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‘Keir Starmer will be gone in a year’ – and guess who’s lining up to replace him

The Prime Minister is lurching from U-turn to U-turn, his authority draining by the day. First came the scrapped winter fuel payment cut. Then the binned £5billion raid on disability benefits. Now,...

Five unthinkable taxes Rachel Reeves may hike to plug Labour’s black hole

Labour’s disability benefits U-turn has blown a £3billion hole in her plans, possibly more. That’s on top of the £1.5billion cost of reinstating winter fuel payments. PM Keir Starmer has...

The incredible £500m plan to build 'future-proofing' tunnels underneath 4 UK islands

Plans to connect four UK islands via a £500million underground tunnel service have advanced. This comes after Shetland councillors agreed to move forward with the proposals for the...

Trump says Nato's new 5% defence spending pledge a 'big win'

Trump says Nato's new 5% defence spending pledge a 'big win'2 days agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorJOHN THYS/AFPNato leaders have agreed to ramp up defence spending to 5% of their countries'...

British tourists told to stop doing 1 thing when visiting Italian tourist hotspot

British tourists heading to Venice this summer are being urged to rethink how they explore the city’s iconic bridges or risk clashing with frustrated locals.With about 20 million visitors annually...

Russia economy meltdown as mortgage rates soar to 25% and pensioners 'struggle to survive'

Housing and utility bills in some parts of Russia are expected to soar by up to 25% as the country's economic meltdown worsens. Russian media reports that tariffs on housing, gas, water and...

Quaint village a stone's throw from bustling seaside resort that's a breath of fresh air

Step back in time with a visit to this beautifully preserved UK village, complete with cobbled streets, inviting pubs and an abundance of quintessential charm. Southend-on-Sea, attracting more than...

Trump says Nato's new 5% defence spending pledge a 'big win'

Trump says Nato's new 5% defence spending pledge a 'big win'25 minutes agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorJOHN THYS/AFPNato leaders have agreed to ramp up defence spending to 5% of their countries'...

Nato set to agree big spike in defence spending at 'historic summit'

Nato set to agree big spike in defence spending at 'historic summit'24 minutes agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorJOHN THYS/AFPNato leaders are meeting in The Hague to decide on ramping up defence...

Rachel Reeves faces £5bn black hole if Labour rebels win today – YOUR taxes will fill it

PM Keir Starmer won’t be the only loser if furious Labour rebels shoot down his reforms to out-of-work disability and sickness benefits. It’ll be a nightmare for the Chancellor.Reeves is banking...

Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air legroom compared in battle of budget airlines

Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air are popular airlines for travellers as they offer low air fares across Europe and even further afield, such as Jordan and Morocco. However, as they operate their...

Disaster for Rachel Reeves as economy set to shrink despite repeated growth pledge

Rachel Reeves is heading for a major blow in the coming days as forecasters say figures will show Britain’s economy shrank in the second quarter of 2025. Despite repeated pledges to get the economy...

Furious Tories demand 'racket' of asylum seekers working illegally must end now

Last week, I visited an asylum hotel in London after receiving reports that illegal immigrants were working as couriers for major delivery platforms. The Express has uncovered similar cases, and what...

Win a £1,000 Sykes Holiday Cottages voucher for the ultimate UK staycation

Sykes Holiday Cottages is offering one lucky winner the chance to enjoy a UK staycation worth £1,000.The giveaway comes as new research reveals that food is now a key driver behind where Brits...

Russia's economy is down but not out

Russia's economy is down but not out1 day agoDaniel ThomasBusiness reporterGetty ImagesSince its illegal invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has become the most sanctioned nation on Earth, and yet...