Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated that between 2021 and mid-2024, net migration to the UK was 2.5 million, equating to about one in thirty people currently living in the country.more

Around 10 million people had their data stolen when Transport for London (TfL) was hacked in 2024, the BBC has discovered, making it one of the biggest hacks in British history. In 2024, hackers from the Scattered Spider group breached Transport for London's systems, stealing personal data of around 10 million people and causing £39 million in damages.more

Queen Elizabeth II’s private rooms at her official Scottish residence are to be opened to the public for the first time to mark the centenary of her birth. Visitors will be able to tour the “personal lived-in” apartments used by the Queen and Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh, as they go behind the scenes at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.more

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly fear that Sarah Ferguson might disclose private royal family information in a memoir.more

European media firm Axel Springer has agreed to purchase the Telegraph Media Group (TMG) in a deal costing £575m. The Daily Mail and General Trust (DGMT) had previously proposed to buy the company in a £500m takeover, but the government ordered an investigation into that deal on public interest and competition grounds.more

Blackfriars station boasts a fascinating history stretching back to its opening in 1864 on the southern bank of the Thames. Since that time, it's relocated to the opposite side of the river, experienced multiple name changes, swapped bridges, and witnessed continuous modifications to its railway services.more

Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz may cause food shortages and price increases in UK supermarkets within weeks.more

More than 864,000 landlords, sole traders and self-employed people with income above £50,000 will be affected by major tax changes from April 6, 2026more

Families of failed asylum seekers will be offered up to £40,000 to leave the UK under a trial scheme announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. Mahmood said the government would seek to forcibly remove failed asylum seekers if they do not accept "incentive payments" of up to £10,000 per person, capped at four per family, within seven days.more

The BBC is considering a major change to its TV licence fee, which could see more Brits paying for the service. The BBC suggested it may be happy to reduce the telly tax on one condition: that more people pay, in a 100-page response to the Government's Charter Review, which assessed the organisation's future.more

After several years of investigation, police found the body of Andrzej Mucha, a 57-year-old from Grudziądz, who went missing in the English town of Slough in 2021. Although it was previously known that the man had been the victim of murder and the suspects had been arrested, only now have officers announced the discovery of a suitcase containing the victim's body.more

The UK’s competition watchdog has launched a review into the £8bn private dentistry market after the price of a consultation increased by nearly 25% over a two-year period.more

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced yesterday that additional forces would be sent to the Persian Gulf region and the eastern Mediterranean, including four Typhoon fighter jets to Qatar. However, he assured that he would not bow to external pressure on the issue of Iran.more

Berkhamsted, located 28 miles north of London, offers fast rail links and abundant natural surroundings. Locals highlight its welcoming community and well-maintained commercial and social infrastructure.more

Trust for London analysis shows 4 in 10 Londoners lack minimum income for dignified living. The situation worsened over the last decade mainly due to shortage of social housing.more

Experts warn the UK is vulnerable to Iranian drone attacks. Tehran’s terrorist network is active within the country, increasing the risk of an escalated conflict.more

Rising measles cases in the UK and Europe prompt health authorities to issue travel warnings. MMR vaccination advised before international trips.more

Sixty-seven dog breeds could be banned in Britain if new breeding guidelines set by parliament become mandatory, campaigners have warned. The all-party parliamentary group (APPG) for animal welfare has launched a new tool to determine if a dog is healthy. more

British Defence Secretary John Healey is visiting Cyprus today, just four days after an Iranian drone attacked the British Royal Air Force (RAF) base in Akrotiri in the south of the island, according to the BBC website. His visit comes after criticism from authorities in Nicosia over the lack of warning about the impending attack.more

Safety measures on the Elizabeth line to stop passengers being trapped and dragged by trains were not effective at a west London station, according to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB).more

American B-2 bombers are to land at British bases in the coming days to join attacks on Iran, the ‘Telegraph’ daily reported yesterday.more

Refurbished toilets that have opened in Piccadilly Circus Tube station have been described as “London’s newest tourist attraction”. The loos – which will cost 80p to use - feature a mural by London-based artist James Lambert that aims to captures the character and cultural heritage of Piccadilly Circus.more

The UK Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has lowered its forecast for this year's economic growth in the UK from 1.4 per cent to 1.1 per cent of GDP, but has slightly raised it for the next two years, according to Finance Minister Rachel Reeves.more

More than half of Reform UK members believe non-white British citizens born abroad should be deported or encouraged to leave, according to the first publicly available poll of those in Nigel Farage’s party. The findings come as the Reform leader attempts to court centre-ground voters while facing pressure from his right flank, including a hardline new party launched by Rupert Lowe.more

Three men were arrested today in the United Kingdom on charges of spying for China, according to the London Metropolitan Police. According to media reports, one of those arrested is the partner of a member of parliament from the ruling Labour Party.more