UK inflation unexpectedly dipped in December, raising expectations of an interest rate cut next month. Prices rose 2.5% in the year to December, down from 2.6% the month before, marking the first fall in inflation for three months.more

A convicted rapist who attacked a sleeping woman cannot be deported from the UK to Jamaica because he is bisexual, judges have ruled. The man – known only as AA – was jailed for seven years in 2018 of forcing himself on a sleeping woman after a drinking and cannabis session at a party. more

Two Irish centre-right parties are close to striking a coalition deal with independent MPs that would allow them to form a government and return to power for another five-year term, Reuters reported yesterday, citing two MPs.more

The vice-leader of the top league, Olympique Marseille, and the third-placed team, AS Monaco, were eliminated in the second round (1/16 finals) of the French Cup. Both teams lost in penalty shootouts to rivals also from Ligue 1. Marcin Bułka's Nice advanced, but the Polish goalkeeper was a reserve this time.more

Broccoli, cauliflower and other brassicas may be in short supply this spring as the mild autumn and winter has caused the crops to come up early, growers have said.more

A power outage may have caused the Los Angeles fires, the New York Times reported yesterday. Investigators are still investigating the cause of the wave of wildfires that broke out in California last week.more

The UK's competition watchdog has launched an investigation into whether Google has too much power in online search. Google accounts for 90% of UK web searches - the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is looking at whether it is using that dominant position to harm competition or choice for users.more

A 21-year-old Norwegian woman has become the youngest person to reach the South Pole on skis, solo and without assistance, her team told AFP on Tuesday.more

Liverpool drew 1-1 away to Nottingham Forest in the 21st round of the English Premier League. The hosts are the only side this season to have previously beaten the team leading the competition.more

The Princess of Wales has revealed she is in remission from cancer after making an emotional return to the hospital where she received treatment. In a message posted on social media, Catherine spoke of her "relief" and said she remained "focused on recovery".more

Donald Trump will want to bring about a ceasefire in Ukraine as soon as possible after becoming US President, but Russian leader Vladimir Putin is unlikely to agree to this, according to Kurt Volker, former US Special Representative for Ukraine.more

Customers of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland will be able to use the branches of any brand for in-person banking as the group continues to shake up its branch network, raising concerns among unions over potential further closures. more

The Spanish government plans to raise taxes on tourist rentals and implement other measures to combat the country's housing crisis, which is expected to worsen in the coming months.more

The secretary general of the Polish Football Association (PZPN), Łukasz Wachowski, has stated that negotiations are underway regarding the location of the next matches of the Polish national football team. Warsaw and Chorzów are involved. ‘It is a perspective of a few days when the matter will be clarified,’ he added.more

A pizzeria is asking its customers to put their dough where their mouth is if they want to eat a Hawaiian – charging £100 for a ham and pineapple-topped pizza. The owners and staff of Lupa pizza in Norwich are so revolted by the Hawaiian that they have reluctantly added the topping to their delivery menu but only with the eye-watering price tag.more

A majority of Poles are in favour of revoking the driving licence for life for those who have driven despite a court ban, according to an IBRiS poll for Radio ZET.more

Business leaders plan to cut costs and rein in hiring in response to government tax increases set out in the autumn budget, with employment expectations taking the sharpest tumble since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.more

Lazio Rome have terminated the contract of the keeper of the eagle, the club's historic symbol, for showing his genitalia on social media. Traditionally, the bird is released over the pitch and stands of the Olympic Stadium before every match in the capital.more

The prisons watchdog has warned that drones delivering weapons to two of England's highest security prisons have become a national security risk. The chief inspector of prisons, Charlie Taylor, said drops of contraband to inmates at HMP Manchester and HMP Long Lartin, in Worcestershire, were now so regular that guns could be smuggled in.more

The UK has introduced a ban on pigs, sheep and cattle imports from Germany after a case of foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed in the country. The government said on Tuesday it will no longer approve health certificates for animals, fresh meat and animal products susceptible to the disease to prevent its spread to the UK where there are currently no confirmed cases.more

Millions of UK drivers who passed their tests before 2016 need to take action soon - or risk being fined £1,000. Once you receive your licence it is valid for 10 years before it will need to be renewed.more

Nato will establish a Baltic Guard to strengthen security in the Baltic using frigates, patrol aircraft and other armaments, Alliance Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced today at a conference in Helsinki during a summit with eight countries in the region and the EC.more

We were astonished to receive media information that the Polish Football Association (PZPN) has decided not to organise national team matches at the PGE National Stadium,’ wrote an official communiqué of the PL.2012 Management Board published yesterday.more

Heathrow airport said 2024 was its busiest year for passenger numbers. Some 83.9 million passengers travelled through the west London airport’s terminals last year.more

Donald Trump would have been convicted of illegally attempting to change the outcome of the 2020 US presidential election, which he lost, had he not been re-elected as head of state in 2024. - according to a Justice Department report that was sent to Congress today.more