A London Underground station platform is set to close this summer for maintenance works, with commuters needing to travel to another station if they wish to go westbound. The station in Epping Forest, Essex, sits in Zone 4 and is served by the Central line.more

A set of four first editions of the complete works of William Shakespeare will be put up for sale at Sotheby's auction house on 23 May, AP reported. It is estimated that the price of the set could reach £4.5 million (approximately $6 million).more

National Insurance (NI) tax funds social security programmes and enables you to access certain benefits. Once you've got enough credit in the tax year, you've then qualified for that tax year's National Insurance. more

Woman who accused Prince Andrew of sexual abuse has committed suicideVirginia Giuffre, who accused British Prince Andrew and US billionaire Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse, has committed suicide, reported the British service BBC today.more

Research by Transport for London (TfL) found only 22% of people aged 20 or older in Enfield achieved at least 20 minutes of physical activity per day. This means it has the lowest proportion of residents meeting the daily activity target out of all 33 London local authority areas.more

The Bank of England’s governor, Andrew Bailey, has said the UK economy faces a “growth shock” as a result of Donald Trump’s trade policies. Speaking on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) meetings in Washington, Bailey said that while he did not think the UK was close to recession at the moment, “we are certainly quite focused on the growth shock”.more

Figures published by the Office for National Statistics highlight the harsh reality of “substantial tough choices” facing Scotland Yard Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley’s “rapidly shrinking” force.more

The U.K. is expected to scale back earlier proposals to deploy thousands of ground troops to Ukraine, as officials warn the risks are now considered "too high" for such a mission.more

A party of party poopers? Or defenders of the “quiet majority”? Either way, the Liberal Democrats are redefining “political battlebus” by proposing a ban on people playing music and videos out loud on their phones on public transport. Under the plan, those who blast out songs and TV shows from their phone on public transport, or while at stations or bus stops, could face a maximum fine of £1,000.more

Almost half of children are living in poverty in London’s most deprived neighbourhood - see how yours compares with our interactive map. Across the capital, a total of 300,300 children aged 0 to 15 were living in poverty in the year ending March 2024 - the last full year under the Conservative government - according to the latest figures from the DWP. more

The UK government has banned the export of game pads in a new package of sanctions targeting Russia because they are used to direct military drones, Politico reported. A total of 150 new sanctions were announced yesterday in Downing Street, which targeted Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine.more

Nearly £22 million in funding has been secured for the regeneration of Crystal Palace Park after land was sold to build affordable housing. Funding secures restoration of the famous Grade-1 listed sculptures, creation of a new dinosaur-themed playground, and a new visitor centre, community centre and café.more

The elections of the President of the Republic of Poland have been scheduled for Sunday, 18 May 2025. On 17 April this year, registration for the electoral roll, created by the Polish Consul in Belfast, Edinburgh, London or Manchester, began.more

The ITAKA Foundation – Center for the Search for Missing Persons, at the request of the family and in cooperation with the police, is conducting a search for the missing Joanna Maria Słomka.more

Descendants of members of the Polish Forces who fought alongside the UK in World War II, should be able to access UNREDACTED Records of their ancestors who served.more

Social and Polish community activist Maciej Dokurno is the first Pole who has a chance to become a councillor in Scotland. He is a candidate for Scottish Labour, the Scottish branch of the Labour Party. Today, voting is taking place in the by-election to Fife Regional Council, where he is running for a seat.more

Last week, InPost Group announced the acquisition of Yodel, which will accelerate InPost’s expansion in the UK – a transaction that strengthens its position as the third independent logistics operator in the country. The purchase of Yodel follows the successful acquisition of Menzies Distribution in October 2024.more

Homes with big gardens or swimming pools in England and Wales could pay more for their water usage, under proposals set out by providers in their submission to a wider review of the sector.more

The top diplomats from the UK, US, France, Germany and Ukraine have postponed a plan to meet in London on Wednesday for high-level talks on how to end Russia's war.more

A charming town in East Ayrshire, Scotland, has been named as the most affordable spot for first-time homebuyers, with prices starting at a modest £84,000.more

Rachel Reeves faces having to raise taxes at the autumn Budget after borrowing jumped in the UK hit by Donald Trump’s tariffs, economists are warning. Official figures showed the Government borrowed more than expected for the latest financial year.more

The UK “will never walk away from Ukraine”, Downing Street has said after the US threatened to abandon peace talks. JD Vance, the US vice-president, said on Wednesday that Russia and Ukraine should accept the US’s peace proposal or Washington would “walk away” from talks.more

UK families claiming Child Benefit could get a £521 bonus this year. Child Benefit payments usually stop on August 31 in the year following a child's 16th birthday if they leave education or training. However, they may be extended for up to 20 weeks if the child, aged 16 or 17, meets certain conditions. more

The five biggest business groups in the UK have written an open letter calling for urgent changes to the government's Employment Rights Bill. The proposed new law, due to be scrutinised by the House of Lords this month, includes a right to guaranteed hours and cracks down on zero-hour contracts without the offer of work.more

A blood test that can identify the 12 most common cancers will be trialled on the NHS. About 8,000 patients are to be enrolled in a pioneering test that could lead to widespread cancer screening, sparing millions of patients from invasive surgical procedures to check for the disease.more