Student landlord Empiric says fewer Chinese students staying in UK

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Terror is becoming worryingly familiar in Britain

After the very latest mass casualty attack on Saturday night, on a busy London North Eastern Railway train in Huntingdon, police and government quickly told us not to speculate about the motives of the alleged attacker. Eleven people were...

Westlife Add Extra London, Birmingham And Manchester Dates To UK Leg Of 25th Anniversary World Tour

Due to ongoing demand, Westlife have added three extra dates to their 25th Anniversary World Tour next year. The trio have scheduled a third date at The O2 in London on October 11, Birmingham's Utilita Arena on October 18, and Manchester's Co-Op...

O2 UK Reach Grim Milestone as Mobile Network Blocks 1 Billion Scam Texts

Mobile operator O2 (Virgin Media) has today revealed that over 1 billion scam text messages have been blocked by their network and prevented from reaching customers. The provider is now calling on the government to ensure that their forthcoming...

Named: 'The six candidates on Man United's shortlist' before they hired Ruben Amorim... and the surprise European coach labelled 'great' by hierarchy's close contacts

Thomas Tuchel and Roberto De Zerbi reportedly led a list of six candidates to manage Manchester United before they changed tack and appointed Ruben Amorim. The northern giants were eager to prioritise Premier League experience before hearing that...

What Man United's passed-on target Emi Martinez told friends before his Aston Villa struggles - and the two stars in danger on England hopes for very different reasons: IAN LADYMAN on My Premier League Weekend

That was some howler from Emi Martinez to give Liverpool the advantage at Anfield and it’s not the first time the Aston Villa goalkeeper has looked out of sorts this season. But if the World Cup winner has been unsettled recently then maybe it’s...

‘Biggest reason for India to win this World Cup’: Ravichandran Ashwin praises Sree Charani after win over South Africa in the final

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has heaped praise on women’s team left-arm spinner Sree Charani for her exploits in the 2025 Women’s World Cup. The 39-year-old felt that she was going to be a superstar bowler for the future and...

Who has left The Great British Bake Off so far? Every exit in series 16 and final line-up

After nine weeks of smashing signature bakes, tough technicals, and stunning showstoppers it all comes down to this. Out of the original 12 bakers, just three are left in the tent and will duke it out for the grand prize. The winner will write...

Boss of UK Rural Broadband ISP Quickline Exits as New Top Team Formed

The current CEO of alternative rural broadband provider Quickline, Sean Royce, has today announced that he’s retiring after nearly 5 years leading the business and is to be replaced by their Chief Transformation Officer, Mark Bowden. At the same...

Train derails in UK as major incident declared with all lines blocked

A train has come off the tracks in Cumbria, prompting a major incident to be declared. Emergency services have been working to safely evacuate passengers from the derailed train, with no injuries reported so far. Avanti West Coast confirmed that...

Cameron’s contribution to national service

One minute he is the voice at the other end of the Call Cameron phone for mini excavations and yard work, the next he is Craftsman Lovering, making sure our army’s tanks and armoured personnel carriers are ready to roll into action. There are not...

Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift Wedding ‘Could Rival’ UK Royal Ceremony  — Expert

Experts are weighing in on one of pop culture’s most anticipated events as speculation around Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding continues to grow. Industry insiders and media analysts are comparing the potential ceremony to the 2011 royal...

Rural UK Broadband ISP Quickline Discounts 1Gbps Plan to GBP 32

Homes covered by Quickline’s new gigabit full fibre (FTTP) broadband network, which by the end of 2025 will have covered 200,000 premises across rural parts of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire (up from 65,000 premises in Nov 2023), may like to know that...

Will China-Iran ties help foster a 'new Asia'? Envoy sees rebalance in region

China and Iran should strengthen "wise and balanced" cooperation to jointly counter modern challenges and shape a new world against unilateralism and hegemony, according to Tehran's top envoy in Beijing. Describing ties with China "decisive" to...

India Women's National Cricket Team Schedule After ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Check List of Upcoming Team India Matches With Time in IST

India Women's National Cricket Team Schedule After ICC Women's World Cup 2025: The India Women's National Cricket Team scripted history by winning the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 title. In arguably one of the greatest moments in the nation's...

The S&P 500 Might Be Overheated, but Bank of America Sees Value in These 2 Stocks

For the year-to-date, the S&P 500 has posted a gain of 17% and has been notching record highs. The gains are even more impressive when we remember that the markets tanked this past spring; since that low point back in April, the index is up about...

Britons are TOUGHER on migration and diversity than Americans, new poll finds

Britons are tougher on immigration and diversity than their US counterparts, new research has found. A new poll has cast doubt on the idea that the British public is more socially liberal than the American people. Polling showed that 42 per cent...

Britons urged to look up on Bonfire Night for 'biggest and brightest' supermoon of 2025

Skygazers across Britain are in line for an extra spectacle this Bonfire Night when the year's brightest supermoon appears overhead. The "Beaver Moon" reaches its fullest phase at approximately 3.55pm GMT on Wednesday November 5, offering...

UK Police Detain Two Britons Following Train Stabbing Spree

(MENAFN) Two British nationals have been taken into custody following a stabbing attack on a train that left 10 passengers injured, nine of them critically, UK authorities confirmed on Sunday. Police emphasized that there is currently no...

Full list of people who can get free bus pass in England, Scotland, and Wales

Kieran Isgin Money & Lifestyle writer 04:31, 03 Nov 2025 People could get the bus for free in some cases(Image: Getty Images) People up and down the UK could be eligible for extra help with their travel costs, including a bus pass that allows them...