UK unemployment rate falls to 4.9% as wage growth hits slowest pace since 2020
UK: Royal Academy of Music faces backlash over ban on private school students in new scheme
England's universities will face stringent free speech oversight with a new system allowing staff to report concerns directly to the Office for Students. Institutions risk substantial fines, potentially reaching millions, if they fail to uphold free speech principles. This move aims to combat a perceived culture of fear and stifled academic inquiry, empowering staff with a direct avenue for redress.
Jesy Nelson car stolen with hospital equipment for twin daughters; singer offers 10,000 reward
Indian heritage spirits Mahua and Goan Feni debut in UK market
Queen Elizabeth IIs private papers opened for first official biography project
For the first time since Queen Elizabeth II's passing, her private papers are being opened to historian Anna Keay for her official biography. This unprecedented access to personal letters and documents within the Royal Archives promises an intimate portrait of the monarch's life and decision-making across decades of significant change.
Titanic life jacket worn by survivor sold for 670,000 ($906,000) at UK auction
UK man pleads guilty in US hacking case involving over $8m in virtual currency theft
A British man has pleaded guilty in the US for his role in a cybercrime scheme that defrauded at least 12 companies and stole over $8 million in cryptocurrency. Tyler Buchanan admitted to using SMS phishing to steal login credentials, which were then used to access company systems and steal digital assets. He faces up to 22 years in prison.
UK farmer plans to breed less photogenic Highland cows to stop tourists and influencers filming them
16-year-old boy among 3 charged in arson attack at Persian-language media organisation in London
Keir Starmer faces resign calls from Opposition as UK government admits Mandelson vetting lapse
UK: Church in Wales approves bill for same-sex marriage blessings with majority backing
Italy's cities feature umarells, retired men who observe construction sites with hands clasped behind their backs. These little men, originating from Bolognese dialect, offer unsolicited advice and engage with workers, blending humor and a desire for connection. This cultural phenomenon has even led to some municipalities involving them as volunteers in monitoring public works.
Who is Sajjad Raja? Reform UK candidate under-fire for saying 'from river to the sea
London crash tragedy: Two Met Police officers charged in death of pregnant woman, unborn child
Abandoned as a newborn in Kenya, Becky Chaplin's life took a remarkable turn. Now an occupational therapist, she dedicates her skills to improving healthcare in impoverished nations. Her work with Mercy Ships in Sierra Leone has been instrumental in training local physiotherapists and providing rehabilitation for those shunned by their communities, transforming lives through care and renewed confidence.
Im mad to do it: David Wilkies son quits job to chase late fathers Olympic swimming world record
Great Gen Z exodus: Young Britons leaving UK in record numbers over rising cost-of-living
King Charles, Queen Camilla not to meet Epstein survivors during historic US visit heres why
