Waymo shared a photo of one of its self-driving Jaguar I-Pace cars as it drives past the iconic Abbey Road zebra crossing, with human safety drivers currently behind the wheel during testing.more

Above the roar of traffic, the rumble of the tube and the juddering construction noise of a towering new datacentre in Dagenham, east London, will soon rise a beautiful and unlikely melody: the bill-clattering of white storks. The birds will next year make a historic return to the UK capital as part of an ambitious rewilding effort to bring charismatic nature into busy city communities.more

New research from Which? has shown that budget airlines rarely, if ever, offer the lowest advertised price. more

If a land war were to break out, the British army would be able to fight for no longer than a few weeks, although much depends on the form of the conflict, according to Justin Crump of Sibylline, a private intelligence company, in an analysis of the state of the UK's defence published yesterday by the BBC. more

Almost one in five patients in UK emergency departments are being cared for in corridors and waiting rooms at any one time, a study suggests. Experts said the findings show that the “shameful practice of corridor care is endemic”.more

People who might otherwise turn to friends, family, or social media influencers for financial advice are to be given new help to invest their money. Targeted support from registered banks and other financial firms is being given the go-ahead by the City regulator and should start in April.more

Christmas dinner will be slightly cheaper this year compared to last, according to new industry data. The cost of a traditional turkey dinner is £32.46, a few pence cheaper than in 2024 due to lower prices on two items. more

The leader of France's National Rally, Jordan Bardella, has announced the formation of a ‘patriotic political alliance’ with the right-wing populist British party Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, according to The Telegraph. The politicians met for the first time yesterday in London.more

On Tuesday, Nnena Kalu, a British artist of Nigerian descent, won the Turner Prize, the most important art award in the United Kingdom, for her ‘bold and captivating’ sculptures and drawings. She is the first artist with an intellectual disability to receive this award.more

It is nicknamed “the gateway to the Dales”, is home to one of England’s best-preserved medieval castles and, for trivia fans, was the birthplace of half of Marks & Spencer. Now, the Yorkshire market town of Skipton has been named “the happiest place to live” in Great Britain.more

Boasting over 300 languages spoken within its boundaries, London stands as one of the most linguistically diverse cities on Earth. Government data reveals that a third of the capital's population was born overseas, contributing to this rich tapestry of languages, with each borough boasting its own vibrant international communities.more

Stansted Airport has issued a warning to passengers ahead of the busy Christmas travel period, with travellers urged to 'fly responsibly' or risk 'paying the price'.more

Tube fares in London are set to rise by an inflation-busting 5.8 per cent, Sir Sadiq Khan has confirmed to The Standard. It means that passengers using rail services in London, such as the Elizabeth line and the London Overground, will not benefit from the national rail fares freeze.more

Experts warn of dangers as England and Wales study shows 13- to 17-year-olds consulting AI amid long waiting lists for servicesmore

The heads of government of Denmark and the United Kingdom, Mette Frederiksen and Keir Starmer, have called on European leaders to update the European Convention on Human Rights. They published their appeal on this matter yesterday on the ‘Guardian’ website.more

Jamie Oliver is to relaunch his Italian restaurants in 2026 – seven years after the chain went out of business – having reached a deal with Brava Hospitality Group, the owners of Prezzo. Making the announcement, he said: "In theory it's not the easiest time to return but conversely, I think it's the perfect time.more

A new strain of mpox, previously called monkeypox, has been detected in a person in England, say UK health officials. The virus is a mix of two major types of the mpox virus, and was found in someone who recently returned from travelling in Asia. Officials say they are still assessing the significance of the new strain.more

London Liverpool Street has been named as Britain's busiest station for the third consecutive year. A total of 98 million passengers entered and exited the station until the end of March, up 3.7% on the year before, according to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).more

New tests have revealed the fruit and vegetables most affected by potentially cancer-linked pesticide mixtures. Using data released by the government last month, the Pesticide Action Network (Pan) UK found 12 food items were at risk of a “cocktail effect”, meaning several pesticides mixed together increase the toxicity level of the chemicals.more

Storm Bram, with winds expected to reach 144 km/h, reached the coast of Ireland and the UK today. Seventy-three flights were canceled at Dublin Airport. Some ferry crossings in Scotland and Ireland were suspended. The bridge connecting England and Wales was also closed.more

Christmas shoppers are being urged not to take “serious risks” as Brits report losing nearly £50,000 to beauty treatment scammers so far this year. Since January, Santander UK has recorded £49,846.32 reported as being stolen by beauty scammers, with an average loss of £227.more

NHS bosses fear this is the worst flu season in recent years, as flu cases and hospitalisations rise in time for Christmas across the North West. The number of people hospitalized with flu has increased by 56% over the past week, compared with the same period in 2024.more

The head of the Royal Navy has warned the government to "step up" and fund defence or risk losing the UK's superiority in the Atlantic to Russia. Should that happen, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins said it would be the first time since the end of the Second World War that Britain's warships and submarines were not the dominant force in their most vital sea lanes alongside their allies.more

Tens of thousands of young British and European citizens would be given the right to live and work in each other’s countries under plans for a scheme that ministers are aiming to finalise within the next year. Ministers want to secure a youth mobility scheme with the EU by the end of 2026, as part of a broader reset of Britain’s relationship with Europe six years after leaving the bloc.more

A team of UK-based scientists are developing technology to create the first synthetic human chromosome. The ability to write large genomes has the potential to transform our understanding of human health, opening opportunities to develop cell therapies, climate-resistant crops and more. more