Northern Ireland solicitors force vote on standard of proof in disciplinary cases

The Law Society of Northern Ireland is to hold a special general meeting following a backlash from members over plans to lower the standard of proof applied by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal for Northern Ireland. The tribunal currently...

Foreigners underrepresented among prisoners in England and Wales – report

Foreign nationals are underrepresented as a proportion of prisoners jailed in England and Wales, an analysis of government data has found. While non-citizens made up a higher proportion of people convicted for sexual and theft offences over the...

England's Red Roses to inspire next generation after Rugby World Cup glory

The Red Roses are looking to inspire the next generation England's Rugby World Cup-winning Red Roses will look to inspire the next generation of players as they visit clubs up and down the country this weekend. John Mitchell's squad will meet...

UK households who have less than £2,000 in savings 'warned'

UK households who have less than £2,000 in savings 'warned' A warning has been issued to ALL UK households who have less than £2,000 savings. Having less than this amount means you are more likely to face financial hardship, it has been warned. A...

UK households refuse to save into pension and are using something else instead

UK households refuse to save into pension and are using something else instead UK households are not planning to save into a pension - as they turn to property to fund retirement instead. London homeowners are twice as likely as rest of the UK to...

UK sent 110,000 bullets to 'Israel' in August despite genocide in Gaza

A Channel 4 investigation revealed that the UK continued supplying bullets, weapons components, and F-35 fighter parts to "Israel" during its war on Gaza. A new investigation by Channel 4 has revealed that the United Kingdom shipped 110,000...

England's courts 'not fit for purpose' as Wirral site remains closed one year on

14:40, 01 Oct 2025Updated 14:41, 01 Oct 2025 Wirral Magistrates Court(Image: 2015 Getty Images) Courts across England and Wales are "not at all fit for purpose" according to staff, as complaints of mould, broken-down toilets, rotting seagull...

British Gas giving out £2,000 energy help to UK households from today - how to apply

Charlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor 13:34, 01 Oct 2025 Support is available for those struggling with the rising price of energy(Image: Getty) British Gas has revealed that it is reopening a crucial £2,000 support scheme today, October...

Brits are spending more on eating out and travel, data reveals 

Lifestyle spending grew by 16 per cent this summer compared to last year - driven by increased spending on eating out and takeaways, clothing and travel. According to Virgin Money spend data by its credit card customers between June and August...

Brit tourists told the reason they should never order sangria in Spain

For many British tourists, no trip to Barcelona, the Costa del Sol or the Balearic Islands feels complete without a jug of the red fruit-filled Sangria on the table. What began as a local tradition has become one of the first things many Brits...

UK outline new conditions for indefinite leave to remain for migrants

Migrants go need prove say dem dey contribute to di society to earn di right to remain for UK, di home secretary tok. For her speech to di Labour conference, Shabana Mahmood outline series of new conditions migrants go need to meet to qualify for...

British Museum Launches Inaugural Ball to Showcase London and Fundraise for International Partnerships

The British Museum in London is launching a new fundraising initiative called the British Museum Ball to “celebrate London’s status as one of the world’s leading cultural capitals and establish a new highlight on the international social...

UK-wide omeprazole warning issued over long-term risks and consequences

Charlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor 13:18, 01 Oct 2025Updated 13:22, 01 Oct 2025 It helps treat reflux or oesophagitis, gastric or duodenal ulcer and Helicobacter pylori(Image: Getty) A medical expert has issued a warning to anyone...

UK payments in transition: Debit cards, digital wallets and cash

The UK payments landscape is undergoing one of the most profound shifts in its history. Figures from UK Payment Markets 2025 show that nearly 49 billion transactions were made in 2024, revealing striking patterns in how Britons are choosing to...

UK Fire Cats are ready to serve KY when the call comes

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Ben Geverdt doesn’t talk like a recruiter’s brochure. He speaks with the authority of a crew boss, someone who has experienced the fire line and understands the importance of shifting conditions. However, Geverdt isn’t a grizzled...

UK-Based Governance Report Lists Zamfara, Kwara, Benue Among Nigeria’s Poorest Managed States

1 A new United Kingdom-based governance performance review has ranked Zamfara, Kwara, and Benue as the worst-performing states in Nigeria between 2023 and 2025. The ranking was contained in a midterm report released on Monday in London by the Good...

UK’s most iconic department store launches new type of store and opens first ever shop outside of London after 318 years

A HISTORIC department store that dates back over 300 years has opened its first location outside of London. The iconic shop stocks luxury brands from fine foods to high-end homeware. 3 Fortnum & Mason has launched its first location outside of...

UK Recognition of Palestine: A Double-edged Sword

In a corridor adorned with the flags of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer announced the recognition of Palestine as an independent state The scene, without journalists or cameras present, carried a powerful symbolism: after decades of avoidance,...

Drag Race UK season seven premiere sets unfortunate record

Drag Race UK seasons seven has already set this unfortunate record (World of Wonder) RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season seven’s premiere has set an unfortunate record, becoming the lowest-rated first episode of a season across the franchise. Though Mama...

Xbox will be just 13% of UK console sales in 2025 says report

A doomed box? (Microsoft) Microsoft’s market share in the UK console space is expected to drop even lower in 2025, as Xbox continues to prioritise Game Pass. Sales of the Xbox Series X/S have been dropping at an alarming rate over the past few...