Whether Poles will become richer than the British in terms of GDP per person before 2030 is unrelated to the fact that Great Britain left the European Union, as Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk suggested - argues the British daily "Daily Telegraph".more

A swimming race that dates back to the 1890s has been cancelled this year due to fears of sewage in the River Thames. Organisers have called off the July 6 Boulter's to Bray Swim in Maidenhead announcing this week they could not find “any satisfactory way" to ensure it would be safe for participants. more

Lidl has announced plans to open more than 90 stores in south London, including in Bromley, Bickley, Chislehurst, and Biggin Hill. The discount store, now the third largest supermarket in London, has published a list of more than 100 locations for potential new branches in London, with dozens in the south east - such as Orpington, Forest Hill, and two in Lewisham.more

A vintage steam train with on-board dining and Pullman carriages will be heading to south London at the end of this month. Hosted by Steam Dreams, this nostalgic steam train experience takes a 140-mile route to the historic city of Norwich on Tuesday (May 28).more

The British government would be prepared to offer Ireland a share in a programme to deport migrants to Rwanda as a solution to the dispute between the two countries over returning them, the British 'Daily Telegraph' newspaper revealed yesterday. Ireland, meanwhile, is unwilling to accept such an offer.more

A record-breaking number of shoplifting offences were recorded in London last year, new figures have revealed. The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is calling for urgent action to tackle this "concerning trend" in order to safeguard employees and customers.more

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak yesterday admitted that the results of Thursday's local elections were "disappointing" for his Conservative Party. Although the counting of votes is not yet over everywhere, it is clear that the Conservatives have suffered a heavy defeat.more

Most of the time on the Tube you are lucky to find room to stand let alone sit. But on those very rare days when there are plenty of options available and the whole carriage is your oyster where do you choose to perch?more

WX Charts, which uses Met Desk data, has forecast sunny days into next week starting today (Thursday May 2) as the fifth month of the year improves.more

On one day in May there are strikes happening across the transport network, impacting bus, train and even plane routes. Different workers are striking for reasons including pay and outsourcing.more

Due to post-Cold War cuts in defence spending, the UK would not be able to defend cities or critical infrastructure in the event of a massive missile or drone attack, Sky News warned, quoting military sources, military experts and veterans.more

More than 10,500 London taxi drivers yesterday brought a class action against Uber, accusing it of breaking taxi booking rules and deliberately misleading the city council to obtain a licence. The taxi drivers are seeking £250m in damages.more

Forty-five people were arrested in south London yesterday when a group of activists prevented the transfer of asylum seekers from a hotel to the barge 'Bibby Stockholm', moored in a port in southern England. Clashes with police ensued during the protest, which lasted for hours.more

A 56-year-old woman who is due to be evicted on 1 May has been told she should be able to "function reasonably well" if she ends up on the streets. Thurrock Council wrote to Heidi Dodson rejecting her application for priority housing following an eviction notice from her landlord.more

Experts say the vermin are ballooning in size as they feast on fatbergs in the capital's sewers.more

Aldi has launched a nationwide campaign to find prime locations for new supermarkets. The areas which receive the most suggestions from customers will be considered as part of Aldi’s plans to build hundreds of new stores across the UK. The retailer currently has more than 1,000 stores across the country, but is aiming to reach more than 1,500 supermarkets as part of its long-term plans.more

The UK will be the worst-performing economy in the G7 next year, according to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, as high interest rates and the lingering effects of last year’s surge in inflation weigh. In a downbeat assessment, the Paris-based thinktank also downgraded its forecast for UK growth this year to 0.4% from a November forecast of 0.7%.more

Today, the British newspapers "Daily Express" and "The Independent" report the statement of Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who promised that on the 25th anniversary of Poland's accession to the European Union, Polish GDP per capita will be higher than in Great Britain.more

Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats have committed to introducing extra security checks to crack down on riders working illegally, the Government has said. Workers in the gig economy are self-employed and have the right to substitute another rider to carry out jobs.more

Tech that comes with weak passwords such as “admin” or “12345” will be banned in the UK under new laws dictating that all smart devices must meet minimum security standards.more

People across much of England are voting in local elections today. This is the last big test of public mood before the elections to the House of Commons, which will most likely take place in the second half of this year.more

The Scottish government survived a vote of no confidence on Wednesday, giving the Scottish National Party (SNP) a chance to pick a new leader to replace outgoing First Minister Humza Yousaf.more

The UK Home Office said yesterday that the detention of illegal immigrants singled out for deportation to Rwanda under an agreement with the country had begun.more

Nearly 90 events will take place in the UK during the eighth edition of Polish Heritage Days, which starts at the beginning of May and aims to promote Polish culture, traditions and the contribution of Poles living there to the life of the country.more

Polling stations are open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., all EU citizens registered on the electoral rolls of their councils in London can vote, and new this year is the requirement to show your ID when collecting ballots.more

Two Poles - 68-year-old Michal Jaroslaw P. and 42-year-old Marcin M. - appeared before Manchester Crown Court yesterday on charges of murdering a 67-year-old man and quartering his body.more

The UK has returned its first illegal immigrant to Rwanda, in line with a deportation agreement with the country, 'The Sun' newspaper revealed last night.more

A consortium linked to the ruling family of the United Arab Emirates announced yesterday that it was pulling out of the purchase of the 'Daily Telegraph', 'Sunday Telegraph' and the weekly newspaper 'The Spectator' after the British government effectively blocked the deal.more

The Premier Inn owner Whitbread is to cut 1,500 jobs in the UK and shut more than 100 struggling restaurants despite announcing a significant rise in returns to shareholders. Whitbread, which runs 850 hotels in the UK and has the sector’s biggest brand, Premier Inn, said it was starting a consultation on the cuts on Tuesday and that it would seek to find alternative jobs for those affected.more