14 h. ago Linlithgow MSP highlights 4.8 million free bus journeys made by under 22’s in West Lothian

New figures have revealed that over 200 million free bus journeys have been made by young people across Scotland.

Politics

15 h. ago Grand National sweepstake warning issued to anyone taking part in office game

The Grand National is watched by millions of people across the UK each year and many offices take part in a sweepstake - but experts have issued a warning to anyone looking to take part

Events

16 h. ago Nearly 5 million more people visited London’s West End than New York’s Broadway last year

Nearly 5 million more people visited London’s West End than New York’s Broadway last year  Semafor

Politics

18 h. ago Jet2 passengers urged to carry out check "at least 12 hours before your flight"

Jet2 is the third largest airline in the UK, and the largest travel operator, meaning millions of people will be jetting off with the company this year alone

Transport

22 h. ago Met Office issues rare red warning for hay fever sufferers as pollen levels soar

The Met Office has issued a rare red warning for hay fever sufferers as pollen levels are set to soar this week, with millions of people affected in England and Wales

Events

24 h. ago People of State Pension age with arthritis could be due up to £441 each month

Nearly half a million people will receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week from April 7.

Economics

38 h. ago Huge number of Brits to lose access to free dental work or prescriptions within days

Universal Credit changes mean over two million people have already stopped seeing a dentist because they lost access to free care or confusing new process meant they assumed they had to start paying NHS charges

Politics

39 h. ago Millions of Afghans lose access to healthcare services as USAID cuts shut clinics

Fears of surge in malnutrition, measles, malaria and polio as 206 World Health Organization facilities forced to close ‘I begged them, my daughter was dying’: how Taliban male escort rules are killing mothers and babiesMore than 200 health facilities run by the World Health Organization in Afghanistan, providing medical care for 1.84 million people, have closed or ceased operating after the US aid cuts announced by the Trump administration shut off life-saving medical care, including vaccinations, maternal and child health services.On his first day in office in January, President Donald Trump announced an immediate freeze on all US foreign assistance, including more than $40bn (£32bn) for international projects coming from USAID, the United States Agency for International Development. It was later confirmed that more than 80% of USAID programmes had been cancelled. Continue reading...

Science

41 h. ago Dr Punam says dementia symptoms could be something very different

The BBC Morning Live resident GP says two million people are at risk and older people face the greatest danger

Politics

41 h. ago Pollen bomb set to hit eight parts of the UK over this weekend

Pollen levels are set to soar to high or very high for millions of people - triggering hay fever symptoms

Events

42 h. ago DWP state pension payment change means some will get instant £100 boost

Millions of people qualify for the DWP's winter fuel payment but many are unaware that the amount they get depends on when they were born - and for some, it's changing from tomorrow

Economics

43 h. ago ‘How did this ever get made?’ Gen Z is falling in love (and hate) with Glee

A decade after the finale, new fans are flocking to Glee, causing its songs to shoot up the charts. The internet’s ablaze with TikTok dance homages, Reddit threads – and tonnes of hate watchersThe year is 2009, and Glee has hit like a cultural earthquake. Every week, millions of people around the world tune in to watch a group of American high school misfits belt out musical theatre and pop hits, turning show choir into mainstream entertainment. The cast’s cover of Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’ becomes an anthem, spending 37 weeks in the UK charts, catapulting its young stars to overnight fame. Glee clubs start in schools across the US and beyond, and Ryan Murphy’s show develops a devoted fanbase – myself included – who proudly call ourselves Gleeks. Online, we dissect every episode on Tumblr, trade theories and wear our fandom, plus the merch we bought to prove it, as a badge of honour.But by the time Glee came to a close in 2015, all its magic had faded. The Guardian reported tha...

Politics

43 h. ago Furious EU condemns Trump's 'major blow to the world economy', accuses US of creating 'chaos' and threatens counter

Responding to the sweeping tariffs, including 20 percent on EU exports to the US, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said there will 'will be dire for millions of people around the globe.'

Events

43 h. ago DWP plans to help people on PIP with back, joint, and muscle health conditions into work

More than one million people with musculoskeletal conditions are receiving PIP.

Politics

46 h. ago Trump tariffs latest: US President unleashes sweeping tariffs on UK and rest of world as Europe warns of 'dire consequences'

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warns of ‘dire’ consequences ‘for millions of people around the globe’ from Trump’s tariffs

Events

48 h. ago New and Basic State Pension payment rates starting next week for millions of older people

The New and Basic State Pensions will rise by 4.1 per cent from Monday, April 7.

Economics

65 h. ago Planned State Pension age changes could see retirement payment delays for three million people

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028 with a further rise planned to 68.

Economics

3 d. ago Trump will not stop until every American relic reflects his imaginary world view | Kellie Carter Jackson

The US president’s attack on the Smithsonian isn’t about truth. It’s about erasure, and ‘erasure is violence’Last week, Donald Trump issued another executive order, this one aimed directly at the Smithsonian Institution, and called for “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History”. He contended that the Smithsonian had “come under the influence of a divisive, race-centered ideology” and that it advocates “narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive”. Specifically, the order targeted American history and art that focused on stories of race and racism.Being responsible for the distillation of the nation’s narrative is no small thing. The Smithsonian oversees 21 museums, libraries, research centers and the National zoo. Every year millions of people visit various sites that are free to the public. The collection of museums represents the pinnacle of public history and the story America tells the world about itself. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago The world is experiencing record heat – this is why it’s about to get worse

The climate crisis is already displacing millions of people from their homes as they seek to escape extreme weather events, desertification and drought, writes Alicja Hagopian. With Donald Trump ordering billions of dollars of cuts to climate aid projects, the poorest and most vulnerable countries face even greater risks

Politics

3 d. ago Sweden prepares nuclear bunkers for 7 MILLION citizens as WW3 fears grow

With 64,000 sites spread across the country, Sweden already has more shelters than almost every other nation with space for around seven million people - more than two-thirds of its population

Events