls before at last finding someone, a friend of a friend of, I think, another friend, and simply hoped for the best. What else were we to do? The flights were non-refundable.It all turned out fine, but it was not an experience we were keen to repeat. And so, the following year, we took Missy with us. Dogs are portable, after all, and have a nose for adventure. Also, this was to be an extended holiday, away for a full month – working part time in order to fund it – and we couldn’t be apart from her for that long. Continue reading...

Politics

25 h. ago Jamie Oliver reveals how cooking saved him from prison and calls for urgent Dyslexia screening and teacher training reform

Jamie Oliver has revealed that if he had not discovered cooking, he might have ended up in prison.

Society

48 h. ago EU hit by surge in steel imports as US tariffs divert shipments

Industry calls for Brussels to take urgent action with deliveries of some products increasing by more than 1,000 per cent

Events

58 h. ago Martin Lewis shares 'key message' after major Winter Fuel Payment U

Speaking at an event in Rochdale, Greater Manchester yesterday, Reeves told reporters that "more people will get Winter Fuel Payment this winter", adding that further details will be announced "as soon as we possibly can"

Politics

66 h. ago Martin Lewis’s charity warns Starmer’s PIP disability cuts will be ‘catastrophic’

Martin Lewis’ charity Money and Mental Health Policy Institute has revealed research on the impact of changes to PIP as it calls on the government to drop the plans

Events

67 h. ago Retailers call for urgent national action on high street crime

High Streets UK, a group that represents 5,000 UK businesses, is calling for ring-fenced funding.

Events

69 h. ago Urgent 'call 999' plea in search for missing teenager not seen since last month

15-year-old Bayan has not been since since May

Events

3 d. ago Martin Lewis sends warning message to chancellor after DWP Winter Fuel Payment update

Rachel Reeves announced that changes to the eligibility criteria for the benefit will be revealed in the coming weeks

Events

3 d. ago Martin Lewis urges 'four checks' for anyone paying Council Tax as UK households could be owed thousands

There are four reasons why you might be owed thousands back from Council Tax, according to Martin Lewis

Economics

3 d. ago Rachel Reeves confirms more pensioners will get winter fuel payments

It comes as the pensions minister said there will be 'no U-turn' on one key winter fuel payment rule

Economics

3 d. ago UK ‘not prepared’ for major animal disease outbreak like foot and mouth or bird flu

Watchdog calls for urgent action after government admits there is a “very high” risk of an outbreak to which it would be unable to respond effectively

Science

3 d. ago Martin Lewis Council Tax checks could cut monthly bill and bring huge refunds

There are four crucial checks people need to do which could result in payouts worth thousands of pounds.

Economics

3 d. ago Martin Lewis' Council Tax warning for anyone who has moved house this year

Money-saving guru Martin Lewis has urged all Brits who have moved house in the last six months to check their Council Tax band - as hundred of thousands of households are thought to be overpaying

Events

4 d. ago Martin Lewis reveals easy way to earn £300 from five big banks

Martin Lewis has revealed the “easy” way to switch banks and earn up to £300 in cash and rewards.

Economics

5 d. ago Martin Lewis says 'check now' as millions of UK shoppers owed up to £70

The money saving expert has announced that people could be owed £70 by Mastercard - even if you've never had a card by them - after the firm breached competition law

Economics

5 d. ago Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis urgently warns fans over chilling criminal deepfake AI video

Footage was manipulated and posted online suggesting the Money Saving Expert website founder would offer stock market tips each day in a WhatsApp group.

Events

5 d. ago Martin Lewis urgent £70 red alert to anyone with a Mastercard

The personal finance guru has issued the advice to anyone who has had a Mastercard - and even those who have never had one

Economics

5 d. ago Keir Starmer hints major winter fuel payment could come as soon as next week

Keir Starmer says he wants to make more pensioners eligible for the winter fuel payment this year - and did not rule out an announcement next week

Politics