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Millions of EU travellers must now apply for a £10 Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit or transit through the UK for short stays, as new border rules take effect.

Jason's £2 sourdough loaf has become the UK's latest viral obsession, with millennial shoppers clearing out supermarket shelves amid TikTok-fuelled hype.

Meghan Markle's online shop sold out in 30 minutes and fans are furious. Meanwhile, industry insiders claims this might all have been a plot to fake demand.

On 3 April 2025, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds dropped a 417-page bombshell, listing 8,000 US imports for potential tariffs

Irish MP Sorcha Eastwood was sent violent, sexist comments by the Tate brothers' followers after making a post about Elon Musk. Now she is taking legal action against them.

Middlesbrough College student Kieron Mullins Bunn, 18, tragically took his own life after falling victim to a financial scam. Messages found after his death indicate he was distressed over losing his money.

The tide is turning on STEM graduates facing a saturated job market threatened by AI. Parents in tech are now considering arts degrees and trade schools for their children.

'Adolescence', which tells the story of a boy who stabs a female classmate to death after being influenced by misogynistic influencers like Andrew Tate, will be shown in all UK schools.

An award-winning nurse has been suspended following a series of misconduct allegations spanning from 2014 to 2019.

In 10 years, the number of knife related crimes has grown from 27 to 51 thousand a year in England and Wales, now the UK government is trying to stop this.

A recent health reporting error in the UK sparked fears of a bubonic plague resurgence, reminiscent of the 'Black Death' that devastated Europe centuries ago.

Prison governor Kerri Pegg, once lauded as a 'rising star,' is facing serious accusations of bribery and facilitating large-scale drug trafficking.

Home Bargains has issued an urgent recall of its 25cm Happy Easter plush toys (yellow chick, pink rabbit, and white rabbit) due to a serious asphyxiation risk.

The UK government is exploring updates to its Child Benefit policy, aiming to lessen the impact of the current two-child limit without full removal due to cost.

Morrisons has announced the closure of 17 stores, 52 cafes, and other service counters as part of a business restructuring.

UK Facebook users may soon face a new reality: Meta hints at subscription fees, citing the cost of 'free' services currently supported by targeted ads.

San Diego Comic-Con is launching its first-ever European edition in Málaga, Spain, this September amid rising local tensions over mass tourism and housing crises.

A property listing is going viral due to the landlord asking renters to pay £750 to handle his Airbnb host responsibilities and sleep on a thin mattress in the living room.

Stealing items like cups and cutlery from restaurants has become a viral TikTok trend, but many are concerned about its implications.

Amid escalating care costs and staffing shortages, many elderly Brits are foregoing UK care homes for all-inclusive Thai villas for a fraction of the price.

A sudden and intense fire at a key London substation triggered widespread chaos, forcing the closure of Heathrow Airport and causing a significant power outage.

A Listeria outbreak in the UK, linked to contaminated desserts, has resulted in three deaths, prompting an investigation by health authorities.

Santander is closing 95 UK branches, leading to potential job losses. The bank is also implementing other changes, like reduced hours.

A recent study ranked 45 UK cities based on the work hours necessary for an 'average' lifestyle

Harvard University has announced a significant expansion of its financial aid program, which aims to make undergraduate education more accessible.

A California jury awarded $50 million to a Starbucks customer burned by hot coffee, but UK laws would make a similar payout nearly impossible—here's why.

UK universities are facing around 5,000 job cuts due to decreased budgets. Reduced facilities and staff, in addition to complex visas and a high cost of living is driving away foreign students.

Dr. Manikarnika Dutta, a respected Indian historian and Oxford alumna, faces deportation from the UK after her application for ILR was denied.

McDonald's UK faces serious sexual harassment and abuse, including verbal, homophobic abuse and inappropriate touching claims, from young employees.

With pro-Trump rhetoric on the rise, many UK politicians are turning to his ideology for answers regarding the economy and immigration. Here's seven you should know about.