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

The total prize pool for the French Open tennis tournament has increased by €5.3 million, reaching €61.7 million this year. The singles winners of the Grand Slam tournament in Paris will each receive €2.8 million. Among the favorites will be Iga Świątek, who has won the event four times – in 2020 and 2022-24.more

UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme data show 33 of 59 monitored species have declined and 25 increased; dataset exceeds 44 million records since 1976.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

Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4-3 and Arsenal drew 0-0 with Sporting Lisbon in the second legs of the Champions League quarter-finals. Bayern and Arsenal advanced to the semi-finals with victories in their opening matches.more

A BBC undercover investigation finds law firms and advisers charging thousands to prepare fabricated asylum claims based on alleged homosexuality.more

All 317 local authorities will share £41m to prepare for enforcement under the Renters’ Rights Act, which takes effect on 1 May.more

The British public broadcaster BBC is set to make up to 2,000 staff redundant, representing almost 10 per cent of its total workforce and marking the largest single-day job cut in 15 years, according to British media reports.more

Portugal is opposed to the creation of a European army and instead advocates strengthening and modernising its own armed forces within the framework of NATO, Portuguese Defence Minister Nuno Melo has stated.more

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated on Wednesday that he will not bow to pressure from US President Donald Trump and allow his country to be drawn into a war in the Middle East. Earlier, Trump had once again criticized the state of US-UK relations.more

Third-seeded Iga Świątek defeated German Laura Siegemund 6-2, 6-3 in the second round of the WTA 500 clay-court tournament in Stuttgart. It was the Polish tennis player's first match under new coach Francisco Roig.more

The European app for verifying the age of online platform users is now technically ready and will soon be available to the public, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced yesterday in Brussels.more

A total of 320 council employees earned more than Sir Keir Starmer’s official salary (£172,153) in 2024–25, the TaxPayers’ Alliance annual Town Hall Rich List reports.more

The Greek police used disguised migrants to push other migrants across the border into Turkey, the BBC reported on Tuesday, presenting the findings of its own extensive journalistic investigation.more

NatWest says a technical issue affecting its Savings Pot feature has been resolved; affected customers will see corrected balances and no money was lost.more

Preparing for spring and summer holidays can be fraught with anxiety over hand luggage dimensions and contents - yet Ryanair's regulations allow some remarkably unusual items.more

Juventus Turin footballer Arkadiusz Milik has suffered a hamstring injury in training and faces another spell on the sidelines, according to the Italian news agency ANSA. On 21 March, the 32-year-old striker returned to the pitch after a break of almost two years.more

Lidl intends to expand mobile services to around 30 countries, including the UK, US, France and Spain. The company will operate as a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) and offer lower-cost plans for Lidl Plus customers.more

HM Passport Office lists five situations that can lead to refusal or withdrawal of a UK passport and reiterates strict photograph requirements.more

Liverpool’s French footballer Hugo Ekitike, who was stretchered off the pitch after 30 minutes of yesterday’s Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain, has likely suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon, which could rule him out of the World Cup.more

New research reveals a generational confidence crisis as under-35s look overseas for opportunity and stability.more

Drivers belonging to the RMT union are due to walk out from midday next Tuesday (April 21) for 24 hours, and again from midday on Thursday (April 23), also for 24 hours – meaning that services on four days of the working week will be affected.more

Two Typhoon jets were scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth after an unidentified aircraft was tracked heading toward the UK; it remained outside UK airspace and was not intercepted.more

Due to jet fuel supply constraints caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, airlines are considering further cuts. Qantas announced on Tuesday that it will not pay a dividend to shareholders; Lufthansa has not ruled out the possibility of having to ground aircraft.more

Asda is trialling vending-machine distribution for high-theft items to reduce shoplifting; a pilot is under way at an Ashton-under-Lyne store.more