Britain
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Is London really the most-taxed city? Banks accused of cherrypicking data
Lobby group’s figures, shared with John Healey, are misleading as they do not include major rival Paris, say campaigners
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Northern England Olympic Games bid takes step forward with major new study
‘Few things bring a country together quite like the Olympics. I want people to feel that sense of excitement again, and to experience it in their own towns and communities, not just watch it on the telly,’ Burnham said
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No more slogans, no more contradictions, Britain needs a hard-nosed plan on Ukraine - Patrick Mercer
“Despite the huge challenge Ukraine was already facing preparing for winter - Russian jet drones, ballistic missiles, and wholesale economic warfare - the US is looking once again not just to abandon Ukraine, but to actively enter the war on the side of Russia”.
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The Chancellor cannot afford to balance the books on the backs of businesses
The Chancellor has an unenviable task ahead of him as he prepares to deliver his upcoming Budget next week. There is very little wriggle room and decisions of his predecessors have only clouded the economic picture further.
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Tech tycoons must not be allowed to ‘let rip’ with AI, minister warns
The Budget will include hundreds of millions of pounds of investment in artificial intelligence.
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From Harry Potter to Avengers: 12 blockbuster films filmed in the North East
The North East has long attracted filmmakers looking for dramatic landscapes, historic buildings and instantly recognisable locations.
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Look back: When Shipley Glen was a 'holiday on the hillside'
FOR generations of Bradfordians, Shipley Glen was a sort of seaside destination without the sea.
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Government and AI giants to set up ‘world first’ pandemic-prevention lab
The announcement comes amid wider government efforts to harness AI
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The exact time clocks go back this weekend in the UK and why
To make up for the shortening days, the clocks will go back across the UK this weekend
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‘I thought I’d met Prince Charming – then he forced me into marriage and abused me’
Exclusive: At first, Mohammed Alakkawi seemed like everything Maya wanted in a man. But, after he used an intimate video to blackmail her into an unhappy marriage, she endured years of abuse and sexual violence – until she decided to speak up, Amy-Clare Martin reports
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British Embassy quashes Winnie-the-Pooh return rumors, keeping the famed bear in New York
It turns out Winnie-the-Pooh and his fluffy friends aren’t being bear-napped from their longtime home at the New York Public Library
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Storm Boelo: Second storm to hit UK with amber warning issued for strong wind
An amber weather warning has been issued for much of Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and northern England, as Storm Boelo approaches.
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UK to invest £100m in 'world first' AI Biosecurity Lab
The chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.
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Princess and winners champion hope in 'dark times' at Asturias Awards
The heiress to the throne quoted Paul Valéry through a Studio Ghibli character – "The wind rises, we must try to live!" – to conclude a strongly political speech about combating contemporary disillusionment, a theme echoed in several of the other winners' speeches.
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Burnham presses Trump on Ukraine’s Starlink access in phone call
The Prime Minister raised the issue directly with the US president amid deteriorating relations between the White House and Zelensky
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Watch: 15,000 homes without power as Storm Austen batters Britain
The first named storm of the season brought powerful gusts to Jersey, and in southern England the wild weather disrupted travel with fallen trees blocking railway lines and roads.
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Fact check: Ofgem and National Gas plan will prevent tight supplies this winter
A new consultation aims to ensure that a ‘very rare’ potential problem with gas supply does not come to pass.
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North East village with fascinating history that helped raise The 1975's Matty Healy
Northumberland village Hedley on The Hill is where The 1975 frontman Matty Healy spent many of his early years, home to a centuries-old folklore spirit, a Jamie Oliver-approved pub and sweeping views stretching from the Tyne Valley to the Scottish border.
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Meghan Markle 'distressed' by child abuse image claims against father
Markle has been estranged from her father since 2018, when he was caught staging paparazzi photos in the run-up to her wedding to Harry. #EuropeNews
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Storm Austen: Strong winds and heavy rain batter southern UK
A second storm, Storm Boelo, is expected to hit Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England on Saturday bringing more wild weather.
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Two Michelin-starred chefs team up for exclusive dining experience
Two Michelin-starred chefs have teamed up to create an exclusive at-home dining experience.
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Burnham suggests stocking up on tinned food and bottled water
The prime ministers says unexpected events seem to be becoming more common and it was wise to prepare.
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‘Andy is getting it done’, says Trump as he claims UK ‘opening up North Sea oil’
The US president has welcomed the go-ahead for the Jackdaw gas field, but appeared to think the project would tap oil.
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Mapped: The European countries with the most heat-related deaths in 2026
The study said there were more than 50,000 heat-related deaths in towns and cities across Europe
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The tax rises and cuts to expect from the Budget – from inheritance to capital gains
The chancellor is preparing to deliver his first Budget on October 28
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Which is really England’s oldest pub? Tree-ring dating helps settle debate
Historic England archaeologist says some inns’ claims to date back 1,000 years are inaccurate and oldest dates from 1400s
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Millions around the world are starving. Here’s what the UK needs to be doing
Britain should use its G20 presidency to make the case that preventing conflict and hunger is central to a safer and more resilient world, writes Jean-Michel Grand
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White House ballroom construction progress seen in aerial footage
Donald Trump’s administration has released aerial footage showing the construction progress on the White House ballroom. Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino shared the video on X, which he said was filmed from Marine One during a flyover on the president’s journey to Joint Base Andrews. The original East Wing of the White House was demolished in October 2025 to make way for the 90,000-square-foot facility, proceeding without congressional authorization. Trump has defended the project, arguing it will offer a secure location for state visits, official ceremonies and inaugurations. In February 2025, the ballroom’s cost was estimated at $100m. The figure later rose to $250m and has since grown to $600m.
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Trump says ‘Andy is getting it done’ as he claims UK ‘opening up North Sea oil’
‘Andy is getting it done, and I guess it’s against the liberal principle, but he knows what’s right. It’s going to make UK a very wealthy country’, the US president said
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Beer giant warns pubs to adapt as weight loss drugs curb alcohol sales
Beer generated nearly £14 billion of sales in British pubs, bars and restaurants in the year to February 2026
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Pensioners ‘to lose £1,600’ under Labour’s plans to scrap triple lock
The government has said it will change the pension policy from 2030
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Top York attraction unveils new DIY hot chocolate bar in major revamp
York's Chocolate Story visitor attraction unveils a six-figure revamp, new hot chocolate bar and shop celebrating the city's chocolate makers
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UK households urged to prepare for emergencies and attacks in new government guidance
Wes Streeting is urging the public to prepare for extreme weather, cyber attacks, and war
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First look: York attraction has unwrapped its sweet new look
York’s Chocolate Story has transformed its shop and café as part of its biggest-ever transformation – and introduces its first dedicated hot chocolate bar. Its fresh new look aims to celebrate York’s rich chocolate-making heritage. The...
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Nearly one in two Yorkshire workers feel anxious, study finds
WORKERS in Yorkshire may be well rested, but many are struggling with anxiety
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Two Michelin-starred chefs team up for exclusive dining experience
Two Michelin-starred chefs have teamed up to create an exclusive at-home dining experience.
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How Yorkshire entrepreneur went from £50,000 investment to £4.1bn business
Sir Richard Harpin, one of Yorkshire’s most successful entrepreneurs, shared the remarkable story behind building a £4.1 billion international company.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham to make surprise Channel 4 show appearance tonight
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will feature on Gogglebox tonight with the Mayor of Liverpool, Steve Rotheram.
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Durham conference to explore energy security in 'uncertain times'
Bill Esterson and Ukrainian academic Olena Tupakhina headline Durham Energy Institute’s Energy Day on November 5, exploring UK energy security and innovation.
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‘State-sponsored terrorism’ and cyber attacks to cause food shortages, Streeting says
Ministers issue ‘be ready’ checklist as governments and companies worldwide take websites offline after alert over widespread cyber-security issue
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Ukraine war live: Kyiv’s Starlink access remains limited despite Trump’s claims
Ukrainian military sources say they are yet to see any change in satellite internet speeds
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How Yorkshire entrepreneur went from £50,000 investment to £4.1bn business
Sir Richard Harpin, one of Yorkshire’s most successful entrepreneurs, shared the remarkable story behind building a £4.1 billion international company.
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Top York attraction unveils new DIY hot chocolate bar in major revamp
York's Chocolate Story visitor attraction unveils a six-figure revamp, new hot chocolate bar and shop celebrating the city's chocolate makers
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How the Government can start winning back the trust of the countryside at next week’s Budget - Johnnie Furse
There aren’t many who consider the relationship between government and countryside to be a positive one. Over the past two years, we have seen more than 27 damaging policies that have hammered rural Britain, from the Family Farm Tax to proposals to restrict game shooting and ban trail hunting.
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Banks set to report stronger profits as they face prospect of tax hike
The announcements will come on the same week that Chancellor John Healey will deliver his autumn Budget statement.
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How to watch The Northumbria Mysteries for free, online and from anywhere
Robson Green and Liz White star in this odd couple detective series
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RAF holds first ever joint nuclear drill with France in warning shot to Putin
The drill comes at a time of relative tension with Russia over the war in Ukraine
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Chancellor says he will cut 'pointless paperwork' to save businesses up to £800m
Ministers say the changes in regulations will reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.
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Jackdaw gas field approval will strengthen UK energy security, Burnham says
The gas field, 150 miles east of Aberdeen in Scotland, had been approved after years of uncertainty and a court case.
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Peter Howson’s unlikely friendship with a Glasgow rocker inspires new book
One is a celebrated artist, the other a musician turned poet. But behind Peter Howson and Raymond Meade’s new collaboration lies a friendship forged through art, music and a fascination with the darker side of life
