Consumer spending is set to pull back sharply as an inflation spike caused by the Iran war takes its toll on household finances and the wider economy, according to a report.more

The British government intends to make decisions that will ensure the country's long-term energy, defense, and economic security, King Charles III announced in his Speech from the Throne delivered today in the House of Lords. But doubts about the fate of Prime Minister Keir Starmer cast a shadow over the government's plans.more

Iga Świątek defeated American Jessica Pegula 6-1, 6-2 to advance to the semifinals of the WTA 1000 clay-court tournament in Rome. The match lasted 67 minutes. The Polish tennis player reached the top four for the first time this season. She will meet her next opponent this evening.more

South Yorkshire approves £160m funding to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport; council loan dispute resolved.more

Britain will send autonomous mine-sweeping vehicles, Typhoon fighter jets and the guided-missile destroyer HMS Dragon to participate in a future multinational defence mission to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the British government said on Tuesday.more

An unnamed White House official confirmed that the US is conducting top-secret negotiations with Denmark regarding the opening of three new US military bases in southern Greenland, the BBC reported on Tuesday. The British media outlet added that the sources declined to provide details of the talks.more

Leo Messi is by far the highest-paid player in the MLS after joining Inter Miami in 2023. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner earns nearly €25 million per season, more than doubling his salary in three years.more

Pressure continues to mount on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign or provide a timetable for his departure. Four junior ministers and six ministerial aides have resigned from their government positions in the current wave of rebellion. The number of Labour MPs who have publicly questioned his leadership has risen to more than 80.more

The Ministry of Interior and Administration is preparing a package of legislative changes that will ensure that Polish passports are granted to individuals with genuine ties to our culture and state. The ministry assured that intensive work is underway on a new model for granting citizenship.more

Fare evasion on the TfL network is estimated to cost the network around £150m each year. It's been an ongoing struggle for TfL in the body's attempts to tackle it.more

German coach Hansi Flick has extended his contract with FC Barcelona. The club officially announced yesterday the signing of a new contract with Flick, which ties him to the club until June 30, 2028 (with the option to extend it for another year).more

Native to North America, crayfish are rapidly invading waters in the Netherlands and Belgium. The invasive species destroys vegetation, eats amphibian and fish eggs, undermines banks, and degrades water quality. Local authorities warn that without mass harvesting, ecosystems could collapse.more

A London borough has been named the friendliest place to live in Britain. Sutton, an outer London borough in the south-west of the capital has topped the charts for the friendliest borough, according to research from estate agent John D Wood & Co.more

The Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) has launched its first national awareness campaign to protect people from fraudulent, unregulated immigration advisers. more

Greggs plans around 120 net openings in the UK in 2026; sales up 7.5% to about £800m.more

Biegacz ekstremalny Tomasz Sobania, powołany „Polskim Forrestem Gumpem”, rozpoczął się w niedzielę w San Francisco wyzwanie: 50 maratonów w 50 stanach USA w 50 dni. Jeśli ukończony projekt, będzie pierwszym Polakiem i drugim człowiekiem w historii, który tego dokonał.more

The tax office in Poland has received reports of online transactions and is issuing summonses. It's looking for those operating illegally. Those selling old clothes or books needn't worry, reports "Rzeczpospolita."more

In several UK areas more than 1 in 10 18–29‑year‑olds are recorded off work; the Tony Blair Institute urges the government to curb new mental‑health benefit claims.more

Offers to buy seemingly cheap houses in Belarus have appeared on the Polish-language internet, accompanied by a campaign to improve the image of the country ruled by Alexander Lukashenko's regime. "Taking advantage of such an offer is effectively putting yourself in the hands of the Belarusian secret services," warns Dr. Michał Marek from NASK.more

Polish FC Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is being targeted by Portuguese league champions FC Porto, according to Portuguese media, pointing out that three of his teammates from the Polish national team already play in the team: Jan Bednarek, Jakub Kiwior and Oskar Pietuszewski.more

Labour MP Catherine West has pulled back from launching a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer but has called on him to set out a timetable for his departure in September.more

"The last few weeks have been extremely difficult, but my mission does not end with arrival in the Canary Islands," said Jan Dobrogowski, Polish captain of the cruise ship MV Hondius, where an outbreak of hantavirus was detected.more

Morrisons will add cancer awareness messages to its own-brand bath and shower products in partnership with the NHS, rolling out in about 450 stores and online.more

Iga Świątek defeated Japan's Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-1 to advance to the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000 clay-court tennis tournament in Rome. The match lasted less than an hour and a half. The Pole's next opponent will be American Jessica Pegula.more

New rules for selling Colosseum tickets came into effect in Rome on Monday as part of a tougher crackdown on ticket sales. These measures are aimed, among other things, at travel agencies that buy tickets en masse, resulting in shortages at ticket offices and online.more