Amid a growing backlash led by property presenter Kirsty Allsopp, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly weighing a levy on homes valued above £500,000, with opponents warning it would penalise ordinary homeowners while supporters argue it would spread the tax burden more fairly and boost public finances.
Criminals are exploiting the public by running thousands of fake online pharmacy websites selling counterfeit medicines and illegally obtaining personal data, prompting warnings for people to be especially cautious when purchasing medication on the internet.
Rail fares are set to increase by a further 5.5%, sparking frustration among consumer groups who argue that the above-inflation rise is unjustified as nationalisation approaches.
The price of Mounjaro, a weight loss treatment, is set to significantly increase, leaving UK users facing substantially higher annual costs due to decisions by the US manufacturer.
European leaders have reaffirmed their unity and determination in supporting their allies, with the PM expressing appreciation for collaborative efforts with US leadership and stressing that established borders must not be altered by aggression.
An American woman disguised in a niqab who flew to London for a contract killing has been convicted of conspiracy to murder and now faces a life sentence, after CCTV captured her bungled attempt when the gun jammed.
New data shows A&E nurses suffer an average of 11 violent incidents each day, prompting unions and health chiefs to demand urgent action on waiting times, security and workforce support.
Mo Salah criticised European football leaders on social media after the death of a well-known Palestinian footballer in Gaza, questioning their lack of response and tribute.
Conor O’Rourke, a three-year-old born with the one-in-a-million vein of Galen malformation, is now deemed 99% cured after surgeons in Liverpool used a world-first technique to reroute his blood flow and spare him the risk of brain damage, heart failure and an uncertain future, enabling him to start school with the prospect of a normal life.
A survey indicates that almost a fifth of UK medics plan to move abroad because of mounting workload, pay concerns and staff shortages, intensifying fears of a worsening NHS workforce crisis.