Foreign Spouses Cost UK Taxpayers Billions, Report Finds
A shocking report reveals foreign partners on visas cost the UK state an average of £109,000 each. Read the full analysis and political reaction here.
A shocking report reveals foreign partners on visas cost the UK state an average of £109,000 each. Read the full analysis and political reaction here.
Miya Lind, 26, from Edinburgh, crossed a bridge at Bondi Beach just 20 seconds before a deadly attack began. She recounts the terror and her desperate dash for safety. Read her full story.
An investigation reveals Care4Calais's evolution from a humanitarian aid group to a political force, amid Home Office accusations of links to a people trafficker and deep ties to far-left organisations.
Britain is developing a new missile defence system to protect cities from aerial attack. Senior military figures warn the UK is exposed and must prepare for modern warfare. Read the full report.
Heartbreaking footage shows Rabbi Eli Schlanger and 10-year-old Matilda celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach before the deadly Sydney attack. Read the full story.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces a £50 billion Sovereign Defence Fund, repurposing money from Labour's climate initiatives to bolster UK military readiness. Read the full plan.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses report of 1,000 monthly oil and gas job losses, drawing furious backlash from industry leaders who accuse her of being 'in total denial'. Read the full story.
A UK inquiry into foreign political interference will investigate Iran's alleged use of fake accounts to influence the Scottish independence debate. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander confirms the probe.
As festive plans shrink post-Covid, soaring turkey costs hit £100. A writer embraces a solo Christmas, exploring affordable, delicious alternatives to the traditional bird. Read for tips and trends.
A Colombian businesswoman accused of killing two schoolgirls with poisoned raspberries was rescued from the Thames after her UK location was revealed by a bottle of Buxton water in an interview. Read the full story.
New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
King Charles hosts German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Windsor Castle. Discover the exquisite French menu, royal traditions, and how it compares to Trump's visit. Read the full story.
Burger King launches a limited-time SpongeBob SquarePants menu in the UK, featuring themed burgers, tots, and desserts ahead of the new film's December 19 release. Discover the Bikini Bottom Bundle.
Burger King unveils a special SpongeBob SquarePants menu ahead of the film's December 19 release. Get the Krabby Whopper and Mr. Krabs' Cheesy Bacon Tots from 7 December.
Iconic Californian burger chain In-N-Out announces its most eastward expansion yet, with four new Tennessee locations opening from December 2024. Discover the details behind this strategic move.
The initial hype for American burger chain Five Guys in Australia has died down, with photos showing empty restaurants. Customers cite high prices as the main deterrent. Discover the full story.
McDonald's UK fans are furious as the Big Tasty burger is significantly downsized. Read why customers feel 'conned' and are vowing to boycott the item.
A TikTok food reviewer tested McDonald's new Grinch-themed Christmas menu. Discover her verdict on the gherkin fries, Grumble Pie, and the must-have odd socks.
McDonald's confirms 11 items are being removed from UK menus, including two popular burgers, as the chain launches its new festive range. Discover what's leaving and what's new.
A TikTok creator sampled the £300 'Le Burger Deluxe' at Otto's French Restaurant in London, complete with lobster and caviar. Was it worth the eye-watering price tag? Find out his verdict.
Our reporter tries Nando's three festive specials, including the Total Sleigh burger and bubble & squeak croquettes. One item looked unappealing but delivered incredible flavour. Discover what's worth ordering.
TikTok sensation Carmie Sellitto reviews Otto's £350 Le Burger Deluxe with caviar and lobster. Discover his surprising verdict and why he won't be buying it again.