Muslim women should be subject to police stop-and-search if they wear the burka, according to Reform UK’s candidate to become London mayor. Laila Cunningham said parts of the capital “feel like a Muslim city” and she wanted to ban face coverings.more

Dawid Kubacki took 25th place in today's Ski Jumping World Cup competition in Sapporo, Japan. Domen Prevc of Slovenia won. Naoki Nakamura of Japan was second, and his compatriot Ren Nikaido was third.more

The British government announced yesterday that it will raise the maximum age of reservists who can be called up for military service from 55 to 65 and lower the threshold required to call them up for active service.more

The route will provide vital access to London's night-time industry for people living in parts of west London, writes MyLondon.news.more

One of the nine most frequently visited websites in Poland by children aged 7-14 is a pornographic site, according to European Commission spokesman Thomas Regnier. ‘These statistics are alarming, which is why we have sued Poland before the CJEU,’ he said.more

The Manchester derby at Old Trafford is the biggest event in the top football leagues this weekend. Spanish league leaders Barcelona will play away against Real Sociedad, while in Germany, third-placed RB Leipzig will host Bayern Munich, who are aiming for another title.more

Frequent flyers among you may want to put your bets in now, by casting your mind back to the times you have been so confused by terminals, or waylayed by delays and cancellations, you wanted to scream. If one particular airport stands out, you might be on the money. According to Condé Nast Traveller, London Gatwick is number eight on the list of the world’s most stressful airports.more

In May 2025, the government published a white paper that proposed a number of changes that would make it harder to move to and settle in the UK. The document, which was called “Restoring control over the immigration system”, does not change the law itself, but presents alterations that the government intends to make in the future.more

It seems like the cold snap has only just ended, but another Arctic blast is set to hit the UK this month with temperatures predicted to drop to minus 7C in some places.more

Barcelona, ​​with Robert Lewandowski coming off the bench, won 2-0 away against second-division Racing Santander and advanced to the quarter-finals of the Spanish Cup.more

Seven in 10 parents who had child benefit suspended in an HMRC fraud crackdown last year were in fact legitimate beneficiaries who had not emigrated, the tax authority has revealed. The chief executive of HMRC, John-Paul Marks, told the Treasury select committee that 71% of those targeted, higher than the 63% previously admitted, were in error.more

The UK, France, and Italy are diverging on their positions regarding resuming direct contacts with Vladimir Putin, according to Politico, following a conversation with British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. She warned that the Russian leader shows no interest in peace.more

The increasing popularity of weight loss jabs presents an "opportunity" for the fast-food chain Leon, its boss believes. John Vincent told the BBC the dishes the brand is serving is the "sort of food people on weight loss jabs want to eat". Vincent, an original co-founder of the chain, bought the company back from Asda last year.more

Singer Julio Iglesias has denied allegations of sexual assault made by two female former employees. The women allege that the 82-year-old Spanish superstar "normalised abuse" in a coercive, threatening and violent environment while they were working at his properties in the Bahamas and Dominican Republic.more

TSB has launched a new current account switching offer worth up to £200. Customers who switch to a TSB Spend & Save or Spend & Save Plus account and switch using the Current Account Switch Service (CASS) can earn £150, with the chance to get another £50 for deposits made in April.more

AC Milan won 3-1 away against Como in the outstanding match of the Italian top league and strengthened their second position in the table, reducing the gap to the leading local rivals - Inter - to three points.more

Poles who drink alcohol most often reach for beer. According to a study by Brainlab, 54% believe that advertisements ignore the negative effects of drinking. Student Action, which presented the study's findings, calls for, among other things, a ban on alcohol advertising.more

The shoplifting capital of London has been revealed by data - as retail crime continues to spiral amid the cost-of-living crisis and a theft “epidemic”. Home Office figures show that shoplifting offences have soared across the nation since the pandemic, as the cost-of-living crisis has bitten.more

Social media platforms have blocked 4.7 million accounts belonging to underage Australians in a single month, authorities in Canberra announced. In December 2025, Australia became the first country in the world to ban under-16s from owning social media accounts.more

Shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick has been sacked by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch for "plotting to defect". Badenoch says she had "clear, irrefutable evidence" that Jenrick was "plotting in secret to defect in a way designed to be as damaging as possible" to her party. more

Wizz Air will launch a direct connection between Krakow and Budapest on 29 April. Flights will operate four times a week, the carrier said in a statement.more

Iga Świątek will begin her Australian Open Grand Slam tournament, which begins on Sunday, January 18, with a match against one of the players who advanced through qualifying. The draw for the main event in Melbourne took place on Thursday.more

The East Sussex coastal town - Hastings - beat hundreds of destinations to claim second place in Time Out's 2026 UK travel guide thanks to its thriving independent high street and stunning nearby beaches.more

British dual citizens visiting the UK without a British passport may soon be denied entry, as fresh rules come into force next month. Under changes coming into effect on 25 February, British nationals abroad must present a current UK passport or a certificate of entitlement to prove their status when entering the country.more

FC Porto, thanks to a goal from Jan Bednarek, defeated Benfica Lisbon 1-0 in the quarterfinals of the Portuguese Cup. Jakub Kiwior also played for the "Dragons." 17-year-old Oskar Pietuszewski, recently acquired from Jagiellonia Białystok, also made his first appearance for the national team.more