Sir Keir Starmer has hinted that there could be a bank holiday in England if the national team win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Nearly 600 people from the sight loss community have come together in London for Moorfields Eye Charity’s flagship fundraising walk, Eye to Eye, helping raise more than £91,000 so far to support breakthroughs in eye health and patient care

A new drama series which tells the story of the family behind iconic chocolate brand Cadbury will air in 2027.

Aldi will temporarily rebrand itself as 'Baldi' on Friday (July 10)  in tribute to Pitbull’s headline show at BST Hyde Park.

Finding a parking spot without driving around, realising it’s a Thursday when you thought it was Wednesday and finding £10 in a pair of jeans you haven’t worn in ages are among life's top unexpected moments of joy.    

Brits rely on six non-negotiable routines to achieve life goals – ranging from the weekly food shop and morning rituals to money management strategies.

Six in 10 are also more likely to try new flavours when on holiday abroad than at home.

Seven in 10 employees use their work laptop for personal things – including applying for jobs, online shopping, and booking holidays.

Sleepovers, shopping alone and staying out with friends – Britain's children have revealed the everyday moments that make them feel like they are finally growing up.

John Lewis is considering shutting down Bureau de Change desks across 30 of its shops across the UK.

Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain, has been granted a posthumous conditional pardon

The penalty comes after communications regulator Ofcom uncovered a 'widespread' and 'often deliberate' pattern of call-handling failures

John Lewis has proposed shutting down its in-store foreign currency exchange and gift wrapping services

Five Iron Golf is opening its first London venue in Broadgate as part of a £20 million UK expansion.

UK film production company, Mission Digital Ltd, whose credits include Project Hail Mary, Barbie, and Enola Holmes 2, has entered voluntary administration.

Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election as he denies wrongdoing over allegations about financial support.

Nigel Farage will be making a statement on his "future in public life" amid scrutiny over financial support given to him by a convicted fraudster.

Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds and Nationwide have pledged changes after the FCA found some customers were not offered basic bank accounts.

A review of Duran Duran's headline performance at BST Hyde Park.

Fan-favourite EastEnders character Ravi Gulati is set to make a return to the show later this month after disappearing three months ago.

Boots has launched the UK's first oral Wegovy weight loss pill from £79, with thousands already registering.

EastEnders will welcome a new character to Walford for a short stint on the BBC soap.

McDonald's is set to axe its Vanilla Matcha Frappé from UK menus on August 24.

Bodycare has confirmed it will open 17 new stores - here is the full list which includes an opening date for July.

Almost nine in 10 Brits have no idea where their energy bill spend goes, according to research.

Eight in 10 Brits are now actively tracking their health – from what they eat to how well they sleep and their heart rate.

Brits go meer-scatty for Joel Corry's new tune - after DJ transforms beloved 'simples' catchphrase into the song of the summer

ChicKing, established in Dubai in 2000, now operates more than 475 restaurants across more than 45 countries.

Eastern Airways, which operated regional services from airports across the UK, entered administration at the end of last year.

WhatsApp's new feature will mean you can message others without using phone numbers but through username.

The scheme will eventually expand to around 3,000 Tesco stores nationwide over the next two years.

In 2021, Lush quit Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Snapchat, taking what it called a "firm stand"

Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed the Halifax brand will be phased out. Here's what it means for your account, sort code, bank cards, branches and app.

Magnet Kitchens has shared it will shut 15 stores around the UK in order to secure the group's future

The Atlas Foundation has announced the success of its 2026 Atlas Golf Day, which brought together supporters, sponsors and friends of the charity in support of its work with vulnerable children around the world.

Marks & Spencer is launching 20% off its entire school uniform range from July 2, in one of the biggest school uniform discounts of the summer.

Michael Hill feared he faced a costly blame battle until dashcam footage showed another motorist cut in front of him moments before an A12 crash.

EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy said her nine-year-old daughter has broken her arm for a third time, just eight weeks after having metal removed from it.

Comedian Joe Lycett is set to open his own pub as part of a new Channel 4 series.

EastEnders villain Grey Atkins will return to the BBC soap for a short stint.

Train delays and cancellations hit King’s Cross after signalling cable theft near Newark Northgate. LNER and Grand Central services affected; check latest travel updates.

On Friday (June 26)  a total of 8,869 emergency 999 calls were taken, with more than 500 calls per hour between 6pm and midnight.

Cllr Gareth Roberts - Andy Burnham has only just returned to Westminster and already I’m beginning to get a sinking feeling about what it will look like.

Drink prices have been revealed for Wimbledon 2026 - see what you'll be paying for drinks including beer, Pimms, wine and spirits.

Dame Penelope Keith, who was known for her work on The Good Life and To the Manor Born, has died at the age of 86

The biggest hotel guest faux pas have been revealed - including jumping the breakfast buffet queue, washing undergarments in kettles and stealing from rooms.

A third of renters are saving £100 a month or less and face a 35-year slog to get on the property ladder – with the goalposts moving if house prices climb.

One in six adults feel summer never quite lives up to expectations - despite it still being the nation’s favourite season.

Bill payers could face a £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to a fixed energy tariff in the next seven days.

The Oscar-nominated Ann Blyth, who appeared alongside Joan Crawford in Mildred Pierece, has died aged 98.