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Londoners are spending over £2,000 a month on bills and outgoings for the first time as the cost-of-living crisis bites, according to new research. The average worker shells out 66 per cent of their total income on rent, mortgages, energy, insurance, subscriptions and groceries.more

An east London borough has been crowned the littering capital of Britain, according to a damning new study. Newham boasts more litter bugs than anywhere in the country, with residents receiving nearly 50,000 fines for dumping rubbish in the last three years.more

A new breath test could “revolutionise” care for pancreatic cancer patients, experts have said. In what is a world-first initiative, the breath test is being trialled for the disease which is notoriously hard to spot in its early stages. more

It is important that all applicants for Polish citizenship undergo a substantive assessment and procedure, emphasised Marcin Kierwiński, head of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration, yesterday. The challenges of the modern world require us to find a balance between openness and responsibility, stressed Magdalena Roguska, deputy head of the ministry.more

Millions of benefit claimants are set to receive an above-inflation income boost next year as September’s inflation rate reveals the exact amount Universal Credit will rise by.more

Menopause screening is to be officially incorporated into NHS health checks in England for the first time. Women getting the checks - offered to adults aged 40 to 74 every five years - will be asked about the menopause and possible symptoms from next year.more

Half of young adults are choosing “no and low” alcohol products to moderate their drinking – nearly double the level since 2018, according to a report the charity Drinkaware.more

Around 700,000 legal cases that decided on benefits and child support are being reassessed, a government minister has confirmed, after an IT bug may have caused crucial evidence to be lost.more

More than seven million UK adults have been hit by a scam in the past year, with 20% of them significantly affected by the financial loss, Citizens Advice has found. Another seven million adults knew of at least one other person who had been deceived by a scam, a survey for the charity suggests.more

Six people were arrested during riots that broke out yesterday evening in front of a hotel in Dublin where illegal immigrants are staying, Irish police said today. They added that one police officer was injured.more

The Metropolitan Police says it will no longer investigate non-crime hate incidents to allow officers to "focus on matters that meet the threshold for criminal investigations". The announcement came as the Met confirmed it was dropping a probe into Father Ted creator Graham Linehan after he was arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of inciting violence in posts on X.more

The idea was that leaving the bloc would give the U.K. back “control” of its borders and create a fairer system. But the widespread perception is it didn’t turn out that way. Brits voted for Brexit because of immigration. Now they want to turn back the clock.more

Octopus Energy and OVO Energy have launched separate initiatives targeting customers who struggle with heating costs, particularly those with medical conditions or mobility challenges. The schemes aim to help households reduce energy expenditure significantly, with potential annual savings reaching £300. more

In times of increasing violence and escalating conflict, it turns out that there are still countries that are among the most peaceful in the world. They are characterized by low levels of internal and external conflict, high levels of security, and social prosperity. Most of them are located in Europe.more

Former members of the military will be able to start applying for a digital version of their identity cards from Friday. About 1.8 million veterans are eligible to download the new digital ID to a smartphone - with ministers saying the rollout can serve as a "case study" to show the public how the technology for a planned scheme for all British citizens and residents will work.more

An injection to prevent HIV is to be offered to patients on the NHS in England and Wales for the first time, bringing the policy in line with Scotland. The long-acting shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against the virus.more

One in four people in the UK fear that a partner, relative or friend drinks too much, while one in six worry that a loved one is taking too many drugs. The findings, from a representative survey of 2,000 adults, appear to underline what some experts say is a growing “epidemic” of addiction to alcohol or drugs such as cocaine and cannabis.more

According to data from the Central Statistical Office, informal unions are on the rise in Poland. In 2023, they constituted nearly 8% of all families in Poland.more

Vets should be forced to publish price lists so pet owners can see costs up front and shop around for the best deal, the competition watchdog has said. Owners are often unaware of prices or not given estimates for treatments that can run into thousands of pounds, its investigation into soaring vet costs found.more

A campaign has been launched to encourage Londoners to “become a friend” to fellow passengers being harassed on the capital’s public transport network. A hard-hitting film showing real-life examples of people being targeted on the bus, Tube and train platform is being shown from Monday in cinemas and on TV.more

One in three UK workers have called in sick after drinking at a work event or after hours with colleagues, research has found. Many staff feel under pressure to drink in work-related settings against their wishes, despite a big shift among younger adults away from consuming as much alcohol as their predecessors.more

Global life expectancy has returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to a recent report covering 204 countries published by the Lancet. However, its authors warn that mortality rates among adolescents and young people are rising.more

An estimated 1.4 million adults in Britain have a gambling problem, according to landmark figures released days after the chancellor hinted at plans to increase taxes on the £11.5bn betting and gaming industry. more

The number of hate crimes recorded by police in England and Wales has risen for the first time in three years, including increases in race and religiously motivated offences, Home Office figures, external show.more

Incidents of very young children taking knives into primary schools have been revealed by a BBC investigation. Police in Kent recorded an assault involving a four-year-old pupil, while officers in the West Midlands reported that a six-year-old had taken a flick knife into class.more