64 m. ago Mapped: Britain's smoking strongholds where rates have gone UP

Nationally, just 9.1% adults in Britain admitted to smoking last year, down from 10.5% in 2023 and just a fraction of the nearly 50 per cent in the 1970s, according to ONS data.

Politics

65 m. ago Winter Fuel Payment 2025: scam text and email warning for millions or pensioners

Millions of older people are being targeted by convincing fake messages ❄️

Events

96 m. ago Communities 'will pay the price if another 1000 prisoners are released early' warns senior cop

Chief Superintendent Rob Hay's warning comes as the Scottish Government is preparing to release another 1000 prisoners by April – the third emergency measure in just over a year.

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1 hour ago Britain’s roads to shrink so cars can 'no longer overtake cyclists'

Britain’s roads to shrink to stop drivers from overtaking cyclists, new guidance suggests. Some critics have labelled the move "completely stupid" and says "it's all about penalising motorists"

Transport

1 hour ago Tycoons urge Rachel Reeves not to stifle entrepreneurs in the Budget

In an open letter, several business leaders said Britain's tradition of entrepreneurship' was being undermined by escalating costs following tax raids in last year's Budget.

Politics

2 h. ago Gardeners warned this one job in November will stop horror disease killing plants

Gardening expert Diarmuid Gavin reveals the common problem that can wreak havoc over one of the nation's favourite plants - and what can be done about it

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3 h. ago Trump news at a glance: Marjorie Taylor Greene raises fears for her safety as row with Donald Trump escalates

President’s one-time ally says she has been contacted by private security firms after denunciation by president. Key US politics stories from Saturday 15 November at a glanceMarjorie Taylor Greene, a longtime Republican ally who previously fiercely defended Donald Trump and his Maga movement, said on Saturday she had been contacted by private security firms “with warnings for my safety” after Trump announced on Friday he was withdrawing his support for and endorsement of the Georgia representative.In a post on X, Greene said that “a hot bed of threats against me are being fueled and egged on by the most powerful man in the world”, without referring to Trump by name, adding it was “the man I supported and helped get elected”. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago British Army 'using Chinese 3D printers' to make weapons despite concerns from expert

The British army is using Chinese-made 3D printers to build weapons but security experts have warned of the dangers of relying on Beijing's technology. 

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4 h. ago Somali long distance runner seeking asylum in Britain is charged with sex offences

Abdinasir Elmi, 26, whose immigration status is being decided, has been charged with sexual and strangulation crimes. Elmi will stand trial next February.

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4 h. ago Britain’s roads to shrink so cars can no longer overtake cyclists – prompting fears of traffic jams & more conflict

ROADS are to become narrower across the country in order to stop drivers from overtaking cyclists. The Government is looking to shrink road lanes as it will improve safety for cyclists by making it clearer to drivers that they can't overtake. The new guidance suggests that roads should be reduced to 3.25m or under, a...

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5 h. ago HMRC warns 'you can't use this' when filling in your tax forms

A customer said they were having an issue inputting their details

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5 h. ago MATT GOODWIN: Don't be fooled ...the Danish immigration crackdown that Labour wants to emulate has already been foiled by human rights judges

MATT GOODWIN: Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will announce a suite of initiatives, which she will claim will drastically reduce illegal migration without requiring Britain to leave the ECHR

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5 h. ago Budget warning as savers could still face higher HMRC tax bill

You could pay more tax even if there are no changes in the Budget

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5 h. ago Urgent warning issued to millions of Amazon Fire Stick owners after crackdown

A crackdown on Amazon Fire Sticks has seen 'home visits' in 17 areas across the UK. It comes as Amazon attempts to make it harder for sticks to be used for illegal streaming

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6 h. ago Labour warned its planning reforms will fail nature and homes goals

The government can’t build 1.5 million homes without addressing skills shortages, cross-party MPs say

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6 h. ago Prediabetes risk may be heightened by eating these everyday foods, study warns

Scientists now think that larger studies with more detailed diet tracking could help us understand more about this

Events

6 h. ago When is Carlos Alcaraz v Jannik Sinner at ATP Finals? Start time and how to watch Tour decider

Alcaraz and Sinner meet in the ATP Finals for the first time and look to complete dominant seasons in style after each winning two grand slam titles

Politics

6 h. ago Keir Starmer facing calls to 'stand up for Britain' after Trump vows to sue BBC for up to $5billion in taxpayers' money

The BBC has apologised but declined to pay Trump damages, setting the scene for a high-profile legal showdown. Trump said he planned to call Sir Keir this weekend and talk to him about the issue.

Economics

7 h. ago What's REALLY happening in the race to unseat Starmer amid Labour mounting panic at Budget 'omnishambles'

After a week which has veered from farce to tragedy - for Britain's economy and its standing in the world - the field of 'stalking horses' behind the PM has now widened to Grand National levels.

Politics

7 h. ago Britain's roads to be made narrower to stop drivers from overtaking cyclists in latest war on motorists

Official guidance on the Government's website states lanes on local roads should either shrink no more than 10ft 8in wide or expand to at least 12ft 10in. Critics they are far more likely to shrink.

Transport