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UK has removed 281 migrants under France deal, minister says

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 17:44
The home secretary says there are "practical issues" around how quickly people can be detained.

Growing number of adults avoid booze, says NHS survey

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 17:29
Almost a quarter of adults in England do not drink alcohol, according to new figures from a health survey.

Britain's oldest rollercoaster closed for good

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 15:54
The Scenic Railway is taking "retirement from operation as a ride", Dreamland Margate says.

Foster carers who kept children in 'house of horrors' guilty of abuse

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 15:37
Douglas and Barbara Daniel subjected six children to a catalogue of abuse over a five-year period at their home in Glasgow's Parkhead.

Rwanda takes legal action against UK over axed migrant deal

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 15:17
The African nation argues it is owed payments but Downing Street says it will fight the case.

NI to become first in the UK to introduce graduated driving licences

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 15:04
The new rules will be introduced in October and are described as the most significant reform of driver licensing for 70 years.

Former MP Conor McGinn charged with sexual assault

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 14:52
McGinn served as MP for St Helens North from 2015 but was suspended by the Labour Party in 2022.

Ground rents to be capped at £250 a year for leaseholders

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 11:07
The reforms for England and Wales also include proposals to ban the sale of new leasehold flats.

UK can't ignore China, says Starmer ahead of Beijing trip

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 11:00
The prime minister insists the UK will not be forced to choose between China and the United States.

Labour MPs call for halt to business rate rise for music venues

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 10:46
Nearly 50 MPs have written to the chancellor calling for music venues to be exempted from a hike in business rates.

Legal action over 'unfair' Steam game store prices given go ahead

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 10:43
Millions of gamers could get compensation if the lawsuit - which accuses Valve of charging inflated prices - succeeds.

Weather presenter Carol Kirkwood to leave BBC

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 08:38
The 63-year-old said it had been an "absolute privilege" to bring viewers the weather every day.

Warnings as Storm Chandra brings snow, rain and strong winds to parts of Scotland

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 08:20
Flooding and travel disruption are likely with significant snow across higher ground in some areas.

Ground rents to be capped at £250 a year for leaseholders

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 08:07
The reforms for England and Wales will be published in a draft bill, which will be introduced later.

Storm Chandra brings flooding and road closures with warnings across UK

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 08:02
Weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds are in place during the third major storm to hit to the UK this month.

Fifty Labour MPs sign letter objecting to Burnham decision

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 06:54
Labour's ruling National Executive Committee blocked the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election.

Erosion victim warns 'trauma tourists' to stay away

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 06:45
Shelley Cowlin says people are taking photos of demolished or threatened properties, and stealing.

'I was texting, ringing but she didn't reply': The families left behind after a road death

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 06:09
56 lives were lost on Northern Ireland's roads in 2025.

Only one known person in the world can save my life

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 06:07
Sian Chathyoka is preparing to receive a lifesaving donation from a "selfless stranger".

Only one known person in the world can save my life

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 06:07
Sian Chathyoka is preparing to receive a lifesaving donation from a "selfless stranger".