98 m. ago Thousands bring UK’s biggest ever environmental pollution legal action claim over River Wye

Nearly 4,000 people are seeking a mandated clean-up order against firms accused of causing ‘degradation’ to the river

Politics

1 hour ago The Spanish holiday islands facing migrant 'emergency' as thousands arrive by boat from North Africa

Overall, irregular migration to Spain has fallen this year, but it rose by 170 percent in the Balearics in the first six months of 2025 to around 3,000 people, official data released in August shows.

Events

2 h. ago More than 680,000 people waiting for a driving test amid backlog

More tests are being made available to learners.

Politics

21 h. ago Has the Government's electric car grant ignited an EV sales boom? September sees record registrations

EVs were snapped up in record numbers in September as the Government's Electric Car Grant boosted sales. Some 20,000 people have benefitted from the grant so far the DfT says.

Politics

25 h. ago Tories promise negative net migration and 10,000 more police if elected

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said that the days of mass, low-skill migration have to end.

Events

26 h. ago Wembley: How to beat the rush when 90,000 people leave the stadium

Our guide to the best travel options for getting home from Wembley Stadium

Politics

29 h. ago 'I did one thing every tells you not to when renovating house and have zero regrets'

A DIY enthusiast has shared how she has managed to transform her home on a £10,000 budget, and while some people have praised her work, others have shared their concerns about her methods

Politics

33 h. ago Government shares major cancer research update amid growing calls for action

Each year, approximately 13,000 people are diagnosed with a primary brain tumour

Politics

35 h. ago Furious animal lovers left thousands out of pocket after 'disaster' pet show in 'ghost town' London Olympia

London Pet Show Live 2025, held at Olympia London at the weekend, was hailed by organisers as the 'UK's biggest show for pet lovers' - but vendors say only 2,000 people attended the event.

Events

41 h. ago One of Manchester's top attractions needs cash to stop 'substantial damages'

It attracts 125,000 people every year - but bosses need extra funding to stop the damage

Events

49 h. ago Tories promise young people a £5,000 ‘first job bonus’ and defend overseas aid spending cuts: Politics live

Shadow chancellor set out plan for cuts if party wins next election

Economics

49 h. ago Tories promise young people a £5,000 ‘first job bonus’ and defend oversees aid spending cuts: Politics live

Shadow chancellor set out plan for cuts if party wins next election

Economics

49 h. ago ‘First job bonus’ worth £5k planned for young people, Stride tells Tory conference – UK politics live

Shadow chancellor sets out spending plans as party conference continues in ManchesterMel Stride, the shadow chancellor, was doing an interview round for the Conservatives this morning, and Miatta Fahnbulleh, the faith and communities minister, was on the air on behalf of the government. They were both asked about the latest development in the flag phenomenon – the former footballer turned property developer Gary Neville saying that he took down a union flag flying at one of his building sites because he felt it was being used in a “negative fashion”.Asked if Neville (a Labour supporter) had a point, Fahnbulleh told ITV’s Good Morning Britain:I think he’s really right, that there are people who are trying to divide us at the moment I spent a lot of time going around our communities, talking to people. People are ground down. We’ve had a decade-and-a-half in which living standards haven’t budged and people have seen their communities held down. And you will get people trying to stoke ...

Politics

49 h. ago Tories vow to give young people £5k towards a first home (but only if they get a job)

Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride unveiled the plan to 'reward work' in his speech to the Conservative conference in Manchester this morning.

Society

51 h. ago Young people could get £5k cash rebate towards first home under proposal – check if you’d eligible

YOUNG people could get a £5,000 cash rebate towards the cost of their first home as part of new Tory proposals. Shadow secretary Mel Stride is reportedly set to reveal plans for a "first-job bonus", that would divert national insurance payments into a long-term savings account. Under the proposals, the first £5,000 worth of NI...

Economics

53 h. ago Tory party conference 2025: Mel Stride pledges £5,000 national insurance rebate for young homebuyers

Shadow chancellor will use his Tory conference speech to set plans to cut welfare spending, foreign aid and the Civil Service if his party wins the next election

Economics

55 h. ago Scotland's civil service grows by hundreds despite SNP pledge to cut it

Between June 2024 and June 2025, the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) civil servants rose by 430

Politics

56 h. ago Dacia reveals the Hipster! Striking new 'people's car' will cost under £12,000

Romanian budget car maker Dacia has revealed a supermini prototype car just big enough for four full-sized passengers. The Hipster EV will cost just £12,000 and have an electric range of 100 miles.

Economics

61 h. ago One in four UK people fear a loved one drinks too much, survey finds

Poll of 2,000 people appears to underline experts’ concerns of growing ‘epidemic’ of addiction to alcohol or drugsOne in four people in the UK fear that a partner, relative or friend drinks too much, while one in six worry that a loved one is taking too many drugs.The findings, from a representative survey of 2,000 adults, appear to underline what some experts say is a growing “epidemic” of addiction to alcohol or drugs such as cocaine and cannabis.10% worry that they drink too much and 5% that they use drugs too often.26% worry that a partner, family member or friend drinks too much.16% are concerned about a loved one’s use of illegal drugs.Families that earn more than £50,000 a year are three times more likely to contain someone with an addiction problem. Continue reading...

Politics

62 h. ago Tories tout £47bn in spending cuts in bid to reclaim fiscal reputation

Shadow chancellor says he will target welfare spending, overseas aid budget and civil service staffing to find savings

Economics