74 m. ago State pensioners in line for two free DWP devices for home under Labour plan

The Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund is part of Labour Party government's Plan for Change

Politics

29 h. ago Tractor tax more likely to hit working farmers than wealthy landowners, think tank tells Reeves

Labour chancellor warned over her planned inheritance tax raid on farms

Economics

69 h. ago Historic Scottish town with 'charming' streets with some of UK's cheapest houses

Homes in town sold for an average of £154,688 last year, with prices rising from the previous year.

Politics

2 d. ago Air Canada cancels flights during peak season ahead of flight attendant strike

Canada’s largest airline expects full shutdown as workers protests over claims of ‘poverty wages’ and unpaid labourCanada’s largest airline has started cancelling flights during the peak summer travel season ahead of a strike by more than 10,000 flight attendants over what they say are “poverty wages” and unpaid labour for work when planes are not in the air.Air Canada said it would start suspending flights on Thursday ahead of full shutdown on Saturday after the flagship carrier and the union representing the flight attendants failed to resolve a months-long dispute over pay and working conditions. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Personal health budget explained as Labour plans to ‘double’ users in the next few years

The NHS funding allows people to take control and cover the cost of their care and support needs

Politics

3 d. ago If stopping the boats were simple, it would have happened by now

Editorial: With the number of people who have crossed the Channel on small boats since Keir Starmer came to power passing 50,000, it is a reminder that, during the election, Labour gave the impression it had a plan to fix the problem of irregular migration. But that is not to decry their efforts so far

Politics

4 d. ago Inside quaint historic town dubbed Scotland’s version of Stars Hollow where books outnumber people 250 to one

Watch footage of the historic Scottish town, which is preparing to host its annual book festival next month - with speakers including Nicola Surgeon and Sir John Kay.

Culture

5 d. ago The Spanish town that 'banned' Islamic festivals: Inside the historic city where officials say they're 'defending local traditions' but Muslims say it is 'racist'

The historic town of Jumilla (pictured) was on the frontline of conflict between Muslims and Christians when the Moors were kicked out of southern Spain in the 13th century.

Politics

5 d. ago Pretty island 'oozes history' with little town that's 'one of best in the country'

If you're looking to go on holiday in the UK this summer, there's one town that you absolutely can't miss. The pretty little town has been named one of the best in the country

Politics

6 d. ago Foreign criminals to be immediately deported after sentencing under new plans announced by Labour

The plan, which is one of the most hardline actions taken so far by Keir Starmer 's government, was unveiled by Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood.

Events

7 d. ago How Jeremy Corbyn’s new party plans to take on Starmer’s Labour

The ex-Labour leader’s new party could contain a number of familiar faces if his plan to target former colleagues is successful, writes Kate Devlin

Politics

7 d. ago The Scottish town known for sporting history named cheapest UK day trip destination

The stunning town offers walkable access to beaches, historic sites, and attractions, with hidden costs as low as £25

Politics

7 d. ago Anas Sarwar brands Benjamin Netanyahu 'war criminal' as new Gaza offensive announced

The Scottish Labour leader blasted the Israeli Prime Minister's plans to take over Gaza City as the conflict escalates.

Events

8 d. ago Digital ID cards would be required for every Scot under plan by Labour MP

EXCLUSIVE: Livingston MP Gregor Poynton says a modern identity card could bring huge benefits

Politics

8 d. ago Surge in household costs puts Reeves’s economic growth plan at risk

Labour prime minister Keir Starmer has pledged that plans to be set out in the budget in the autumn will make ‘sure people feel better off’

Economics

8 d. ago New research reveals ancestor of King Charles profited from slavery in Grenada

Experts say finding on King George IV heightens pressure on monarchy to confront its historical links to slaveryGrenada has vowed to step up its pursuit of an apology and reparations from King Charles after new research revealed that George IV personally profited from slavery on the Caribbean island.The research by independent scholar Desirée Baptiste shows that George IV, who ruled for a decade until 1830, received profits from enslaved labour on Grenadian plantations – a finding that experts say heightens pressure on the monarchy to confront its historical links to slavery. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago New research reveals King George IV profited from slavery in Grenada

Experts say finding heightens pressure on the monarchy to confront its historical links to slaveryGrenada has vowed to step up its pursuit of an apology and reparations from King Charles after new research revealed that George IV personally profited from slavery on the Caribbean island.The research by independent scholar Desirée Baptiste shows that George IV, who ruled for a decade until 1830, received profits from enslaved labour on Grenadian plantations – a finding that experts say heightens pressure on the monarchy to confront its historical links to slavery.This article was amended on 7 August 2025 to remove a description of George IV as an ancestor of King Charles. George IV was Charles’s 4th great-granduncle but not a direct ancestor. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Beautiful UK resort dubbed the 'Queen of seaside towns' during summer

A picturesque British seaside resort has it all - from a stunning bay and pristine beaches to a charming town filled with independent shops, and a history dating back to the Iron Age

Politics

9 d. ago Inner London boroughs will be big losers in Labour's plan to shake

Cash for inner London town halls will be 11-12% lower in 2028-29 in real terms under the reforms, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies

Politics

1 week ago Starmer opens door to income tax rise in autumn Budget as pressure to fill £50bn hole mounts

Labour prime minister pledged that plans to be set out in the autumn would make ‘sure people feel better off’

Economics