House prices fell in March for the first time in six months, according to the latest data from Halifax. The lender said prices dropped by 1% last month, with higher mortgage rates affecting affordability for prospective buyers.more

British Gas customers who wrongly argue their smart meter is faulty could be at risk of a penalty charge. Customers who request an engineer callout over concerns their bills could be incorrect face a £175 bill if no fault is found, The Telegraph understands. If an error is identified, the meter will be replaced free of charge.more

Iga Swiatek has been the leader of the world tennis ranking for two years. "When she took the lead, I knew she would be number one for many, many years," - former great player Wojciech Fibak stated.more

The UK is violating international law by continuing to sell arms to Israel, warned more than 600 British judges and legal experts in a letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak published yesterday. They argue that the current situation in Gaza is catastrophic.more

A record 15.5 per cent drop in carbon dioxide emissions has been recorded for 2023. - reported the European Commission on Wednesday. This is most likely related to the increased decarbonisation of the energy sector.more

Liverpool's players have regained the lead in the exciting race for the English league title. Juergen Klopp's team beat Sheffield United 3:1 at Anfield. In yesterday's other match of the 31st round of the Premier League, Chelsea London won against Manchester United 4:3.more

Snow, rain and strong winds have started to hit Scotland with two days of disruption expected as Storm Kathleen arrives in the UK. It is the 11th storm to be named in the 2023-24 season, making it the joint stormiest period since storm naming began in 2015.more

The Gaza war is proceeding as Hamas probably hoped: the longer it goes on, the more Israel loses the support of the world and contributes to prolonging the cycle of violence for years to come, according to Philip Wasielewski, an expert at the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) think tank and former CIA officer.more

At least 12 people associated with the British Parliament - an incumbent member of the government, MPs and former MPs, MPs' assistants and journalists - were the targets of a spear phishing attack most likely carried out by hackers linked to an enemy state, media outlets have revealed.more

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel is considering returning to the "queen of motorsports" competition in 2025. The 36-year-old German, who retired after the 2022 season, is in talks with the authorities of the teams participating in the series.more

Vladimir Putin must understand that if necessary, the North Atlantic Alliance can afford a long-term conflict, said the head of the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski, yesterday, commenting on the idea of ​​creating a special five-year aid fund for Ukraine in the amount of USD 100 billion by NATO.more

Delivery app riders pedalling through cities and tailbacks at drive-throughs were familiar signs of Britain’s hunger for takeaway food at the peak of the Covid pandemic. Now a study suggests it became an enduring habit.more

Paris Saint-Germain players defeated Rennes 1-0 (1-0) at the Parc des Princes in the semi-final of the French Cup after Kylian Mbappe's goal. The Parisians' rival in the final will be Olympique Lyon, which defeated second-league Vanenciennes 3-0 on Tuesday.more

Reunifying Ireland would cost the government in Dublin between €8 and €20 billion a year for 20 years, which would require a significant increase in taxes or a large reduction in public spending, the Irish Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) said in its report.more

Buckingham Palace’s famous centre room where the royal family gather before appearances on the balcony is to open to the public for the first time. Visitors will be able to take guided tours of the royal residence’s east wing, the front facade which faces The Mall where crowds assemble on major occasions to see the monarchy.more

According to ZUS data, in 2023, 0.4% more medical certificates for own illness were issued to persons insured with the Institute than in 2022. Most of them concerned diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue. At the same time, mental and behavioral disorders are becoming an increasingly common cause of absence.more

Cheap foreign labour will no longer be an option for British companies, James Cleverly has said as new salary thresholds for skilled workers come in. The Home Secretary said it was “time for employers to play their part” in investing in and recruiting British workers as the Government sought to reduce record levels of net migration.more

A planned relaxation of rules around airline passengers carrying liquids in hand luggage has been delayed by a year. The Government announced it has granted extensions to several large UK airports unable to meet its June 1 deadline to fully install new scanning technology.more

Farmers are calling for the government to grant them a universal basic income, saying the post-Brexit agriculture subsidy scheme has left many poorer.more

The Polish national football team advanced from 30th to 28th place in the latest FIFA rankings. The world champions, the Argentines, remain the leader, ahead of the French and Belgians. The English lost their position in the top three.more

Thousands of people across the UK who are worried about their memory will receive blood tests for dementia in two trials that doctors hope will help to revolutionise the low diagnosis rate.more

The French authorities denied Russian claims that they were ready to talk about Ukraine during yesterday's conversation between the French and Russian defense ministers, Reuters reported today.more

Bayer Leversusen players won at home 4-0 (3-0) against second-league Fortuna Duesseldorf in the semi-final of the German Cup. Coach Xabi Alonso's team extended their series of undefeated matches to 40. The opponent of "Aptekarzy" in the final will be Tymoteusz Puchacz's FC Kaiserslautern, which plays in the second league.more

Controlling immigration is more important than “membership of a foreign court”, the Prime Minister has said in his strongest hint yet that he could back leaving the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).more

The so-called Sahel province The Islamic State (ISSP) has established a training center for foreign fighters in Mali, which may lead to an increase in terrorist attacks in Europe, North Africa, the Sahel and West Africa. Many of these terrorists declare their willingness to return to their countries of origin to organize attacks there - reports the "ADF" magazine in its analysis.more