Major London airport is named as one of the most stressful in the world

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

SW1A, spanning London’s political centre in Whitehall and St James’s, is now the capital’s most expensive postcode, according to analysis from mortgage broker Enness Global.more

Russell & Bromley is rumoured to be the next victim of the UK high street, with the historic footwear chain at risk of closing down entirely. More than 450 jobs may be on the chopping block amid reports that the brand may shut all of its stores across the UK amid claims of a business takeover. more

The UK Foreign Office has said it is "carefully considering" a response to Russia expelling a British diplomat. Moscow accused the unidentified man of being an intelligence agent working undercover at the embassy in Russia's capital.more

The roll-out of 4G and 5G high-speed mobile coverage on the London Underground has reached the half-way stage – with the £1bn project due to be completed by the end of the year.more

Millions of Brits are estimated to be abstaining from alcohol in January, but warding off deathly hangovers is not the reason why. Alcohol Change UK, the charity that launched the Dry January challenge in 2013, estimated that 17.5 million people were planning to quit booze for the entire month, with financial savings reported as the primary motivation.more

Train operator sees increase of 500,000 passengers on 2024 – with total of 12.2m journeys on its core London St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord route.more

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer assured on Wednesday that his government would not back down on the issue of Elon Musk's xAI chatbot Grok, and that the X platform must comply with British law.more

Us Brits are a nation of legume lovers, getting through more than 2 million tins of baked beans every day. But if you’re one of the millions who automatically reach for tins of Heinz at the supermarket – either out of brand loyalty or the notion that pricier equals better – it may be time to reconsider.more

The government has dropped plans requiring workers to sign up to its digital ID scheme in order to prove their right to work in the UK. By 2029, right to work checks will be done digitally – for example by using biometric passports – but registering with the new digital ID programme will be optional.more

Competition among lenders suggests that mortgage rates could be cut in the coming weeks, according to brokers and analysts. In a newly-published report, financial information service Moneyfacts said "expectations are high for a booming market in 2026".more

Apple has confirmed that some iPhones are at risk of being hacked by mercenary spyware, raising fresh concerns about surveillance and device security.more

Popular supermarket Lidl is set to create up to 640 jobs as part of plans to open 19 new stores over the next eight weeks, as the retailer accelerates its expansion across Britain. The German-owned chain confirmed the store launches will bring its presence to fresh areas of the UK, as well as three new stores in London.more

For the first time in history, a woman has taken charge of the Red Arrows, the British Royal Air Force (RAF) aerobatic team. On Monday, experienced pilot Sasha Nash took command of one of the world's most famous aerobatic teams.more

British special forces will be able to take part in operations to detain and seize ships belonging to the Russian shadow fleet, as officials have managed to find a legal basis for their involvement, 'The Times' reported yesterday.more

President Karol Nawrocki said that he had discussed security and economic issues with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, but that the cooperation between the defence industries of both countries had also been raised.more

A charity is urging us to look closely at the foods we are consuming, saying a recent study they have done shows we are eating worrying levels of salt. A study by the British Heart Foundation has found we are eating the equivalent of 155 packets of crisps’ worth of salt every week. more

Here’s the exact date that post-work daylight will return to the capital.more

Immigration arrests are at the highest levels in history, the Home Office has revealed, after raids on businesses in London were stepped up. A crackdown on illegal working has seen enforcement officers up visits to restaurants, car washes, nail salons, barbers, markets, shops and hotels. more

The wintry weather is set to continue with a snow and rain storm set to hit the country. Weather maps from WXCharts show a band of rain moving across the country on Saturday, January 17. In higher ground areas, this is expected to fall as snow, with parts of England forecast to get buried in drifts up to 10 inches (25cm) deep. more

Head of the Armed Forces Sir Richard Knighton has said the UK is "not as ready as we need to be for the kind of full-scale conflict we might face", as he avoided questions about a reported shortfall in the government's defence spending plans.more

The average UK adult receives two scam calls each week, research has indicated. Nationwide Building Society, which commissioned the survey, found more than half (57%) of people believe that suspect calls are becoming more frequent. More than a quarter (28%) of people surveyed said they are not confident in spotting a genuine call from their bank.more

The British BBC station reported on Tuesday that it had filed a motion in a Florida court to dismiss US President Donald Trump's lawsuit, in which he demands $10 billion in damages.more

Primark is set to open its first new branch in London in almost a decade, as it reveals plans for a new superstore in Wimbledon. Spanning 24,000 sq. ft of selling space on the ground floor, Primark will take over part of the former Debenhams unit in Wimbledon Quarter shopping centre.more

President Karol Nawrocki arrived in London on Monday afternoon. Later that same day, he met with representatives of the Polish community and presented state decorations. Talks with President Keir Starmer are scheduled for Tuesday morning.more