55 m. ago Failed Albanian asylum seeker who worked illegally in Britain dodges jail after hitting man outside a nightclub with a corkscrew

Failed Albanian asylum seeker Meklant Braha, 20, who struck a man with a corkscrew in a fracas outside a nightclub has walked free from court.

Events

90 m. ago Violence ‘excessively high’ in prisons driven by overcrowding and drugs – report

An annual report by the Independent Monitoring Board said concerns about drugs also rose in 2024.

Events

1 hour ago Amber alert over 'killer' temperatures: Government scientists sound alarm as Britain is set to hit 34C on hottest weekend of the year

The Government's UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned that the heatwave could bring 'a rise in deaths, particularly among those ages 65 and over or with health conditions'.

Events

1 hour ago Starmer warns Trump not to 'ramp up'  Middle East turmoil by joining Israel's attacks on Iran

The PM repeated his call for de-escalation in the region, saying concerns about Tehran's nuclear programme were best dealt 'by way of negotiations than by way of conflict'.

Events

2 h. ago New schemes to ease flow of veterinary medicines into Northern Ireland

The details were outlined in a policy paper published by Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn.

Politics

2 h. ago ITV Good Morning Britain's Ranvir Singh in tears as she opens up on 'lonely' time

ITV presenter Ranvir Singh admitted she would often remind herself of how fortunate she was after sharing a teary insight into her life after giving birth to her son in 2012

Politics

2 h. ago Alesha Dixon needed 'oxygen mask' during music video and says 'I didn't want to let them down'

The Britain's Got Talent star appeared in an iconic music video before taking a seat at the judging panel

Culture

2 h. ago UK to ban choking and suffocation porn in new violence against women and girls strategy

The UK government will ban choking in porn, as Policing Minister Dame Diana Johnson says 'there is absolutely no place for violent, misogynistic and harmful content online'

Events

2 h. ago Revealed: the seven boroughs where the number of £1m+ homes has more than doubled in six years

Rightmove has recorded a ‘substantial’ surge in million-pound homes for sale across Britain

Economics

2 h. ago The eight things vaping's doing to your body that you didn't realise: After woman dies from cancer caused by vapes, experts reveal the shocking truth that will horrify millions

At least five million people in Britain vape on a regular basis - and roughly one million of them have never been smokers. E-cigarettes are more popular than ever before.

Events

2 h. ago Amber alert over 'killer' temperatures: Government scientists sound alarm as Britain is set to hit 33C on hottest weekend of the year

The Government's UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned that the heatwave could bring 'a rise in deaths, particularly among those ages 65 and over or with health conditions'.

Events

2 h. ago Dimitri Payet faces trial over 'forcing lover to drink urine from toilet and lick floor'

Dimitri Payet is accused of a catalogue of abuse against his mistress Larissa Ferrari, who claims the married ex-West Ham star subjected her to "physical, moral, psychological and sexual violence"

Politics

3 h. ago I've been to hundreds of pubs and asked locals for the unknown hidden gems in their areas. This is the definitive list of the 27 best beer gardens in Britain

There are few better places to be when the sun comes out than one of our great British unsung institutions - the traditional pub beer garden.

Politics

3 h. ago If you went to state school, do you ever feel British life is rigged against you? Welcome to the 93% Club | Alastair Campbell

The civil service, judiciary and media are still dominated by the privately educated 7%. Lasting change is not a pipe dream – but it’s up to usFor the first time in our history, we have a cabinet made up entirely of people who went to state schools. Several, including prime minister Keir Starmer, come from working-class backgrounds; some, such as deputy prime minister Angela Rayner, were raised in conditions of poverty that feel as if they ought to belong to another age.So far so good. What better signs could one ask for to show that Britain is a meritocracy, social mobility is real and anyone can rise to the top provided they have talent, commitment and determination?Alastair Campbell is a former journalist turned strategist and spokesperson for the Labour party. He is now a writer, podcaster, consultant strategist and mental health campaigner Continue reading...

Society

3 h. ago Prisoners in overcrowded jails more likely to be violent, research suggests

The Ministry of Justice said this is the first time a direct link has been drawn between increased violence behind bars and the overcrowding crisis.

Events

3 h. ago Extreme violence of Liverpool's most feared gang and their 'police insider "piggy"' exposed in astonishing leaked texts

This is no ordinary gang - and since its founding in the late 1990s is has risen to become one of Merseyside's most feared and powerful criminal outfits.

Events

4 h. ago Meghan reveals early setback in acting career that was ‘really hard’

The Duchess of Sussex has revealed she faced repeated setbacks in the early stages of her career that made life “really hard”.

Politics

4 h. ago ‘This isn’t a gimmick’: the New Yorkers trying to restore the American chestnut

More than 120 years after billions of the trees were wiped out, blight-proof seeds are being plantedIt was in New York City that a mysterious fungus was first spotted on an American chestnut, a blight that was to rapidly sweep across the eastern US, wiping out billions of the cherished trees. Now, 120 years later, there is fresh hope of a comeback for chestnuts, spurred not only by scientists but also eager New Yorkers planting blight-proof seeds in their back yards and local parks.The American chestnut was once found in vast numbers from Maine to Mississippi and known as the redwoods of the east due to its prodigious size. But 4bn trees were killed off in the first half of last century by a blight introduced from Asia to which it had little defense, spread by spores carried by the wind, rain and animals. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago ‘You go to bed... and wake up with £200m’: Lottery adviser on how life will change for Euromillions winner

Less than 20 people in the UK have won lottery prizes of more than £100 million - here’s what they spend their winnings on

Economics

5 h. ago Work from anywhere BUT the office: Thousands flock to the coast and get set up in the garden ahead of hottest weekend of the year as Britain boils in 32C (90F) heat

Friday and Saturday nights will be uncomfortable for sleeping, with temperatures possibly staying above 20C (68F) in parts of the UK, which is known as a 'tropical night'.

Society