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

A new set of stamps is being issued to celebrate the diverse range of wild and domesticated ducks found in the UK. The stamps have images of 10 duck species and breeds.more

OVER 400,000 Brits could be in line for an unexpected £100 fine from the tax office. "Micro-influencers" - social media users with between 1,000 and 25,000 followers - may be liable to pay tax if they get paid or gifted for their content.more

The leader of the right-wing populist Reform UK party, Nigel Farage, announced yesterday at the opening of his party's conference in Birmingham that the British government ‘is in deep crisis,’ referring to Angela Rayner's resignation as Deputy Leader.more

A large number of Asda Express shops will soon be opening across London. There will be 10 new stores across the capital opening across a four-week period beginning in late October. more

The former head of diplomacy, David Lammy, has become Deputy PM in the UK government and Minister of Justice, Downing Street announced yesterday. Yvette Cooper, who previously served as Home Secretary, has taken over as Foreign Secretary. Shabana Mahmood has taken over as Home Secretary, losing her position as Justice Secretary.more

There's a neighbourhood nestled in South East London that provides an ideal mix of village appeal and urban practicality. Renowned for its independent retailers, fashionable restaurants, and outstanding schools, it has attracted families and working professionals alike.more

The average rent being advertised across Britain hit a record high of £1,577 per month in August, according to a leading property website. Data reveals London as the most expensive area to rent and the North East as the cheapest. Average advertised rents were 3% higher than a year earlier, with a constrained supply of homes contributing to rising rents, Rightmove said.more

The UK's national security is safe "for now and for the next few years", the outgoing head of the British armed forces has told the BBC. Adm Sir Tony Radakin said his optimism on defence came from the UK being a nuclear power and a member of Nato, which he described as "the biggest and strongest gun club ever", and that its closest ally is the US.more

Angela Rayner has resigned as deputy prime minister and housing secretary after failing to pay enough tax on her £800,000 flat in Hove. She has also stepped down as deputy Labour leader, a move which is expected to trigger a new deputy leadership election by party members.more

The Theatre is Freedom festival, presenting outdoor performances from Poland, will take place in Bell Square in London from September 5th to 21st, announced Marta Skibska of the Adam Mickiewicz Institute. The festival will open with the British premiere of "Bal" by the KTO Theatre in Krakow.more

A man whose arrest led to protests outside a hotel in Epping has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and a woman. Hadush Kebatu, from Ethiopia, touched the girl and said he "wanted to have a baby" with her during incidents in Epping, Essex, on 7 and 8 July.more

The five-year, £80m restoration of the Big Ben tower in London has been nominated for the UK's leading architecture award, alongside a new fashion college campus, a science laboratory and an "inventive" home extension. The refurbishment of Big Ben - officially known as the Elizabeth Tower - is among the six nominees for the Royal Institute of British Architects' Stirling Prize.more