18 h. ago The 'road to nowhere' that cuts through the Amazon jungle and is costing British taxpayers £52million

It is just one of hundreds of schemes funded through the ICF which will spend a staggering £11.6bn in foreign aid on behalf of the British taxpayer by the end of this financial year.

Economics

44 h. ago Cost of iconic British meal set to soar after Russian fisheries slapped with sanctions

Britain’s iconic fish and chips dish faces a fresh crisis as soaring cod prices, driven by tough new UK sanctions on Russian fishing giants, threaten to put the nation’s favourite comfort meal out of reach for many families

Politics

48 h. ago London City is the latest airport to introduce fee for car drop

Exclusive: Aim is to cut road congestion and boost number of passengers using public transport to access terminal

Transport

5 d. ago EasyJet to donate retired crew uniforms to help families struggling with school clothing costs

EasyJet has unveiled plans to donate thousands of retired crew uniforms in a bid to support British families struggling to deal with the rising cost of school clothing.

Politics

7 d. ago British tourist dies after 20ft fall from Lanzarote hotel balcony

Another man in critical condition after railing reportedly breaks off in Costa TeguiseA British tourist has died after a 20ft fall from a hotel balcony in the Canary Islands.Another Briton was left with serious injuries after the balcony railing reportedly broke off in the Lanzarote resort town of Costa Teguise. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Manufacturers hit by weakest demand for orders since 2020 amid Budget fears

MANUFACTURERS have seen the weakest demand for orders since 2020, amid high energy costs and fears about Budget tax rises. The Confederation of British Industry’s report found business sentiment has deteriorated. Manufacturing output fell in the three months to October. It was driven by metal products, metal manufacture and electronic engineering sub-sectors. Quarterly domestic and...

Economics

1 week ago NORMAN BAKER: Why should British families, struggling with the cost of living crisis, subsidise a self

Heaped in ignominy, banned from using those treasured royal titles, his world of murky secrets unravelling faster than a ball of string, there can be precious little comfort for Prince Andrew.

Events

1 week ago Drivers would see annual bills rise by £100 if Chancellor allows 5p

The Road Haulage Association says the end of the 5p cut would trigger a £7.3billion jump in household living costs between now and 2029.

Economics

2 w. ago British Gas, EDF and OVO customers could get ‘£1,700’ energy help

Customers at a wide array of energy firms could get extra help

Economics

2 w. ago Met Office warns Brits in 3 areas to prep 'emergency' kit for 12 hours

Forecasters have warned of the risk of flooding, power cuts and delayed journeys on the road for 12 hours between midnight on Saturday and noon on Sunday and urged people to be prepared

Events

2 w. ago Cost of taking over British Steel rises to £235m, government says

Taxpayers have been footing bill for loss-making company since April as minister acknowledges threat of EU tariffsThe cost of taking control of British Steel has risen to £235m, the UK government has said, as it acknowledged concern over the threat of EU tariffs that could significantly harm the business.The government passed emergency legislation in April to take control of British Steel amid fears that its Chinese owner, Jingye Steel, was planning to walk away from its Scunthorpe steelworks. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Iconic British movie costs £2.8m to make but takes £900m at box office

The story of boy with a passion for ballet, which has proudly claimed a spot amongst the UK's most iconic - and profitable - films, initially struggled to be made

Economics

4 w. ago Eight are injured as tourist boat explodes in Costa Del Sol resort popular with British tourists

The incident occurred as the motorboat, described locally as a tourist boat, was leaving the marina in Fuengirola.

Events

4 w. ago Horrific moment gunman shoots victim dead in front of shocked British tourists in Costa Del Sol holiday hotspot Puerto Banus

Police confirmed late last night the 25-year-old man targeted had died in hospital from the injuries he sustained in yesterday's ambush.

Events

4 w. ago Man shot dead in front of British holidaymakers on the Costa del Sol

The 25-year-old victim was gunned down from close range in broad daylight as he sat in a cafe terrace.

Events