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Another blow for UK state pensioners as Labour 'downgrades' plan to make homes warmer

Pensioners face another blow as Sir Keir Starmer considers downgrading plans to cut fuel bills by insulating millions of homes. Ministers are looking at ways to cut the cost of a promised £6.6...

Top Gun star suffered devastating attack before huge career change

The 80s classic 'Top Gun' catapulted its cast to stardom, not least the character of Charlie, the flight instructor who became one of Tinseltown's most sought-after actresses. Fast forward three...

UK hot weather latest as 6 days of 'non-stop' sunshine just days away

After the warmest start to May on record, with millions basking in balmy conditions last week, the UK’s weather has slid back down to more average temperatures for the bank holiday. However,...

Russian spies attended Parliament event nine years ago

Russian spies attended Parliament event nine years ago39 minutes agoTom Beal, Chris Bell and Daniel De SimoneBBC News InvestigationsMetropolitan PoliceThree Bulgarians convicted in March of spying...

Russian spies attended Parliament event nine years ago

Russian spies attended Parliament event nine years ago39 minutes agoTom Beal, Chris Bell and Daniel De SimoneBBC News InvestigationsMetropolitan PoliceThree Bulgarians convicted in March of spying...

World’s oldest bridge that's still standing after 3,354 years

For millennia, bridges have played a vital role in connecting cities - now even countries - over roads, water and railways. The earliest versions were often simply trees cut down and laid across...

Hot weather maps show exact date next mini-heatwave will hit UK with 21C temperatures

Brits will enjoy warm weather once again with another mini-heatwave heading for the UK next week. According to UK weather maps by WXCharts, parts of the UK will reach a maximum of 21C on May 11 at...

Alexander the Great breakthrough as family tomb's findings thrown into doubt by new study

A tomb found in 1977 was originally "conclusively" believed to contain the remains of Alexander the Great's son Alexander IV, elder half-brother Philip III, and his father Philip II. However, a...

27 lives per kilometre: How Russia took record losses in Ukraine in 2024

27 lives per kilometre: How Russia took record losses in Ukraine in 20242 hours agoOlga IvshinaBBC News Russian Special ReporterEPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockLast year was the deadliest for Russian forces...

27 lives per kilometre: How Russia took record losses in Ukraine in 2024

27 lives per kilometre: How Russia took record losses in Ukraine in 20241 hour agoOlga IvshinaBBC News Russian Special ReporterEPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockLast year was the deadliest for Russian forces...

Labour minister told to resign over 'sickening' grooming gangs remarks

The Conservatives are calling for a Labour minister to resign after her comments on grooming gangs this week. Lucy Powell, leader of the House of Commons, made the remarks after political commentator...

Princess Beatrice speaks out about mum Fergie's divorce from Prince Andrew

In an interview, Princess Beatrice has reflected on Sarah Ferguson’s divorce from Prince Andrew. The divorce took place in the 1990s but Princess Beatrice and her sister, Princess Eugenie, opened...

UK households urged to leave bowl of water on driveway

It's been a glorious week of warmer weather, with the hottest day of the year baking the UK in 30C heat andseversl days in a row with bright, warm weather and clear skies.While the heat may have...

Hot weather maps show 20C+ heat returning in days - check your area

Warm weather is making its way back to the UK in just days with temperatures of over 20C expected in some areas. A weather map from WXCHARTS for Saturday May 10 at 6am shows temperatures in mainland...

Elon Musk could create his own city ahead of plans to colonise Mars

Voters in South Texas have overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure to establish Elon Musk's SpaceX launch cite as its own city. Residents of the remote community surrounding Starbase voted 173 to 4...