New data has revealed that almost one million NHS "free passes" were given to asylum seekers in five years. The passes, which can be applied for by anyone with little or no income, include up to...
Despite allegedly aiming its political guns at Reform UK - viewing Nigel Farage's party as the real opposition to Sir Keir Starmer's government - Labour does a poor job of directly challenging the...
Downton Abbey star Peter Egan has raised concerns about the government’s failure to end “excessive cruelty” that is imposed on animals for the entertainment of tourists. He told how both Labour...
The population of England and Wales shot up by more than 700,000 in just one year and the main cause is immigration. Reform leader Nigel Farage branded the rise “disastrous for the quality of life...
EU-China summit kicks off under shadow of fraught ties3 hours agoKoh EweBBC News, SingaporePaul KirbyEurope digital editorReutersA summit between China and the European Union (EU) has kicked off in...
A Spanish holiday favourite known for its wild nightlife and sun-drenched beaches has shocked regular visitors after being described as unusually quiet during peak season. Benidorm, long hailed as a...
Budget retailer Poundland has revealed the locations of 25 shops set to shut their doors within the coming month. These confirmed closures mark the beginning of the chain's broader downsizing...
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...
The UK’s grappling high street is about to be hit with another severe blow as an iconic chain with over 300 locations “has no realistic path forward”. A staple in many towns and cities across...
Experts fear Italy will be the next country in Europe to target Airbnbs after Spain triggered a "domino effect" by introducing strict new laws that could affect British holidaymakers.Protests are...
UK's pension triple lock to cost three times' higher57 minutes agoKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesThe cost of the state pension triple lock is forecast to be three times' higher...
Just one year ago 125 Tory MPs, including myself, lost our seats. After 14 years in power – and a particularly turbulent final stretch – a Labour victory had seemed inevitable. We looked...
Emergency workers face a mental health “crisis” as workload soars and they face cost of living pressures, a charity has warned. They contacted the Laura Hyde Foundation, a healthcare mental...
For over 100 years thrill seekers have travelled across the country to Victorian seaside towns or pleasure gardens to woop and yell at fair grounds. Rollercoasters, games, carousels and candy floss...
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...