The new British defence investment plan is inspired, amongst other things, by the Ukrainians’ experiences in the war with Russia and focuses on modern technologies such as drones, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said today. The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) was published today.more

Asylum seekers will be ordered to pay about £10,000 to cover their state-funded living costs or be denied settled status in the UK under a new law to be considered by MPs on Tuesday.more

Polish national team player Robert Lewandowski has signed a contract with Chicago Fire, the Major League Soccer club announced. The 37-year-old forward played for Barcelona for the past four seasons and previously played for Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Lech Poznań.more

HMRC has named and shamed 43 London businesses and individuals who dodged tens of thousands in taxes. Several high street takeaways, convenience stores and vape shops across the capital failed to pay at least £25,000.more

The British government is to invest nearly 600 million pounds in the development of defence technologies. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence on Monday, the plans include the establishment of a new laboratory to develop methods for countering threats posed by biological weapons.more

The AI revolution will lead to a collapse of the labour market, a stock market crash and the end of the current social contract, which links economic growth to employment levels – predicts Carson Block in 'The Economist' in an article entitled ‘If you thought the global financial crisis was tough...’.more

Brazil, Paraguay, and Morocco advanced to the round of 16 of the North American football World Cup on Monday. Paraguay caused a sensation by eliminating four-time world champions Germany on penalties. The Netherlands are also returning home.more

Decentralisation and plans to build social housing formed the basis of the programme outlined by Andy Burnham, the favourite to become the new British Prime Minister. In a speech in Manchester on Monday, the politician pledged to maintain fiscal discipline.more

The number of applications to join the Bundeswehr has risen since the military service programme was overhauled at the start of the year, according to the German Ministry of Defence. The government aims to increase the size of the armed forces from the current level of over 180,000 to 260,000 troops.more

Large numbers of autonomous delivery robots could be coming to towns and cities across England after ministers signalled they were likely to support a change in the law allowing their use, prompting concern from safety campaigners.more

Maja Chwalińska was eliminated in the first round of the Wimbledon grass-court Grand Slam tournament. Magdalena Fręch and Magda Linette suffered a similar fate. Meanwhile, Hubert Hurkacz advanced to the second round, and Kamil Majchrzak and Iga Świątek will play today.more

There are over a thousand drone operators per 100,000 inhabitants in Poland. Most are hobbyists who use drones for recreational purposes, but the use of drones in business is slowly growing - reported "Puls Biznesu".more

Tucked away in Southwark, Dulwich Park is one of South London's most rewarding spots for a day out. Covering 29 hectares and holding a prestigious Green Flag award, the park has plenty of trees, making it the perfect spot to get outdoors while staying safe in the hot weather.more

As Britain recovers from record-breaking hot weather in June, Londoners may be wondering when the next heatwave will be. The capital bore the brunt of much of the past week’s heatwave with four consecutive days of temperatures in the mid-thirties, while London Ambulance Service faced a surge in heat-related illnesses.more

As millions of Britons prepare to jet off on their summer holidays, London Luton Airport has issued a social media warning for travellers returning to Great Britain, cautioning that some may be unknowingly carrying souvenirs and holiday gifts that are actually 'illegal' to have in their luggage.more

Iga Świątek is third in the latest world rankings of tennis players. In the rankings, released exceptionally on Sunday due to the start of the Wimbledon Grand Slam, Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka remains at the top. Kamil Majchrzak has climbed from 46th to a career-high 45th in the ATP rankings, while Jannik Sinner remains the leader.more

The biggest ever campaign to encourage the public to reduce their water use will launch this week, as the UK emerges from record temperatures attributed to the climate crisis. The £75m publicity drive, called Let’s Save Water, will advise and encourage people to treat water as a precious resource and has a target for everyone to cut their daily use by 28 litres – or two large buckets.more

Prince Harry is said to be rethinking his decision to bring Meghan and his children to the UK next month after his request for police protection was denied. It is understood that the royal has concerns for his family’s safety after learning on Friday that no taxpayer-funded security would be provided.more

British American Tobacco (BAT) is to cut nearly a fifth of its global workforce as part of a major cost-cutting drive. The tobacco giant, which makes Lucky Strike and Dunhill cigarettes, is cutting 5,500 roles and outsourcing 3,500 more. The company had said earlier this year that it was planning savings to make it "more digital and AI-focused".more

The Kremlin may try to test NATO's cohesion and launch a provocation in Poland or the Baltic countries, intelligence sources from two countries on NATO's eastern flank said, quoted by the British daily "The Guardian".more

According to media reports, Robert Lewandowski's transfer to Chicago Fire is a done deal, according to the DPA news agency. The Polish international and the MLS club reportedly agreed on a two-year contract, with the documents expected to be signed within 24 hours.more

Those hoping for a cheaper holiday this year with a staycation on the UK coast may want to look away now. A new report has said that a portion of fish and chips will now cost an average of £10.29 for of haddock and chips across the UK, while cod and chips has reached £11.41.more

Poland has become a new superpower in Europe, and it wants to be one in tourism as well, Danish public broadcaster DR emphasized on Sunday. Media reports cite forecasts that Polish resorts and cities will be visited by 3 million more foreign guests this year.more

Inwestycje w drony zamiast nowych niszczycieli i fregat oraz budżet zwiększony o przynajmniej miliard funtów - tak wyglądać ma nowy brytyjski plan inwestycji w obronność (DIP) - poinformował "Sunday Times". Plan ma zostać opublikowany jeszcze w tym tygodniu.more

Canada, after beating South Africa 1-0 in Los Angeles, became the first team to advance to the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup in North America. On Saturday, they will face the winner of the Netherlands-Morocco match for a place in the quarterfinals.more