3 h. ago Martin Lewis urges people to lock in energy fix to avoid overpaying on new price cap

The consumer champion warns two-thirds of homes in Scotland, England and Wales are on the ‘Pants Cap’.

Economics

5 h. ago Miscarriage of justice watchdog chief quits after public confidence ‘badly damaged’

Karen Kneller resigns from Criminal Cases Review Commission, heavily criticised for bungling of Andrew Malkinson caseThe chief executive of the miscarriage of justice watchdog for England, Wales and Northern Ireland has resigned after serious failings in the case of Andrew Malkinson.Karen Kneller, who had held the position since 2013, has left her job at the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) after one of the worst miscarriages of justice in British legal history, it was announced on Wednesday. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago Cass review: how has report affected care for transgender young people?

Review led to profound changes, some of which made young people feel unsupported, yet new clinics are openingAt the heart of the controversy about how to meet the needs of young people questioning their gender has been the huge rise in referrals to the Tavistock – previously the only dedicated clinic in England and Wales treating children with gender dysphoria.The clinic was closed one month before the Cass review into youth gender identity services, commissioned by NHS England and led by the British paediatrician Hilary Cass, which found that children had been “let down” by the NHS amid a “toxic” public discourse. Continue reading...

Politics

22 h. ago Switzerland hoping for festival of football as hosts get Euro 2025 party started

Enthusiasm is palpable as fans buy in to a tournament where progress should be made on and off the pitchIn any downtime from ensuring Euro 2025 passes smoothly, Uefa staff can take a short walk to watch Nyon’s summer jazz festival in full flow. Rive Jazzy is in its fourth decade and there should be something for everyone. The Greasers will be on stage to set a tone before England face Wales on 13 July; this Friday anyone with a penchant for swing can turn up at Place du Molard to enjoy harmonies by the Hot Shooters.The more pressing hope is that there will be plenty of those on Switzerland’s football pitches across the next 25 days. At its elite level, the women’s game has never before been blessed with the depth of quality it can showcase this month. There is justified optimism that no weak link will stick out like a sore thumb among the 16 contenders in this European Championship; at the top end a valid expectation exists that, while Spain are obvious favourites, at least three or...

Politics

22 h. ago DAVID AVERRE explains how Disney cruise ship horror unfolded after girl fell overboard prompting her father to jump in and rescue her

David Averre explains how the Disney cruise ship horror unfolded after a young girl plunged from the fourth deck, triggering a frantic mid-Atlantic rescue operation.

Events

23 h. ago Last month hottest June on record in England, Met Office figures suggest

Provisional figures indicate that June 2025 was also the second warmest for the UK since data began in 1884.

Politics

27 h. ago Brits issued warning as UK beaches invaded by jellyfish with 'painful stings'

As the waters off England, Ireland, Wales and even as far north as Scotland get warmer, they become a more favourable environment for the reproduction and survival of jellyfish

Events

28 h. ago Rise in births in England and Wales helped by ‘notable’ jump in older fathers

The largest increases were in West Midlands, up 3.4%, and London, up 1.8%.

Politics

29 h. ago Aldi giving away free £50 every day throughout summer holidays to lucky shoppers

Aldi is holding their draw every day through July and August across Scotland, England, and Wales.

Economics

34 h. ago Tuesday’s briefing: Brentford retain Mbeumo hope as Real Madrid prepare for Juve

The Prince of Wales issued a personal good luck message to England ahead of Euro 2025.

Politics

39 h. ago Ministers launch full review of parental leave as current system ‘not working’

The Government will investigate the whole system for supporting new parents to take time off work when they have a baby.

Politics

44 h. ago We need to 'bonk to save Britain' as birth rates fall and minister shares worry

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said she wants 'more young people to have children'. Data from the Office for National Statistics shows fertility rates in England and Wales dropped to 1.44 children per woman in 2023

Politics

44 h. ago Most women in England and Wales have seen abusive male behaviour in past year, poll finds

Survey reveals 69% of women have seen or experienced sexual harassment, domestic abuse, violence, stalking or other offencesA majority of women have direct experience of violence or harassment, or know someone who has suffered it in the last year, a poll has found.The poll finds little faith in police or government to stem the tide of male violence, and most believe the problem has got worse. Continue reading...

Events

47 h. ago William issues personal good luck message to the Lionesses ahead of Euro 2025

The Prince of Wales visited the England women’s squad at St George’s Park to pass on his best wishes and pose for a squad photo.

Politics

49 h. ago In Pictures: Sunny start to Wimbledon as England enjoys one of hottest June days

A temperature of 29.7C was recorded at Kew Gardens, setting a provisional record for the hottest start to the tennis championships.

Politics

57 h. ago Phillipson urges Britons to have more children amid ‘worrying’ birth rates

Official data shows fertility rates in England and Wales dropped to 1.44 children per woman in 2023.

Politics

63 h. ago Monday set to be one of the hottest June days ever with temperatures to hit 34C

Parts of England and Wales are forecast to be hotter than holiday spots in Barbados, Jamaica and Mexico.

Events

63 h. ago Patients with common eye condition face sight loss due to care delays – charity

A report by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists suggests glaucoma cases could rise by 22% by 2035.

Science

63 h. ago Women’s Euros forecast to boost UK economy with pubs hoping to serve more pints

Pubs will be allowed to stay open later if England or Wales reach the final stages of the tournament.

Politics

69 h. ago Women's Euro 2025 Group D guide: England, Netherlands, France, Wales

Here is your complete lowdown to Group D of the Women’s Euros 2025 – including England, Netherlands, France and Wales.

Politics