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British charitable organisation comes under fire for issuing bizarre 'inclusive' language guide to staff
The 92-page document urged to avoid terms like "mother" and "father" and use "parent" instead.
Grandad says he owns UK's oldest unopened Easter Egg for 92 years
The 92-year-old Easter egg has since remained unopened and in mint condition for nearly a century.
Woman smashes wine bottles with frying pan in Leicester supermarket
The shocking incident of a woman using a frying pan to smash wine bottles in Tesco was caught on camera.
PM Rishi Sunak gets into trouble with law enforcement over his dog
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has often landed himself in hot water, either through his words or his actions.
Retired Russian commander urges Vladimir Putin to use poseidon torpedoes to destroy UK
These threats were issued as the propagandist Yevgeny Buzhinsky spoke about Russia's military options.
More than 1,500 UK police officers probed for misconduct, only 13 sacked: Report
Between October 2021 and March 2022, hundreds of complaints were registered against UK police officials, but action was taken in less than 1% of these cases.
Google brings Pixel Superfans programme to the UK, here's how you can join
The US-only Pixel Superfans programme is finally headed to the U.K. with many special offers, discounts, and more.
UK authorities approve the use of new weight loss drug
A Danish pharmaceutical firm has developed a drug that can help people reduce weight.
Leaked messages reveal Matt Hancock rejected advice on care home Covid testing
Matt Hancock, the former health secretary of the UK, has become a centre of a massive controversy after it came to light that he failed to follow advice.
World Book Day 2023: Explore it's significance, history and meaning
The tradition to celebrate books and reading began when the very first World Book Day was held by UNESCO in 1995.
Environment secretary trolled for saying 'cherish' turnips as UK faces food shortage
The UK environment secretary, Thérèse Coffey, is again trending on Twitter after she managed to offend people.
UK wages at 32-year high even as labour market fears possible recession
Despite an economic slowdown widely expected to morph into a recession later this year, the labour market remains tight, with upward pressure on wages.
Tory MP Jonathan Gullis calls his constituents 'scrotes' and 'scumbags'
Tory MP Jonathan Gullis managed to offend a number of people by calling his constituents "savages," "scrotes," and "scumbags."
Virgin Media O2 is leading the initiative to establish greater career opportunities in the UK workspace
Virgin Media O2 has outlined the impact its 350 apprenticeships in 2023 could have in crafting greater career pathways and helping the UK's economic state.
Turkey Earthquake: British firefighters pull two people out alive after hours of digging through rubble
A video of British firefighters pulling out a police officer and a woman alive from under the debris of a building has gone viral.
Ultra-processed foods such as bread, breakfast cereal and ice cream increase cancer risk: Study
A new study has shed light on how food items that have become a part of our daily diet can increase the risk of cancer.
Royal Navy orders probe after workers used glue to repair nuclear submarine
HMS Vanguard is one of four nuclear submarines that patrol the UK's seas.
12-year-old girl makes backpack that filters air to keep airborne diseases away
A schoolgirl has managed to develop a backpack that can filter the air to protect us from pollution and airborne diseases.
Paedophile tried to enrol in school by posing as 14-year-old boy
A 21-year-old paedophile posed as a 14-year-old boy in an attempt to enrol as a pupil at a school in Ilkeston, England.
Man stabs father to death after years of sexual abuse
A 31-year-old man has been jailed for 10 years for killing his father in a frenzied knife attack.
People who don't have enough money need to look at how they manage finances, says Tory MP
The UK is in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis, and the politicians have been blaming everyone but themselves for the mess that the country finds itself in.
Girl who lost limbs due to NHS mistake wins £39 million settlement
A British girl who had all four of her limbs amputated after she was wrongly discharged from hospital has won a settlement of £39 million.
Ex-health secretary Sajid Javid says people should pay for GP and A&E visits
Former UK health secretary Sajid Javid has come under fire for suggesting that people should be charged to see their general practitioner (GP).
Man drowns while trying to save 11-year-old daughter
A 45-year-old man from Lennox Head drowned while trying to save his daughter after she was swept out to sea at a beach in New South Wales, Australia.
Rishi Sunak apologises for not wearing seatbelt, police 'looking into' matter
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been forced to issue an apology after a video of him not wearing a seatbelt in a moving car went viral on the internet.
Police officer abandons duty to have sex in supermarket car park
A police officer has been fired for abandoning his duty to have sex during his shift.
Man who jumped into river to escape police found in wheelie bin
A suspected child sex offender who allegedly jumped into a freezing river to escape police was found hiding in a wheelie bin.
Over 1,000 Met Police officers and staff accused of domestic and sexual abuse
More than 1,000 Metropolitan Police officers and staff have been accused of being involved in sexual and domestic abuse.
Richest 1% wealthier than 70% of UK population combined
The richest 1% grabbed around half of all new wealth created since 2020 globally.
UK: Traces of cocaine, E.coli bacteria found in Hampshire seawater
A team of experts found traces of cocaine, E. coli, and other harmful chemicals in Hampshire waters during a study carried out to check the water quality.