Nigel Farage has backed his MP Sarah Pochin who sparked a national debate about banning the burqa at Prime Minister’s Questions today. Ms Pochin called for an end to religious face coverings in...
A growing number of rail passengers think it is “normal” to avoid paying their fare, a watchdog has warned. But the rail service has made it easier for dishonest passengers by introducing a...
Labour is cosying up to China after years of rollercoaster relations6 hours agoAnkur ShahEditor, BBC Global China UnitBBCThe sprawling city of Chongqing in southwestern China is an incredible sight....
The UK is facing escalating threats as the world plunges into a new era of "greater instability", prompting Prime Minister Keir Starmer to launch a fresh defence review in preparation for potential...
For many people the perfect holiday involves lounging on a beach with a cocktail in hand, while others prefer to soak up the sights and sounds of a bustling city. There’s a whole world - literally...
Africa is experiencing a rapid growth in population, with some 1.5 billion people currently living on the continent. Since 1960, its population has seen a five-fold increase and is expected to reach...
My God, this government is desperate. So alarmed by votes leaking away to the Left, it signs away large chunks of Brexit, despite explicitly promising not to. And to stop votes haemorrhaging to the...
This pretty island is one that Brits are looking to head to this summer and it’s one that is replacing the overcrowded Amalfi Coast. With a huge 39% of Brits saying they want to try something new...
British politics has hit a new level of surrealism. Panic-stricken by the local election results, Labour and the Conservatives are now competing to prove their toughness on immigration. Given their...
Hong Kong pro-China informer: 'Why I've reported dozens of people to police'33 minutes agoBridget Wing & Georgina Lam, BBC Eye InvestigationsInnes TangFrom a woman waving a colonial-era flag in a...
According to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), over 129,000 vehicles were stolen in the UK between April 2023 and March 2024, continuing a 15-year peak in car related-crimes....
OPINIONRules instituted to protect the British electorate are leaving Britons vulnerable to manipulation. (Image: Getty)Election day should be a celebration of democracy, a moment when voters can...
Italy boasts around 450 beautiful islands - but one has recently been attracting attention for its balmy May weather and glorious wine. Pantelleria, also known as the Black Pearl of the...
It has all the North African culture you could wish for, a colourful and vibrant city, but with a much more laid back and Mediterranean feel than the bustling and often rather hectic Marrakech....
Passengers travelling through King’s Cross St. Pancras Underground Station are more likely to fall foul of pickpocket thieves than anywhere else in Britain. According to shock new figures provided...