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'National disgrace!' Fury as serious water pollution rockets 60% last year

Campaigners have insisted that “heads need to roll” after the number of serious pollution incidents caused by water firms across England rose by 60% in 2024 compared to the previous year. Three...

Kill Russians, win points: Is Ukraine's new drone scheme gamifying war?

Kill Russians, win points: Is Ukraine's new drone scheme gamifying war? 3 hours agoPaul AdamsDiplomatic correspondent in KyivBBC/Xavier VanpevenaegeThe images come in every day. Thousands of them.Men...

Voting age by country map shows how the UK will be soon joining the likes of Cuba

Teenagers as young as 16 will be able to vote in the next general election under sweeping changes to Britain’s voting system unveiled by Labour today.Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner announced...

Keir Starmer's highest paid special adviser earns up to £159,999

Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff is the highest paid Government special adviser, new figures have indicated. Morgan McSweeney is paid between £155,000 and £159,999, according to data released by...

New study finds developing certain health conditions before 55 'doubles dementia risk'

Contracting ailments such as heart disease and diabetes before reaching 55 could heighten the likelihood of developing dementia later in life, according to fresh research. Strokes or the emergence of...

Major card chain beloved by shoppers launches CLOSING DOWN sale as more stores shut

A major card chain has launched a devastating closing down sale as it shuts more shops.Clintons closed 38 stores leading to over 300 jobs losses in the previous financial year.During its latest...

UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.6%

UK inflation hits highest for almost a year and a half58 minutes agoLucy Hooker and Connie BowkerBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesPrices rose by more than expected to 3.6% in the year to June,...

Iceland volcano eruption LIVE: Families and tourists evacuated as Sundhnúkur spews lava

A statement by the Icelandic Meteorological office has been released:"An eruption has begun. The source is southeast of Litla-Skógfell. It is in a similar area to the crater that was most active...

Mauritius gets Chagos Islands - and beats UK in financial freedom rankings

Britain is languishing in 21st place in new “financial freedom” rankings while Mauritius – which will reap billions in benefits as a result of the deal which sees it regain sovereignty of the...

Russian economy meltdown as 200 car dealerships go bankrupt and sales plummet 28%

The Russian economy has been dealt another hammer blow as car dealerships close amid dwindling sales. Roughly 200 dealerships have closed since the start of the year, representing 5% of those across...

Brits could soon be fined £100 for swearing in beloved UK seaside towns

A council has relaunched a controversial bid to hand out £100 fines to anyone caught swearing.Thanet District Council tried to apply similar rules - known as a public space protection order (PSPO) -...

Fiona Phillips accuses husband of kidnapping her in tragic update

Fiona Phillips was under the harrowing belief that she has been abducted and detained against her will, as disclosed by her spouse Martin Frizell. The former GMTV presenter's condition has been on...

Prince Andrew humiliated as charities receive major boost

Prince Andrew has been left humiliated after several charities he supported saw a rise in profits since he stepped down as a senior royal. The Duke of York was forced to step down as the royal patron...

Alert issued to Brits heading to Majorca later this year - don't get caught in trap

The European Parliament has finally approved a new Entry/Exit System (EES) after months of delay. The new system will be launched in October in Majorca and dozens of other holiday hotspots across...

Has Rachel Reeves just hiked the state pension age without telling us?

The UK state pension age has been inching upwards for years. Once set at 60 for women and 65 for men, it was equalised at 65 in 2018, then increased to 66 by 2020. That’s already left many...