15 h. ago UK Foreign Office issues Indonesia travel advice after seven killed in deadly riots

The Foreign Office has issued updated travel advice for Indonesia after violent riots erupted across the country, leaving seven people dead and hundreds injured in the worst unrest the nation has seen for years

Events

24 h. ago Omaze boss claims British 'Nimbyism' is behind reason why raffle prize firm can't find enough posh houses

Californian businessman Matthew Pohlson says houses of the quality and size that people have come to expect from Omaze draws are in short supply.

Economics

25 h. ago New homeowners handed huge £10,000 discount on houses if you finish it off yourself

People who would have struggled to get on the housing ladder were offered a whopping £10,000 discount on new homes if they contributed 500 hours to the build themselves

Society

27 h. ago I stayed in a historic country hotel next to beautiful waterfalls

Originally built as a hunting lodge in the 1700s, this historic hotel is perfect for a mid-Wales adventure and has been featured in a popular TV drama

Politics

27 h. ago The country where calling in sick to work could land you in jail

Workers in this country who pull a sickie could be slapped with a £20,000 fine or even jailtime - as officials crack down on fake sick leave.  

Events

34 h. ago 'Best European country' to visit in September when most tourists have gone home

It can be hard to beat the crowds when it comes to Europe's most popular destinations, however a travel vlogger has revealed that September is the perfect month to visit this much-loved country

Society

52 h. ago Universal Credit migration leads to 340,000 benefit claims closing

DWP data shows that between July 2022 and June 2025 a total of 2,108,000 people in 1,593,856 households have been sent migration notices - they must move to UC or they'll get nothing

Politics

2 d. ago 'My entire house is pink – people are stunned when they step inside'

First-time buyer Meg, 26, has flooded her home in various shades of pink from her kitchen to her bedroom and bathroom

Politics

3 d. ago Labour must act to close asylum hotels or face Reform poll gains, ex

Charlie Falconer says government was right to challenge Epping hotel ruling but now has to ‘move forward’A former Labour justice secretary has warned that Reform UK will continue to rise in opinion polls unless the government moves faster to close hotels housing people seeking asylum.On Friday, the government won a court of appeal challenge against an injunction by Epping Forest district council that would have resulted in 130 asylum seekers being moved out of the Bell hotel. In recent weeks the hotel has become the focus of repeated protests, some of which have been orchestrated by far-right extremists and have turned violent. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago More than 5,000 homeless children are ‘institutionalised’ by the state

In its monthly update, the Department of Housing said that a total of 16,058 people are now living in emergency accommodation.

Society

3 d. ago Bereaved family urges better care for ‘forgotten’ learning disabled people

The latest Learning from lives and deaths report (LeDeR), expected to show data for 2023, was due to be published in about November last year.

Politics

3 d. ago American names 'underrated' northern city 'not enough people are visiting'

Many tourists focus on the UK's most famous cities, but according to an American travel blogger, there are also hidden gems across the country that visitors are missing out on

Politics

5 d. ago Home Office argues Essex migrant hotel protests driven by 'wider grievances' in court fight

The Government and Somani Hotels, which owns the Bell Hotel in Epping, are seeking to challenge a High Court ruling that will stop more than 100 people from being housed there

Events

6 d. ago White House threatens sex education funds unless states nix references to transgender people in curriculums

The Trump administration sent a letter demanding states, territories and DC ‘remove all references to gender ideology’The Trump administration has told US states and territories they will lose federal funding for their sex education programs if they do not remove references to transgender people.In letters sent to 46 states, territories and Washington DC on Tuesday, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) demanded they “remove all references to gender ideology” within 60 days or risk losing funding from the Personal Responsibility Education Program, or Prep. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago This European country has been named the most peaceful place to visit in the world

The Institute for Economics and Peace has been analysing data for the past 17 years

Politics

6 d. ago Why are energy bills rising again and what can I do about it?

Ofgem’s price cap is rising to £1,755 from the current £1,720 for an average household per year from October 1.

Economics

6 d. ago Best country for Brits to retire has 'highly efficient' healthcare

The country tops the list for travellers looking for top-quality healthcare abroad, with an overall healthcare score of 78.72. The UK didn't make the top 10 and ranked 27th out of 110.

Politics

6 d. ago I visited every country in the world using only public transport and no planes

British adventurer Graham Hughes, from Liverpool, has shared the extraordinary story of how he became the first person to travel to every country in the world without taking a single flight.

Politics

7 d. ago Buying or renting a house? Why you should ask for a sleepover first

More and more people now want to try a house before they buy it – and sellers are often happy to obligeName: Homebuyer sleepovers.Age: Newish. Continue reading...

Society

7 d. ago Revealed: The country where most tourists visiting the UK come from

Millions of tourists flock to visit the UK every year - but which country provides the nation with the most visitors?

Politics