UK sends 85,000 drones to Ukraine in six months as Russia steps up strikes The UK has delivered more than 85,000 military drones to Ukraine over the last six months, the Defence Secretary is to say, amid a surge in Russian one-way attack drone strikes. John Healey will say that £600 million has been invested
Tommy Robinson ‘discriminated against’ at Channel Tunnel by police, court told Tommy Robinson was discriminated against by police because of his political beliefs when he was stopped at the border in a luxury Bentley, a court has heard. Robinson, 42, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was driving a silver Bentayga to the Spanish tourist
UK inflation to rise to highest in G7, warns IMF as food costs surge UK inflation is set to surge to the highest in the G7 in 2025 and 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In its latest outlook report, the influential economic body said price inflation in the UK would increase more
Third of parents relying on social media to find parenting tips A third (33%) of parents say they have resorted to scrolling social media for parenting advice, a survey for the Government has found. The Department for Education (DfE) is launching guidance on Tuesday intended to help parents easily access evidence-backed advice on things such
Vicky Pattison finding Strictly Come Dancing ‘intimidating and overwhelming’ Strictly Come Dancing contestant Vicky Pattison has said she is finding the show “intimidating and overwhelming”, but is keen to push herself out of her comfort zone. The reality TV star, who is partnered with professional dancer Kai Widdrington for the hit BBC series, said training
Ricky Gervais to guest star in U&Gold series about classic British sitcoms Comedian Ricky Gervais is to guest star in a new U&Gold series about classic British sitcoms. Part travelogue and part retrospective, Joe And David’s Magical Sitcom Tour will see comedians Joe Wilkinson and David Earl plan a specially themed day out for each
England’s Millie Bright announces international retirement England defender Millie Bright has announced her retirement from international football. The 32-year-old won 88 caps during her England career and won the European Championship on home soil in 2022 before captaining the side to the World Cup final the following year. Bright announced her retirement on her podcast
King to host first German state visit in more than a quarter of a century The King is to host the first incoming state visit by a German president for 27 years in December. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will be feted by Charles and the Queen at Windsor Castle from December 3 to December 5. The
Starmer expresses ‘deep relief’ at release of all remaining Israeli hostages Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he shares the “deep feeling of relief” with the families of Israeli hostages released by Hamas. Sir Keir also insisted it was now “crucial” to implement Donald Trump’s peace plan in the Middle East. The Prime Minister
Early Christmas shoppers ‘estimate they save £120 on average’ Christmas shoppers who start early typically believe they save £120 by making their purchases before mid-December, a survey indicates. However, the majority of UK adults (59%) who celebrate Christmas have not started their Christmas shopping by mid-September – at the 100 days before Christmas mark –