United KingdomAir pollution linked to faster onset of dementia and Parkinson's, UK study finds
A study analysing data from 396,000 UK citizens aged 39 to 70 as part of the UK Biobank has found that air pollution may accelerate the onset of dementia and Parkinson's disease. The research adds to growing evidence of ...
United KingdomNCP car park operator collapses into administration
National Car Parks (NCP), one of the UK's largest car park operators, went into administration last month. The collapse raises questions about the financial pressures facing major operators in the sector....
United KingdomBulgaria heads to early election with pro-Russian ex-president as front-runner
Bulgarians are voting in an early election that could return a left-leaning, pro-Russian former president to power. The vote is seen as a significant moment for the country's geopolitical orientation amid the broader Eur...
United KingdomSecurity expert warns UK is 'alarmingly unprepared' for modern threats
A security expert has echoed Lord Robertson's warning that the UK's national security is 'in peril', arguing that the country is alarmingly unprepared for the threats it currently faces. The opinion piece calls for urgen...
United KingdomWorkspace shares fall sharply after profit warning and dividend cut
UK office landlord Workspace has seen its shares slump after warning of a 'substantial step down' in earnings for 2026-27 and cutting its dividend. The announcement signals continued pressure on the flexible office marke...
United KingdomTrump Attacks New York Mayor Candidate Mamdani Over Tax Policies
US President Donald Trump unexpectedly targeted Democrat Zohran Mamdani, a New York mayoral candidate, claiming his tax policies are 'destroying' New York and that people are 'fleeing' the city. Critics described Trump's...
United KingdomReeves Backs Further North Sea Drilling to Boost UK Energy Supply
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has expressed support for additional North Sea oil and gas drilling, stating the government is working with energy companies to open up tie-back sites. The move signals a pragmatic stance on dome...
United KingdomIranian Footballers Granted Asylum in UK Vow to Rebuild Careers
Iranian footballers who were granted asylum in the UK have pledged to rebuild their sporting careers in what they described as a 'safe haven'. Concerns over their safety arose after several players refused to sing the na...
United KingdomCounty Championship 2026: Division 1 and Division 2 live scoreboards
Round three of the 2026 County Championship is under way with a staggered schedule. In Division 1, leaders Somerset travel to the Rose Bowl and Essex face winless Warwickshire; in Division 2, Lancashire have the chance t...
United KingdomStarmer Faces Resignation Calls Over Mandelson Security Vetting Row
Senior British official has resigned over Prime Minister Keir Starmer's appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington, after Mandelson reportedly failed security checks. Starmer insists he has no plans to...
United KingdomThree charged with arson at Persian media offices in London
Two teenagers and a 21-year-old man have been charged with arson with intent to endanger life following an attack on Persian media offices in London. The suspects are due to appear in court....
United KingdomWhite House Unveils Designs for Trump's 250-Foot 'Triumphal Arch'
The White House has released design renderings for a planned 250-foot (76-metre) 'Triumphal Arch' proposed by President Donald Trump. The monument would be among the largest of its kind if constructed....
United KingdomThree Charged Over Attempted Arson Attack on Persian Media Offices in London
Three individuals have been charged with arson with intent to endanger life following an attempted arson attack targeting Persian media offices in London. No further details on the suspects or motive were immediately dis...
United KingdomPope Leo XIV's Africa Tour Mass Expected to Draw Over Half a Million
Pope Leo XIV is at the halfway point of a four-nation tour of Africa, with his upcoming Mass projected to attract more than half a million attendees, making it the biggest event of the historic tour....
United KingdomSainsbury's Set to Report on Iran War Impact Amid Strong Sales Growth
Sainsbury's, the UK's second-largest supermarket chain, is preparing to shed light on the impact of the Iran war on its business. Shares sit close to a 12-year high after the retailer increased its share of the grocery m...
United KingdomIsrael Accused of Violating Lebanon Ceasefire as Displaced Return Home
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect, prompting displaced Lebanese to begin returning to their villages. However, Israel was accused of violating the truce within hours of it taking effect, following...
United KingdomDEA Informant Who Earned Millions Undercover Charged with Paying No Taxes
Andres Zapata, 48, a Colombian national who earned millions working undercover for the US Drug Enforcement Administration, is facing charges for failing to pay taxes on his earnings. He was extradited to the United State...
United KingdomRemains of Family Missing Since 1958 Finally Discovered
The remains of a family that went missing in 1958 in a case that shocked America have finally been found. The bodies of two of the family's children were discovered months after the initial disappearance, but other famil...
United KingdomUber Increases Stake in Delivery Hero in £235 Million Deal
Uber has agreed to increase its stake in Delivery Hero in a £235 million deal. The seller, Prosus — owner of Just Eat Takeaway — is offloading the stake to address EU competition concerns....
United KingdomICE Hired Officers Before Background Checks Were Completed, AP Investigation Finds
An Associated Press investigation found that some new US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers began working before passing background checks and had problematic records in their past. The findings raise concerns ...