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The world’s ‘tallest’ dam costing £8bn to build

Construction is underway on what will be the world's largest dam. At 1,099 feet tall, it is an impressive plan and is costing a whopping £8 billion, according to the latest estimates. The Rogun Dam...

Can Labour solve the big issue facing Britain's military when successive governments have failed?

The real problem facing Britain's shrinking military5 hours agoJonathan BealeDefence correspondent•bealejonathanBBCOn a March day this year, a British nuclear-armed submarine quietly returned to...

Tips from first-time buyers: 'We bought a £320,000 home aged 26'

Tips from first-time buyers: 'We bought a £320,000 home aged 26'3 hours agoLucy AchesonBusiness reporterCameron SmithThe Bank of England has cut interest rates for the second time this year -...

Tips from first-time buyers: 'We bought a £320,000 home aged 26'

Tips from first-time buyers: 'We bought a £320,000 home aged 26'1 hour agoLucy AchesonBusiness reporterCameron SmithThe Bank of England has cut interest rates for the second time this year - welcome...

Woman found not guilty of having illegal abortion in UK lockdown

Woman accused of illegal abortion found not guilty41 minutes agoPA MediaA woman accused of having an illegal abortion has been cleared by a jury.Nicola Packer, 45, cried as she was acquitted of...

Doctor says 1 piece of meat is the 'most anti-ageing food in the world'

In the hopes of living well for longer, most health-conscious people turn to leafy greens, antioxidant-rich teas, and so-called superfoods like chia seeds. However, Dr Eric Berg claims that a far...

10 dog breeds with a 'bad reputation' many unfairly label as 'aggressive'

Dogs are often hailed as man's best friend, celebrated for their unwavering loyalty, companionship, and ability to offer emotional support and physical assistance. Their innate instinct to bond with...

Pensioners told ‘just ONE week to grab these sky-high Cash ISA and annuity rates’

The income paid by annuities has soared by almost two thirds in the past five years, while rates on Cash ISAs and standard savings accounts are also riding high.It's also possible to get as much as...

Two dead dogs found dumped in lay-by as RSPCA make desperate appeal

In a shocking discovery, two deceased dogs were found abandoned in a Black Country lay-by, prompting an urgent appeal from an animal charity to find the person responsible. The tragic scene unfolded...

Yvette Cooper isn't telling you whole truth on foreign sex offenders living in UK

Today we woke up to the news that foreign sex offenders are to be barred from gaining asylum in the UK, or will indeed be sent back home, under a new law announced by the Home Secretary Yvette...

Ofcom needs to plug one hole to see off threat to UK democracy

OPINIONRules instituted to protect the British electorate are leaving Britons vulnerable to manipulation. (Image: Getty)Election day should be a celebration of democracy, a moment when voters can...

Baby food pouches low in nutrients, testing finds

Baby food pouches low in nutrients, testing finds34 minutes agoCatrin Nye, Adam Eley and Oliver EnglehartBBC PanoramaGetty ImagesBaby food pouches from six of the UK's leading brands are failing to...

The 6 common items that could be packed away in your loft and quietly worth a fortune

Spring is renowned for being the season of clearing out the old and embracing the new. As such, many will be on a mission to tidy up wardrobes, garages and even the loft. But there are a few...

200,000 unecessary cancer deaths a year without urgent action Wes Streeting warned

A leading cancer specialist has written to Health Secretary Wes Streeting urging him to launch an overhaul of cancer services, alongside a damning new report showing nearly 200,000 avoidable cancer...

Octopus Energy issues ‘act now’ message as customers to be cut off

Octopus Energy has issued a message urging customers to “act now” or face having their electricity or hot water cut off.The major energy supplier is warning UK households with an outdated radio...

Driving test chaos as bots and staff shortages leave learners facing six-month waits

Learner drivers are being forced to wait up to six months for a practical driving test amid warnings that automated bots are hoovering up available slots and reselling them at inflated prices —...

Brexit-hating Steve Bray cleared of flouting police ban outside Parliament

Anti-Brexit activist Steve Bray has been cleared of flouting a police ban over playing music outside Parliament. The 56-year-old was blaring out anti-Conservative and anti-Brexit edits of The Muppet...

Reform civil war explodes as Rupert Lowe calls out former party over 'cult of NHS'

Suspended MP Rupert Lowe has demanded a Royal Commission is set up to find ways to replace the “cult of the NHS” - including PAYING for it - saying patients are paying the price for using an...

Russian ambassador's shocking reply as Moscow accused of tracking UK nuclear submarines

The Russian ambassador to the UK says Moscow poses no threat to Britain but did not deny allegations that his country has hidden sensors in waters around the UK to try to track the Royal Navy’s...

Ambassador does not deny Russia is tracking UK nuclear subs with sensors

Ambassador does not deny Russia is tracking UK nuclear subs with sensors35 minutes agoAlys DaviesBBC NewsRussia's ambassador to the UK has not denied allegations that Russian sensors have been hidden...