Positive attitudes among Poles toward working Ukrainians and Belarusians are growing, noted labor market expert Krzysztof Inglot. He added that the fear mongering often used hasn't materialized, as most Poles aren't afraid of being forced out of the labor market by foreign workers.more
Deaths from dog bites soared by more than 200 per cent in one year, new data on hospital admissions and deaths shows.
Figures showed 12,423 were admitted to hospital due to a dog bite in 2023-2024, an increase of 11 per cent from 2022-2023.more
Holiday companies have predicted a surge in bookings for UK summer breaks after a jump in interest from Britons fearful of flight cancellations linked to the Iran war.
Summer bookings are expected to rise in the coming weeks amid warnings of possible jet fuel shortages and resulting cancellations by airlines across Europe.more
According to reporting cited by MyLondon and research from The Telegraph, Kensington and Chelsea has the highest life expectancy in the UK — women 87.1 years, men 83.9 years.more
Between January and October 2025, the number of economically active older people rose by 4 per cent, according to a report by PIE. The Institute believes that the growing proportion of pensioners in the Polish labour market is due, among other things, to demographic changes.more
A new survey has revealed how the majority of Britons are grappling with significant financial anxiety.
Two-thirds (66 per cent) are concerned about their economic prospects in the coming months, while early a third (31 per cent) have already resorted to cutting back on essentials such as food and heating.more
On the last day of October 2025, there were 1,139,400 foreign nationals working in Poland, which is 7.1 per cent more than in the same month in 2024, according to figures released yesterday by the Central Statistical Office (GUS).more
Experts identify locations in the UK offering the greatest safety during a potential nuclear conflict, including London Underground and remote islands.more
More than 500 people were arrested during a demonstration against the ban on Palestine Action in central London, the Metropolitan Police have said.
The force said it had made the arrests when people showed support for a proscribed organisation. The age of those arrested ranged from 18 to 87, police said.more
One in five Poles believes in the health benefits of wine, whilst one in ten thinks a smartwatch can replace a visit to the cardiologist. The results of a survey by ARC Rynek i Opinia for the insurance company Warta reveal the harsh truth about our habits. We believe in myths and neglect prevention: we don’t exercise, we don’t watch what we eat and we are chronically sleep-deprived.more
Poles are making late decisions to book Easter accommodations away from home. According to analyses by a hotel reservation technology provider, the highest number of reservations occurs in the final days before the holiday.more
According to a survey by the Nowe Przestrzenie Foundation, 71 per cent of employees in Poland do not feel psychologically safe within their teams, and a third work in a state of constant anxiety. Experts stress that anxiety in the workplace stifles a company’s innovation and leads to staff turnover.more
A new town centre is being developed in Canada Water, Southeast London, featuring 16 streets and a town square. However, affordable housing quota has decreased from 35% to 9%.more
The risk posed to women by ex-partners in cases of abuse is underestimated by large swathes of the British public, according to the charity Refuge.
Data from the charity’s helpline found that 42% of people who call Refuge for help identify a former partner as their abuser, a statistic which underlines how common it is for an ex to be a cause of harm after a relationship has ended.more
The Iran war has led to a surge in pessimism in the UK as half of households are already struggling to afford everyday essentials.
The escalating conflict in the Middle East, which has driven the price of oil, gas, crop fertiliser and other raw materials sharply higher, threatens to cause another cost of living shock.more
In the UK, there is no statutory age for leaving a child home alone, but parents may face legal action if the child is at risk. NSPCC advises that children under 12 are rarely mature enough to be left unattended for extended periods.more
An expert at CV-Library has shared new data highlighting the UK's most applied-for jobs — and one boasts an average salary of £61,000. CV-Library analysed thousands of live vacancies to reveal the 10 most popular sectors, painting a clear picture of the hottest careers right now.more
Up to 500,000 people participated in a demonstration against the British far-right that swept through central London on Saturday, organizers said, as quoted by The Guardian. Police estimated the number at around 50,000.more
Resident doctors in England will strike for six days after Easter after rejecting what they said was the final offer by the health secretary, Wes Streeting, to end the long-running pay and jobs dispute.more
Noelia Castillo Ramos, a 25-year-old Spanish woman who was the victim of a gang rape several years ago, will undergo euthanasia this afternoon. The paralysed woman will be able to go ahead with the procedure following a lengthy legal battle and despite her father’s objections.more
Farage has pledged to scrap the generational smoking ban, branding it 'utterly unworkable' and warning the 'puritanical spirit of Cromwell stalks the land'.more
Some 40% of people in the UK believe the country will be at war within five years, and more than two-thirds fear they would be unable to cope in a conflict, according to a new poll.more
