A new survey has revealed how the majority of Britons are grappling with significant financial anxiety.
Two-thirds (66 per cent) are concerned about their economic prospects in the coming months, while early a third (31 per cent) have already resorted to cutting back on essentials such as food and heating.more
Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4-3 and Arsenal drew 0-0 with Sporting Lisbon in the second legs of the Champions League quarter-finals. Bayern and Arsenal advanced to the semi-finals with victories in their opening matches.more
The British public broadcaster BBC is set to make up to 2,000 staff redundant, representing almost 10 per cent of its total workforce and marking the largest single-day job cut in 15 years, according to British media reports.more
Portugal is opposed to the creation of a European army and instead advocates strengthening and modernising its own armed forces within the framework of NATO, Portuguese Defence Minister Nuno Melo has stated.more
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated on Wednesday that he will not bow to pressure from US President Donald Trump and allow his country to be drawn into a war in the Middle East. Earlier, Trump had once again criticized the state of US-UK relations.more
Third-seeded Iga Świątek defeated German Laura Siegemund 6-2, 6-3 in the second round of the WTA 500 clay-court tournament in Stuttgart. It was the Polish tennis player's first match under new coach Francisco Roig.more
The European app for verifying the age of online platform users is now technically ready and will soon be available to the public, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced yesterday in Brussels.more
A total of 320 council employees earned more than Sir Keir Starmer’s official salary (£172,153) in 2024–25, the TaxPayers’ Alliance annual Town Hall Rich List reports.more
The Greek police used disguised migrants to push other migrants across the border into Turkey, the BBC reported on Tuesday, presenting the findings of its own extensive journalistic investigation.more
NatWest says a technical issue affecting its Savings Pot feature has been resolved; affected customers will see corrected balances and no money was lost.more
Preparing for spring and summer holidays can be fraught with anxiety over hand luggage dimensions and contents - yet Ryanair's regulations allow some remarkably unusual items.more
Juventus Turin footballer Arkadiusz Milik has suffered a hamstring injury in training and faces another spell on the sidelines, according to the Italian news agency ANSA. On 21 March, the 32-year-old striker returned to the pitch after a break of almost two years.more
Lidl intends to expand mobile services to around 30 countries, including the UK, US, France and Spain. The company will operate as a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) and offer lower-cost plans for Lidl Plus customers.more
Liverpool’s French footballer Hugo Ekitike, who was stretchered off the pitch after 30 minutes of yesterday’s Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain, has likely suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon, which could rule him out of the World Cup.more
Drivers belonging to the RMT union are due to walk out from midday next Tuesday (April 21) for 24 hours, and again from midday on Thursday (April 23), also for 24 hours – meaning that services on four days of the working week will be affected.more
Two Typhoon jets were scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth after an unidentified aircraft was tracked heading toward the UK; it remained outside UK airspace and was not intercepted.more
Due to jet fuel supply constraints caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, airlines are considering further cuts. Qantas announced on Tuesday that it will not pay a dividend to shareholders; Lufthansa has not ruled out the possibility of having to ground aircraft.more
Atletico Madrid lost 2-1 to Barcelona at the Estadio Metropolitano, and Liverpool lost 2-0 to Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield in the second legs of the Champions League quarter-finals. Atletico and PSG advanced to the semi-finals after winning their opening matches.more
The Irish Parliament on Tuesday rejected a motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Michael Martin's government. The opposition accused the government of a delayed and inadequate response to the fuel crisis triggered by the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.more
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will pay a state visit to the United States from April 27 to 30, Buckingham Palace announced yesterday. The British royal couple's trip includes a meeting with President Donald Trump and a speech on Capitol Hill.more
Yesterday, the Spanish government approved – despite opposition from the opposition and without a parliamentary vote – a royal decree that allows for the regularisation of the status of around 500,000 undocumented migrants.more
The government signed a contract with Rolls‑Royce SMR via Great British Energy – Nuclear to develop three small modular reactors (SMRs). The National Wealth Fund plans up to £599m support; the reactors are expected to power about 3 million homes and operate by the mid‑2030s.more
On the last day of October 2025, there were 1,139,400 foreign nationals working in Poland, which is 7.1 per cent more than in the same month in 2024, according to figures released yesterday by the Central Statistical Office (GUS).more
World No. 4-ranked tennis player Iga Świątek will kick off the most beloved, clay-court portion of the WTA season with a match in Stuttgart on Wednesday against German Laura Siegemund. This is expected to be a fresh start for the six-time Grand Slam champion – with a new coach and after several months of poor form.more
Royal Mail will release a 12-stamp collection marking Queen Elizabeth II's centenary, including a miniature sheet showing the queen with horses and dogs.more
The UK's security is "in peril" and the country's leaders have shown "corrosive complacency" towards defence, a former Nato secretary general has said.
Lord George Robertson, the former Labour defence secretary who wrote the government's Strategic Defence Review (SDR), has accused "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism", in a speech to be delivered on Tuesday.more
Barcelona, whose squad includes Robert Lewandowski and Wojciech Szczęsny, will be aiming for an ‘epic comeback’ this evening, as they attempt to overturn the deficit in their final clash with Atlético Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals, according to Spanish media reports.more
Customers of the UK’s major broadband providers must receive payments when their connection stops working and is not fixed after two working days, under a voluntary scheme organised by communications regulator Ofcom.more
According to the survey, 53 per cent of Poles have returned packaging under the deposit-refund scheme at least once. At the same time, the survey found that 65 per cent of respondents understand how the deposit-refund scheme works.more
“In the UK, the court is the true arbiter; it attaches great importance to due process,” said lawyer Mariusz Paplaczyk. He was referring to the protracted decision regarding the extradition of Michał Kuczmierowski, the former head of the Government Agency for Strategic Reserves.more
A new trial concerning Diego Maradona’s estate is due to begin today at the court in San Isidoro. The legendary Argentine footballer died in November 2020.more
US President Donald Trump said yesterday that he believed he had done more for the Catholic Church than any other president in the last 100 years. He added that Pope Leo XIV should not get involved in politics.more
Pakistan has proposed holding a second round of peace talks between the US and Iran before the ceasefire expires, the AP reported, citing two Pakistani officials. The talks could take place this week, Reuters added.more
Government proposes ban on deep‑fried foods and limits on high‑sugar items in English schools; final standards due September 2026 and take effect September 2027 after consultation.more
Last month was the second-warmest March in Europe since records began, according to data from scientists from the EU's Copernicus Earth Observation Program. March also saw the second-hottest seawater temperature and a record low sea ice extent.more
anchester United suffered a 2-1 defeat to Leeds in the Premier League on Monday evening. The visitors had a two-goal advantage at half-time after a brace from Noah Okafor, and it got worse for United in the second half.more
The average household will be about £480 worse off this year due to higher energy costs, the Resolution Foundation says; earlier expected real income gains will be reversed.more
In the world tennis rankings, Hubert Hurkacz rose from 74th to 63rd place. There was a change in the top spot – Carlos Alcaraz was overtaken by Italian Jannik Sinner, who defeated the Spaniard in the final of the ATP 1000 tournament in Monte Carlo. Iga Świątek retained fourth place in the WTA rankings, with Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka still leading the rankings by a significant margin.more
Experts identify locations in the UK offering the greatest safety during a potential nuclear conflict, including London Underground and remote islands.more
The ITAKA Foundation – Center for Missing People, at the request of the family and in cooperation with the police, is conducting a search for the missing Anna Reszetnik from London.more
The end of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year rule has serious consequences for Hungary, the European Union, Ukraine, and the entire world, British broadcaster Sky News reported on Sunday. The BBC editorial team said the TISZA party's victory is a blow to Hungarian and European populists.more
The UK will not be involved in enforcing the US military blockade of Iran, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
UK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region but British naval ships and soldiers will not be used to block Iranian ports.more
Air quality in Poland has been deteriorating for the second consecutive year, according to the latest IQAir report and data from the Chief Inspectorate of Environmental Protection. Experts point to a slowdown in previous improvements and emphasize the need to implement new, more comprehensive anti-smog measures.more
Arsenal lost 2-1 at home to Bournemouth in the 32nd round of the English Premier League. The Gunners suffered their third consecutive domestic defeat, following defeats in the FA Cup and League Cup, but they still lead the Premier League by a significant margin.more
