Anyone clearing out before Christmas has been issued a stark warning over a HMRC raid. HMRC can now see online selling activity, and non-compliance with tax rules could lead to in-depth investigations or large fines that exceed your earnings.more

The Polish national basketball team defeated the Netherlands 85-83 in The Hague in the second round of Group F of the first stage of the Qatar 2027 World Cup qualifications. This is the second victory for the Polish national basketball team, whose next matches will be against Latvia in February and March.more

The lights are up and the baubles are out: with trees across the country already decorated and on display, there has been some traditional grumbling about whether commercialism means it gets earlier every year. more

The number of 999 calls in London has risen over the past week, with London Ambulance Service (LAS) reporting its three busiest days of 2025 in a row. The service said the 20% increase included more calls from people with breathing difficulties due to viral infections and respiratory illnesses such as the flu.more

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned that China poses "national security threats" to Britain, but defended his government's decision to step up engagement with the country, saying closer business ties are in the national interest.more

The cost of a pint of beer in London pubs is to rise as they are hit with a triple blow on tax, business rates and staff costs, hospitality chiefs are warning.more

Two former heads of all UK Special Forces suppressed evidence of possible SAS war crimes, a former high-ranking officer has told a public inquiry in closed evidence sessions. The officer, who was among the most senior in special forces, said he had passed what he called "explosive" evidence suggesting "criminal behaviour" to the then-director special forces in 2011.more

Resident doctors in England have announced new strike dates, following the continuing failure of the Government to make a credible offer on jobs or pay. The strike will run from 7am on 17th December to 7am on 22nd December. more

German goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has returned to training with Barcelona four months after undergoing back surgery. According to Spanish media, this doesn't mean he's considered by coach Hansi Flick.more

Two Poles have been charged by Swedish prosecutors with illegally photographing the Oskarshamn nuclear power plant in southeastern Sweden. The men, who possessed items including a Geiger counter and a cap with a Soviet star, were initially suspected of espionage.more

A new tax for electric vehicles and some hybrid vehicles has been announced by the chancellor in the Budget. From April 2028, electric car drivers will pay a road charge of 3p per mile, while plug-in hybrid drivers will pay 1.5p per mile, with the rates going up each year with inflation.more

From today (2 December), citizens of EU countries, the European Economic Area (EEA) and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) residing in Norway will be able to obtain Norwegian identity cards. According to the police, the new document is intended to enhance security and reduce fraud, including identity theft.more

The US authorities announced yesterday that British pharmaceutical products would be exempt from existing and future tariffs. Under the agreement, the British health service is to allocate more money to the purchase of innovative medicines.more

From tomorrow (3 December), PKP Intercity will introduce the option to purchase tickets for Express Intercity and Express Intercity Premium trains four months in advance. Until now, tickets for the carrier's trains could be purchased a maximum of 30 days in advance.more

Famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has invested in mixed martial arts (MMA), joining Spanish MMA organisation WOW FC as a shareholder.more

O2, Vodafone, EE and Three are facing a huge class action lawsuit over claims millions of loyal customers have been overcharged. Read this and the latest consumer and personal finance news in the Money blog, brought to you by reporter Jess Sharp.more

The exodus of UK citizens is being driven by tens of thousands of Eastern Europeans moving home after gaining citizenship or taking British partners with them, according to reports. Poland and Romania recorded the highest increase in Britons arriving in the past four years, according to Times analysis of United Nations data.more

Real Madrid's players drew 1–1 away to Girona in a Spanish La Liga match. Barcelona benefited from the slip-up by the "Royal" team. Robert Lewandowski and Wojciech Szczesny's side defeated Deportivo Alavés 3–1 on Saturday and moved to the top of the table after Matchday 14.more

In a speech delivered today in London, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke in favour of strengthening trade ties with the European Union. In his opinion, the Brexit agreement has ‘significantly damaged the British economy’.more

Liverpool Street, the UK's busiest railway station, will shut for multiple days over the festive period - disrupting journeys for millions of people. National Rail is carrying out a second lot of engineering works from Christmas Day until New Year's Day, with services resuming on January 2.more

The Post Office has urged people to organise sending their parcels ahead of the expected busiest day at its branches on December 8. Britons are planning on sending more gifts this Christmas compared to last year – up from 20% to 33%, according to a survey for the Post Office.more

NATO is considering taking more aggressive retaliatory measures against Russia, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, told the British daily “Financial Times”. Today's article points out that the Alliance must find a way to respond to hybrid threats.more

Campaigners have urged the government to pilot four-day working weeks in schools in England and Wales saying it would boost teacher wellbeing, retention and recruitment rates.more

Playing almost an hour with one man down, Chelsea drew 1-1 at home in the London derby against leaders Arsenal in the top match of the 13th round of the English Premier League. After a series of defeats, Liverpool broke their losing streak, beating West Ham 2-0, with Alexander Isak scoring his first goal for the club.more

Airbus has announced that fewer than 100 aircraft from the A320 family remain out of service due to the need to update the flight control system software. This marks the end of one of the largest service campaigns in the company's 55-year history, announced after it was revealed that intense solar radiation could interfere with data critical to the functioning of control systems.more