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Algeria sentences French sports journalist to seven years' imprisonment

Algeria sentences French sports journalist to seven years' imprisonmentJust nowHugh SchofieldBBC News, Parisx.com/sofootFrench journalists' unions on Tuesday called on Algeria to release a French...

State pension is NOT an entitlement – and this leaves Labour free to means test YOURS

In March, I delivered some unwelcome news: the state pension isn’t an entitlement. It’s a state benefit, just like any other.Many readers weren’t happy. They wrote in, insisting the pension is...

Keir Starmer is so cowardly he might as well be in hiding as national emergency looms

Keir Starmer may have won a landslide victory, but first year in office has already exposed the deep flaws in his leadership. Far from providing the “serious government” he promised, Starmer is...

Pretty walkable French town 1 hour from Paris is just as beautiful but without tourists

Paris is famous for its gorgeous historic streets, Gothic cathedral and, of course, the hordes of tourists who flock there every year. If you love the idea of a French getaway, but hate the...

Nissan axes 250 jobs at major UK car plant as electric vehicle sales stall

Hundreds of workers at Nissan's Sunderland factory are set to lose their jobs as the car giant struggles with falling electric vehicle (EV) demand and tumbling profits.The Japanese carmaker confirmed...

The genius Beatles song John Lennon wrote that was banned - but he thought it was 'crazy'

The Beatles were no strangers to stirring the pot. John Lennon's notorious statement in 1966 that they were "more popular than Jesus" sparked a furore amongst American Christians and contributed to...

Keir Starmer dealt another blow just hours before crunch vote

The Tories will vote against Sir Keir Starmer's welfare reforms in a fresh blow to the Prime Minister. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said her party would not back the Government's Bill in a...

The beautiful European coastal city with £23 flights and no crowds

Mass tourism has impacted a number of European hotspots, resulting in an influx of tourist taxes and overcrowded holiday spots. It is one of the many reasons why travellers are now looking for...

Furious Tory calls for BBC licence fee to be axed after Glastonbury Bob Vylan row

A Tory MP called for the BBC licence fee to be axed after a row over Glastonbury coverage. The national broadcaster was forced to issue a grovelling apology after not pulling the live stream of Bob...

Panic in Majorca as prices slashed in Greece and Turkey by UK travel firms

British travel firms have started slashing the prices of holidays to Greece and Turkey as tensions in the Middle East begin to affect the region. Holidays are now available to both countries for...

Turkey wildfire LIVE: All flights from popular holiday destination grounded

Any Brits trying to fly home from a popular holiday destination will be forced to wait as fire crews fight a terrifying blaze. Forest fires across the vibrant coastal city of Izmir, Turkey have...

I've visited 37 cities in Europe and this 1 is the best

With the summer now upon us, many holidaymakers will be packing a suitcase or two for week-long holidays in the sun. However, some savvy Brits have realised that with Europe right on our doorstep,...

Personal tax allowance raise from £12,570 to £20,000 update as backing soars

A campaign to try to force Rachel Reeves to increase the lowest personal tax allowance threshold has seen a surge of support in the wake of a parliament debate. In a huge wave of frustration people...

Popular Greek island faces tourism crisis as it becomes 'ghost town'

Santorini, one of the world’s most photographed islands and a perennial favourite among travellers, is facing an unexpected crisis: a tourism season that feels empty, even amid surging visitor...

Charli XCX, Neil Young and Scissor Sisters give Glastonbury goosebumps

Charli XCX, Neil Young and Scissor Sisters give Glastonbury goosebumps10 hours agoMark SavageMusic CorrespondentReporting fromGlastonbury FestivalGetty ImagesSaturday was a night of four headliners...