6 h. ago London weather LIVE: Hottest day of year as temperature hits 20C on spring equinox

With temperatures set to rise further this afternoon, the UK’s spring equinox temperature record - 21.5C in 1972 - could potentially be broken

Society

7 h. ago Will I lose my £700 PIP benefit due to DWP changes? – and who will still get it

The plans to reform welfare could impact those applying for PIP and people who already receive it, as hundreds of thousands of Brits are worried they may be hit hard

Economics

8 h. ago Skiing Brits don't actually ski when they hit the slopes and do it just two hours a day

Brits who love skiing aren't actually hitting the slopes any more as thrill-seekers prefer pursuits such as snowshoeing, dog sledding and even ice climbing

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8 h. ago London weather LIVE: Capital already reaches 19C as spring equinox threatens to break temperature record

With temperatures set to rise further this afternoon, the UK’s spring equinox temperature record - 21.5C in 1972 - could potentially be broken

Society

9 h. ago Brits who are tea drinkers hit with £98.55 in charges from April 1

The cost of a cuppa is probably not something you really think about, but the kettle is actually one of the most power hungry appliances in your kitchen - and the cost is set to rise

Economics

12 h. ago British holidaymakers hit with passport price increases with government set to hike application fees in weeks

In a move that will impact thousands of travellers, the government has confirmed it will hike the cost of renewing passports by 7 percent.

Politics

12 h. ago London weather LIVE: Spring equinox brings hottest day of the year – maps, pictures and reaction

The sharp rise in temperatures coincides with the spring equinox which is the first day of astronomical spring

Society

16 h. ago UK hot weather: New maps show 15C heat surge to hit Brits after days of chaos

It's not time to put the thick coats away yet, as the spring equinox hails the start of a brand new season - but not an immediate change to the weather

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27 h. ago Weather maps show how hot it will be where you live in Wales as temperatures hit 19C

The warmest areas of Wales will be around eight degrees hotter than the average for this time of year and much warmer than of late

Society

35 h. ago Nationwide confirms exact date 12 million people will see extra £50 in accounts

Nationwide has confirmed the exact date 12 million eligible Brits should see a 'one-off' payment of £50 hit their accounts - following the bank's acquisition of Virgin Money

Economics

58 h. ago Snow maps reveal when 4 inch per hour storm will batter England, Wales and Scotland

Snowy conditions are set to hit Great Britain later this month as wintry weather returns before March is over with several major cities possibly to be hit by flurries

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3 d. ago Moment St Patrick's Day chaos breaks out at Dublin Airport as topless man runs riot

A passenger who is said to have been intoxicated caused chaos at Dublin Airport after kicking the departure gate desk before throwing furniture without a shirt on but wearing a face covering

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4 d. ago London set to be as hot as Ibiza and Corfu for first official day of spring

London will feel cold at start of week before getting as warm as Ibiza and Corfu on Thursday

Politics

6 d. ago Voices: Tariffs, Trump, and trade: Independent readers give their verdict

Brexit has given the UK the freedom to negotiate its own trade deals, but as Trump’s tariffs hit British exports, the question remains: is Britain stronger alone or weaker without the EU’s collective bargaining power?

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6 d. ago The wild scenes in Cardiff on 2005 Six Nations Super Saturday as Wales came to a halt

It was the day Wales stopped and beautiful chaos on the streets of Cardiff ensued

Politics

6 d. ago UK snow maps show 2 inch an hour storm will hit all Brits as exact date revealed

Snow and heavy rain look set to batter the UK later this month as advanced weather modelling maps reveal exactly when a new Arctic storm will sweep the country - with no region spared

Events

6 d. ago Jade Thirlwall admits she suffered horrific injury after BRIT Awards show went wrong

Former Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall performed an unforgettable rendition of her hit single Angel Of My Dreams at the 2025 BRIT Awards - but it didn't go without a mishap or two

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6 d. ago Police increase powers in Greater Manchester town for two days after night of chaos

Police are warning people they will be moved on and could have their cars seized

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6 d. ago UK weather: Snow maps show exact date '5cm per hour' storm will sweep cities including London

Britain could be hit with further snow in March as weather forecasters warn of a new cold spell after the surprise wintry scenes at Cheltenham Festival this week

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7 d. ago Met Office issues ice warning with more snow set to hit as cold Arctic air puts Britain in the freezer

Temperatures fell across Britain this morning to -4C (25F) in Glasgow, -1C (30F) in Belfast and Cardiff as well as in Staffordshire and Cumbria, while a Met Office ice warning was in place for northern England.

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