The number of people seeking work has jumped at its fastest pace in five years as company bosses brace for Rachel Reeves to impose more tax rises at the next Budget.more

Ange Postecoglou, who worked at Tottenham Hotspur until the end of last season, has been appointed manager of Nottingham Forest, the club has announced. He replaces Nuno Espirito Santo, who was dismissed overnight.more

UK house prices rose for a third consecutive month in August, pushing the average price of a property to a record high as momentum returns to the market.more

Drought conditions could persist into winter across the UK, despite forecasts for a wetter-than-average autumn and increasing flood risks, officials warn. The Met Office and Environment Agency say the current outlook for September, October, and November shows a higher likelihood for wetter and windier conditions compared to the 30-year average.more

The Supreme Audit Office has estimated that PLN 20 billion was spent unwisely during the COVID-19 pandemic. The responsible state authorities and institutions, healthcare entities and services were not prepared for the outbreak of COVID-19, announced Marian Banaś, head of the Supreme Audit Office.more

British extreme athlete Ross Edgley became the first person to swim around Iceland, covering a distance of over 1,600 km. He began his feat on 16 May in Reykjavik and finished in the same place yesterday afternoon.more

The United States has informed European countries that it is withdrawing from joint efforts to combat disinformation originating from Russia, China and Iran, according to the British newspaper “Financial Times”, citing three European officials familiar with the matter.more

Over 1,600 exhibitors from 50 countries, including 25 Polish companies, will take part in the DSEI 2025 international defence and security exhibition, which began today at London's ExCeL exhibition centre. This year's edition of the event is held under the slogan ‘Preparing the Future Force’ and will last until Friday.more

Fans saw nine goals in Debrecen, Hungary, where Israel, due to the tense situation in the country, hosted Italy in a Group I match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. After a real exchange of blows in the final minutes, the visitors from the Apennine Peninsula won 5–4.more

The Suwalki Gap, a narrow 104 km strip of land between Poland and Lithuania, referred to as NATO's Achilles heel, may be an area particularly vulnerable to a Russian attack, according to former British intelligence officer Philip Ingram, quoted yesterday by 'The Sun', 'The Daily Express' and 'The Mirror'.more

A new mural by elusive street artist Banksy has appeared on the side of the Royal Courts of Justice building in central London. It depicts a judge in a traditional wig and black robe hitting a protester lying on the ground, with blood splattering their placard. more

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced yesterday the launch of an operation codenamed ‘Midway Blitz’ against illegal immigrants in Chicago. The operation was announced at a time when President Trump is publicly considering sending troops to Chicago.more

Dozens of flights were delayed and thousands of travellers were affected by the incident at Terminal 4 of Europe’s busiest airport on Monday evening, which sparked a multi-agency response from the Metropolitan Police, London Fire Brigade (LFB) and London Ambulance Service.more

Over 61,000 travelers used Lublin Airport in August of this year. This is 7 percent more than in August of last year and the highest number in the airport's 13-year history, the company announced. In 2024, Lublin Airport served nearly 426,000 passengers.more

After defeating defending champion Jannik Sinner of Italy in the US Open final, Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz took over the top spot in the ATP men's tennis rankings. Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka remains the top-ranked women's player, but Amanda Anisimova rose from ninth to a career-high fourth.more

The delightful village of Great Missenden has been crowned one of the UK's most stylish and happiest places to reside on multiple occasions. Tucked away amongst captivating thatched cottages and quaint streets, this scenic location perfectly embodies the spirit of a traditional British village.more

The leader of the UK's biggest trade union has warned it would be a "huge mistake" for the government to water down its Employment Rights Bill, which is due to become law in the next few weeks.more

Summer holiday season might be over, but a new survey on the UK's best airports will provide food for thought for many travellers' next trip. Consumer group Which has ranked the UK's travel hubs via a survey of more than 6,000 people.more

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Italian tennis player and defending champion Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the US Open final. This was his sixth Grand Slam title and his second in New York. The Spaniard now leads the ATP rankings.more

Tucking into a box of Quality Street or Celebrations is a Christmas tradition. But as this year’s supply arrives in British supermarkets, it is becoming clear that the Grinch has already struck and made the tubs of the confectionery lighter. Someone has also taken a bite out of Toblerone, with 20g shaved off its chocolatey peaks, reducing a 360g bar to 340g.more

The number of migrants who have illegally entered the UK by crossing the English Channel by boat has exceeded 30,000 since the start of 2025, according to the latest figures from the Home Office.more

Three quarters of British businesses did nothing to support charities last year, according to an annual report. The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), which helps people or organisations give more effectively to charitable causes, said just 25% of UK firms donated to charities in the form of time, cash or goods last year.more

Germany has ceased to be the top destination for asylum seekers, due to a decline in applications from Syrians, the EU Asylum Agency (EUAA) announced today. In the first half of 2025, the largest number of applications were submitted by Venezuelans in Spain and France.more

A planned shake-up of the recycling process in England next year will change in the way rubbish is collected with four bins for all homes. New Simpler Recycling rules under the Environment Act 2021 will roll out in 2026.more

The Barcelona women's team secured another impressive victory, defeating Athletic Bilbao 8-1 away in the second round of the Spanish top flight. Ewa Pajor, who was the top scorer last season, scored two of the goals.more