The hold comes despite rising inflation - the UK rate is 3.1%, well above the Bank's 2% target.more

We asked police about the 10 suspects their forces had most often linked to shoplifting offences between 2020-21 and 2025-26. It revealed 28,415 recorded offences had been linked to just 270 suspects by the 27 forces who shared data with us. It is an average of 105 offences per person - and those are just the occasions where a theft was formally reported to police and officers identified a suspemore

NATO will not be intimidated by Russia, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte declared yesterday at the Ditchley Park estate near Oxford. He added that European countries, including Great Britain, are beginning to play a greater role in the Alliance. more

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz is the third tennis player to secure a spot in the ATP Finals in Turin, scheduled for November 15–22. Italy's Jannik Sinner and Germany's Alexander Zverev had previously confirmed their participation in the tournament for the season's top players.more

About 1,500 Britons a day are quitting their jobs to become unpaid carers, as they try to balance their vulnerable relatives’ growing care needs with declining access to state-funded social care services.more

Iran-linked hackers are targeting journalists, dissidents, and activists with spyware known as CHOSEN BRICK, British, US, and Dutch authorities warned, while publishing guidance on how to avoid falling victim to the software.more

Rail passengers whose trains are cancelled will have the immediate right to travel on other operators’ services to finish their journey without further charge, ministers have announced. The “commonsense change” will take effect from Sunday 20 September, ending the confusion in Britain where many pre-booked tickets are not valid on other firms’ trains.more

Barcelona defeated Racing Santander 7–2 at Camp Nou. They secured their sixth consecutive league victory and lead the Spanish top flight. The home team's goalkeeper, Joan Garcia, suffered an injury and was replaced in the second half by Wojciech Szczęsny, who made a mistake on the goal conceded.more

As of January 1, 2027, the minimum wage will be PLN 4,950 gross, and the minimum hourly rate will be PLN 32.30; the regulation to this effect has already been published in the Journal of Laws.more

A London neighbourhood with a thriving food and drink scene has been named one of the coolest places to live in the world for 2026. Time Out has hailed Newington Green the hippest spot to be across the capital, replacing last year's winner Camberwell in the number one spot.more

At nail bars, car washes, bars and shops around the capital, Britain’s answer to ICE leaves local tensions high.more

The number of complaints made by households about water companies to the industry watchdog has risen by a record 84% in a year, driven by customer concern and confusion over rising bills. The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) said the year-on-year increase was the highest in its 20-year history and showed "just how dissatisfied" many people were.more

Real Madrid defeated Elche 3–2 away in Matchday 6 of the Spanish top flight. "Los Blancos" scored the winning goal against the bottom-placed team in stoppage time.more

In her State of the Union address on Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that Europe needs a mechanism modeled on Article 4 of the NATO treaty, as well as a European Security Council. She also argued that Canada should become the EU's first associate member. more

Drivers are being warned they could face £70 fines when new traffic rules come into force in a major UK city later this month. Oxford's new traffic filter trial will begin on Monday, September 28, replacing the temporary congestion charge currently operating across the city.more

With over 1,000 participants from 25 countries, 168 speakers, 34 sessions and panels, and a scientific program totaling more than 46 hours, the 13th Congress of the Polish Medical Diaspora in Wrocław became a forum for discussing the future of medicine, new technologies, the challenges facing physicians, and how to harness the potential of Polish medical professionals working around the globe. more

Colombian James Rodríguez, the top scorer of the 2014 World Cup, has announced his retirement from the national team. The former Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, AS Monaco, and FC Porto player made 131 appearances for his country and scored 31 goals.more

Petrol and diesel prices have both hit the highest levels since 2022 as the conflict in the Middle East continues to impact drivers' finances. The average price of a litre of petrol now stands at 169.68p, according to the RAC motoring body, while diesel has risen to 191.68p.more

According to data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS), the proportion of vaccinated children in Poland has been falling steadily for 15 years. This trend is evident across all age groups and for all key infectious diseases.more

Dan Thomas, leader of the Welsh branch of the right-wing party Reform UK, resigned on Tuesday after being detained by police on suspicion of, among other things, a possible assault.more

UEFA announced yesterday that the refurbished Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona has been chosen over London’s Wembley Stadium as the venue for the 2029 Champions League final.more

According to international analyses, cases of tropical diseases caused by climate change, air pollution from wildfire smoke and elevated pollen levels have led to a marked increase in mortality rates in 850 European cities. Heatwaves have proved to be the deadliest factor.more

English sparkling winemakers expect their earliest grape harvest and a “vintage year” after a scorching summer quickly ripened grapes. However, beer sellers have warned of a potential shortage after record-breaking temperatures and a drought hitting much of England has caused poor yields of barley.more

The state pension is expected to top £13,000 a year, reigniting the debate about its long-term affordability and generational fairness. The full, flat-rate state pension is expected to rise by £488 a year in April, based on the latest official earnings figure released on Tuesday.more

Alcohol buyers will be able to use a digital ID app on their phones to prove their age under new rules introduced on Tuesday. Pubs and shops in England and Wales can use the tech in addition to current physical forms of ID - with the government saying a digital option will make age-checks quicker and more secure for customers and staff.more