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State pensioners set to breach tax threshold under ‘triple lock’ boost

Petrol and diesel drivers warned to fill up before Thursday

UK fuel prices have surged to their highest levels in years amid escalating Middle East tensions

Tommy Fury hits back at 'vile' online abuse he gets 'daily' after Cheshire run

Tommy Fury has given fans a glimpse at the 'vile' online abuse he says he reads on his social media posts 'daily'

Peter Llewellyn-Jones obituary

Pioneer in the teaching of British Sign Language who devoted himself to improving accessibility and opportunity for deaf people Peter Llewellyn-Jones, who has died aged 76, was an interpreter and teacher who helped to e…

HMRC confirms state pensioners face debt collection letters after checks ramped up

HMRC is assessing multiple sources of state pensioners' income

South Yorkshire Mayor issues update after "historic mine shaft" found underneath Supertram tracks

“We're now carrying out the next phase of investigations to understand exactly what's happening beneath the track”

'Every day I feel afraid because of what true monster ex-soldier did to me'

Andre Walton, 63, told victim she would get into trouble if she spoke to anyone

Scrap windfall tax on oil and gas firms early, North Sea industry urges

Labour should replace levy in 2027 rather than 2030 as energy bills are poised to surge over the winter, says lobby group The North Sea oil and gas industry has called on Labour to scrap the windfall tax on fossil fuel…

AI safety requires more than just slowing our pace | Stuart Russell

Safety requirements are non-negotiable. They depend on meeting concrete goals, not just adjusting a timeline It has been a week of high drama in AI, precipitated by the resignation of the AI safety researcher Jacob Coxo…

Why a decade of doomsday warnings failed to slow the AI race

From Stephen Hawking to Jacob Coxon’s viral Anthropic resignation, fears that AI could threaten humanity have shaken the industry without stopping its pursuit Before an Anthropic researcher resigned and declared human e…

Stories in Gaza documentary pulled by BBC still need to be aired, director says

Exclusive: Jamie Roberts admits ‘serious mistake’ with Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone, as he speaks ahead of new film on UK far right The stories told in the controversial BBC documentary Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone…

Thank goodness Labour’s ‘shambolic’ plan to reorganise local councils has been paused. What was it thinking? | Polly Toynbee

This misconceived Treasury pet project may have been foisted on the government, but it would have added to voters’ mistrust in politics Shock reverberated through England’s councils last week. “Beggars belief!” “Shambol…

Banish mould from homes as weather gets colder with free German method

Mould and condensation can be a real problem in homes, but this simple German technique could help reduce humidity in just minutes, and it costs nothing and works wonders

Met Office predicts 'rather warm days' still to come this September

Met Office has issued its September forecast for the UK

Luke Littler needs ‘crucial days off’ as he chases 10 major titles in 2026

The 19-year-old has taken a step back this year, limiting the number of lower-key events he has entered as he manages his schedule.

Police appeal after driver has windscreen smashed by 'man in grey hoodie' at roundabout

The victim was followed by a grey or silver Ford SUV described as being 'driven recklessly'

Scottish schoolgirl takes on Kiltwalk to raise cash for transplant charity who saved her life

Ava Todd wanted to give back to the Anthony Nolan charity which helped save her life nearly ten years ago.

Midlands heatwave as Met Office predict four scorching days end of September

Yorkshire, Midlands and London are some regions that could suffer 'rather warm days'

Unpaid carers need to be better supported so that they don’t end up leaving their jobs - Ismail Mulla

There is often a tendency to look at issues in a binary way with little room for grey areas. It is not until it's too late that we begin to realise the importance of those shades when it comes to policy.

Kate’s sister and brother-in-law win planning inquiry after footpath row

Kate’s sister Pippa married James Matthews, a hedge fund boss, in May 2017, and the family moved to Barton Court in West Berkshire in autumn 2022.

Water outage hits Peacehaven homes - 'We are looking into the cause as a priority'

A water outage has hit homes in Peacehaven this morning (Tuesday, September 15).

'See doctor' if you have sign between toes, says oncologist

It is one of several things Dr Jiri Kubes said to be aware of

South West scorcher as Met Office predict four days of heatwave end of September

Yorkshire, Midlands and London are some regions that could suffer 'rather warm days'

State pensioners with savings to be 'punished' over £12,570 rule

Andy Burnham has faced calls to change the controversial rule