31 m. ago World's funniest countries, revealed: Czech Republic tops the global league table...while Britain and the US trail behind

As a nation we're known for our sarcasm and self-deprecating humour. But when it comes to being funny the UK lags behind other countries, according to a new study.

Politics

1 hour ago Two million drivers in the UK urged to check their licences or risk £1,000 fine

Drivers have been issued a warning to check their driving licence details as millions could be at risk of hefty penalties.

Economics

2 h. ago Cancer warning over common workplace: Employee hit with shock asbestos cancer and dies a month later

Carole Hart, 74, died a month after being diagnosed with mesothelioma, a terminal asbestos-related cancer which lines the lungs.

Events

20 h. ago Sudanese fleeing war are at risk of worsening hunger in neighboring nations, UN warns

The U.N. warns that millions fleeing Sudan’s conflict risk facing worsening hunger

Events

24 h. ago Drug taken by millions of women could raise breast cancer risk in young women, study finds

The treatment was first linked to the disease more than two decades ago, with debate about its safety causing confusion and concern for millions of women ever since.

Events

36 h. ago The truth about what happens to Britain's stolen cars: Map reveals smuggling routes used by gangs to sneak motors out of the UK

Stolen cars are then rapidly driven to Dover, where ferries to continental Europe run every 30 minutes, and then loaded up before victims can even react.

Events

46 h. ago Rockstar David Roach from Junkyard announces he's been diagnosed with 'very aggressive' cancer in shock health update

The musician revealed has squamous cell carcinoma which is 'affecting his head, neck, and throat.'

Science

46 h. ago Why some BBC staff will be secretly 'pleased' over Bob Vylan's' 'death to the IDF' chant

A senior source has suggested that some will be 'pleased' that Bob Vylan was broadcast ranting about 'death to the IDF' before a sea of Palestinian flags.

Events

46 h. ago Sir Chris Hoy gesture to TV presenter shows true colours after cancer diagnosis

TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan said he was "numb with shock" following his diagnosis with stage 4 prostate cancer, after which he received a timely phone call from Sir Chris Hoy

Culture

63 h. ago Europe is sweltering and England is next: UK weather map reveals where will hit 34C as Britain is likely to hit record temperatures in coming days

Things will get even toastier at the start of next week with the mercury reaching 26C in the southeast by 10am on Monday before hitting highs in the mid 30s by the afternoon.

Events

3 d. ago Gut doctor warns of 'ticking timebomb' cancer risk that millions are walking around with...and the simple remedy that can prevent it

A gut health doctor has revealed a surprising cause of a deadly cancer on the rise in Britain, and millions may be at risk without realising.

Events

3 d. ago UK weather: Forecast maps reveal 37C heatwave is set to scorch Britain

Advanced weather modelling maps show a scorching heatwave could soon bring temperatures rising as high as 37C to some parts of the country in just a few days' time

Society

3 d. ago Britain's Got Talent star Chantel Bellew's cause of death revealed three months after sad death

Dancer Chantel Bellew was a contestant on Britain's Got Talent in 2019 where she delighted the judges and audiences with her uplifting routines. She passed away in March this year aged 34.

Events

3 d. ago Britain's Got Talent star Chantel Bellew's cause of death revealed three months after tragedy

Dancer Chantel Bellew was a contestant on Britain's Got Talent in 2019 where she delighted the judges and audiences with her uplifting routines. She passed away in March this year aged 34.

Events

4 d. ago Palestine Action say their jailed members are spreading 'intifada' in Britain's prisons after plot to target more RAF bases was revealed

A former prisoner and Palestine Action activist said the British state had made a 'miscalculation' in locking him up - and he had persuaded others to join the 'intifada' or 'uprising'.

Events

4 d. ago The three lifestyle factors putting a million UK adults at risk of dying early

Three factors could cut 20 years from a person’s life, experts warn

Events

5 d. ago Smoking, drinking too much and being overweight ‘puts one in 50 adults in England at risk of early death’

Exclusive: Research finds about 1 million people are living with ‘triple threat’ that increases risk of diseases such as cancer or diabetesOne in 50 people aged 16 or older in England is at risk of an early death because they smoke, drink too much and are overweight, research has found.This “triple threat” increases the risk of diseases such as cancer and diabetes and in some cases dying as much as 20 years earlier than they should, a senior doctor has said.12.7% of people in England (5.9 million) are overweight and drink more than 14 units but do not smoke.5.5% (2.5 million) are overweight and smoke but drink less than 14 units.1.4% (600,000) smoke and drink more than 14 units but have a normal weight. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Triple threat of smoking, drinking and weight ‘puts a million in England at risk of early death’

Exclusive: Three risky behaviours can mean people dying 20 years earlier than they should, says senior doctorOne in 50 people aged 16 or older in England are at risk of an early death because they smoke, drink too much and are overweight, research has found.This “triple threat” increases the risk of diseases such as cancer and diabetes and in some cases means people dying 20 years earlier than they should, a senior doctor has said.12.7% of people in England (5.9 million) are overweight and drink more than 14 units but do not smoke.5.5% (2.5 million) are overweight and smoke but drink less than 14 units.1.4% (600,000) smoke and drink more than 14 units but have a normal weight. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago Britain's porn crackdown: Ofcom reveals the full list of adult sites you'll have to prove you're over

Major porn websites have confirmed to online regular Ofcom that they will introduce age checks by next month's deadline.

Politics

6 d. ago Do YOU live near a giant hogweed hotspot? Interactive map reveals the UK areas where Britain's 'most dangerous plant' has been reported

Often described as the 'most dangerous plant in Britain', the sap of giant hogweed can cause burns and blisters bigger than golf balls.

Politics