The Telegraph reports that the Prime Minister was referred to the ICC by a group of indigenous people from the Islands on Monday. In May, the UK Government signed a £3.4 billion deal to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.more

Morrisons is cutting the price of about 650 everyday essentials from Monday. Items such as chicken breast fillets, laundry pods, vegetables and enchilada kits are included and have had their prices reduced by an average of 18% and will remain on promotion for four to eight weeks, Morrisons said.more

Pet owners’ love for their dogs is outweighing the cost-of-living crisis, with sales of gourmet-style canine dinners such as chicken casserole and beef goulash soaring 500 per cent in a year.more

The number of people seeking work has jumped at its fastest pace in five years as company bosses brace for Rachel Reeves to impose more tax rises at the next Budget.more

UK house prices rose for a third consecutive month in August, pushing the average price of a property to a record high as momentum returns to the market.more

Drought conditions could persist into winter across the UK, despite forecasts for a wetter-than-average autumn and increasing flood risks, officials warn. The Met Office and Environment Agency say the current outlook for September, October, and November shows a higher likelihood for wetter and windier conditions compared to the 30-year average.more

British extreme athlete Ross Edgley became the first person to swim around Iceland, covering a distance of over 1,600 km. He began his feat on 16 May in Reykjavik and finished in the same place yesterday afternoon.more

Over 1,600 exhibitors from 50 countries, including 25 Polish companies, will take part in the DSEI 2025 international defence and security exhibition, which began today at London's ExCeL exhibition centre. This year's edition of the event is held under the slogan ‘Preparing the Future Force’ and will last until Friday.more

A new mural by elusive street artist Banksy has appeared on the side of the Royal Courts of Justice building in central London. It depicts a judge in a traditional wig and black robe hitting a protester lying on the ground, with blood splattering their placard. more

Dozens of flights were delayed and thousands of travellers were affected by the incident at Terminal 4 of Europe’s busiest airport on Monday evening, which sparked a multi-agency response from the Metropolitan Police, London Fire Brigade (LFB) and London Ambulance Service.more

The delightful village of Great Missenden has been crowned one of the UK's most stylish and happiest places to reside on multiple occasions. Tucked away amongst captivating thatched cottages and quaint streets, this scenic location perfectly embodies the spirit of a traditional British village.more

The leader of the UK's biggest trade union has warned it would be a "huge mistake" for the government to water down its Employment Rights Bill, which is due to become law in the next few weeks.more

Summer holiday season might be over, but a new survey on the UK's best airports will provide food for thought for many travellers' next trip. Consumer group Which has ranked the UK's travel hubs via a survey of more than 6,000 people.more

Tucking into a box of Quality Street or Celebrations is a Christmas tradition. But as this year’s supply arrives in British supermarkets, it is becoming clear that the Grinch has already struck and made the tubs of the confectionery lighter. Someone has also taken a bite out of Toblerone, with 20g shaved off its chocolatey peaks, reducing a 360g bar to 340g.more

The number of migrants who have illegally entered the UK by crossing the English Channel by boat has exceeded 30,000 since the start of 2025, according to the latest figures from the Home Office.more

Three quarters of British businesses did nothing to support charities last year, according to an annual report. The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), which helps people or organisations give more effectively to charitable causes, said just 25% of UK firms donated to charities in the form of time, cash or goods last year.more

A planned shake-up of the recycling process in England next year will change in the way rubbish is collected with four bins for all homes. New Simpler Recycling rules under the Environment Act 2021 will roll out in 2026.more

The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) is hiring for 13,700 Christmas roles in its biggest ever recruitment drive as it prepares for the busy shopping season. The retail group, which incorporates John Lewis department stores and the Waitrose chain, said it was investing to meet the expected surge in demand from consumers.more

Gun salutes in Hyde Park, London, will mark the third anniversary of King Charles III's accession to the British throne today. Media speculation is rife as to whether the monarch will meet his son, Prince Harry, who arrives that day to attend the 20th WellChild Awards.more

London Underground services are continuing to face disruption on Monday, after workers walked out on Sunday in rolling action over pay and conditions. Members of the Rail, Maritime And Transport union (RMT) are staging the walkout until Thursday. There is little or no service on all of the Tube as different parts of RMT membership walk out on different days.more

Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed for the first time the government is looking at digital ID as a way to tackle illegal immigration. The prime minister said a new identity programme could play an "important part" in reducing the incentive to enter the UK without permission.more

UK train passengers at London St Pancras will face “no queues” from the introduction of new EU border checks next month, Eurostar said. The Channel Tunnel train operator insisted it is fully prepared for the launch of the Entry Exit System (EES) on October 12.more

Drug deaths in Scotland have fallen to their lowest levels in eight years, figures have shown. Deaths from drug misuse in 2024 dropped by 13% – or 155 deaths – to 1,017, according to the National Records of Scotland (NRS).more

The north-east of England is Great Britain’s allotment heartland, with Redcar and Cleveland and County Durham the two councils with the highest rate of allotment provision per person, an analysis has found. It also revealed that Scotland on average has just a quarter of the space per person that is available in England.more

More than 425 people have been arrested at a demonstration against the government's ban of the campaign group Palestine Action. Hundreds gathered in Parliament Square in central London to oppose the group's proscription, some holding placards that read: "I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action."more