More and more midwives are leaving the NHS before they reach 35 because of burnout, worsening the staffing problems that are affecting maternity units. The growing trend of early career quitting has sparked fears it poses a threat to the quality and safety of care that mothers and babies receive from already-understaffed childbirth services.more

New restrictions on the sale of the loudest fireworks could be introduced in the UK, the government has indicated, following widespread concerns about their impact on communities and animals. Consumer protection minister Kate Dearden confirmed a consultation has been launched.more

Initial findings into an incident in which a passenger was partially sucked through a cracked window on a Ryanair Boeing 737 indicate "foreign object damage," company CEO Michael O'Leary said on Monday.more

The ATP rankings are consistently led by Italian Jannik Sinner. There were no changes in the top ten, which took a break after Wimbledon, but Poles saw some declines. Meanwhile, Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka has remained at the top since October 21, 2024, while Iga Świątek remains in 8th place.more

Count Binface, a man posing as an alien in a helmet resembling a garbage can, is the most recognizable of over 30 candidates Nigel Farage, leader of the right-wing populist Reform UK party, will face in the House of Commons by-election on August 13.more

Controversial influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were detained by American officers in Miami on Saturday, media reported. The arrest is related to a British extradition request on charges including rape and human trafficking.more

Children under 16 will be banned from buying high-caffeine energy drinks in England from April, the government has said. Drinks containing more than 150mg of caffeine per litre will be illegal to sell to children and younger teenagers in shops, restaurants, cafes, vending machines and online.more

The Spanish national football team won the World Cup for the second time. In the final, they defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time. Frenchman Kylian Mbappe was the top scorer with 10 goals. The day before, his team lost the third-place match to England 4-6.more

Due to the unstable political situation in the Persian Gulf region, Europe is becoming the preferred destination for Nepalese workers, the Kathmandu Post reported. Over the past 11 months, 53,000 Nepalese have obtained work permits in Europe.more

A notable surge in job vacancies for delivery drivers, couriers, actors, entertainers, presenters and pest control officers has been seen in recent weeks, new research indicates. Overall, the UK job market saw 1.7 million adverts in June, marking a 9 per cent increase on May and an 11 per cent rise year-on-year, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (Rec).more

Households across the UK should brace for supermarket price rises, a leading consumer group has warned, as the cost of the top-rising food products are revealed.more

Fly-tipping fines will be increased to a maximum of £5,000 under a new crackdown. New legislation will also see the top fine for littering on streets increased to £750, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced.more

Global production of fish, seafood, and other aquatic organisms in 2024 reached a record 235 million tons, according to the latest report from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Fish and seafood are crucial for ensuring food security, especially given the growing global population.more

England defeated France 6-4 (4-0) in the third-place match at the FIFA World Cup in Miami. Spain will face defending champions Argentina in the final on Sunday in East Rutherford, New York.more

The Tower of London could receive a £70 million transformation as it unveils plans for new learning and community spaces at the historic site. The Historic Royal Palaces charity, which manages six of the UK’s royal palaces, hopes to raise £70 million to modernise the fortress’ existing facilities. The charity said it has already collected £20 million in donations for the makeover.more

The proportion of smokers purchasing cheap cigarettes from illicit sources has almost doubled since 2023, according to new analysis. This significant increase is believed to reflect the rising cost of living that has impacted households in recent years, researchers suggest.more

Johan Manzambi has moved from Freiburg to Aston Villa for £50 million, according to the AP news agency. This is the highest fee ever paid for a Swiss footballer and a record transfer for the Birmingham club.more

Yesterday, a court in Southampton sentenced the mother of Henry Nowak’s killer to three years’ imprisonment for aiding her son and removing the murder weapon from the scene of the crime.more

180 reports of hate crimes against Ukrainian citizens in just six months – an increase of over 30 percent. Politicians and "Russian bots" are not the only culprits, reports "Rzeczpospolita."more

The winners of Sunday's World Cup final, in addition to gold medals and the World Cup, will also receive commemorative rings, modeled on those given to the champions of American leagues, including: NBA - FIFA informed. Spain and Argentina will fight for the triumph.more

England is home to countless picturesque villages, each with their own unique charm and history. I love exploring the UK and have visited villages and towns all over the country, including the Cotswolds, Rye, and North Wales. But one hidden gem that I constantly visit is Aynho.more

The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is backing calls for a maximum workplace temperature as pressure grows on the government to protect workers from the impact of repeated heatwaves across the UK.more

An eight-year-old girl was among three members of the same family found dead in what is being treated as a double murder and suicide. A murder investigation was launched after the three people - a 41-year-old man, a 39-year-old woman and the girl - were found at a house on the Cullybackey Road in Ballymena at 09:00 BST on Monday.more

Slovenian Slavko Vincic will be the referee for Sunday's FIFA World Cup final in East Rutherford, between Argentina and Spain. He will be assisted on the lines by Tomaz Klancnik and Andraz Kovacic, while Jordanian Adham Makhadmeh has been appointed as the fourth official.more

Andy Burnham was elected the new leader of the Labour Party today at the party's extraordinary conference in London. This is the final step on his path to becoming Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on Monday. He will replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.more