The UK’s competition watchdog has launched a review into the £8bn private dentistry market after the price of a consultation increased by nearly 25% over a two-year period.more
If the elections were held next Sunday, the Civic Coalition could count on 34.2 percent of the vote; Law and Justice's ratings are falling, with 22 percent of respondents saying they plan to vote for it. However, the biggest drop is in Poland 2050, according to the latest poll by Opinia24.more
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced yesterday that additional forces would be sent to the Persian Gulf region and the eastern Mediterranean, including four Typhoon fighter jets to Qatar. However, he assured that he would not bow to external pressure on the issue of Iran.more
A war in Iran would cause chaos in the aviation and tourism industries. We can expect price increases for tickets and trips in the future, writes Dziennik Gazeta Prawna on Wednesday.more
Juventus Turin player Arkadiusz Milik suggested on social media that he will soon return to the pitch after a more than ten-month injury layoff. Italian media reported that the Pole could be ready to play as early as this weekend.more
Berkhamsted, located 28 miles north of London, offers fast rail links and abundant natural surroundings. Locals highlight its welcoming community and well-maintained commercial and social infrastructure.more
Trust for London analysis shows 4 in 10 Londoners lack minimum income for dignified living. The situation worsened over the last decade mainly due to shortage of social housing.more
Real Sociedad defeated Athletic Bilbao 1-0 at home, winning 2-0 on aggregate, and advanced to the Spanish Cup final. Their opponents will be Atletico Madrid, who eliminated Robert Lewandowski and Wojciech Szczęsny's Barcelona on Tuesday.more
Experts warn the UK is vulnerable to Iranian drone attacks. Tehran’s terrorist network is active within the country, increasing the risk of an escalated conflict.more
Sixty-seven dog breeds could be banned in Britain if new breeding guidelines set by parliament become mandatory, campaigners have warned.
The all-party parliamentary group (APPG) for animal welfare has launched a new tool to determine if a dog is healthy. more
On Wednesday, the Bank of Sweden, the country's central bank, recommended that households hold 1,000 kronor (approx. 93 euros) in cash per adult due to the uncertain global situation. Sweden is one of the most digitalised countries.more
British Defence Secretary John Healey is visiting Cyprus today, just four days after an Iranian drone attacked the British Royal Air Force (RAF) base in Akrotiri in the south of the island, according to the BBC website. His visit comes after criticism from authorities in Nicosia over the lack of warning about the impending attack.more
English Premier League leaders Arsenal defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 away to extend their lead over second-place Manchester City in Matchday 29. Meanwhile, Aston Villa lost 4-1 at home to Chelsea, with home side player Matty Cash injured in the match.more
The US administration has significantly expanded the surveillance system used by immigration services. According to activists and journalists, it includes facial recognition and database analysis. These tools can also be used against citizens who criticise government policy, warns public radio station NPR.more
Safety measures on the Elizabeth line to stop passengers being trapped and dragged by trains were not effective at a west London station, according to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB).more
A 32-year-old gang leader from Malmö, suspected of, among other things, producing, smuggling and distributing large amounts of drugs, was detained on Wednesday in Warsaw, Swedish police announced in a statement.more
Water temperatures in the Barents Sea have risen 2.5 degrees Celsius above long-term averages in some areas, according to a recent report from the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research. Scientists have warned that declining plankton stocks could put entire fish populations at risk of starvation.more
World number one tennis player Aryna Sabalenka announced her engagement to Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis just before the WTA tournament in Indian Wells. The 27-year-old Belarusian posted a video of the proposal on Instagram, accompanied by the words ‘You and me, forever.’more
Refurbished toilets that have opened in Piccadilly Circus Tube station have been described as “London’s newest tourist attraction”.
The loos – which will cost 80p to use - feature a mural by London-based artist James Lambert that aims to captures the character and cultural heritage of Piccadilly Circus.more
The UK Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has lowered its forecast for this year's economic growth in the UK from 1.4 per cent to 1.1 per cent of GDP, but has slightly raised it for the next two years, according to Finance Minister Rachel Reeves.more
FC Porto defender Jan Bednarek suffered a rib injury in Tuesday's Portuguese Cup semi-final against Sporting Lisbon (0-1), which could rule him out of action for some time, according to Dragons coach Francesco Farioli after the match. His team faces Benfica Lisbon in a league clash this weekend.more
More than half of Reform UK members believe non-white British citizens born abroad should be deported or encouraged to leave, according to the first publicly available poll of those in Nigel Farage’s party. The findings come as the Reform leader attempts to court centre-ground voters while facing pressure from his right flank, including a hardline new party launched by Rupert Lowe.more
Three men were arrested today in the United Kingdom on charges of spying for China, according to the London Metropolitan Police. According to media reports, one of those arrested is the partner of a member of parliament from the ruling Labour Party.more
