UK gas prices hit three-year high – here’s what it means for your bills
The prices are up but still less than a quarter of the level seen during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine UK natural gas prices have hit a three-year high, raising concerns…
The drones that the UK supplies Ukraine following Russia’s threat
Ukrainian forces used unmanned aircraft manufactured by two UK companies Russia has warned of “consequences” following reports that British-built drones were deployed to hit targets on its mainland for the…
Russia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over reports Ukraine using British drones in attacks
Moscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after reports that British drones have been used to strike targets on Russia’s mainland for the first time. Ukraine used drones made by…
Temperatures to fall across Europe as substantial rain heading for parts of UK
Relief from the unrelenting heat is finally arriving this week across western Europe, with more unsettled conditions bringing the chance of rain. Temperatures are expected to fall back towards the…
Almost 500 arrested on suspicion of starting wildfires in France this summer
Almost 500 people have been arrested on suspicion of starting wildfires in France since the start of the summer, authorities have said, as firefighters in half a dozen European countries…
Europe’s total solar eclipse: the best place to see it and how to view it safely
On Wednesday evening, millions of Europeans will experience a celestial treat: a solar eclipse. A wide band of north and central Spain, plus a sliver of Portugal and parts of…
EU border chaos update as post-Brexit checks spark major delays
The EU’s Entry/Exit System only became fully operational in April but already faces backlash The European Union is considering further delaying the full rollout of its entry/exit system (EES) in…
Germans hogging the sunloungers? Poll finds Italians and French are worse
Germans are sunlounger hoggers, or so the longstanding stereotype goes. But not only is that cultural trope mostly confined to British – and, even more so, German – perceptions, surprising…
Council wants pubs in London’s Soho and West End to ban standing
Waiting at the bar and trying to catch the bartender’s eye so you can order a pint, before going to stand with your friends and have a catchup, has been…
Dinghy carrying 157 people capsizes in Channel after engine catches fire
A dinghy carrying 157 people has capsized in the Channel after its engine caught fire at sea. They were rescued from the water by French vessels aided by two British…