The Government's welfare system revamp could force 150,000 individuals below the poverty line, including those who receive universal credit (UC) and personal independence payments (PIP). Sir Keir Starmer is facing strong pushback on his welfare reforms from those within his own party, with a humiliating rejection of the proposed bill last week.more

Wojciech Szczęsny is set to sign a new contract with Barcelona this week ahead of the team's return to regular training on July 13, Catalan daily Sport reported.more

Ryanair is changing its free carry-on luggage allowances, bringing a slight relief to holidaymakers travelling across Europe. It comes after the European Union transport committee voted last month to reinforce European passenger rights by defining the size of backpacks and personal items that passengers are allowed to bring across all flights. more

London’s transport chief has been forced to deny that the £3 billion fleet of new Piccadilly line trains are having to be rebuilt because they don’t fit in Tube tunnels. But Andy Lord, the Transport for London commissioner, admitted the delayed introduction of the “transformational” new trains was proving “challenging” and was “extremely complicated” to fix.more

Visiting U.S. national parks will cost more in the future if you’re not an American: that’s the effect of an executive order signed last July 3 by U.S. President Donald Trump, who decided to raise entrance fees to places like Yellowstone, Yosemite and Grand Canyon for any foreign tourist, of any nationality.more

The British Palestine Action, which was added to the terrorist list last week, is trying to recruit activists for a new "collective," the Telegraph reported today. Those willing to "dismantle the Zionist war machine in Britain."more

Due to difficult weather conditions, particularly strong winds, persisting over Madeira, more than 30 planes were unable to take off from the Portuguese island yesterday, authorities said.more

Szymon Marciniak will be the referee for Wednesday's semi-final of the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, FIFA announced.more

A new strain of Covid has spread across the UK with some experts warning it is resisting immunity. Unlike other strains, the Stratus strain is known for its unique symptom of giving people a hoarse voice. Stratus has two variants, XFG and XFG.3, with XFG.3 accounting for a larger proportion than any other individual variant, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).more

During the recent heatwave in France, it was recalled that Paris was once identified as a city where the risk of heat effects is particularly high. In 2023, “The Lancet” magazine estimated that Parisians were more likely than residents of other European cities to be potentially at risk of deadly heat effects.more

Britain's King Charles III has called on Britons to unite "against those who would divide us" on the 20th anniversary of the London terrorist attacks. On July 7, 2005, four al-Qaeda-linked suicide bombers attacked the London Underground. The explosions killed 52 people and injured more than 770.more

Temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania have been in place since midnight, during which Border Guard officers, supported by police and WOT soldiers, can stop selected vehicles for random checks. According to the government, the controls are necessary to reduce the uncontrolled flow of migrants.more

Kamil Majchrzak failed to advance to the quarterfinals of Wimbledon. In Sunday's 1/8 final match of the tennis Grand Slam tournament, the 29-year-old Pole lost to the 17th seeded Russian Karen Khachanov 4:6, 2:6, 3:6. Meanwhile, the defending champion Jan Zieliński and Taiwanese tennis player Su-Wei Hsieh advanced to the quarterfinals of the mixed doubles.more

A commuter town just a swift 27-minute journey from London was named the safest place to live in the UK a few years back. Woking, situated in Surrey, holds this title according to research carried out by security licensing firm Get Licensed, with a crime rate of only 64 crimes per 1,000 people (excluding fraud). more

On 24 June 2025, the UK Government issued a new Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, introducing key updates that will impact a wide range of applicants. These include changes to the EU Settlement Scheme, 10-year long residence route, private and family life route, and several other visa categories.more

Polish national football team goalkeeper Marcin Bulka has moved to Saudi Arabia's Neom SC, his former club OGC Nice confirmed yesterday.more

The UK is restoring diplomatic relations with Syria, the UK Foreign Office announced yesterday. The statement was made during a visit to Damascus by British diplomatic chief David Lammy.more

Billionaire and former advisor to US President Donald Trump Elon Musk announced yesterday the formation of a new party called the Party of America. The day before, he published a poll asking internet users whether they were in favour of the creation of a new party.more

Bartosz Zmarzlik, defending his title, took second place in the Grand Prix tournament in Malilla, Sweden, the seventh qualifier of the speedway world championships. Australian Brady Kurtz won the event and now only loses nine points to the leading Pole in the general classification.more

Eurostar passengers are being allowed to board trains earlier than normal in a bid to avoid overcrowding at St Pancras station. They are being allowed to take their seats — to destinations such as Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam — 30 minutes before departure rather than having to wait in the departure lounge.more

This winter season, Ryanair will offer 12 routes from Warsaw Chopin Airport, including six new ones, the carrier announced. The winter schedule will come into effect on October 27.more

Iga Swiatek has advanced to the fourth round of the Grand Slam tournament on the grass courts of Wimbledon. The number eight seeded tennis player confidently defeated American Danielle Collins 6:2, 6:3. Her next opponent in London will be Denmark's Clara Tauson.more

At Villa Park Stadium in Birmingham, central England, legendary heavy metal band Black Sabbath gave a farewell concert yesterday. Singer Ozzy Osbourne took to the stage for the last time as he bid farewell to performing in his hometown.more

London could see its third heatwave of the year as temperatures are expected to reach 29C in the capital next week. Londoners rejoiced earlier this week as summer showers finally brought much-needed relief from the scorching weather following the hottest day of the year on Tuesday. more

The Polish Embassy in Italy, in another evocative campaign aimed at Polish tourists staying in the country, warns against theft and gives advice on how to travel and visit safely. ‘You have a picture with the Pantheon, they have your wallet’. - emphasised warning against thieves.more