Millions of households in England face the prospect of even bigger water bill increases than originally expected, as the competition regulator prepares to give a preliminary verdict on industry spending plans as soon as this week.more

Nearly 30 million people in the UK who bought an Apple or Samsung smartphone between 2015 and 2024 may be entitled to about £17 if the consumer campaign group Which? is successful in a case against US tech giant Qualcomm.more

The police are investigating the arson attack on a mosque that took place on Saturday night in Peacehaven, East Sussex, in southern England. Investigators have concluded that the fire was caused by third parties, and a hate crime investigation has been launched.more

Norwegian Sven Seljom won the 32nd World Porridge Making Championship, which took place in Scotland over the weekend. Contestants from 14 countries, competing for the Golden Ladle, had to prepare a dish using only three ingredients: water, oats and salt.more

Nearly a million jobs in London could be changed by AI, according to new research conducted LiveCareer UK. The online CV company has created a report detailing the most at risk jobs, as well as offering advice to those who want to upskill or pivot in their careers. more

The Metropolitan Police said yesterday that the number of people arrested during a protest in London in support of Palestine Action had risen to 492. The protest went ahead despite calls from the British government to postpone it in light of the recent attack on a synagogue in Manchester.more

A London borough has been named one of the happiest places to live in the UK. In a list created by Hello!, the outlet wanted to highlight the areas of the UK that offer a connection to nature that can help improve mood.more

The head of the British Space Command, General Paul Tedman, told the BBC yesterday that Russia and China are conducting anti-satellite weapon tests. He also revealed that British military satellites are attacked every week using Russian ground-based systems.more

Jihad al-Shamie, the perpetrator of the attack on the synagogue in Manchester, may have been motivated by extreme Islamist ideology, although it will take some time to establish the full circumstances, Laurence Taylor, Deputy Commissioner for Counter Terrorism in the UK, said yesterday.more

Visitors in London have been urged to stay safe during the annual deer rutting season in Richmond and Bushy Parks. From late September to early November, stags compete for females by roaring and clashing antlers to dominate their rivals, the Royal Parks charity has said.more

The heir to the British throne, Prince William, has announced that he plans to introduce changes when he becomes king, the BBC reported today, citing a conversation between the future monarch and actor Eugene Levy on an Apple TV programme.more

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for strong wind covering London as Storm Amy hits the country packing predicted gusts up to 100mph. The yellow warning comes into effect at midnight and runs through to 7pm on Saturday.more

Patricia Routledge, the British actress known for her role as the snobbish Hyacinth Bouquet in the television series ‘What People Will Say,’ has passed away at the age of 96, the BBC reported today, citing a statement from the actress's agent.more

Sarah Mullally, a nurse by profession, was nominated today for the position of Archbishop of Canterbury. This is the first time a woman has been chosen for this role in the history of the Church of England, which dates back to the 15th century. In 2014, women were allowed to take up the office of bishop.more

Forty people were arrested during a pro-Palestinian demonstration held yesterday evening outside the British Prime Minister's office on Downing Street, according to London police. Violent clashes with security forces broke out during the demonstration.more

British police have confirmed that yesterday's attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Manchester was an act of terrorism. The perpetrator was 35-year-old Jihad al-Shamie, a British citizen of Syrian origin, who was killed on the spot after police intervention. Two members of the Jewish community were killed in the attack and three others were injured.more

Royalists and Christmas enthusiasts will soon have an exciting new Christmas outlet this coming holiday season, as Buckingham Palace will be opening up its first-ever festive retail space to the public from November 14 to January 5 at the Royal Mews. The palace's 200-year-old stables will experience a festive makeover before it’s reopening for the winter as a festive pop-up shop. more

A significant number of EU citizens living long term in the UK post Brexit are experiencing discrimination in work and in public services, a report by the UK’s statutory Brexit watchdog has revealed.more

Tesco has warned of an intensifying price battle in the run-up to Christmas amid “pressure on household budgets” but upped its full-year profit expectations by £100m after it grabbed market share and drew in more shoppers by keeping a lid on inflation over the summer.more

Migrants who have been granted asylum in the United Kingdom will not automatically be granted the right to settle and reunite with their families, the office of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced yesterday, announcing changes to migration policy.more

Two people are dead after an incident in Manchester, where a man drove into a group of people outside a local synagogue and stabbed a security guard, police said, as quoted by AP. The attacker is also dead. The government has announced that it will increase security at synagogues in the United Kingdom.more

Rachel Treweek and Guli Francis-Dehqani, who is originally from Iran, are, according to bookmakers, the two favourite bishops to become the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury. According to British media, the Church of England will announce the name of the nominee for the position tomorrow morning.more

Dr Jane Goodall, a primatologist known for her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees, has died at the age of 91, Sky News reported yesterday, citing the institute named after her.more

Oscar winner Gary Oldman received a knighthood from Prince William, the Prince of Wales, according to yesterday's “Independent” daily. The actor was honoured at Windsor Castle for his contributions to film and theatre.more

Storm Amy, the first named storm of the season, is due to batter northern parts of the UK late on Friday and into Saturday, the Met Office has warned. Forecasters said the storm was likely to bring gale force winds of over 80mph as well as heavy rain to northern and western regions.more