The Russian captain of a container ship that collided with an American tanker off the coast of Great Britain last year was found guilty yesterday by a court in London of causing death by gross negligence.more

The number of reported incidents involving drones near British military bases more than doubled in 2025 compared to 2024, the BBC reported yesterday.more

A direct ferry route from the UK to Norway could be revived by Newcastle council 18 years after it was cancelled. Newcastle council leader Karen Kilgour said they would “explore all ways” to restore the popular journey in a meeting on 21 January.more

The UK is home to a lot of cities deserving of a visit, yet only one has been singled out as the must-see destination for 2026. Analysts examined emerging transport links, major upcoming attractions, and the convenience of arranging a straightforward weekend break.more

CSJ analysis shows that over 6 million working Britons could earn more from benefits than post-tax wages.more

HMRC is rolling out a new “penalty points” system this month that could land forgetful taxpayers with a £200 fine. The new system. proposed by the tax authority in 2024, will first be tested on around 100 taxpayers, as part of the Making Tax Digital scheme.more

A record 459,288 school holiday fines were issued in England last year, according to new figures from the Department for Education (DfE). The number of term-time holiday fines rose by 4% in 2024-25 when compared with the previous year, and accounted for 93% of all fines issued for unauthorised school absence.more

Sir Keir Starmer believes Lord Mandelson should not be a member of the House of Lords, or use his title, Downing Street has said. The prime minister has ordered an "urgent" investigation into Lord Mandelson's contact with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while the peer was a government minister.more

Mid-February is set to be very cold for the capital, with temperatures forecast to plummet, according to the BBC. It will, in fact, be so cold that we’re even predicted to see sleet on Wednesday, February 11.more

University study reveals 15% of all online food retailers in England are delivery-only kitchens, raising regulatory and public health concerns.more

London accounts for over half of England's measles cases; child vaccination rates drop to lowest in a decade.more

With longer, sunnier days on the way and the February school half-term just around the corner, it could be the perfect time to plan a day trip. For those looking for family-friendly ideas near London, Shere and Guildford could be 'lovely' options.more

A second woman accusing sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has stated that he sent her to the United Kingdom to have sex with the then Prince of Wales, Andrew, according to the BBC.more

Ealing has 79 high-risk neighbourhoods exposed to rising temperatures. The council plans a climate adaptation strategy addressing social vulnerability and infrastructure investments.more

In 2026, British Summer Time (BST) will begin on March 29 at 1:00 AM, moving clocks forward by one hour.more

Universal Credit to rise above inflation for four years and removal of two-child limit aim to reduce child poverty. Government plans to end five-week wait for initial benefits.more

Sarah Ferguson has moved out of Windsor mansion and currently lacks permanent housing; Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie unable to provide permanent home.more

Opensignal released a report ranking the UK's four main mobile networks, with EE winning 11 out of 15 categories, including reliability and quality.more

Around six million low-income households will continue to receive £150 off their winter energy bills after the government confirmed its Warm Home Discount will remain for five more years.more

HMRC reminds taxpayers to file tax returns by January 31, penalties up to £900 for late submissions.more

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, currently visiting China, emphasised today that ignoring Beijing would be ‘reckless’ and not in the UK's interests. At the same time, he assured that London's relations with Washington remain close, despite US President Donald Trump's critical comments on cooperation with China.more

The number of homicides in England and Wales has fallen to its lowest level in almost 50 years, largely due to a significant decrease in the number of homicides involving knives or other sharp objects, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported yesterday.more

A Russian vessel remained anchored for over 14 hours in the Bristol Channel, just 3 km from the British mainland, near a location where important submarine telecommunications cables pass, according to reports in the British media yesterday.more

A reduction in customs duties on Scotch whisky imported from the United Kingdom from 10% to 5% and a declaration of readiness to increase imports of British goods and services – these are the main outcomes of yesterday's talks between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang in Beijing.more

Aldi has unveiled plans to open 40 new stores across the UK in 2026 as part of a £370m investment pledge. The German-owned supermarket said the new locations would include Southam in Warwickshire, Hastings in East Sussex, and Amersham in Buckinghamshire.more