59 m. ago 1 essential item should 'never' be packed in your suitcase, travel expert warns

A travel expert has warned holiday-goers that there's one essential item that you should "never" put in your checked luggage.

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3 h. ago Britain braces for another tax bomb amid warnings UK economy is 'flashing red' as growth slows to 0.3 per cent while Rachel Reeves faces a £50bn black hole

The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product grew by 0.3 per cent for the quarter after 0.7 per cent growth in the first three months of the year.

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6 h. ago Thunderstorm warnings issued as Met Office urges Brits to prepare emergency kits

The Met Office has issued a series of yellow thunder warnings for thunderstorms this week, with the agency saying Brits might want to prepare for potential flooding as extreme weather arrives in the UK

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7 h. ago Sticky end? The British pudding faces extinction, English Heritage warns

Not just boiled or steamed desserts in danger, charity finds, households also rarely make fruit pies and crumblesAt the end of the 17th century a French travel writer who crossed the Channel was clearly impressed by the sweet, comforting treats offered to him, declaring with relish: “Ah! What an excellent thing is an English pudding!”More than three centuries on, English Heritage has sounded the alarm that the good old British pudding is facing extinction. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago DWP issues warning to millions of Brits as woman jailed for £110,000 fraud

A woman from Manchester was sentenced to 20 months in prison after pocketing £110,000 of benefits she was not entitled to

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12 h. ago Heatwave is making Britain's pothole crisis worse, warns the AA

The AA says baking temperatures weaken road surfaces, leading to a spike in pothole-related vehicle breakdowns.

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12 h. ago Deadly chikungunya virus warning for Brit tourists as health experts 'worried' over surge in cases

The UKHSA has warned of record chikungunya cases in Brits returning from abroad. Find out where outbreaks are, how to protect yourself, and what vaccines are available.

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20 h. ago AD FEATURE: Travel experts warn Brits to stay vigilant amidst rise of 'fake visa websites'

Travel experts have warned Brits of a number of elaborate scams that could see you handing over your personal details or payment information when applying for a visa

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20 h. ago US warns human rights have 'worsened' in Britain under Labour with 'surge in anti

A new report by the US State Department found 'credible reports of serious restrictions on freedom of expression' and violence 'motivated by anti-Semitism'.

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22 h. ago Brits with artificial grass in garden given warning during scorching heatwave

As the UK is set to bask in another bout of hot weather this week with temperatures reaching 33C, a gardening expert issues a warning to UK households with artificial grass

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23 h. ago Live facial recognition is 'worrying for our democracy', experts warn as the government expands the 'Orwellian' system across Britain

Experts have warned of a 'frightening expansion' of 'Orwellian' technology as the government expands the use of facial recognition across the country.

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24 h. ago Met Office issues thunderstorm weather warning after heatwave scorches Britain

The weather warnings come in the aftermath of a heatwave across parts of the UK

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25 h. ago Major crackdown on fake Labubu dolls: Urgent warning over 'unsafe' counterfeit collectables flooding UK market with thousands of toys seized across Britain

Labubu dolls have become a global sensation amongst children, teenagers and even the like of major celebrities from Kim Kardashian to Rihanna.

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27 h. ago Rare 'black alert' issued for Canary Island as tourists told to 'stay away'

The rare warning has been issued for British holidaymakers.

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45 h. ago Brits warned of scam targeting UK holidaymakers in Ibiza after whistleblower goes public

The whistleblower, who asked to remain anonymous, is understood to have lodged a formal complaint with authorities. She warned that Brits were the targets of the scam

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46 h. ago Brits warned to 'remove scent' from home as 'swarm of insects' sweep UK

The annual 'flying ant day' phenomenon is set to return to Britain and Ireland as warmer weather persists, with UK households told to remove the scent in their homes

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46 h. ago Brits heading to Spain issued warning after devastating wildfires leave one dead

Much of Europe is in the midst an extreme heat-wave with 44C temperatures triggering devastating wildfires to sweep across parts of Spain as officials warn "everyone is at risk"

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48 h. ago UK official warning as Brits told avoid this between 11 and 3 today

An amber heat health alert is in place for several areas of England

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49 h. ago British tourists warned against grotesque beach habit branded 'bizarre'

A new sign has been placed by a popular beach for British holidaymakers in Albufeira, Portugal, where it warns people not to do a "disgusting" act which has left many tourists shocked

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49 h. ago Brit living in Spain warns tourist to avoid 'DANGEROUS' area in popular holiday destination

A British man lives in a bustling Spanish party town has issued a stark warning to tourists visiting one 'dangerous' area. 

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