In February, the travel industry was plunged into chaos when Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz following attacks by the United States and Israel. The closure of this crucial waterway – which transports roughly 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas – has caused global fuel shortages.more

A complex parade drill, the royal couple’s procession in a Victorian carriage and a flypast over Buckingham Palace – all these elements made up the official celebrations for King Charles III’s birthday. Yesterday, thousands of people watched the proceedings in central London.more

Official British police reports do not provide the exact number of defendants due to their nationality, but at least two Polish citizens have been identified and brought to trial so far. A total of 22 people have been charged in connection with the riots in Southampton.more

After Mexico's 2-0 victory over South Africa on Thursday, the other two World Cup hosts made their appearances a day later: Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina and earned a historic point, while the United States comfortably defeated Paraguay 4-1.more

The British-Polish composer Roxanna Panufnik was awarded the Order of the British Empire by King Charles III. Her name was included in the traditional list of honors published late on Friday to mark the monarch's official birthday.more

In 2025, the National Health Fund paid approximately PLN 52.8 million for the planned treatment of Polish citizens in other European Union countries. According to “Rzeczpospolita”, the most common procedures patients undergo abroad are cataract removal and dental treatment. The Czech Republic is the main destination for medical tourism.more

In their 12 previous appearances at major football tournaments, the Scottish national team has never made it past the first round. Their fans are hoping that ‘13’ will prove to be a lucky number and that their team will play a more significant role at the World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.more

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declared that he will fight to remain in office, despite calls from some within his own party for him to resign. In an interview with the BBC on Friday, he also rejected criticism that he is neglecting defence spending.more

London and the South East could be heading for another burst of summer heat, with the Met Office predicting temperatures could climb into the mid-20s over the coming days. This isn't as hot as the 30C temperatures we saw in May - but cheerier than the rain we have seen over the past week or so.more

Nationwide customers are being urged to check their banking apps as soon as possible to see whether they've been lucky enough to receive a little cash boost.more

The prize money for the Wimbledon Grand Slam tennis tournament will increase by 20 per cent compared with last year, to £64.2 million, according to Deborah Jevans, chief executive of the All England Club, which organises the event.more

The annual Trooping the Colour to celebrate the King's birthday is set to take place this weekend. The King's Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards will troop their Colour in the presence of His Majesty The King on Saturday (June 13).more

One in 10 students who will graduate from UK universities this summer are planning to leave the country for better job opportunities, according to a new survey.more

David Hockney, one of the most important contemporary British artists and a leading figure in 1960s Pop Art, has died, his spokesperson announced today. The artist was 88.more

The number of people losing their jobs is rising, although this year’s statistics do not show a wave of large-scale redundancies. Market data, however, points to a growing trend of selective job cuts, reports “Rzeczpospolita” today.more

Portuguese manager José Mourinho has been appointed manager of Real Madrid for the second time, the Spanish runners-up have officially announced. The 63-year-old, who previously managed the ‘Merengues’ from 2010 to 2013, has signed a three-year contract and will take up his post on 13 July.more

Ryanair is being investigated by the UK's competition watchdog over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child on flights. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it was looking into whether the fees, which the watchdog said typically costs £8 each way, were "unfair" under consumer law.more

The Slovenian government yesterday lifted border controls at the Schengen area’s internal borders with neighbouring Croatia and Hungary, the STA news agency reported, citing the Ministry of the Interior and Public Administration in Ljubljana.more

Dan Jarvis was appointed the new British Defence Secretary yesterday, Downing Street announced late in the evening. This follows the unexpected resignation of John Healey, who announced that he was stepping down due to a lack of funding for defence.more

Mexico beat South Africa 2–0 and South Korea beat the Czech Republic 2–1 in Group A matches that kicked off the World Cup. Mexico, the USA and Canada are co-hosting the first-ever World Cup featuring 48 teams. The tournament will run until 19 July.more

Nowhere else in Europe is the number of billionaires growing faster than in Poland, notes the newspaper "Svenska Dagbladet." Just a few years ago, no one was talking about Poland in the context of luxury goods, but now this market is growing dynamically, notes the Swedish daily.more

London has left Paris, Barcelona, Rome and New York trailing in Time Out’s Best Cities for Food. The UK capital came fourth behind Lima in first place, followed by Bangkok and Mexico City, with Barcelona in fifth place. more

Average rents are rising by almost 5% a year in some London boroughs amid growing demand for properties, new figures reveal. The housing data from property website Zoopla showed more people chasing homes to let in the capital, bucking a national trend and adding to the renting crisis being suffered by so many Londoners.more

While retirement planning often centres on maximising income, the fate of someone’s pension after death is a frequently overlooked element of estate planning. The state pension typically ceases when someone dies, making understanding different pension types and potential survivor benefits essential.more

Patients who turn up at A&E with non-urgent ailments could be told to come back another time under NHS plans to stop hospitals becoming overcrowded and avoid the service’s usual winter crisis.more