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Keir Starmer's shysters prove they have no principles as Labour sent scrambling

Does Keir Starmer think we’re all as daft as he is? And does he imagine for a single second that any of us were fooled by his phoney hardman stance on immigration this week? He stood in front of...

The 11 UK towns where asylum seeker housing has boomed in last 10 years

Hillingdon in London was taking care of more asylum seekers than any other council area in the country relative to its size. Last year, 3,010 people received asylum support in the council area....

Met Office urges Brits to fully charge mobile phones today

The Met Office has urged Britons to charge their smartphones today - with powerline and flood-threatening thunderstorms set to strike swathes of the UK. The UK has soaked up days of sweltering...

M4 traffic LIVE: Motorway closed after horror crash - air ambulance on scene

A section of the M4 motorway has been closed in both directions following a crash, with emergency services - including the air ambulance - on the scene.Following a collision near Reading, both the...

Tory leadership rumours swirl as James Cleverly steps up manoeuvring

James Cleverly has insisted he remains fully behind Kemi Badenoch, amid suspicions he is eyeing up the Tory leadership following her local election drubbing. Mr Cleverly has ramped up activity in...

RAF unveils UK's new cutting-edge 'StormShroud' drones in warning to Putin

Radar-jamming drones are to fly alongside British fighter jets in a major boost to Britain's ability to knock out enemy air defences. The UK is investing an initial £19 million into the drones,...

Draper advances in Madrid as matches resume

Getty Images29 April 2025Jack Draper reached the round of 16 at the Madrid Open after opponent Matteo Berrettini retired injured as play resumed following a nationwide power cut.Play was suspended on...

Draper advances in Madrid as matches resume

Getty Images29 April 2025, 15:20 BSTUpdated 15 minutes agoJack Draper reached the round of 16 at the Madrid Open after opponent Matteo Berrettini retired injured as play resumed following a...

Mark Carney's Liberals win fourth term amid Trump's tariff war and annexation threats

Canada appears poised to grant the country's Liberal Party another term as the dominant faction in their parliament. This outcome follows a radical shift in the race's focus due to US President...

Melania Trump's three-word order to Donald at Pope's funeral uncovered by lip reader

Melania Trump reportedly issued a discreet command to her husband, Donald Trump, during Pope Francis' funeral, according to a lip-reading expert.The US President, aged 78, was seated prominently near...

I've visited every country in the world at 23 - this one in Africa is the best

A globetrotter has earned the title of the youngest man to visit every country in the world. Luca Pferdmenges, a 23 year old from Mönchengladbach, Germany, embarked on his remarkable journey to...

Royal couple heading for divorce after being married for just two years

Royal weddings provide a national sense of celebration around the world, and while many have ended happily, others have not. Just two years on from their fairytale wedding in Belgium, it has been...

Sports Direct closing another UK store today - but opens 100 new sites in Australia

Sports Direct, a major player on the UK high street, is set to close its store on Newmarket Road in Cambridge today, marking another setback for the retail sector. The store has been running a...

Titanic victim's pocket watch set to fetch £50,00 at auction

A ladies' pocket watch discovered among the possessions of a passenger who tragically drowned during the Titanic's ill-fated maiden voyage could be sold for up to £50,000 at auction. The timepiece...

Full list of WHSmith, Aldi, Morrisons and Santander branches closing in 2025

The UK high street is set to lose more shops, supermarkets and banks this year. Businesses continue to be hit with increased energy costs and rent, while the recent rise in employer National...

Council tax will hit £3k in 28 places under Labour - full list

Council tax bills in 28 areas will see annual bills rise to over £3,000 a year in five years time on an average Band D property. New figures, compiled by the Taxpayers’ Alliance on behalf of the...

Celebrity Big Brother star Patsy Palmer’s real name - and why she changed it

Patsy Palmer was among the famous faces to enter the ITV’s Celebrity Big Brother house on Monday (April 7), and many fans have been surprised to learn her real name. The actress is best known for...

The underrrated little UK city that was England's capital 1,000 years before London

With its winding ancient streets teeming with Roman and medieval buildings, colourful pastel-painted cottages and a thriving foodie scene, this Essex town only became a city in 2022 as part of the...

Plan for successor to Britannia to drive Commonwealth trade

A successor to the Royal Yacht Britannia could drum up trade among Commonwealth nations as President Trump’s tariffs shake the world economy, according to a leading champion of a new vessel....

World's biggest £450m hotel superyacht set to dock in UK with £16k tickets

The world's biggest hotel-brand superyacht is set to dock in a UK city this summer as part of an 11-night cruise with prices starting at £16,300 per person. The Ritz-Carlton Ilma cost £450 million...