New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
A new YouGov survey reveals shifting UK attitudes on national identity, with a stark generational and political divide on pride in British history and institutions. Explore the full findings.
The National Trust's 2025 review reveals how drought, record heat, and wildfires are straining habitats. Discover the impact on species and the lifelines offering hope for resilience.
A British mother and her accomplice are in custody after a failed attempt to smuggle £3 million of cannabis into Mauritius. Read the full details of the airport interception and subsequent arrests.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested in London while supporting hunger-striking prisoners. The activists are now taking the UK government to court. Read the full story.
A 35-year-old British man with a history of child sex offences in the UK has been arrested in Barcelona after allegedly trying to abduct a two-year-old. Read the full report on this shocking international crime case.
Australia deports a UK national after his arrest for displaying banned Nazi symbols online, as authorities crack down on hate speech following the Bondi Beach attack. Read the full story.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
The UK household saving ratio fell to 9.5% in Q3 2025, down from 10.2%. Economists note caution persists as savings remain above pre-pandemic levels. Read the full analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces backlash as new business rates and NI hikes cripple pubs like Pudsey's Marsh Inn. Experts warn of 2,000 closures. Is Labour's economic stewardship failing? Read the full analysis.
The chief butler at France's Élysée Palace has been arrested, accused of stealing hundreds of antique items. Police raids recovered tableware used to entertain King Charles. Follow for the latest updates.
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analyse the defining political events of 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Listen to the Politics Weekly UK podcast now.
A 75-year-old British woman has died after being hit by an SUV in Nonthaburi, Thailand. The driver has been arrested. Read the full story.
A 75-year-old British woman was killed crossing a road in Thailand. The driver has been charged. Read the full details of this tragic incident and Thailand's road safety record.
Thailand has revoked its five-decade ban on afternoon alcohol sales in a six-month trial. Learn what this means for tourists and the economy.
Thailand has scrapped a 53-year-old prohibition on afternoon alcohol sales in a bid to boost tourism and business. The 180-day trial starts now. Read the full story.
Louis Johe Jarvie, 34, was brutally stabbed outside a beach club in Cherng Talay, Phuket. The attacker fled the scene. Follow for breaking updates.
A 37-year-old British man from Ipswich died after being caught in a rip current at Freedom Beach, Phuket. This is the fourth tourist fatality in three days on southern Thai beaches.
A 37-year-old British father from Ipswich drowned in front of his wife at Freedom Beach, Phuket. He was the fourth tourist to die on southern Thai beaches in 72 hours. Read the full report.
Severe flooding in southern Thailand has claimed at least 170 lives. Here is the latest UK Foreign Office travel advice and what it means for your holiday plans.
A British-style pub in Pattaya, Thailand, is luring expats and tourists with bargain beer and live Premier League football—something its UK namesake famously avoids. Discover this slice of home 6,000 miles away.
A Chinese national was wounded by a land mine while allegedly crossing illegally from Cambodia into Thailand, reigniting a dispute between the nations over new mine placements. Read the full report.
Severe flooding in southern Thailand claims over 80 lives as waters begin to subside, affecting 3 million people across 12 provinces. Emergency response continues.
The body of a 70-year-old Thai man was discovered naked and covered in ants following an alleged drug-fuelled sexual encounter. Follow for breaking news updates.
Severe flooding in southern Thailand has claimed 33 lives and impacted millions. Families are trapped on rooftops as emergency services race against time. Read the latest updates on the crisis.
An Australian tourist allegedly walked out of a Thai tattoo studio without paying £717 for a six-hour samurai mask correction. CCTV captures the incident in Phuket.
Thailand has scrapped its controversial afternoon alcohol ban just days after it began. The U-turn comes after industry backlash, with a new pilot scheme allowing sales from 2pm to 5pm starting in December.