Quarter of families have no summer holiday planned – survey Rising costs have been blamed after a survey suggested more than a quarter (27%) of UK families do not have a summer holiday booked. The cost of living and cost of travel were the most common reasons given for being in that situation. The poll
Drivers told not to use a smartwatch behind the wheel Drivers are being urged not to use smartwatches behind the wheel, with legislation covering the gadgets described as “unclear”. The RAC, which issued the plea, said motorists could fall foul of handheld phone rules if they clear notifications on smartwatches. The motoring services company warned
Billy Gilmour grateful for support of Scotland players and fans after injury Billy Gilmour admits the support of his Scotland team-mates and fans has been the ideal consolation to missing out on the World Cup. The Napoli midfielder is in the United States as a supporter himself after being ruled out of the squad because
Bukayo Saka involved as full England squad trains ahead of Ghana game Bukayo Saka and the rest of England’s World Cup squad all trained on Monday ahead of the match against Ghana. Thomas Tuchel’s side have the chance to reach the knockout phase with a game to spare if they beat the Black Stars in
Burnham could be PM within weeks as Starmer quits after losing support of MPs Andy Burnham has been sworn in as the Labour MP for Makerfield following last week’s by-election. The Prime Minister acknowledged he had lost the support of his MPs and promised an “orderly handover of power” to his successor in an emotional
Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister with Andy Burnham poised to take over Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as Prime Minister less than two years after coming to power. In a statement outside 10 Downing Street, Sir Keir said his party had asked “whether I am best placed to lead us
Landlords who refuse to fix dangerous problems face fines of up to £7,000 Landlords in England who fail to fix dangerous problems such as damp and mould now face fines of up to £7,000. From Monday, councils across England will gain a new power to issue landlords fines of up to £7,000 for serious hazards
Tui among worst airlines for UK flight delays Tui Airways has been ranked among the worst airlines for UK flight punctuality, with one route having an average delay of more than three quarters of an hour. The leisure carrier’s departures from UK airports were an average of 20 minutes and 24 seconds behind schedule in
Driver killed in train crash near Bedford named as family pay tribute The driver killed in the train crash near Bedford has been named as Shaun Burton. The 60-year-old died when the East Midlands Railway (EMR) train he was driving crashed into the back of another on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday.
UK set to swelter in up to 38C as extreme heat warning expanded An extreme heat warning has been expanded as the UK braces swelters in a heatwave that could see highs of a record-breaking 38C. The Met Office said the baking heat could last until at least Thursday, sparking weather warnings, health alerts and