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Repeat offending of drug-driving is almost five times more common than for being drunk behind the wheel, an investigation has found. A total of 12,391 British drivers were caught drug-driving at least three times in the 11 years to July 20 2025, official figures obtained by the RAC in response to a freedom of information request revealed. That is compared with 2,553 who received that many drink-drive convictions […]

About 15 million people are thought to be under-saving for their retirement, according to the Pensions Commission, which said a fresh “national settlement” for pensions was needed. The commission published an interim report on the state of retirement saving in the UK, warning that significant groups of people could face a severe cliff-edge when they retire. Women, low and middle earners, and the self‑employed are among those who […]

Britain’s rate of unemployment has unexpectedly risen as vacancies slumped to their lowest level for five years amid a sharp pull back in hiring across under-pressure retail and hospitality sectors, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the jobless rate rose to 5% in the three months to March, up from 4.9% in the three months to February. Most economists had expected the rate […]

Former Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira is hoping reports that Pep Guardiola will leave the club in the coming days are “not true” as he said the Catalan will go down as one of the Premier League’s greatest. Following weeks of speculation, Guardiola is expected to call time on his decade in charge of City after Sunday’s Premier League finale against Aston Villa. The 55-year-old has won 17 […]

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe have been announced by the BBC as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing. The news was shared on the show’s Instagram page with the caption: “It’s official…September 2026.” The trio will take over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who announced their departure from the programme in October 2025. Daly, 56, presented the series alongside the late Sir Bruce Forsyth […]

Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after second-placed Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by a Bournemouth side bound for Europe. Amid reports manager Pep Guardiola will step down at the end of the season, City needed to win at Vitality Stadium to take the title race to the final day. Erling Haaland equalised in added […]

Nearly three out of five (59%) UK holidaymakers travelling to Europe this year expect delays linked to the EU’s entry-exit system (EES), a new survey suggests. Almost half of respondents to the poll commissioned by travel company Booking.com said they fear missing flights because of the border checks. EES involves people from third-party countries such as the UK having their fingerprints registered and photograph taken […]

Almost two thirds of NHS organisations have told a survey they expect to cut or reduce services this year while more than half said they expect to slash jobs. One trust chief executive warned that an “overriding focus” on finances will have repercussions on patients and staff. The health service’s “hard-won gains” in recent years are “now at risk”, according to NHS Alliance. The poll carried out by […]

Unions are calling for reform of the personal independence payment scheme (Pip) amid new research showing the high unemployment level of disabled people. The TUC said its study showed that disabled people are more than twice as likely to be unemployed compared with non-disabled people. The union organisation submitted evidence to the Timms Review into Pip, saying that reforming the system would boost […]