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UK puts Chagos Islands deal on hold to avoid ‘toxic backlash’

The much-criticised deal to hand over Britain's Chagos Islands to Mauritius appears to be on the rocks, with Sir Keir Starmer reportedly deciding to delay the agreement out of fears it could creates...

MPs to debate assisted dying bill again after major changes

MPs to debate assisted dying bill again after major changes46 minutes agoSam FrancisPolitical reporterHarry FarleyPolitical correspondentGetty ImagesMPs will debate a bill to legalise assisted dying...

European Commission wrong to deny release of von der Leyen messages, court says

European Commission wrong to deny release of von der Leyen messages, court says1 day agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorLUDOVIC MARIN/AFPThe European Commission was wrong to refuse to release text...

Is Britain really inching back towards the EU?

Is Britain really inching back towards the EU?52 minutes agoBBCDamian Grammaticas and Luke MintzBBC NewsOn a warm morning earlier this month, a group of Metropolitan Police diplomatic protection...

The UK's insanely beautiful 'Alpine village' that can only be reached by single track road

The UK has many beautiful destinations that gives a majestic feel and this stunning village located in Scotland boasting picturesque landscapes should certainly make the list of the nation's most...

Man charged over fires at homes and car linked to Starmer

Man charged over fires at homes linked to PM28 minutes agoZahra FatimaBBC NewsPAA 21-year-old man has been charged after fires at two properties and a car linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer,...

Londoners treated to holiday-style rejuvenation without leaving the city

London commuters were given a taste of holiday cheer without leaving the city, thanks to Virgin Atlantic's multi-sensory experience at Southbank's Observation Point. The event offered an invigorating...

Labour is running scared and we're not buying Keir Starmer's 'tough guy' act

British politics has hit a new level of surrealism. Panic-stricken by the local election results, Labour and the Conservatives are now competing to prove their toughness on immigration. Given their...

'Go back to Ukraine': War refugees complain of abuse in Poland

'Go back to Ukraine': War refugees complain of abuse in Poland1 day agoWill VernonBBC NewsReporting fromWarsawEPASvitlana says her daughter loved her school in Poland."Even when we moved to another...

Eerie 'ghost shark' abandoned in a tank in wildlife park and left to rot

The great white shark, a formidable apex predator, plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of our ocean ecosystems. Despite their portrayal as the "villain" in numerous Hollywood films, they...

Flight attendant shares which clothes she would 'never wear' on a plane

A flight attendant has revealed which clothes she would ‘never wear’ on a plane.There’s nothing that beats the feeling of boarding a flight, knowing you’re on your way to a new destination....

Keir Starmer's Brexit 'reset' plan dealt massive blow in new fishing row

Keir Starmer’s Brexit reset plans were dealt a huge blow last night as EU countries demanded more concessions on fishing rights and free movement for under 30s.Diplomats are said to have rejected...

Meghan and Harry's 'secret' meeting with devastated Brooklyn and Nicola amid family feud

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hosted Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz for a private dinner at their Montecito mansion as the couples reportedly bonded over their shared experience of toxic family...

King Charles's major olive branch to Harry after he first stepped back from royal duties

King Charles is said to have offered Prince Harry a major olive branch after he first stepped back from royal duties in 2020. The Duke of Sussex, 40, has been seeking to overturn a High Court...

Vandals chop down two 150-year-old trees at UK beauty spot

Locals are in an uproar over the chopping down of the centuries-old trees, which stood proudly at Drayton Green Lanes, affectionately known as "the beauty spot", along the River Wensum in Norfolk.The...

Keir Starmer leaves Angela Rayner stony-faced as PM snaps in PMQs

Lorraine Beavers, the estimable member for Blackpool North and Fleetwood, who usually looks like she’s just walked out of a Sex Pistols’ gig, talked in PMQ’s today of “toxic stenches causing...

European Commission wrong to deny release of von der Leyen messages, court says

European Commission wrong to deny release of von der Leyen messages, court says47 minutes agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorLUDOVIC MARIN/AFPThe European Commission was wrong to refuse to release...

'I’m a travel expert and have 1 method for never getting lost - even without Wi-Fi'

If you’ve ever gotten lost on holiday, then you know it can be stressful. While wandering the streets of an unfamiliar destination can be exhilarating and allow you to explore, if you have...

Everything you need to know about Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambience

Ambassador Ambience in the Norwegian fjords (Image: Deborah Stone)Ambassador Cruise Line was launched in 2021 and had its first ship, Ambience, christened on the River Thames a year later by Olympic...

British Airways says two-thirds of flights now leaving ahead of schedule after AI rollout

British Airways has claimed a massive increase in the punctuality of its Heathrow flights, boasting figures more than twice as impressive as those seen in 2023, thanks to the implementation of...