Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says Britain should shoot down Russian jets if they enter Nato airspace, as he hit back at claims he admired Vladimir Putin. Speaking to Bloomberg news, Farage said he would send British troops to Ukraine as part of a United Nations peacekeeping force if he became prime minister.more

Learner drivers are being warned about fake tests and driving lesson offers after a huge rise was recorded in people losing money to the scams. TSB said it recorded a 211 per cent increase in total losses to this type of fraud, following its analysis of cases related to driving lesson and driving test scams between January and August 2025, compared with the same months in 2024.more

River Island and New Look are among a growing number of high-street fashion brands that have closed retail stores in 2025 — and more may be yet to come.more

Holland & Barrett, British Gas owner Centrica, and Starbucks franchisee EG Group are among the firms being named and shamed for failing to pay some of their staff the minimum wage.more

The pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action can appeal against the British government's decision to designate it as a terrorist organisation, the Court of Appeal in London ruled yesterday, rejecting the government's request to block the appeal.more

Prince Andrew announced yesterday in an official statement that he is renouncing his title of Duke of York and denies all allegations. The younger brother of King Charles III of Great Britain is accused of having close ties to American financier Jeffrey Epstein, who was involved in the pimping of young women.more

The BBC committed a "serious breach" of broadcasting rules by failing to disclose that the narrator of a documentary about Gaza was the son of a Hamas official, UK media regulator Ofcom has ruled.more

With just over two months to go, anticipation for London's Christmas celebrations is building. The capital's major streets will soon set up stunning light displays, illuminating the likes of Oxford Circus and Carnaby in glorious colour.more

The City regulator has called on banks and payment firms to bring in stricter controls protecting customers from romance fraud after a study showed a number of missed “red flags” that led to people losing huge sums of money.more

Former members of the military will be able to start applying for a digital version of their identity cards from Friday. About 1.8 million veterans are eligible to download the new digital ID to a smartphone - with ministers saying the rollout can serve as a "case study" to show the public how the technology for a planned scheme for all British citizens and residents will work.more

An injection to prevent HIV is to be offered to patients on the NHS in England and Wales for the first time, bringing the policy in line with Scotland. The long-acting shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against the virus.more

The British government announced yesterday that it had once again postponed its decision on whether to grant permission for the construction of a new, highly controversial Chinese embassy in London. The embassy is set to be the largest in Europe, and its location has raised concerns that it will be used for espionage.more

One in four people in the UK fear that a partner, relative or friend drinks too much, while one in six worry that a loved one is taking too many drugs. The findings, from a representative survey of 2,000 adults, appear to underline what some experts say is a growing “epidemic” of addiction to alcohol or drugs such as cocaine and cannabis.more

With the streaming market so fiercely competitive, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the vast selection of packages. But there's a service that's totally free to access and even comes without the ads. All you need is your library card. more

Experts have told the London Assembly that the capital risks becoming a child-free city. Londoners are facing the difficult choice of either moving out of the capital or not having children at all, experts have warned. The London Assembly has been told the capital risks becoming child-free as families are rapidly priced out of the city.more

According to MI5 chief Ken McCallum, the United Kingdom faces a growing threat from hostile states such as Russia, Iran and China, while Al-Qaeda and Islamic State are trying to activate potential attackers, Reuters reported today.more

The famous British convenience food brand Charlie Bigham's has just launched a line of ready-made meals for supermarkets. Priced under £30, they promise to offer a substitute for dining out, which is becoming increasingly affordable for British consumers, Sky News reports. more

A major legal claim has been filed in the UK against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, accusing the firm of knowingly selling baby powder contaminated with asbestos. The claim involves 3,000 people and focuses on internal memos and scientific reports, which have been seen by the BBC.more

Cross Country has announced two days of strike action, which will impact all services to and from the airport.more

Britain is targeting Russia's largest oil companies and the country's "shadow fleet" of oil tankers in a bid to cut off Vladimir Putin's ability to fund the war in Ukraine. The UK government is also pursuing a major Indian oil refinery and four Chinese oil terminals in a package of 90 new sanctions.more

Britain must prepare for at least 2C of warming within just 25 years, the government has been advised by its top climate advisers. That limit is hotter and sooner than most of the previous official advice, and is worse than the 1.5C level most of the world has been trying to stick to.more

Driverless taxis from Waymo will be available for hire on London’s roads next year, the US company has announced. The UK capital will become the first European city to have an autonomous taxi service of the kind now familiar in San Francisco and four other US cities using Waymo’s technology.more

Wage growth in the UK cooled slightly over the summer, as unemployment ticked up marginally. Average wage growth was 4.7% in the three months to August, down from 4.8% over the three months to July, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).more

Some migrants coming to the UK will need to speak English to an A-level standard under tougher new rules set to be introduced by the government. The changes, which will come into force from 8 January 2026, will affect some graduates and those applying for skilled worker or scale-up visas, which are for people employed by fast-growing businesses.more

Failures in migration policy undermine trust in the government, but also the credibility of the country itself, said British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. In her view, the UK has lost control of its borders.more

Vets should be forced to publish price lists so pet owners can see costs up front and shop around for the best deal, the competition watchdog has said. Owners are often unaware of prices or not given estimates for treatments that can run into thousands of pounds, its investigation into soaring vet costs found.more

Royal Mail has been fined £21m after almost a quarter of first-class post arrived late, Ofcom has announced. It is the third-largest fine the communications watchdog has ever issued and follows its investigation after Royal Mail missed its targets for both first and second-class post in 2024/25.more

A campaign has been launched to encourage Londoners to “become a friend” to fellow passengers being harassed on the capital’s public transport network. A hard-hitting film showing real-life examples of people being targeted on the bus, Tube and train platform is being shown from Monday in cinemas and on TV.more