Theresa May leading us down garden path again, says union. The GMB has described the Conservative Manifesto as a ‘great swindle’. The election pledge, unveiled today, offers a bleak vision for Britain’s future according to the union. Tim Roache, GMB General Secretary said: "It's all well and good talking up a great meritocracy, but in reality the Conservatives are proposing a great swindle. "Many families already feeling the pinch face shouldering the burden for the social care they desperately need. "I fail...

A 12ft crocodile which wandered into a religious temple was ejected by villagers - who wrestled it out with their bare hands. The croc walked into the Hanuman temple in search of food after drought caused the nearby Krishna River in southern India to dry up. So locals in the village of Sonna teamed up to evict the unwanted tenant - using ropes and pieces of wood to tie up the beast. Luckily the reptile was exhausted by a lack...

We all try to live within our means, but this can make us feel a little miserable like we are missing out on some of favourite things. Well, here’s how a little outlay upfront, can help you have little luxuries all year long, so when you feel the pinch you don’t have to feel like you are missing out on everything. Waffles anyone? Breakfast the most important meal of the day and actually breakfast allows us to have the most...

The rise of post-referendum "Re-leavers" has given the government a huge mandate to push for a hard Brexit, new research has revealed. Re-leavers, defined as those who voted to Remain in the EU but think that the government has a duty to leave, have blurred the lines between “Leave” and “Remain” meaning the country is now split into three groups instead of two: The Hard Leavers who want out of the EU (45 per cent); the Hard Remainers who still want to try to...

One of the best things about visiting London is it’s diverse and eclectic vibe; with each district showcasing it’s own, unique personality. Everyone seems to have their own opinion as to which area trumps the rest, so here are a selection of our favourite boroughs that you should definitely try to visit if you get a chance. Balham If you’re looking to get away for the buzz of the city, then you need to head to this South West London...

Swapping one fizzy drink or beer a day for water slashes the risk of obesity by up to 20 per cent, say scientists. A study of almost 16,000 adults found they were a fifth less likely to develop the condition if they had a glass of water instead of a beer. Replacing a sugar-sweetened soft drink - such as a Coke - in the same way was linked with a 15 percent reduction in risk. Britain has been dubbed the...

Student living once meant staying in a cramped bedroom in old halls of residence but now students are staying in top accommodation, some even complete with their own cinema rooms! We’ve put together some of the top student halls around the country, courtesy of the UK’s first and most comprehensive student halls search engine Mystudenthalls.com. Glasgow Glasgow West End is set to be the coolest student accommodation in Glasgow – with a giant 15ft slide, festival space, and bookable dining rooms...

Have you always dreamed of representing England at the World Cup? Always longed to score the winning goal at Wembley? Well, now you could be in with a chance. Trials for the World’s first Bubble Football World Cup are to take place in Shoreditch next month before the England team is joined by squads from around the world for the Stag Company Bubble Football World Cup at Wembley before Russia 2018 gets underway in June. With 12 international teams already signed up, including Brazil,...

DFDS has reported its best ever first quarter result just months after celebrating its 150th birthday. The historic ferry and logistics operator posted a four per cent increase in revenue for first three months of 2017, with profit before tax up by ten per cent thanks to strong freight performance and despite slightly weaker UK passenger numbers due to the late Easter. In an indicator of strong underlying economic trends, freight volumes and UK-Continental trade flows continue to grow and the...