The UK has agreed to a US request to use British military bases for "defensive" strikes on Iranian missile sites, Sir Keir Starmer has said. But the prime minister said the UK had learned lessons from the "mistakes of Iraq", and was not involved in the initial strikes on Iran and "will not join offensive action now".more

For the first time in Italy, compensation has been awarded for an accident that occurred while working from home. It was awarded to a woman who, while working from home during a video conference, got up from her desk to reach for a folder, tripped, and broke her ankle. She required surgery.more

Rishi Sunak has taken up a role as one of several international advisers helping the Ukrainian government with economic renewal. Documents released on Friday by the independent adviser on ministerial standards revealed the former prime minister has begun an unpaid role as part of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s International Advisory Council for the Economic Renewal of Ukraine.more

Ryanair intends to carry up to 22 million passengers in Poland this year, 20 percent more than in 2025, announced Alicja Wójcik-Gołębiowska, Ryanair's regional communications manager. She noted the significant increase in the number of tourists visiting Poland.more

Piotr Zyla finished 10th in Sunday's Ski Jumping World Cup competition at the Kulm ski flying hill in Bad Mitterndorf, Austria. Slovenian Domen Prevc won for the sixth consecutive time, strengthening his lead in the overall standings. Austrian Stephan Embacher was second, and Norwegian Johann Andre Forfang third.more

Transport for London has confirmed another Superloop bus route will launch next year after receiving strong public backing. The SL14 will provide faster connections between Stratford and Chingford Hatch, also stopping in Leyton, St James's Street and Blackhorse Road stations along the way.more

Hospitals and care homes in the UK face “an impending car crash”, experts have warned, as research shows the number of overseas nurses and carers has collapsed. Analysis of Home Office quarterly data reveals the number of overseas nurses granted entry to the UK has fallen by 93% over three years. Just 1,777 overseas nurses were granted entry in 2025, compared with 26,100 in 2022.more

Dozens of criminal trials will not take place for another four years, damning new figures reveal, as crime victims face “inhumane” delays for justice under Britain’s broken courts system. Spiralling backlogs mean a shocking 29 cases – including violent crimes and drug offences – have been scheduled to start as far away as 2030, with victims left waiting at least four years to have their day in comore

Magdalena Frech advanced to the final of the WTA 500 tournament in Mérida, Mexico. The Polish tennis player defeated China's Shuai Zhang 6-2, 6-7 (6-8), 6:3. Her last opponent will be Spain's Cristina Bucsa, who defeated the number one seed, Italy's Jasmine Paolini, 7:5, 6:4.more

As of March 1, 2026, the Catholic Church in Poland has been able to impose financial penalties on clergy and laity who have committed a canonical offense. Their minimum amount cannot be less than half the minimum gross monthly salary and no more than 20 times that salary.more

A government minister has provided an update regarding a prohibition on passengers bringing food into the UK aboard aircraft. Since last April, travellers have faced the prospect of being intercepted at the UK border, having items seized, and potentially incurring fines of up to £5,000.more

Hackney has topped the list for of London areas with the most road crashes. It recorded the highest number of crashes per billion motor vehicle miles, according to a new report using GOV.UK road collision data from 2024. Hackney saw 2,646 collisions per billion miles travelled.more

More than 600 soldiers from the British 16th Airborne Brigade are conducting an airborne assault simulation in France together with the local 11th Parachute Brigade, which is the final stage of preparations for a possible peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, the ‘Daily Telegraph’ reported on Friday.more

The United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on Saturday. US President Donald Trump confirmed that the US military had launched a "major combat operation" and declared that Iran would not acquire nuclear weapons. He called on the Iranian people to take power in the country.more

Scottish fans have been granted special permission by FIFA to wear sporran bags, an integral part of traditional kilt attire, during this year's World Cup in North America, according to the Scottish Football Association (SFA).more

Surveys show the UK’s dog population has reached a record high of at least 13 million. And with a steady increase in Britain’s canine pets comes a gulf between the number of owners who believe they are responsible – and the experience of everyone else. more

The latest Home Office statistics show that the number of settled status applications under the EU Settlement Scheme still accounts for the vast majority of all decisions granting indefinite leave to remain in the UK. Although the application deadline has passed, the scheme is still operating and generating a significant number of decisions, particularly among Poles.more

Real Madrid versus Manchester City is the most promising match-up in the Champions League round of 16. The draw took place today at UEFA headquarters in Nyon. The matches are scheduled for 10–11 and 17–18 March.more

Angelina Joanna Gerasik, a Polish law student (LPC) in London, has initiated a campaign that will soon make public transport passengers in the British capital feel safer. The initiative involves changing regulations that have previously prohibited bus drivers from leaving their cabs, even in situations that posed a risk to passengers.more

Metropolitan police officers are to start scanning citizens’ faces using automated facial recognition technology to check their identities, in a move backed by the mayor of London but described as “alarming” by opponents.more

On Thursday, February 26th, the newly renovated Polish Library Reading Room officially opened at the Polish Social and Cultural Centre in London. After many years of effort, the addition of a terrace gave the Library a beautiful new space for readers.more

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched a review into whether RAF bases were used by Jeffrey Epstein. It is expected the review, first reported by the Telegraph, external, will look into records and emails, while Defence Secretary John Healey was said to have ordered officials to turn over every stone to establish whether the late sex offender landed his private jet at military sites.more

'AS' reported it on Thursday morning, and by the afternoon, FC Barcelona confirmed it through a medical statement: Frenkie De Jong is injured. The Dutch midfielder suffered a tear in the distal biceps of his right leg during the last training session and will not be in the match against Villarreal.more

More than 100,000 people claimed asylum in the UK in the year to December - slightly down on the previous year, according to new Home Office figuresmore

The parking industry warns that proposed rule changes could cause gridlock and overwhelm courts in UK towns.more