The leader of the UK's biggest trade union has warned it would be a "huge mistake" for the government to water down its Employment Rights Bill, which is due to become law in the next few weeks.more

Summer holiday season might be over, but a new survey on the UK's best airports will provide food for thought for many travellers' next trip. Consumer group Which has ranked the UK's travel hubs via a survey of more than 6,000 people.more

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Italian tennis player and defending champion Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the US Open final. This was his sixth Grand Slam title and his second in New York. The Spaniard now leads the ATP rankings.more

Tucking into a box of Quality Street or Celebrations is a Christmas tradition. But as this year’s supply arrives in British supermarkets, it is becoming clear that the Grinch has already struck and made the tubs of the confectionery lighter. Someone has also taken a bite out of Toblerone, with 20g shaved off its chocolatey peaks, reducing a 360g bar to 340g.more

The number of migrants who have illegally entered the UK by crossing the English Channel by boat has exceeded 30,000 since the start of 2025, according to the latest figures from the Home Office.more

Three quarters of British businesses did nothing to support charities last year, according to an annual report. The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), which helps people or organisations give more effectively to charitable causes, said just 25% of UK firms donated to charities in the form of time, cash or goods last year.more

Germany has ceased to be the top destination for asylum seekers, due to a decline in applications from Syrians, the EU Asylum Agency (EUAA) announced today. In the first half of 2025, the largest number of applications were submitted by Venezuelans in Spain and France.more

A planned shake-up of the recycling process in England next year will change in the way rubbish is collected with four bins for all homes. New Simpler Recycling rules under the Environment Act 2021 will roll out in 2026.more

The Barcelona women's team secured another impressive victory, defeating Athletic Bilbao 8-1 away in the second round of the Spanish top flight. Ewa Pajor, who was the top scorer last season, scored two of the goals.more

Federal immigration agents conducted raids targeting immigrants in Boston and surrounding areas over the weekend, arresting dozens of people, said Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin.more

The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) is hiring for 13,700 Christmas roles in its biggest ever recruitment drive as it prepares for the busy shopping season. The retail group, which incorporates John Lewis department stores and the Waitrose chain, said it was investing to meet the expected surge in demand from consumers.more

French hospitals have been told to prepare a potential armed conflict in Europe by next year, local media reported. In a letter sent to regional health agencies, revealed by Le Canard Enchaîné , the Ministry of Health asked hospitals to prepare for a “major (military) engagement” by March 2026.more

Gun salutes in Hyde Park, London, will mark the third anniversary of King Charles III's accession to the British throne today. Media speculation is rife as to whether the monarch will meet his son, Prince Harry, who arrives that day to attend the 20th WellChild Awards.more

57.6 percent of respondents do not believe that President Karol Nawrocki will become independent from PiS and its chairman Jarosław Kaczyński, Wirtualna Polska reported, citing a United Surveys poll.more

Poland defeated Finland 3-1 (2-0) in Chorzów in their World Cup qualifying Group G match. Matty Cash, Robert Lewandowski, and Jakub Kamiński scored, while Benjamin Kallman scored the only goal for the visitors late in the match.more

London Underground services are continuing to face disruption on Monday, after workers walked out on Sunday in rolling action over pay and conditions. Members of the Rail, Maritime And Transport union (RMT) are staging the walkout until Thursday. There is little or no service on all of the Tube as different parts of RMT membership walk out on different days.more

Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed for the first time the government is looking at digital ID as a way to tackle illegal immigration. The prime minister said a new identity programme could play an "important part" in reducing the incentive to enter the UK without permission.more

UK train passengers at London St Pancras will face “no queues” from the introduction of new EU border checks next month, Eurostar said. The Channel Tunnel train operator insisted it is fully prepared for the launch of the Entry Exit System (EES) on October 12.more

Drug deaths in Scotland have fallen to their lowest levels in eight years, figures have shown. Deaths from drug misuse in 2024 dropped by 13% – or 155 deaths – to 1,017, according to the National Records of Scotland (NRS).more

Portugal defeated Armenia 5-0 away in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. 40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo, who has 140 goals to his name and is the all-time leading scorer for national teams, scored two of the goals. Ireland salvaged a 2-2 draw with Hungary in stoppage time.more

Yesterday, the British newspaper "Financial Times" reported on a project by Polish billionaire Roman Karkosik, whose initiative is to build Europe's tallest statue of the Virgin Mary in the village of Konotopie (Kujawsko-Pomorskie). The statue will be 55 meters tall and, according to "FT," will be consecrated on August 15, 2026.more

The north-east of England is Great Britain’s allotment heartland, with Redcar and Cleveland and County Durham the two councils with the highest rate of allotment provision per person, an analysis has found. It also revealed that Scotland on average has just a quarter of the space per person that is available in England.more

More than 425 people have been arrested at a demonstration against the government's ban of the campaign group Palestine Action. Hundreds gathered in Parliament Square in central London to oppose the group's proscription, some holding placards that read: "I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action."more

World number one tennis player, Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka, defeated American Amanda Anisimova (No. 8) 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) in the US Open final. This was her fourth career Grand Slam victory and her second in New York, where she also topped the rankings a year ago.more

A new set of stamps is being issued to celebrate the diverse range of wild and domesticated ducks found in the UK. The stamps have images of 10 duck species and breeds.more