The former head of diplomacy, David Lammy, has become Deputy PM in the UK government and Minister of Justice, Downing Street announced yesterday. Yvette Cooper, who previously served as Home Secretary, has taken over as Foreign Secretary. Shabana Mahmood has taken over as Home Secretary, losing her position as Justice Secretary.more

Police are warning tourists visiting Rome about the so-called "bracelet" scam, which is once again spreading in popular tourist spots such as the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Venezia, and Vatican City. They are also reiterating their appeal to avoid accepting any supposedly free gifts from strangers.more

Defending champion Jannik Sinner defeated Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the final of the US Open Grand Slam in New York. The world number one will face second seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in the title match.more

There's a neighbourhood nestled in South East London that provides an ideal mix of village appeal and urban practicality. Renowned for its independent retailers, fashionable restaurants, and outstanding schools, it has attracted families and working professionals alike.more

The average rent being advertised across Britain hit a record high of £1,577 per month in August, according to a leading property website. Data reveals London as the most expensive area to rent and the North East as the cheapest. Average advertised rents were 3% higher than a year earlier, with a constrained supply of homes contributing to rising rents, Rightmove said.more

The UK's national security is safe "for now and for the next few years", the outgoing head of the British armed forces has told the BBC. Adm Sir Tony Radakin said his optimism on defence came from the UK being a nuclear power and a member of Nato, which he described as "the biggest and strongest gun club ever", and that its closest ally is the US.more

The prestigious Monaco Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2035, world championship organizers announced. This extended the contract, which was scheduled to run until 2031.more

Angela Rayner has resigned as deputy prime minister and housing secretary after failing to pay enough tax on her £800,000 flat in Hove. She has also stepped down as deputy Labour leader, a move which is expected to trigger a new deputy leadership election by party members.more

Prime Minister Donald Tusk, after a meeting of the so-called coalition of the willing in Paris, emphasized that Poland does not plan to send troops to Ukraine, even after the war ends. "We are responsible for logistics; this form of Polish presence is accepted by everyone," the head of government explained.more

The Theatre is Freedom festival, presenting outdoor performances from Poland, will take place in Bell Square in London from September 5th to 21st, announced Marta Skibska of the Adam Mickiewicz Institute. The festival will open with the British premiere of "Bal" by the KTO Theatre in Krakow.more

More than 100,000 Poles, Norway's largest minority, participate virtually in the country's political life. Other nationalities are more actively involved in Norwegian politics, a trend likely to be evident in the parliamentary elections scheduled for September 8th.more

A man whose arrest led to protests outside a hotel in Epping has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and a woman. Hadush Kebatu, from Ethiopia, touched the girl and said he "wanted to have a baby" with her during incidents in Epping, Essex, on 7 and 8 July.more

Amanda Anisimova advanced to the US Open final. The eighth-seeded American tennis player defeated Japan's Naomi Osaka (No. 23), coached by Tomasz Wiktorowski, 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-3), 6-3. Her final opponent will be the ranking leader and defending champion, Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka.more

The breakage of a cable that allowed the Gloria cable car in Lisbon to move along the rails was likely the cause of the accident in which 16 people died on Wednesday, according to the first findings of investigators investigating the tragic incident.more

The five-year, £80m restoration of the Big Ben tower in London has been nominated for the UK's leading architecture award, alongside a new fashion college campus, a science laboratory and an "inventive" home extension. The refurbishment of Big Ben - officially known as the Elizabeth Tower - is among the six nominees for the Royal Institute of British Architects' Stirling Prize.more

Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced Poland's entry into the ‘trillionaire club’ and an increase in citizens' disposable income. Prof. Jacek Tomkiewicz from Kozminski University pointed out that although this income is growing rapidly, Poles can still buy less than Germans or French people.more

The government is planning a new law in England to stop anyone under the age of 16 buying energy drinks such as Red Bull, Monster and Prime from shops, restaurants, cafes, vending machines and online. Up to a third of UK children are thought to consume these types of drinks every week, despite most supermarkets having already introduced a voluntary ban.more

The largest and oldest iceberg, A23a, which broke away from Antarctica in 1986, will melt and disappear within a few weeks, said Andrew Meijers, an oceanographer with the British Antarctic Survey, in an interview with AFP. According to him, the process is occurring rapidly due to high water temperatures.more

Poland drew 1-1 (0-1) with the Netherlands in Rotterdam in their Group G World Cup qualifying match. The hosts took the lead in the 28th minute through Denzel Dumfries, and Matty Cash equalized with a stunning shot in the 80th. Jan Urban made his debut as Poland's manager.more

If you're looking for a perfect weekend getaway, this charming market town should be at the top of your list, writes MyLondon.news.more

While London's public transport system is a boon for navigating our expansive city, the costs can rapidly accumulate, sometimes even dissuading us from certain journeys. However, there are methods to economise.more

Care companies were fined almost £600,000 for hiring illegal workers in the first three months of the year, new figures have revealed. Ten UK firms were handed penalties of between £10,000 and £210,000 between January and March 2025, according to Home Office data analysed by the Standard.more

Over 400 football fan groups from 25 countries have appealed to FIFA and UEFA to prevent league matches from being played abroad. Such plans have recently been announced in Italy and Spain.more

The British Foreign Office announced yesterday that it was imposing sanctions on eight Russian officials and three organisations responsible for the deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children. No child should be a pawn in a war, said Foreign Secretary David Lammy.more

A man accused of deliberately driving his car into a crowd of football fans in Liverpool pleaded not guilty today at the local Crown Court. The incident, which took place on 26 May, left 134 people injured.more