Shop assistant Finnola Tzagorakis says customer abuse has left her scared to turn up for her shifts, as MPs debate new protections for retail workers. Her story puts a human face on figures showing nearly 1,300 incidents every day across the UK.
A Russian warship moving through the English Channel has triggered a sharp response from Downing Street. Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the incident as deeply concerning and called for a full review of the situation.
A retired British couple have spoken to BBC Newsnight about the moment a Russian warship fired warning shots near their sailing boat in the English Channel. David and Lid Bowen described the experience as ‘surreal’ and say they had already changed course before the shots were fired.
Britain’s net zero economy now supports over 765,000 jobs and generated £74 billion in turnover last year, as the government signals it won’t ease off climate targets. Solar power hit record installation figures in 2024, reshaping the country’s energy landscape faster than many predicted.
Olivia Rodrigo has revealed she spent an entire day in Wales surviving on sausage rolls after her American credit card was declined almost everywhere she tried. The pop star called the experience baffling — but admitted the pastries were “really, really good.”
The UK government is facing mounting pressure after reports emerged of plans to soften electric vehicle sales mandates. Industry leaders and climate groups are calling the proposed changes a reckless retreat from Britain’s net-zero commitments.
Economists and policy analysts clashed over sluggish UK growth figures and Brexit trade gaps at the latest UKICE Lunch Hour event. With fiscal headroom near its limit and political confidence shaky, the stakes could hardly be higher.
Coventry barman Darren Summers, 34, scooped a £3.5 million National Lottery scratch card prize — and hung up the phone when winners told him he’d won. The £5 card was bought on a whim from a petrol station during a late shift.
The curtain is falling on Britain’s music festival scene at an alarming rate. From small independent events to established names, organisers are throwing in the towel as costs spiral out of control.
The Royal Navy has intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker operating in the English Channel, intensifying concerns over Moscow’s sanctions-evading operations. The vessel was detained as part of Britain’s crackdown on illicit maritime activity.
