Official Government figures tell us there are some 1.7 million adults in Britain classified as “unemployed” — just under five per cent of the working-age population. In historical terms that does not sound too bad. Many of us can still remember the grim days through much of the 1980s and 1990s when the dole queue stretched to three million.more

Polish international Jakub Kiwior, formerly of Arsenal, has arrived in Portugal to join FC Porto, local media reported on Monday. The 25-year-old defender is undergoing medical tests, after which he is expected to sign a contract.more

Queen Elizabeth II believed Britain should remain in the European Union and would have voted against Brexit if she had been allowed to, according to a new book. The late monarch, who was constitutionally bound to stay politically neutral, is reported to have told a minister in 2016: “We shouldn’t leave the EU.” She is also said to have added: “It’s better to stick with the devil you know.”more

Are you an asylum seeker and are you considering buying an armoured car, a snowmobile or a timeshare using your Home Office pre-paid cash card? If so, think again, for these are just some of the luxuries on a list of banned items and activities drawn up by the government.more

Takeaway night could soon be more affordable for families as a new scheme, which will feed up to four people for £25 or less, is being introduced. In the coming months, Deliveroo is rolling out a new family meal offer, teaming up with more than 30 restaurants across the UK, including Pizza Express, Wagamama, Bill’s and Dishoom.more

For the first time since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, more Poles left Germany than arrived, reported The Times. The British daily explained that one of the reasons for citizens returning to Poland is its dynamic economic development.more

Corridor care in the NHS is now a year-round crisis, experts have warned, as analysis showed nearly 3 million patients attended A&E over the first two months of the summer.more

Robert Lewandowski played from the 78th minute as Barcelona drew 1-1 away to Rayo Vallecano in the third round of the Spanish top flight. Goalkeeper Joan Garcia proved to be the defending champions' hero, making numerous saves in the second half. Wojciech Szczęsny was a substitute.more

After 26 years of NATO membership, our country is still not covered by the military pipeline system (CEPS), so in the event of a conflict we may run out of fuel for our army - writes "Dziennik Gazeta Prawna" today.more

Lidl is poised to create more than 500 new jobs across the UK as part of a significant £435 million investment in its logistics infrastructure, which includes the completion of a major expansion at its London site and the commencement of construction on a new warehouse in Leeds.more

Forty years ago, a team led by American oceanographer Robert Ballard discovered the wreck of the Titanic at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. The discovery was made as part of a top-secret US government mission searching for the remains of two nuclear submarines.more

Three Scottish brothers set a world record on Saturday by rowing across the Pacific Ocean in the fastest-ever voyage. Jamie, Ewan, and Lachlan Maclean completed the journey in 139 days, arriving in Cairns, Australia.more

One in five Poles meets the criteria for workaholism, according to research conducted by the educational platform Centrum Profilaktyki Społecznej (Centre for Social Prevention). This phenomenon has an impact on families – therapists are increasingly encountering patients who do not know how to live together after years of a ‘long-distance marriage’.more

Defending champions Liverpool defeated Arsenal 1-0 at home in a matchday 3 Premier League clash. Hungarian Dominik Szoboszlai scored the victory for the hosts, who are currently top of the table with three points.more

Oxford Street will be pedestrianised for a landmark free event. The one-day road closure, on Sunday, September 21, runs from Orchard Street to Oxford Circus, to celebrate the ‘This is Oxford Street’ event.more

On 31 August 1997, the world woke up to the news of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, in a car accident in Paris. The Queen of Hearts was famous for her charitable work. Her death 28 years ago is one of the most important events in British history.more

Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny and defender Gerard Martin are the two most important new Barcelona players confirmed to play in today's match of the third round of the Spanish top flight against Rayo Vallecano, according to the Catalan club.more

The growing presence of Russian shadow fleet vessels off the coast of Ireland is causing concern, Gen. Ross Mulcahy, Chief of Defence of the Irish Defence Forces, admitted on Saturday in an interview with the "Irish Times". He also listed espionage, cyberattacks and disinformation as threats to the state.more

In the latest European Railway Station Index 2025 ranking, Wrocław Główny railway station ranked first in the category of stations serving fewer than 50 million passengers per year. Overall, it ranked second in Europe, behind only Zurich, the PKP Group announced in a press release.more

Iga Swiatek is the only Polish singles player still in contention for the US Open title. The WTA's second-ranked player defeated Anna Kalinska in a thrilling match to advance to the round of 16 at the New York tournament. Magdalena Frech, who lost to Coco Gauff, and Kamil Majchrzak, who had to withdraw due to injury, left the competition.more

Marks & Spencer have launched their version of a classic Australian sweet treat in stores this week, in a move which the retailer claims is a UK 'first'. The store is now selling its own version of Lamingtons - well-known in Australia and New Zealand as being small cubes of sponge cake, coated in chocolate icing and tossed in coconut.more

According to a report by Cushman & Wakefield, 20 new hotel facilities offering 1,600 rooms were opened in Central and Eastern Europe in the first half of this year, most of them in Warsaw. The capital city gained 647 new rooms.more

Tottenham have signed the Netherlands attacking midfielder Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig for £51.8m (60m euros). The 22-year-old, who has been chased by several European clubs this summer, said he has "been dreaming of this for a long time" after completing his medical and joining Thomas Frank's side.more

This venerated English city captures the hearts of visitors who flock here from all over the world.more

The state pension age will officially rise next year, meaning millions of workers will have to wait longer for retirement. Increasing from 66 to 67, an individual’s exact date of birth will affect when they can start claiming, with some having to delay their retirement by a month compared to someone born just a day earlier.more