A pro-Palestinian activist from the group Palestine Action yesterday destroyed a portrait hanging at Cambridge University of former British Prime Minister Arthur Balfour, author of a declaration expressing the British government's support for the creation of a Jewish state within Palestine.more

Scientists have found what they believe to be the world's earliest known fossilised forest in cliffs on the coast of South West England. It was discovered in high sandstone cliffs near Minehead, Somerset, close to a Butlin's holiday camp.more

A new study has revealed the best places in the UK for first time buyers, with eight Scottish locations making the top ten. East and North Ayrshire top the list, with North Lanarkshire coming in second. Other spots around Scotland such as Falkirk and Aberdeen are also ranked among the most affordable areas in the UK for first time buyers.more

Prince William has an “olive branch” out for Prince Harry and Meghan to come back to the UK, according to Gary Goldsmith. Princess Kate’s uncle discussed William’s relationship with his brother Harry while speaking to Fern Britton on Celebrity Big Brother. more

Delays on England’s major roads exceeded pre-pandemic levels last year despite a reduction in traffic, Department for Transport (DfT) figures show. The RAC described the data as “very concerning” and urged the Government to provide “sufficient funds” to tackle the causes of congestion.more

London has become a "no-go zone for Jews" during weekend pro-Palestinian marches, the government's counter-extremism commissioner has said. Robin Simcox urged ministers to "be bolder and be willing to accept higher legal risk" when tackling extremism.more

Black taxi fares are to rise by more than double the rate of inflation from next month in the latest attempt to prevent cabbies quitting the trade. Fares will rise by an average of 8.9 per cent, at a time the CPI rate of inflation is four per cent. more

Former US president Donald Trump has been ordered to pay a six-figure legal bill to a company founded by a former British spy whom Trump unsuccessfully sued for making what his lawyer called “shocking and scandalous” false claims that harmed his reputation.more

Dog owners in London are most likely to have their pet stolen, with the capital recording the most thefts in the UK for the ninth year in a row. The Metropolitan Police recorded 359 dog thefts in 2023, an analysis of police data by Direct Line Pet Insurance has revealed.more

British Airways is to offer free instant messaging on most flights and a new app to allow customers to automatically book alternative travel in cases of disruption, as part of a £7bn overhaul to spruce up the national carrier.more

People who earn up to £60,000 a year will be able to receive child benefit in full from April. The benefit will not be taken away entirely until an individual earns £80,000, under changes in the Budget.more

The average UK house price is now just £1,800 off the peak recorded in June 2022 after it increased by 0.4% in February, marking the fifth monthly rise in a row, according to Halifax.more

The UK faces nearly 20 years of lost pay growth, a think tank which focuses on low and middle earners says. The Resolution Foundation said that, after taking account of rising prices, the average wage will not regain its 2008 level until 2026.more

Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced that an agreement has been struck with private rail companies to axe peak fares on Fridays until May 31, under a £24million experiment to reverse the slump in passenger numbers.more

British Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt yesterday presented the budget for the 2024/25 financial year. Although this is the last budget before the House of Commons elections, it does not contain any unexpected promises that could allow the ruling Conservative Party to reduce its poll losses.more

5,500 Wellington boots symbolizing the 5,500 jobs that will be lost in the countryside were placed yesterday in front of the Welsh Parliament by local farmers in another protest against the proposed new rules for granting agricultural subsidies.more

An African plume could bring 'summer-like conditions' to the UK this month. Milder weather could be on the horizon as we progress through March.more

Young motorists who can only drive automatic cars are paying £900 more a year for their insurance as record numbers abandon manuals. Insurance premiums for drivers aged 25 and under have risen £644 a year on average in the last year to surpass £2,000.more

Tesco has become the latest supermarket to increase pay as retailers face up to the rising minimum wage and try to retain staff. The hourly pay rate for store workers will rise from £11.02 to £12.02 in April, while pay for workers in London will rise to £13.15 an hour.more

New laws that will restrict health workers from bringing family to the UK and require care providers to register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) if they are sponsoring migrants come into force on March 11. more

Plans for automated surveillance of millions of bank accounts to catch welfare cheats should be scrapped, campaigners have said, warning the approach risks a repeat of the Post Office Horizon scandal.more

Five SAS soldiers are being investigated for potential war crimes over the death of a suspected militant in Syria two years ago. The soldiers, who have not yet been charged, remain on active duty while the Defence Serious Crimes Unit investigates the incident.more

The 22nd edition of the Kinoteka Polish Film Festival will begin tonight in London with a screening of the film "The Green Border" with the participation of director Agnieszka Holland. Until March 28, viewers will be able to see the latest Polish feature productions, documentaries, and classic Polish cinema.more

A drug that could improve the quality of life of hundreds of women with womb cancer will be rolled out on the NHS across England from Tuesday. Dostarlimab, also known as Jemperli, is an immunotherapy that works by attracting specific proteins on the surface of cancer cells to help the immune system attack them.more

St Paul’s Cathedral has unveiled its hidden library, which will be available for a “once-in-a-lifetime” overnight stay in honour of World Book Day. For only £7, two guests will get the chance to stay in the “secret” room of the historic London landmark on March 15 as well as enjoy a dinner at a nearby restaurant and breakfast the next morning.more