During the Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2025, a shocking incident occurred after a hot-air balloon crashed into a primary school. The accident happened as the festival honours one of its founders.
UK's Emergency Alert Test on 7 Sept 2025 at 3pm will sound sirens on phones. Technical issues and domestic abuse risks raise concerns
Poundland to close dozens of UK stores after £1 sale to Gordon Brothers sparks retail restructuring, store closures, and nationwide clearance sales
The Bank of England's latest rate cut brings modest mortgage relief, but pensioners may gain more due to the triple lock's inflation-linked rise.
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4% for the first time since 2023, signalling relief for borrowers but uncertainty ahead amid persistent inflation and slow growth.
Labour homelessness minister Rushanara Ali faces calls to resign after evicting four tenants from her London townhouse and re-listing it £700 per month higher, sparking accusations of hypocrisy over her public stance on tenant rights.
Flight attendant Angie Walsh was verbally threatened for eight hours by a disruptive passenger, leaving her traumatised and unable to work for over a year.
A wildfire in southern France has burned an area the size of Paris, killing one, injuring many and prompting mass evacuations amid extreme heat and drought.
A pensions expert warns the UK state pension age could reach 80 in the future as rising life expectancy and mounting costs threaten the system's sustainability.
Lee Claydon, 45, died after a fall at Wembley Stadium during an Oasis concert, prompting family calls for answers amid record alcohol sales.
The Trump administration is reopening decades-old immigration cases nationwide, with Homeland Security filing motions to revive long-closed deportation proceedings. Lawyers say the policy is overwhelming courts and threatening due process.
British entrepreneur Salman Iftikhar jailed for 15 months after threatening to rape and kill Virgin Atlantic crew during drunken first‑class flight to Lahore.
Lancashire Police gained £500K from selling seized Bitcoin, but social media reaction questions transparency, timing, and use of the funds.
Young workers may see £12.71 too, but businesses warn of job cuts amid £5B rights bill costs.
Greggs sausage roll with KFC gravy packs up to 490 calories and high fat and salt, making it a tasty but occasional indulgence, nutritionists warn.
By 2025-26, 300,000 more Brits face savings tax due to frozen thresholds. ISAs offer relief, but reforms loom. Learn who's affected and how to protect your savings.
A new YouGov poll reveals 45% of Brits want to ban new immigration and deport recent arrivals, amid rising anger over viral migrant hotel footage and growing concerns about taxpayer fairness.
Restaurants in London are facing backlash for adding hidden fees to diners' bills. One restaurant was criticised for a discretionary 'Carbon Free' charge, while another was called out for a 50p 'Diversity Role Models' donation.
