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A giant rat nearly as big as a cat was found in North Yorkshire, highlighting rising rodent populations and health risks nationwide.

US economy added just 73,000 jobs in July 2025 with unemployment rising to 4.2%, while massive downward revisions slashed 258,000 jobs from May and June totals.

Nigel Farage's criticism of the UK's Online Safety Act exposes deep UK–US divisions on free speech as US lawmakers warn the law could enable global censorship.

The Supreme Court's car finance ruling on 1 August 2025 could trigger a £44bn compensation scheme for millions of UK motorists who were mis-sold hidden commission deals before 2021.

Cherry Vann has been elected the first female and LGBTQ+ Archbishop of Wales, pledging to bring healing and trust after her predecessor resigned amid a safeguarding review.

A radar glitch triggered UK-wide flight cancellations, sparking outrage and calls for air traffic control chief Martin Rolfe's resignation amid peak travel season chaos.

Outrage in Hampshire as locals protest migrants being offered £250K flats while UK families wait years on housing lists. Here's what's really happening.

Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland apps crashed ahead of payday due to a likely technical fault. No cyberattack confirmed, but customers faced major disruption.

UK regulator bans Octopus Energy ad for misleading £500 heat pump claim.

UK laws now require Spotify users to verify age through facial recognition or ID uploads; failure may result in account deletion.

A radar failure on 30 July 2025 grounded flights at Heathrow and UK airports, cancelling 150+ and stranding 100,000

Waitrose recalls Egg & Spinach Protein Pot over Salmonella risk. FSA urges customers not to eat it amid fears of fever, diarrhoea, and stomach cramps.

Labour faces criticism for plans to fit UK cars with breathalysers and crash recorders under proposed EU-aligned safety regulations.

Radar failure shuts down London airspace for over an hour, causing widespread disruption at Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and beyond. NATS confirms system now restored.

A pro cyclist aspiring to compete in the Tour de France was car-doored, ruining his career dream. Now, he is suing for over £1 million.

The NHS is under fire for spending £2m on events like Pride and Eurovision while junior doctors continue striking over pay and working conditions.

Michele Dougherty, the UK's first female Astronomer Royal, believes life beyond Earth is likely, citing hidden oceans on moons like Enceladus and Ganymede.

Video of lavish amenities and alleged substance use at a UK migrant hotel fuels outrage and intensifies debate over asylum housing policies.

Ozzy Osbourne's funeral procession is scheduled for 1 pm BST on 30 July in Birmingham. Fans can line Broad Street or watch a livestream before a private family funeral.

EE, Vodafone, and BT customers are facing major disruptions today due to widespread network outages across the UK. Here's what's causing the issue and what to expect next.

Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana have launched a new left-wing political party, temporarily named Your Party, calling for wealth redistribution, a free Palestine, and an alternative to Keir Starmer's Labour. Here's what we know so far.

Protests erupt at Britannia Hotel in Canary Wharf as it prepares to house asylum seekers. Eggs thrown, police deployed, and costs hit £3bn yearly. Tensions rise over immigration policy, with locals and politicians divided.

Hundreds of thousands may be owed up to £10,000 due to state pension errors linked to missing NI records and HRP credits. Here's who qualifies and how to claim.

Two 22-year-old women vanished days apart in Wisconsin—one tragically found dead, the other still missing—as communities rally for answers and support.

A couple celebrating their ruby wedding anniversary abroad returned home to find they'd won £1 million in the EuroMillions and believe their late dog Kash had something to do with their lucky break.

A shooting in a small Northern Ireland village this morning has left two dead and two hospitalised.

The UK government is considering raising the pension age to 71, igniting public anger amid growing concerns over financial insecurity, especially for low-income and ageing workers.

Prince George turned 12, marked by a new birthday portrait taken by photographer Josh Shinner. The relaxed image, shared by Kensington Palace, shows the young royal smiling outdoors in Norfolk.

Nicole Kidman's niece revealed she's unemployed and struggling to find work since moving to London. Despite her media background, she's faced repeated rejections.