The Polish Writers' Association Abroad has announced the nominations for the 2025 London Literary Prize. The prize honours outstanding books by writers working outside their home country.more
Women in Poland live on average 3.7 years longer than men in good health. In 2024, healthy life expectancy at birth was 61.6 years for men and 65.3 years for women, according to the Central Statistical Office.more
Swiss tennis player Roger Federer, winner of 20 Grand Slam singles titles, has been inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame, the International Tennis Hall of Fame, based in Newport, USA, announced yesterday.more
Over the past 20 years, one in five British homeowners have seen the value of their property rise by 20% or more.
And new analysis from estate agent Savills reveals that, nationwide, nominal house prices have nearly doubled over two decades, climbing by 95%.more
The UK lacks a plan to defend itself and overseas territories from a military attack, a report by MPs has found.
In a highly critical assessment, external, the defence committee said the UK is "nowhere near" where it needs to be to defend itself and allies, especially at a time when security threats to Europe are "significant".more
The Polish national football team will be drawn tomorrow from the second pot in the play-offs for promotion to the 2026 World Cup. The White and Reds had a chance to be in the first pot, but Tuesday's match, in which Scotland defeated Denmark 4:2, proved unfavourable for them.more
The UK inflation rate fell to 3.6% in the year to October, but food prices rose again following a dip in September.
Prices are rising at their slowest pace for four months, helped by smaller rises in household energy costs and lower hotel costs, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.more
The UK Supreme Court ruled today that religious education in schools in Northern Ireland should be provided, but ‘it must not amount to indoctrination’.more
Over the past 12 months, the United Kingdom has recorded 90,000 Russian cyber attacks on its defence system, Defence Minister John Healey announced today. At the same time, the number of Russian incursions into NATO airspace has doubled.more
The third alert level, CHARLIE, will be in force on railway lines managed by PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe and PKP Linia Hutnicza Szerokotorowa from midnight until 28 February 2026, the Government Security Centre announced yesterday evening.more
The British government plans to ban the resale of tickets for concerts, theatre performances and sporting events above their face value, according to the Financial Times, citing government and industry representatives.more
The state-owned Nito-Chem factory in Bydgoszcz supplied explosives directly to Israel, according to yesterday's “Telegraph” newspaper, citing a report by pro-Palestinian organisations. The Polish company supplies 90 per cent of the TNT imported by the United States.more
Yesterday, the group stage of the European qualifiers for next year's World Cup came to an end. The winners of the five groups were the last to secure direct qualification: Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria and Scotland.more
The Irish government is considering extending the period after which refugees can apply for citizenship, according to yesterday's “Irish Times”. The planned tightening of procedures is related to Monday's announcement by the United Kingdom of reforms to its migration policy.more
China is attempting to contact members of both houses of the British Parliament to obtain confidential information, Dan Jarvis, Deputy Minister for Security at the Home Office, said yesterday. The British Security Service MI5 has issued a warning about Beijing's espionage activities.more
At least nine people were killed and dozens injured in a massive Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine carried out during the night and early morning hours. The heaviest strikes hit the western part of the country, including Ternopil and the Lviv region, according to media reports and regional authorities.more
Dutch cities are seeing an increase in so-called natural burials – instead of traditional plots, green fields are being created in existing cemeteries. There are no stone monuments or plastic candles, and the deceased are buried in coffins or urns made of natural, biodegradable materials.more
Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua will fight Jake Paul in an exhibition match. The British boxer will face the American YouTuber on 19 December in Miami.more
Nestled within the London Borough of Croydon, New Addington presents a distinct suburban environment that combines green spaces and rolling hills with community facilities.more
A Reform UK government would block EU nationals from receiving universal credit, a move that would rip up the post-Brexit trade deal with Europe and risk potential retaliation from Brussels.
It is among several proposals that will be announced by Nigel Farage at a press conference on Tuesday.more
With energy bills hundreds of pounds higher than they were just three years ago and very cold weather on the way thanks to an Arctic blast, people will be doing all they can to lower their central heating bills.more
Barcelona will play its first official match in two and a half years at the modernised Camp Nou stadium on 22 November, the Catalan club confirmed yesterday. Athletic Bilbao will be the opponent in the 13th round of the Spanish top flight.more
During yesterday's parliamentary debate, British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood presented a plan to tighten migration policy. She announced that more families with children whose asylum applications have been rejected will be deported from the United Kingdom.more
The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering granting political asylum to British citizens persecuted for their views, including participants in protests outside abortion clinics, according to the “Telegraph” daily, citing White House officials.more
