World-first gonorrhoea vaccine launched by NHS England as infections soar

England will be the first country in the world to start vaccinating people against the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhoea. It will not be available for everyone. The focus will mainly be on gay and bisexual men with a history of multiple sexual partners or an STI.more

A worker who faced age discrimination from Lidl bosses because he did not have a degree has been awarded £50,926 compensation. Wayne Norman worked as a senior construction consultant for the supermarket chain in Doncaster before being made redundant in March 2023 at the age of 63, an employment tribunal in Sheffield heard.more

Millions of shoppers could get up to £70 each after a tribunal approved a settlement in a lawsuit against Mastercard which stemmed from historic fees levied on businesses by the card provider.more

A member of Irish language hip-hop group Kneecap has been charged with a terror offence after allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah at a London gig. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, 27, has been charged by the Metropolitan Police after an incident on 21 November 2024 at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, London.more

Greggs is removing its self-serve fridges and instead placing sandwiches behind the counter in an attempt to combat shoplifting. The bakery chain, which has more than 2,600 shops across the UK, has launched the new trial in at least five stores, including one in Whitechapel, east London.more

Edinburgh has been crowned the most expensive city break destination in western Europe, according to a new report. Analysis by Post Office Travel Money reveals that the combined cost of accommodation and other typical tourist expenses is higher in the Scottish capital than in any other major city in the region.more

A rise in the cost of household bills has pushed UK inflation to its highest rate in more than a year. Inflation was 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March, according to official data.more

The second round of the presidential election will take place on Sunday, June 1. Do Poles abroad have to re-register to vote in this political run-off? Below, we explain any doubts.more

UK retailer Marks & Spencer yesterday estimated £300m in losses related to a cyber attack on the company, which has been ongoing for several weeks.more

Household energy bills are projected to decrease by approximately 7 per cent this July, offering some relief to consumers facing the burden of rising living costs. Industry analysts Cornwall Insight predict the typical annual household energy bill will fall by £129, settling at around £1,720 when Ofgem's revised price cap takes effect.more

European diplomats spoke to a chatbot that simulated UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as they prepared to negotiate agreements on issues including trade, the ‘Telegraph’ reported yesterday. An artificial intelligence model was used to predict possible responses from the head of government.more

Indian writer and women's rights activist Banu Mushtaq has been awarded the 2025 International Booker Prize for her short story collection Heart Lamp, which describes the daily lives of women from Muslim communities in southern India. ‘This book expands our understanding of translation’. - announced jury chairman Max Porter.more

As President Putin ruthlessly intensifies his strikes against innocent Ukrainians, the UK is ramping up pressure with raft of 100 new sanctions.more

A “foolish” middle-man involved in the theft of a £4.8m gold toilet stolen from an art exhibition at Blenheim Palace has been handed a suspended sentence at Oxford crown court.more

A popular UK city has been named as having the highest amount of disposable income and it’s a place that might not come as a surprise to some. People living in Brighton have an average of £1,315 spare cash per month - more than any other city in the UK, data by This is Money shows.more

Parts of the UK are set to be hit by rain showers this week after the driest spring so far in more than 50 years. Western areas of England and parts of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales were warmer than Ibiza over the weekend, and the Environment Agency warned there is a risk of drought this summer without sustained rainfall.more

Ryanair has seen annual earnings tumble 16% after slashing air fares to help boost demand, but revealed prices are to rise as it seeks to return to growth. The budget carrier reported pre-tax profits of 1.78 billion euros (£1.5 billion) for the year to March 31, down from 2.13 billion euros (£1.79 billion) after average fares fell 7%.more

Gary Lineker, the former England footballer and now media celebrity, will step down from his role as a BBC presenter after facing criticism for publishing an anti-Semitic post on Instagram that included a picture of a rat.more

A third man has been arrested over alleged arson attacks at properties connected to Sir Keir Starmer, the Met Police says. The 34-year-old was arrested on Monday morning in Chelsea, south-west London on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life, the force said.more

The British Foreign Office summoned Iranian Ambassador Sejed Ali Mousavi yesterday in connection with the activities on UK soil of three Iranians accused of collaborating with Iranian intelligence services.more

British teenagers are among the most dissatisfied in the world, according to a global report. The UK ranks near the bottom of a league table for child wellbeing and teenage happiness, the Unicef study revealed.more

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa signed three agreements in London yesterday, including on security and trade. This is the first EU-UK summit since Brexit in 2020.more

Thousands of high street jobs are at risk in a Poundland rescue deal that could trigger sweeping store closures. Bidders for the beleaguered retailer have identified as many as 200 loss-making stores that could be ditched as they put the finishing touches to takeover proposals this weekend.more

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The government has announced new rules aiming to protect shoppers using buy now, pay later services, saying it wants to end the "wild west" of unregulated borrowing. Under the legislation, lenders will have to carry out affordability checks to stop people taking on too much debt and shoppers will have faster access to refunds.more

The Government appears to be “oblivious” to the true scale of harm caused by violence against women and girls – and is being outpaced in its efforts to tackle it, MPs have warned. Whitehall departments also lack an understanding of the level of support operating at a local level, the cross-party Public Accounts Committee said.more

The electorates of the candidates for the President of the Republic of Poland are not Legia's building blocks, but they are characterized by significant diversity - commented on the exit poll results in the Guardian, political scientist Prof. Ben Stanley. The British press predicts a fight for the votes of voters of Konfederacja and the Razem Party.more

EU leaders will meet today in London with UK Chief Executive Keir Starmer for their first summit since Brexit. The meeting is expected to include the signing of a defence agreement. However, the conclusion of a deal was not a foregone conclusion until the final hours before the summit.more

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed the Ukraine-Russia war with the leaders of the US, Italy, France and Germany yesterday, a representative of the Prime Minister's office told Downing Street. Among other things, they discussed the need for an unconditional ceasefire, he added.more

Millions of people are walking a financial tightrope, with one in 10 UK adults saving no money at all, a major report has concluded. This leaves many exposed to economic shocks and vulnerable to rising bills, according to the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Financial Lives survey.more

The post-pandemic shift to greater home working among highly skilled professionals has failed to level up Britain’s economy and help struggling regions as many had predicted it would, according to academic research.more

Rising train fares require travellers to plan creatively to manage their budget. Polish travel enthusiasts may be inspired by the story of a TikToker who saved over £70 on a trip from Manchester to London by taking a direct train via Iceland instead.more

A second man has been arrested in connection with alleged arson attacks in north London at properties connected to Sir Keir Starmer. The 26-year-old was arrested on Saturday at London Luton Airport on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life.more

More than 135,000 Poles in the UK have registered to vote in the presidential election, which is over 5,000 more than in the previous vote in 2020. This is a record number of Polish voters abroad worldwide.more

Have you ever wondered at what point you can claim the title 'Londoner'? Maybe it's when you work out how to get to your destination using the Tube without needing to use a map, or when you can name a pub near every Tube station.more

The UK’s richest people in 2025 have been revealed as many of the country’s wealthiest billionaires remain in place despite a changing landscape. For the fourth year running, the billionaire Hinduja family has retained their position at the top of the Sunday Times Rich List, despite experiencing a decrease in their overall wealth.more

Three Iranians, part of a group of eight men detained in the UK in early May, were today charged with acting for foreign intelligence services, British police said.more

A man who started a job at Waitrose at the age of 80 is still working there aged 94 - and said he has no plans to retire. John Shipton has been described as a "local legend" and a "national treasure" by colleagues at the Exeter branch of the supermarket.more

The UK is brimming with beautiful beaches and tranquil towns, providing an ideal day trip or staycation for Londoners seeking a break from city life. Just a little over two hours' drive from the capital, you'll find the coastal town of Greatstone in Kent.more

About 1.5 million foreign workers who have moved to Britain since 2020 may have to wait a further five years to apply for permanent settlement. Under changes set out in the immigration white paper, automatic settlement and citizenship rights will be granted after 10 years instead of five.more