Berlin’s allies are right to be wary of a sudden surge in German military spending that shuns cooperation with them, says the European Policy Centre’s Paul Taylor

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House prices in London fell at a faster rate last month, as homeowners in the capital continue to bear the brunt of the property market slowdown caused by the Iran war. The average house price in London fell by 2.2 per cent to £531,548 in the year to September, according to the Lloyds house price [...]

New UK identity rules reveal possible fraudulent company directors as overdue filings surge, raising concerns about the accuracy of corporate records.

Make full suicide risk assessments mandatory when a child in hospital care expresses intent to harm themselves. No child asking for help should be left without support.

Reading draws on brain systems involved in language and imagination. Studies are exploring how it relates to wellbeing and understanding others.

Sir James Goldsmith’s links to Hilton Head, South Carolina, adds to mystery of Jane Doe 4, who claimed she was abused by Epstein in the 1980s For Jeffrey Epstein, the billionaire Goldsmith family was a gateway to elite society and he wanted to be in their circle. The disgraced financier, who died in prison in 2019 facing sex-trafficking charges, longed for a billionaire’s lifestyle and cultivated the family’s friends, bankers, business associates and advisers. Continue reading...

Fast-fashion giant Shein took in more than £2.5bn in UK revenue last year as it tightens its hold on British shoppers despite its IPO woes. The e-commerce firm generated £2.58bn in revenue in 2025, newly published accounts show, as its pre-tax profit widened by 18 per cent to £45m. Proof of Shein’s growing presence in [...]

Two officers have been sacked for gross misconduct after they used a Taser and pepper spray on a 92-year-old amputee, the police watchdog has said.

Around 65% of the British public are now concerned about climate change.

A major power cut has hit central and east London after a fault on an underground cable, affecting 32 postcodes. See the full list of areas impacted and when power is expected back.

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Transits via Northern Sea Route quadruple as melting ice makes journey more passable and vessels avoid the Middle East

Vehicles will be prohibited from accessing almost a kilometre between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street from October 26

Legal 500 pulled its site on Friday for "maintenance" after it emerged bad reviews were accidentally published in its rankings.

Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant group took more than £100m in revenue in the UK last year, as the group named its five Bishopsgate sites its “star performer”. The celebrity chef’s 34 UK restaurants posted a three per cent uplift in revenue to £100.7m in 2025, as its operating loss narrowed from £7.3m to £5.8m. Gordon Ramsay’s [...]

The new owner of Kurt Geiger, the women's fashion brand, is considering stepping away from the business which manages the shoe departments in Harrods and Selfridges.

Retinal images could contain information about future cardiovascular risk, including atrial fibrillation.

The 290-year-old marble statue was produced by an Italian Baroque master

Andrew Bailey says the central bank is watching the waves of cash being invested in artificial intelligence "very carefully".

According to one poll, Romanians are the UK’s least-wanted European migrants.

Plans to build a gigantic £16.5bn data centre on the site of the former Chapelcross nuclear plant in Scotland have been submitted.

Security researchers warn of surge in ‘LLM-jacking’ attacks targeting companies’ costly AI resources

Experts said the El Niño will continue to have ‘far-reaching’ consequences for global weather

Regular scans help clinicians monitor small aneurysms, but patients describe recurring fears and confusion about what they can safely do.

Are the warnings of a potential AI apocalypse credible?

Ineos said natural gas in the UK is twelve times more expensive than in the US.

Rapid rise underscores economy’s reliance on trade and threat to trading partners, EU chamber says

Higher-than-expected figure comes as inflation drives up government spending

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Kew and The Royal Parks are changing how they plant and water as drought puts pressure on green spaces.

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