A safe space for young women and girls has launched in East London, acting as a "one-stop shop" for support. The Bloom Hub in Stratford, Newham is similar to a community centre, but is exclusively for females aged 13 to 25.more

Council leaders in England have warned that a multibillion pound deficit from years of overspending on special educational needs has become a “burning platform” that will push scores of councils into bankruptcy within months.more

Britain could potentially support Israel in its conflict with Iran, but the decision to send additional military jets to the Middle East was made mainly to protect British bases and personnel, British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Sunday. Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other overnight into Sunday. more

Jeremy Clarkson has named the best thing in London - and it's great news for all the train buffs out there. The presenter-turned-farmer revealed he has a soft spot for the glazed roof of Paddington station due to the intricate work of engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. more

Individuals with specific medical conditions might be eligible for a partial or complete reduction in their council tax, resulting in significant savings. According to MoneySavingExpert (MSE), hundreds of thousands of people in England, Scotland, and Wales may be entitled to this reduction but haven't claimed it.more

The UK is sending fighter jets to the Middle East to support security in the region, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced yesterday.more

Members of the Royal Family will wear black armbands "as a mark of respect" to those involved in the Air India crash at tomorrow's Trooping the Colour parade. There will also be a minute's silence at the event following Thursday's crash in the city of Ahmedabad, western India.more

The London Underground facilitates up to five million journeys a day, albeit with occasional delays and disruptions. But, were you aware that you can be fined for taking too long to reach your destination? This is due to the fact that your Oyster card has established maximum travel times to prevent misuse. This means that you cannot do more than just travel on the Tube.more

Domestic brick factories are gearing up for a building bonanza that is expected to increase residential housing starts next year by more than 5%, according to the construction industry consultancy and data provider Glenigan.more

Around 27 million mobile phone customers have been promised better coverage “at no extra cost” within months as a result of the merger between Vodafone and Three, the firm has announced.more

The famous rapper, who recently expressed interest in investing in the Celtic F.C. football club, has a real treat in store for football fans. Snoop Dogg intends to open a burger food truck at the team's stadium. What's more, the musician plans to serve customers himself.more

A fresh study of flights to popular destinations from London show the routes most likely to be delayed this summer. In June. July and August if last year almost a quarter of the 4,008 flights to Antalya in Turkey were delayed by more than one hour.more

Gross domestic output shrank by a larger-than-expected 0.3% in April from March - the biggest monthly drop since October 2023 and more than the 0.1% fall forecast in a Reuters poll, following 0.2% growth in March.more

Four in 10 UK-based entrepreneurs are considering moving their firm overseas, a fresh poll has found, in further evidence the government’s crackdown on wealth and Britain’s stagnant economy are driving people away from the country.more

Britain has no plans to defend Israel as Iran retaliates against Israeli strikes. The UK was not involved in the attacks on Tehran’s nuclear and military sites, and is not involved in helping to intercept Iranian retaliation like it did last year, defence sources said. However, the sources said that situation could change.more

A "Trojan horse" therapy that sneaks toxic drugs inside cancer cells is being made available on the NHS in England in a world first. It can halt the blood cancer myeloma for nearly three times longer than current therapies. The drug is an advanced form of chemotherapy that hits cancer with a bigger dose, while reducing side-effects.more

Struggling budget chain Poundland has been sold for £1 and now faces a shake-up which could see up to 100 stores close, the BBC understands. Its owner Polish firm Pepco confirmed it had sold the brand for a "nominal" sum to US investment firm Gordon Brothers.more

A Defence Minister has confirmed that the Royal Air Force is still exploring the possibility of operating a mix of F-35B and F-35A fighter jets, suggesting a potential future acquisition of the A variant.more

Reform UK has joined MPs from across the political spectrum in supporting an amendment to provide every new home in England with at least one swift brick to help endangered cavity-nesting birds, after a similar amendment was blocked by Labour in the committee stage.more

Property experts at Rightmove unveil the happiest places to live at the end of each year, with the East Anglian market town of Woodbridge taking the top spot late in 2024. As one of the most desirable commuter towns in Eastern England, this Suffolk gem is nestled alongside the stunning Suffolk Coast Heaths.more

Council tax is expected to rise by 5% a year to pay for local services including policing, documents in the Spending Review suggest. Local authorities in England have the power to raise the tax by up to 4.99% every year, without central government approval, although some choose lower increases.more

The UK economy suffered its worst contraction for a year and a half in April as taxes increased for businesses, household bills jumped and exports to the US plunged. The economy shrank by 0.3%, more than the 0.1% fall predicted by experts - marking the steepest monthly decline since October 2023.more

A number of products from a brand of US sweets are "unsafe to eat" and contain ingredients which could damage DNA and increase the risk of cancer, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned.more

During anti-immigrant riots, protesters set fire to a building in Larne, Northern Ireland, suspecting that evacuated migrants from another town had been brought there, the website of "The Telegraph" reported today. The migrants had already been moved to a safe location.more

Gatwick Airport has confirmed that a plane flying from Ahmadabad in India to London crashed today. According to Indian police, at least 242 people were on board the machine. Indian Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu said he was ‘shocked and devastated’.more