London’s housing crisis has become a “housing emergency” – with the latest figures revealing the boroughs where barely any affordable homes have been started in the last two years.more
Paris St-Germain have been swatting aside all-comers all season, from wrapping up the Ligue 1 title in early April to demolishing Inter Milan in a Champions League final so one-sided it was scarcely believable.
They seemed to be breezing through the Club World Cup in similar fashion, too, beating Bayern Munich with nine men and then thrashing Real Madrid 4-0 on their way to Sunday's final.
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People have been urged to beware of scams linked to winter fuel payments after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) received more than 15,000 reports of bogus activity last month.
HMRC received a total of 15,100 reports of bogus activity in June, with fraudsters targeting vulnerable people using texts and phishing websites.more
Most people in the four largest countries in the European Union would welcome the UK back into the bloc, a new poll has found – but not on the same terms it had before.
At the same time most Britons are in favour of rejoining the EU, the YouGov survey of six western European nations found, but only if they can keep the opt-outs the UK previously had.more
A plane has been involved in a collision at Southend Airport, police said. In a statement, Essex Police said they were alerted shortly before 4pm on Sunday to reports of a serious collision involving one 12-metre plane.more
The astronauts of the Ax-4 mission, including Polish astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, said goodbye to the crew of the International Space Station yesterday. The ISS is an example of excellent international cooperation, the Polish astronaut emphasized during his farewell. Today, the Dragon capsule will begin its return journey to Earth.more
Italian tennis leader Jannik Sinner defeated Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, who had been the best player in the two previous editions of Wimbledon, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the Wimbledon final. This was his fourth Grand Slam triumph.more
Live facial recognition camera technology could be introduced on the Tube to help catch fare dodgers.
Transport chiefs are also considering whether to install new barriers that will make it harder for evaders to “tail-gate” fare-paying passengers.more
The most dangerous areas for tourists in London have reportedly been revealed in a new list.
Outside the National Portrait Gallery off Trafalgar Square came top with 3,060 crimes over the past year including 1,200 thefts, according to MailOnline.
But a gallery spokesman hit back saying it was aware of two instances of reportable crime among 1.6 million visitors since 2024.more
A blue shark has appeared off the beaches of the central section of Portugal's west coast, the authorities of the port of Peniche and the municipality of Caldas da Rainha have reported. As a result, one of the popular beaches was temporarily closed.more
Mobile phone coverage has been expanded along more of the London Underground system, Transport for London (TfL) has announced. Further sections of the Northern line and Victoria line have access to 4G and 5G.more
Iga Świątek defeated American Amanda Anisimova in the final 6-0, 6-0 and for the first time in her career - and as the first Polish woman - she won the Grand Slam Wimbledon, the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world.more
Kate, Princess of Wales, will present the trophies after Saturday's Wimbledon final, organizers announced. The match between Iga Świątek and American Amanda Anisimova will begin at 4:00 PM UK time (5:00 PM PL time).more
Ryanair is negotiating with several Polish airports to increase the number of flights and passengers, announced the airline's CEO, Michael O'Leary. He added that from August 1st, the carrier will allow passengers to bring larger cabin bags on board for free.more
Liverpool have retired the number 20 shirt in honour of Diogo Jota - the first time it has made such a gesture.
The club said it was a "unique tribute to a uniquely wonderful person" and the decision was made in consultation with his wife and family.more
Thousands of cases that would normally be heard in front of a jury should be decided by judges alone, according to recommendations made by a former senior judge.
Sir Brian Leveson was asked by the Lord Chancellor to come up with a series of proposals to reduce the backlog of cases in the criminal courts.more
For the first time, solar was the main source of electricity in Europe from May to June this year, the RFI portal reported, based on a report by think tank Ember. Solar energy overtook nuclear and wind power, while coal's share fell to a record low.more
Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner advanced to the Wimbledon Grand Slam final. The Italian defeated sixth-seeded Serb Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. His final opponent in London on Sunday will be Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (No. 2), who has topped the standings in the previous two editions.more
With Michelin-starred food, glamorous mansions and mountain backdrops at home, there’s no need to splash out on a trip to the Italian lakes, writes 'The Telegraph'.more
Iga Świątek is the third Pole in history to play in the final of Wimbledon, the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament. Before her, Jadwiga Jędrzejowska achieved the honour in 1937 and Agnieszka Radwańska in 2012, both of whom lost their deciding singles matches.more
One pub will close every day this year as Labour’s tax raid makes it “impossible to make a profit”, bosses have warned.
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) predicted that 378 pubs will shut across England, Wales and Scotland before the end of the year – up from 350 closures last year.
It will take pub numbers to their lowest level in a century, the BBPA warned.more
A pilot programme to tackle illegal immigration across the Channel and the coordination of the UK and French nuclear deterrent were the main findings announced yesterday following talks between British PM Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron.more