5 h. ago Pound's strength means Brits could be in for summer holiday spending boost

The strength of the pound against most other currencies has boosted Brits' spending power when they head abroad this summer, research had found, in some cases by a lot

Politics

10 h. ago Florian Wirtz completes British record £116m move to Liverpool

The Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder, 22, signs for the Reds after a month-long saga that saw him reject Bayern Munich , Manchester City and Real Madrid.

Economics

10 h. ago Liverpool sign £116m Florian Wirtz as details of British transfer record revealed

Liverpool have brought down the curtain on the transfer saga of the summer as they have announced the British transfer record signing of German international Florian Wirtz

Economics

12 h. ago Lions v Argentina referee James Doleman was caught up in 'throat

The British & Irish Lions kick off their summer schedule with a match against Argentina in Dublin on Friday night

Events

13 h. ago Lions v Argentina Live: Updates and latest score from first match

The British and Irish Lions kick off a busy summer with a warm-up clash against Argentina in Dublin on Friday night

Politics

13 h. ago Lions v Argentina Live: Latest score updates as Bundee Aki crosses

The British and Irish Lions kick off a busy summer with a warm-up clash against Argentina in Dublin on Friday night

Politics

13 h. ago Lions v Argentina Live: Latest score and updates from thriller

The British and Irish Lions kick off a busy summer with a warm-up clash against Argentina in Dublin on Friday night

Politics

16 h. ago Top Tech: 5 fans to beat the heatwave from Amazon, Shark, and Dyson

As the UK sizzles in the first heatwave of 2025, we've found a selection of fans to keep Brits cool throughout the summer

Politics

35 h. ago ‘Venice can be sold to the highest bidder’: Furious locals speak out ahead of Jeff Bezos’ billionaire fantasy wedding to Lauren Sanchez

As the society wedding of the summer approaches, Brittany Miller speaks to Venice locals who are staging protests against the Amazon CEO and his bride-to-be taking over their city

Society

38 h. ago Flight attendant reveals the most disgusting habits passengers have

As millions of Brits prepare to pack their bags for summer trips, a new report by AllClear has revealed many plane passengers are also bringing some rather unsavoury in-flight habits on board. 

Politics

63 h. ago American makes observation about British weather and says 'I thought you were lying'

An American man can't believe what the heat feels like in the UK when the sun comes out – and has issued his sympathy to Brits struggling in the high summer temperatures

Politics

3 d. ago Owen Farrell focuses on Saracens return but keeps Lions and England on back burner

Fly-half is determined to enjoy his rugby again after injury-disrupted time in France but his international future remains up in the airIf either call were to come, does Owen Farrell want to go on tour with England or the British & Irish Lions this summer? It is both the question that most intrigues and the one that he steadfastly does not answer following his return to Saracens.“There’s nothing for me to do other than concentrate on getting myself back here and getting myself in the best place I can and everything else is hypothetical,” is a typical example of his response. There were a number of others in the 20 minutes spent in his company, back at the StoneX stadium after a torrid season with Racing 92, but all gave little insight into what his reaction might be if Steve Borthwick or his dad, Andy Farrell, wish to call him up for either England’s summer tour of Argentina and the USA, or the Lions’ trip to Australia. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Stars align as Raducanu to pair with Alcaraz in mixed doubles at US Open

Top players to vie for increased prize of £740,000Couple Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa will team upThere will be a sprinkling of stardust at the US Open mixed doubles later this summer with Carlos Alcaraz partnering British No 1 Emma Raducanu in an event many top players have decided to give a try for the first time.Jannik Sinner will play alongside the world No 9 Emma Navarro, while British No 1 Jack Draper will partner Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen. Novak Djokovic, meanwhile, has agreed to play with his Serbian compatriot Olga Danilovic. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Wales coach explains why rising Welsh talent has been completely overlooked this summer

He is one of the best prospects in British rugby but won't be in action this summer

Politics

3 d. ago Lions coach Johnny Sexton opens up on tension with Finn Russell before tour

Johnny Sexton has spoken about the tension between him and Finn Russell, now that he is coaching the Scotland fly half on this summer’s British and Irish Lions tour.

Events

3 d. ago Hundreds of Brits face summer holiday cancellations after travel company collapses

Great Little Escapes ceased trading as an Atol holder on Friday

Politics

4 d. ago Everything to know about Summer Solstice 2025 including how to celebrate special event

Thousands of Brits are set to mark the summer solstice which signifies the end of spring

Politics

4 d. ago Owen Farrell: Former England captain leaves Racing 92 for sensational Saracens return

The fly-half was omitted from his father’s British and Irish Lions squad for this summer’s tour

Politics

4 d. ago Holidaymakers left in limbo as British travel company goes bust

The firm, based in Berkshire, claimed to offer the 'best cheap breaks in the UK'. Its website says: 'Holidays to the most iconic cities in the World.' Now thousands of summer getaways are at risk.

Transport

6 d. ago Brits face 29C 'sizzle ’n’ storms' summer as floods threaten festivals and school hols

Forecasters say Brits could be in for a very mixed summer – with both storms and scorching heat set to run through the UK, expected to interrupt music festivals and school holidays

Events