English Mayors Get Power to Levy Tourist Tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves gives English mayors power to impose a tourist tax on overnight stays, sparking hospitality industry backlash over cost of living concerns.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves gives English mayors power to impose a tourist tax on overnight stays, sparking hospitality industry backlash over cost of living concerns.
Sir Terence English, the surgeon who led Britain's first successful heart transplant in 1979, has died peacefully at home aged 93. Discover his remarkable legacy.
A South London teacher, Andrew Hardwick, faced a misconduct panel for hugging pupils and messaging them on social media while working in Vietnam. Discover the full story and the panel's decision.
Arsenal face Bayern Munich in a Champions League clash that showcases the Premier League's remarkable rise to European dominance over the past decade. Discover the data behind football's power shift.
London's Mayor Sadiq Khan is set to receive significant new powers over the capital's pubs, bars, and transport network in what ministers call the 'biggest transfer of power out of Whitehall' in decades.
Experts challenge Reform UK's claimed £331m council savings as EV cuts and IT deals face scrutiny. Are the numbers real or political rhetoric?
A Russian corvette and tanker were intercepted by HMS Severn in the Dover Strait. Defence Secretary warns of a 'new era of threat' for the UK. Stay informed on UK security.
Lara Simpson deceived pupils and colleagues with a fake cancer diagnosis and death. Struck off the teaching register, she is now running a dance school for children in Thurso. Discover the shocking details.
The traditional Saturday 3pm Premier League slot makes a special return with five compelling fixtures. Get team news, form guides and predictions for all matches.
A far-right group plans to protest English classes for asylum seekers at Dalmarnock Primary School. Glasgow Council condemns the 'misinformation' and 'racism'. Read the full story.
English National Opera's revival of Handel's Partenope delivers an edgy, erotic update. Nardus Williams shines in this surreal 1920s-inspired production at the London Coliseum. Book now!
Discover the masked artist from Darlington whose debut EP, 'The Dirt Pt 1', fuses suburban bleakness, English nationalism, and DIY production. Stream it now.
Students at the University of Staffordshire feel 'robbed' after discovering their digital careers course is largely taught by AI. A video shows a student confronting his lecturer. Read the full story.
A former headmistress has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after storing alcohol in her office, which was used by vulnerable SEND pupils. Discover the full details of the misconduct case.
UK introduces voluntary health assessment to tackle disorders in flat-faced dog breeds like bulldogs and pugs. Learn how this initiative aims to improve animal welfare standards.
Discover Macquarie Dictionary's 2025 Word of the Year finalists, from 'bird-dogging' to 'Roman Empire', reflecting contemporary Australian concerns. Explore the shortlist now!
A Reform UK councillor's controversial definition of Englishness, based on 927AD ancestry, has ignited a fierce debate on immigration, national identity, and the party's future. Join the discussion.
Academic Mary Evans challenges the UK's social mobility obsession, arguing we should focus on making all jobs respected and viable rather than creating more competition.
Discover Thomas Campion's exquisite winter poem 'Now Winter Nights Enlarge' through our detailed analysis of its poetic structure, musicality and Elizabethan context. Explore more classic poetry.
Former Icelandic PM warns native language faces extinction due to AI dominance and English media consumption. Urgent action needed to preserve linguistic heritage.
Survey reveals most English councils are selling public assets like sports centres to fund soaring social care costs, with many also planning council tax hikes.
Greg McCarthy, who brought history to life for thousands of Midlands schoolchildren through his immersive character performances, has died aged 47. Discover his remarkable legacy.
Exclusive logs reveal dramatic rescue of 49 migrants from sinking dinghy in English Channel. New details show children among those rescued in one of last year's largest operations.
English Longhorn cattle are winter grazing on Merseyside's sand dunes, using innovative GPS technology to support native wildlife and control invasive species through conservation efforts.
Australian sensation Reece Walsh delivers a breathtaking performance for Wigan Warriors, scoring two tries and creating another in a dominant display that has English rugby league fans buzzing with excitement.
US Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino reveals his enduring affection for English football and desire for future Premier League return in exclusive interview.
In a landmark decision, English football authorities have agreed to stop holding minute's silences and armband tributes for international political events and conflicts, refocusing matchdays on sporting matters.
Global superstar Ed Sheeran joins forces with educators to transform music teaching in England, advocating for greater accessibility and modernisation in the curriculum.
Arsenal's emerging talent Max Dowman spearheads a dramatic shift in English football as clubs increasingly bet on teenage prodigies. Discover how the beautiful game is getting younger and what it means for the future of the Premier League.
In a striking case highlighting the ongoing small boats crisis, a migrant attempting to cross the Channel has been sent back to France for the second time in less than eight weeks, as new figures reveal increased interceptions.