The UK is home to a lot of cities deserving of a visit, yet only one has been singled out as the must-see destination for 2026. Analysts examined emerging transport links, major upcoming attractions, and the convenience of arranging a straightforward weekend break.more
HMRC is rolling out a new “penalty points” system this month that could land forgetful taxpayers with a £200 fine.
The new system. proposed by the tax authority in 2024, will first be tested on around 100 taxpayers, as part of the Making Tax Digital scheme.more
Inter Milan has strengthened its position as leader of the Italian football league. Yesterday, it defeated Cremonese 2–0 in the 23rd round, with Piotr Zieliński scoring one of the goals. This is his fourth league goal this season.more
A record 459,288 school holiday fines were issued in England last year, according to new figures from the Department for Education (DfE).
The number of term-time holiday fines rose by 4% in 2024-25 when compared with the previous year, and accounted for 93% of all fines issued for unauthorised school absence.more
Manchester City, second in the English Premier League, drew 2-2 away to Tottenham Hotspur, while third-placed Aston Villa, with Matty Cash in the line-up, lost 1-0 at home to Brentford in the 24th round. Arsenal London's lead is growing.more
Sir Keir Starmer believes Lord Mandelson should not be a member of the House of Lords, or use his title, Downing Street has said.
The prime minister has ordered an "urgent" investigation into Lord Mandelson's contact with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while the peer was a government minister.more
Nearly one in 10 European Union residents (9.2%) struggle to heat their homes, according to Eurostat. Poland, along with Finland and Slovenia, is among the countries with the lowest rates. The highest numbers of people struggle to heat their homes are in Bulgaria, Greece, Lithuania, and Spain.more
Mid-February is set to be very cold for the capital, with temperatures forecast to plummet, according to the BBC. It will, in fact, be so cold that we’re even predicted to see sleet on Wednesday, February 11.more
The players of Borussia Dortmund, currently second in the German Bundesliga, defeated Heidenheim, who are fighting to stay in the league, 3-2 in front of their home crowd in the 20th round and are now only six points behind leaders and defending champions Bayern Munich.more
The annual military qualification exercise, which will encompass 235,000 individuals, primarily men born in 2007, begins on Monday, February 2nd. Its purpose is to assess the fitness of those eligible for service and enter their data into military records. The entire process will last until April 30th.more
Frenchman Kylian Mbappe converted a penalty in the 10th minute of added time in the second half, helping Real Madrid to a 2-1 home win over Rayo Vallecano in the 22nd round of the Spanish top flight. The Royals are now just one point behind leaders Barcelona.more
A bistro will be built on the roof terrace of St. Peter's Basilica, according to a report in the Roman daily ‘Il Messaggero’ on Thursday. According to the newspaper, work on the project is well advanced and may be completed this year.more
Piotr Zyla finished ninth, Klemens Joniak 30th, Maciej Kot 34th, Dawid Kubacki 35th, and Aleksander Zniszczoł 49th in Sunday's Ski Jumping World Cup competition in Willingen, Germany. Slovenian Domen Prevc, who also triumphed on Saturday, won.more
With longer, sunnier days on the way and the February school half-term just around the corner, it could be the perfect time to plan a day trip. For those looking for family-friendly ideas near London, Shere and Guildford could be 'lovely' options.more
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic 2–6, 6–2, 6–3, 7–5 in the Australian Open final in Melbourne. The 22-year-old Spaniard, who leads the world rankings, became the youngest player in history to complete the Career Grand Slam.more
A second woman accusing sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has stated that he sent her to the United Kingdom to have sex with the then Prince of Wales, Andrew, according to the BBC.more
The number of unemployed people in Germany rose to over 3 million in January, the highest since January 2014, according to data published on Friday by the Federal Employment Agency. The unemployment rate stood at 6.6 per cent.more
Leaders Arsenal London defeated Leeds United 4–0 away in the 24th round of the English Premier League, ending a series of three league matches without a win. During the warm-up, Arsenal player Bukayo Saka suffered an injury. Other favourites, Chelsea and Liverpool, also won yesterday.more
Ealing has 79 high-risk neighbourhoods exposed to rising temperatures. The council plans a climate adaptation strategy addressing social vulnerability and infrastructure investments.more
Dubai plans to build the world's first gold-lined street, strengthening the United Arab Emirates' position as a global gold trading hub. Almost all the gold mined in Sudan ends up in the UAE, financing both sides of the ongoing civil war there, experts warn.more
More than 1,300 people, including 1,200 volunteers from 27 countries, will perform at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan on 6 February. The main part of the event will take place at the San Siro stadium, but celebrations will also be held in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Livigno and Predazzo.more
