'There was no bad blood between Manchester City and Real Madrid'. - assured the English team's coach Pep Guardiola ahead of the Champions League 1/8 finals bargain. 'The royals' boycotted the Golden Ball gala as Rodri beat Vinicius Junior in the poll for the best footballer of 2024.more

Jeremy Clarkson has said he can’t get on with people who voted for Brexit, weeks after experiencing the nightmare ramifications of leaving the EU.more

The government’s hike in employer national insurance contributions (NICs) has left 96 per cent of nurseries planning to increasing fees, while UK parents already face some of the highest childcare costs in the world. According to a survey of 728 nurseries nationwide by the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA), one in six estimate that they will make a loss this year due to tax hikes. more

Migrant workers who come to the UK to bolster the country’s care system are having to share beds, sleep rough, and are in some cases being charged more than £20,000 in illegal fees, according to research.more

Yesterday, the Honorary Citizenship of the City of Gdynia was solemnly conferred on one of the most respected experts on Polish history, Professor Norman Davies.more

Inter Milan's players won at home against Fiorentina 2:1 at the end of the 24th round of the Italian Premier League. Polish representatives Piotr Zielinski and Nicola Zalewski came on the pitch in the second half. The Nerazzurri moved a point closer to Serie A leaders Napoli.more

A West London council has revealed it is hit by around 20,000 attempted cyber attacks every day. Hammersmith and Fulham says it has applied measures such as anti-phishing and enhanced firewall rules to combat the attempted attacks.more

At least one person was killed and four injured when American singer Vince Neil's plane collided with a private jet at an airport in Scottsdale, Arizona. Increased air safety checks are underway in the US after a series of recent three crashes.more

Britain has not seen the details of US President Donald Trump's plan to introduce new tariffs on steel and aluminium, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesman said, according to Reuters. The British government has no plans to retaliate at this time.more

Well-known tourist spots, centuries-old local hangouts and high-end hotel spas are available at very reasonable prices – Joanna Whitehead rounds up eight worth a visit There’s a lot to love about a spa experience, whether you’re indulging in some much-needed self-care, taking time to rest and relax or spending time with friends or family members.more

Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo is close to signing a new contract with Saudi club Al-Nassr, which will run until 2026, according to media outlets including Sportitalia. According to the Italians, the new deal will also include the option to extend it for another season.more

Legalise Loos initiative intended to halt slump in number of conveniences in town centres, parks and other locations. It will involve spending more than a penny, but it’s a call that is likely to be viewed sympathetically by anyone who has ever been caught short while out and about.more

A study has found that 27 per cent of Londoners are classed as inactive. ZAVA, a digital healthcare provider, has ranked the capital's boroughs based on factors such as green spaces, gyms, outdoor routes, and pollution levels to find out which are the healthiest.more

The average annual service charge for a leasehold flat in England and Wales has jumped by an inflation-busting 11% to £2,300, according to data. more

Iga Swiatek remains the vice-leader of the world ranking of tennis players in the latest rating, and her loss to the first Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka is 186 points. In turn, Hubert Hurkacz returned to the top "20" of the world ranking of tennis players after two weeks. The Pole currently holds 20th place.more

Sir Sadiq Khan has said London "cannot afford" to become a city where "the centre has been hollowed out" due to people working from home. Speaking at an event on Wednesday, the mayor repeatedly outlined his concerns about the post-lockdown decline in office working across the capital, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.more

An online petition which urges the Government to ensure everyone in England over 60 can access free bus travel - in line with Scotland - is gaining momentum online with over 15,000 signatures.more

Claims that Nigel Farage may be the biggest problem for Reform breaking the political mould and winning the next election have been supported in a new poll. The findings by Opinium suggest that while voters are tempted to support Reform UK, particularly on immigration, the party leader is the main reason they may not bother.more

Services subordinate to the Portuguese Ministry of Health have confirmed the appearance of dengue fever in Madeira among mosquitoes of a species that has become widespread in recent years on this Atlantic archipelago. Madeira is becoming increasingly popular among foreign tourists, including Poles.more

Barcelona's players defeated Sevilla 4:1 away in the 23rd round of the Spanish top division. Robert Lewandowski scored one of the goals for the visitors. The "Pride of Catalonia" made up some of the losses to the leading duo from Madrid, Real and Atletico.more

Hundreds of migrants have been arrested since the start of this year as part of a UK-wide crackdown on illegal working, the government has said. Enforcement teams raided 828 premises including nail bars, car washes, and restaurants and made 609 arrests - a 73% increase from January 2024 and the highest figure for any January on record.more

The connection of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia to the European energy network is a breakthrough, assessed President Andrzej Duda yesterday. He added that these countries, together with Poland, will constitute a whole within the EU, ensuring energy security and sovereignty.more

All animals live in or seek a set of climate conditions they find tolerable. This “climate envelope” partially determines where animals are found, but the continued existence of many species now rests on the outcome of human-driven climate change.more

President Donald Trump yesterday confirmed his plans to add Canada to the U.S. as the 51st state. In an interview aired before the Superbowl, he also suggested he would impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico, which had been delayed for a month.more

The players of second-tier club Plymouth Argyle, with Tymoteusz Puchacz in the starting line-up, defeated the league leaders Liverpool 1-0 at home in the 4th round of the FA Cup.more