Stickers on lorries to deter migrantsStickers reading ‘We are not going to the UK’ in English and French have appeared on lorries in Europe, “ The Telegraph” daily newspaper reported yesterday. This is intended to deter migrants trying to cross the English Channel illegally.more

A gangster wanted for over 20 years has been detained in England and handed over to Poland. The international manhunt for one of the most wanted criminals has ended. Łukasz R. alias Rataj, who has been on the run since 2004, has been detained in the UK and handed over to the Polish side, a spokeswoman for the Regional Police Commander in Lodz, Superintendent Aneta Sobieraj, announced today.more

The Silvertown Tunnel will close for 17 nights through to the end of June for maintenance work — less than two months after opening. General maintenance and snagging works will take place in the tunnel on several dates between now and June 22, Transport for London has said. more

In the face of the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, more than 300 celebrities from the entertainment, culture and arts industries have written an open letter to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, calling for an immediate end to Britain's "complicity" in the drama unfolding in the territory.more

Tucked away in the heart of Tower Hamlets is a 4.5-acres free farm where you can pet animals, try out arts and crafts, and shop local on Saturdays. Stepney City Farm is a slice of countryside in the middle of East London.more

Pizza Express, British Airways and the outsourcing firmgroup Capita are among leading businesses named by the government for failing to pay some of their staff the minimum wage.more

Banksy's latest piece of graffiti art, revealed to the world on Thursday, has now been traced to a street in Marseille. Images posted on the elusive artist's Instagram depict a lighthouse stencilled on a drab, beige wall, along with the words: "I want to be what you saw in me."more

Thousands of cancer patients in England are to benefit from a DNA blood test that saves lives by fast-tracking them on to personalised treatments. In a world-first, the NHS will offer patients with lung and breast cancer – two of the most common forms of the disease – a liquid biopsy that detects tiny fragments of tumour DNA.more

Paul Doyle has made his first appearance in court accused of driving his car into a crowd of people after Liverpool FC's trophy parade. The former Royal Marine, 53, faces seven charges including wounding with intent, causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, attempting to cause GBH with intent and dangerous driving.more

Scotland Yard does not have enough officers to meet the rising demand from crime after a population boom in the past 15 years, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner has said.more

Just 59,203 cars were produced in the UK in April, the lowest number in more than 70 years with the exception of a halt in production in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the BBC reported yesterday. Reasons for the sharp drop include the introduction of tariffs by the US administration.more

House prices are falling in 30 areas of the country - see if your home is among them by using our interactive map. The average cost of buying a home increased by £16,333 over the last year.more

Jobcentres will no longer force people into “any job” available, the employment minister has said, promising there will be long-term, personalised career support for those losing out due to welfare cuts.more

A major east London borough should be allowed to declare its independence and rejoin Essex, an MP has said. MP Andrew Rosindell is campaigning for the London borough of Havering, which includes Romford, Upminster and Collier Row, to leave the capital and return to the English county to which it is a historic part, as part of Angela Rayner’s reorganisation plan of local government.more

Asda’s share of the grocery market has fallen to a record low in a fresh setback for the struggling supermarket. New figures show that Asda’s market share fell to 12.1pc in the 12 weeks to May 18, which is the lowest level since Kantar started collecting data in 2011.more

Sadiq Khan has backed calls for the partial decriminalisation of cannabis possession, as a wide-ranging study suggests the way the drug is policed causes greater harm to society than its usage. In particular, it found, the use of stop-and-search powers disproportionately affects black communities.more

KFC is to invest almost £1.5bn and create thousands of jobs in the UK and Ireland over the next five years, as the fast-food chain seeks to capitalise on the booming popularity of fried chicken.more

Prosecutors have confirmed for the first time the full list of 21 charges Andrew and Tristan Tate will face when they are returned to the UK, including rape, actual bodily harm and human trafficking.more

Thames Water has been handed record fines totalling almost £123 million following two investigations into the company by the industry regulator. Ofwat said Britain’s largest supplier will have to pay £104.5 million in penalties for breaking rules relating to waste water. It is the biggest fine the watchdog has ever issued.more

If you're in search of a destination that's both stunningly beautiful and easily accessible, then Chiddingstone in Kent is the ideal choice. Tucked away in the verdant countryside, this well-preserved medieval village is among the oldest and most scenic in the county.more

A mini heatwave is set to return to London just days after heavy showers brought an end to a record-breaking dry spring. London could be hotter than a number of Mediterranean holiday destinations this weekend as temperatures could reach 26C.more

Tens of thousands of energy customers are set to receive payouts of up to £1,000 each, and could see debts written off, in response to the scandal over the forced fitting of prepayment meters. Energy companies are paying out more than £70m in compensation and financial support to customers.more

British author Lesley-Ann Jones has revealed that Queen frontman Freddie Mercury had a daughter with whom he maintained a relationship until his death in 1991, the Daily Mail reported. Her biography, Love, Freddie, will be released in September.more

Tesco's introduction of AI technology to some self-checkouts has led to customers joking that it bears a striking resemblance to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology used in football.more

Brits have been told to “stay home” for 48 hours after experiencing certain symptoms. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned that you could still spread an “incredibly infectious” illness in the first two days.more