Police and fire services told to take urgent action to improve cyber security Police and fire services are not properly protected from cyber attacks amid a reliance on legacy computer systems and not doing enough to prevent human error putting them at risk, a watchdog has found. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and
Poppy-coloured stamp set honours armed forces Royal Mail has revealed images of a set of six new stamps honouring the service of the nation’s armed forces. The stamps will be issued on Armistice Day, November 11, that this year marks 110 years since the Battle of the Somme, which began on July 1 1916 and
35% of homes are in postcode areas where house prices are falling, says Zoopla More than a third (35%) of homes across the UK are estimated to be in postcode areas where property values have fallen over the past year, according to Zoopla. The proportion has increased from 12% a year ago, the property website
US rapper Jay-Z to headline 2027 Super Bowl half-time show US rapper and hip-hop mogul Jay-Z will headline the 2027 NFL Super Bowl half-time show, it has been announced. After weeks of speculation, the news was confirmed in a joint announcement by Roc Nation, the NFL and Apple Music ahead of the NFL’s Monday night
Ballon d’Or chaos as Kane, Yamal and Mbappe ‘leaked’ as winners before ceremony The Ballon d’Or website has published three separate articles naming Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe as winner of the 2026 men’s award. Hours before the ceremony for the 70th edition of the individual accolade at Palladium Theatre in London, chaos
Jimmy Carr: Comedy should be taught in schools The 54-year-old presenter is known for hosting 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Last One Laughing UK, as well as performing his own stand-up comedy shows. Carr said he thinks no one is born funny and that comedy is a “teachable skill” that can help young people
Fresh warnings issued as strong winds and heavy rain forecast after two storms Fresh weather warnings have been issued as strong winds and heavy rain are on the way after two storms battered Britain. Yellow wind warnings will be in place for western areas of the UK on Monday and Tuesday as gales and spells
Royal Mail delays full rollout of postal overhaul until after Christmas Royal Mail has revealed it will halt the full rollout of its second-class post overhaul until after Christmas amid calls for the service to urgently improve its performance. The group said it had agreed with the postal workers’ union to delay expanding the reforms
Chris Brown avoids jail after admitting nightclub affray charge R&B singer Chris Brown has avoided jail after striking a man twice in the head with a tequila bottle in a central London club. The 37-year-old admitted affray earlier this year after attacking a former friend with a “heavy” tequila bottle on the dance floor at
Senior doctors in England plan November strike Senior doctors in England are planning strike action for two days next month, the British Medical Association (BMA) has said. Consultants will walk out on November 25 and 26 after the union accused the Government of “ignoring concerns” around the “wellbeing and workload” of medics. The strike can