Major airline reports huge loss as Iran war sends fuel costs soaring
The budget airline has warned that the aviation industry is set to face major challenges for the rest of 2026 Wizz Air has reported a significant swing to an operating…
Positive Persimmon looks to tap into ‘Burnham bounce’ on housebuilding
UK housebuilder Persimmon has lifted its outlook, saying it is “well-placed” to benefit from prime minister Andy Burnham’s policy agenda, despite growing costs linked to the Iran war. Despite rising…
Afghan boxer accused of killing Scottish aid worker back in court
An Afghan boxer suspected of killing a Scottish woman in Greece has arrived in court in Athens for a second time. Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces…
Rupert Lowe refuses to say whether King Charles is a white Briton in car-crash interview
The Restore Britain leader was asked about a report which states by 2063 white British people will be a minority in the UK Rupert Lowe has repeatedly refused to say…
PM promises ‘high street’ mental health centres to open in banks and libraries
The community centres are set to offer walk-in support where members of the public can attend without needing a medical referral A series of new mental health centres are set…
Healey urged to be bold on borrowing in first test of Burnham’s growth pledge
With just 12 weeks to go until his first budget, new chancellor John Healey is seeking ways to ramp up public investment, without busting the Treasury’s fiscal rules – and…
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…
Latvian man extradited to the UK and charged over death of 12-year-old in crash
Dolars Aleksanders was flown to Gatwick Airport on Wednesday and taken to a custody block A man has been extradited to the UK and charged over the death of a…
The ‘high strength’ omega-3 supplements with surprisingly low amounts
Consumers could pay double the price for products containing no more active omega-3 than cheaper alternatives A warning has been issued over so-called “high strength” omega-3 supplements. The claim of…
Has the UK government’s strategy on small boat crossings been effective?
The headline figures show that small boats crossing the Channel are down by 43% compared with January to mid-July 2025 – from 21,690 last year to 12,469 over the same…