Profound social change that is now likely to become law24 minutes agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCReutersTake a step back, and it has been quite a few days.This has been a week at...
UK households are being urged to take immediate action in their gardens as the lethal mosquito-borne Usutu virus threatens to decimate blackbird populations across the country. Ecologists are...
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Council tax bills are set to rise in the south to fund the north under major Labour reforms, according to reports. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will set out plans tomorrow for a...
Police ban Budapest Pride march, but mayor vows it will go aheadJust nowNick ThorpeBBC Budapest correspondentGetty ImagesPolice have banned Hungary's annual Budapest Pride march later this month,...
Carried away by chic handbags and elegant frocks in dazzling colours, fans of British luxury fashion brand Lalage Beaumont (LB) and its effortless styling will be turning heads amid the social whirls...
It's summer, it's hot, and you've probably got your windows wide open trying to keep cool (even though it doesn't always work).But the balmy and carefree days of summer bring with them an unwelcome...
Can Reform UK face down vested interests and make the tough decisions if it ever forms the next government? Reform's newfound leadership in local government will offer evidence of whether it can...
Rocket trails are seen in the sky above the Israeli coastal city of Netanya amid a fresh barrage of Iranian missile attacks on June 17, 2025. Israel and Iran exchanged fire again on June 17, the...
Waitrose has announced that it will be refurbishing over 20 stores this year as part of a major £1billion investment. The supermarket, which has 429 stores across the UK, is set to invest in new...
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While it may be tempting to use the free toiletries provided in your hotel room, especially if you've only travelled with some hand luggage, one expert is warning against doing so. These toiletries...
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The Octopus Energy CEO has pinpointed one measure that could reduce energy bills across much of the UK. Zonal energy pricing is a system where electricity prices vary by area, to reflect what it...