Glass half-full for Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill ahead of Germany visit

ANY post-match celebrations remain in doubt, but Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill insisted he wouldn’t accept a guaranteed point in advance of hosting Germany. “I’m more a glass-half-full man,” he said with a smile. “You’re clearly not. “I...

British Gas smart meter warning after customer suffers '4-year nightmare'

British Gas smart meter warning after customer suffers '4-year nightmare' A British Gas customer has issued a warning over a dodgy smart meter nightmare - meaning the firm has not been getting readings. One homeowner in Swansea wrote into the Sun...

UK government to consult on digital IDs for 13-year-olds

The United Kingdom (UK) government will consult on whether children aged between 13 and 16 years old should be included in the roll-out of planned digital IDs. The proposed UK-wide scheme will be introduced by 2029, and available to all UK...

British ministers criticise PM Starmer’s China policy amid spying row

LONDON – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is being urged by senior members of his government to reassess his policy towards China and take a tougher stance on the risks it poses to UK national security in the wake of a collapsed espionage case....

British Council Korea’s new director accelerates UK-Korea cultural exchange

Sarah Deverall pushing to introduce Digital Library in Korea to expand access to books, journals in English Since taking the post of director of the British Council Korea on Aug. 11, Sarah Deverall has been keeping a full schedule, including two...

UK Digital ID: The BritCard Bait And Switch

Authored by Iain Davis via Off-Guardian.org, In my previous article I suggested that the UK’s proposed “mandatory” digital ID, called the BritCard, was a bait and switch psyop. I posited that the arguments presented by Keir Starmer’s purported...

Britain’s new towns must build in space for faith, a new report argues

Researchers from the Cambridge Interfaith Research Forum and Goldsmiths University of London have issued an urgent call to rethink how faith and belief are understood and mobilised in planning new towns and settlements. Their report, 'Housing with...

UK charities say toxic immigration rhetoric leading to threats against staff

Charities have warned of growing racial abuse, intimidation and threats of violence towards their staff and beneficiaries amid increasingly toxic rhetoric around immigration and race by politicians and extremist activists. Voluntary organisations...

British Citizens Serving In The IDF Can Now Be Tried For War Crimes

The legal landscape around UK citizens serving in the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) has shifted, lawyers say. Palestinian statehood means that Brits who served in Israel’s genocide can be tried and jailed. Paul Heron of Public Interest Law Centre...

MTV in Crisis: Why Its UK Music Channels Are Shutting Down and What's Next for the Global Brand

MTV has confirmed that several of its music channels in the United Kingdom will be shut down by 31 December 2025. The decision affects MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live HD. The announcement was made by Paramount Media Networks,...

The Government must keep public notices in our trusted Teesside newspaper

Today the Gazette joins forces with the Chronicle, Journal and other local newspapers across the country to inform readers about worrying new Government plans that affect the public’s ability to know about important changes in the communities...

The Government must keep public notices in our trusted North East newspapers

Two pints of beer sit on the bar of a pub (Image: Getty Images) Today the Chronicle, Journal and Gazette join forces with other local newspapers across the country to inform readers about worrying new Government plans that affect the public’s...

Best UK supermarket loyalty card out of Tesco, Sainsbury's, M&S, Lidl and more

Best UK supermarket loyalty card out of Tesco, Sainsbury's, M&S, Lidl and more The best UK supermarket cards have been rated by a top newspaper. Tesco Clubcard, Sainsbury's Nectar, Morrisons more and more have been analysed by the Guardian...

Weather maps show exact date cold snap will hit UK with -3C temperatures

Paige Ingram Multimedia Journalist and Astha Saxena 07:05, 13 Oct 2025 (Image: WXCharts) The UK is bracing for a bitter cold snap as weather maps indicate temperatures could plunge to a freezing -3C in just a few days. The icy conditions are...

Man United latest: Transfer conditions emerge as "best winger in England" tipped to move

Ruben Amorim has received mixed news in relation to two potential Premier League targets(Image: Vince Mignott/MB Media, Getty Images) Despite the significant investment in Manchester United's attack over the summer, the club is being linked with...

One in three Brits admit they would go into ‘flight mode’ if someone had a seizure in public, new research finds

New research from Epilepsy Action has revealed a widespread lack of confidence among the UK public in knowing how to help someone experiencing an epileptic seizure. The poll of 2,000 adults found that one in three admitted they would go into...

‘Success is not having to exist anymore’: Inside the evolution of Sport England’s ‘This Girl Can’ initiative

Source: Sport England In 2015, brands were starting to champion diversity, put greater emphasis on purpose and we were yet to learn of generative AI. It’s also the year Sport England launched ‘This Girl Can’ – a campaign aimed at encouraging UK...

Why the Government must keep public notices in our trusted local newspapers

05:00, 13 Oct 2025 Ministers have launched a consultation on licensing reform in England and Wales which includes a proposal to scrap laws requiring alcohol licensing notices to be advertised in printed local newspapers.(Image: Getty Images)...

Badenoch outdoor firm among Google’s elite 10 UK business in new campaign

READY TO TELL THE WORLD: Google's Gemini AI campaign, with its short film at Loch Insh included, will be seen by millions.Friday saw the launch of a mega Google campaign about how small businesses are using the company’s Gemini Ai to help within...

Powerful new exhibition amplifying Black British voices launches for Black History Month

The exhibition will feature research from the Runnymede Trust(Image: Instagram) In celebration of Black History Month, a popular central London event space is launching an exciting new exhibition. The month-long exhibition centres on...