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Ellen & Portia Sell English Farmhouse After Paris Trip

After a whirlwind European tour, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have quietly put their stunning, rain-soaked English country farmhouse up for sale. Discover the charming property that offered the celebrity couple a tranquil retreat from the spotlight

UK tourists face £1200 fines at US sand dunes

UK travellers heading to Colorado's Great Sand Dunes National Park face hefty fines for ignoring strict parking rules during peak season. Essential reading for US road trips.

Waitrose Offers Free Hot Drinks Without Needing to Shop

In a major shift, Waitrose is overhauling its MyWaitrose loyalty programme, ditching the requirement to make a purchase for members to claim their free hot drink. The popular perk is now simpler to access than ever before.

Tuchel's political tightrope as England manager

New England manager Thomas Tuchel attempts to sideline politics while navigating the immense symbolic weight of leading the Three Lions. Can football truly exist in a vacuum?

Govt backs secret phones for domestic abuse victims

Ministers are backing a groundbreaking national scheme to provide domestic abuse survivors with covert 'second phones' pre-loaded with emergency support, aiming to protect them from tech-savvy abusers.

Labour to Scrap Rwanda Scheme, Launch New Border Security Command

Exclusive: Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party unveils a comprehensive strategy to tackle the small boats crisis, scrapping the Rwanda scheme and focusing on a new Border Security Command. Discover the details of their plan to 'smash the criminal gangs' and r

Free UK Bus Pass: Check Your Eligibility Now

Discover if you qualify for a free UK bus pass. Our guide explains the eligibility age, how to apply, and the benefits of the concessionary travel scheme for seniors across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

The African Kingdom That's Colder Than London

Forget everything you thought you knew about Africa. Tucked away in the mountains, the Kingdom of Lesotho offers a stunning, cool climate, epic adventures, and a unique cultural experience unlike any other on the continent.

MoD Data Breach Exposes Afghan Interpreters in UK

A severe Ministry of Defence data leak has compromised the safety of Afghan interpreters and their families resettled in the UK. The National Audit Office exposes systemic security failures and mishandling of sensitive information in a major breach.

MoD Data Breach Exposes Afghan Interpreter Emails

A severe data breach by the UK Ministry of Defence has compromised the email addresses of dozens of Afghan interpreters awaiting relocation, potentially endangering lives and revealing a critical security failure.

Cooper accused of pushing children to smugglers with scheme halt

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faces a blistering attack from charities and political opponents after abruptly terminating a key refugee resettlement programme, with critics warning the move risks pushing vulnerable children towards dangerous Channel crossi

Build Your Own Home For A £30,000 Discount

The UK government launches a groundbreaking scheme allowing families to secure massive discounts on new homes by contributing 'sweat equity' through construction work. Discover how this initiative tackles the housing crisis and empowers aspiring homeowner

Cooper pledges to scrap Rwanda scheme, launch new enforcement unit

Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper pledges to scrap the stalled Rwanda scheme and establish a new 'Returns and Enforcement Unit' to fast-track asylum decisions and remove those with no right to stay, criticising the government's 'complete failure'.

£10,000 Bonus for New Homeowners in Govt Scheme

Exclusive: New homeowners could receive a life-changing £10,000 bonus under a radical government proposal to boost property ownership and slash mortgage costs. Find out if you qualify.

GPS & Contactless Train Tickets Trial to Revolutionise UK Rail

UK railways are on the cusp of a major revolution. A new trial combines contactless pay-as-you-go technology with GPS tracking, promising to make paper tickets and fixed fares a thing of the past. Discover how your future train travel will be smoother, sm

St George's Cross: Patriotism or Racism in Modern Britain?

As England's national flag becomes increasingly visible in public life, a fierce debate rages over its true meaning. Is it a proud symbol of heritage or a marker of division? This in-depth analysis explores the complex cultural battle over English identit

Reform UK Demands Halt to EU Youth Mobility Talks

Reform UK, led by Richard Tice, calls on PM Rishi Sunak to abandon post-Brexit youth mobility scheme negotiations with the EU, branding it a 'backdoor to free movement' and a betrayal of Brexit voters.

Council's woke flag directive sparks fury

A UK council sparks outrage after it tells staff they can seek support if they feel 'unsettled' or 'uncomfortable' by the display of the English flag, St George's Cross, on St George's Day. Critics slam the move as an attack on national identity.

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