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Crackdown on illegal working leads to surge in arrests

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 07:55
Raids on businesses such as nail bars and takeaways have increased by 77% since Labour took office, the government says.

Over 72,000 'appalling' attacks on NI health staff in five years

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 06:50
Around 21,000 took place in the Belfast Trust, which was more than double the number of the second highest.

'Skyrocketing' cost of ruined and fly-tipped items hits charity shops

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 06:07
Donations including toys become unusable after being left outside or fly-tipped at charity shops.

Tax and spending plans to be revealed in Scottish Budget

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 06:01
Finance Secretary Shona Robison will announce the government's draft plans in a speech at Holyrood

The Papers: 'ADHD care costs soar' and 'Bin Diesel'

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 05:22
A mix of stories on Tuesday's front pages, including soaring ADHD care costs and the Golden Globes.

X could 'lose right to self regulate', says Starmer

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 03:34
It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.

Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 01:03
More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help.

Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 01:03
More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help.

Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 01:03
More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help.

I spent months investigating whether gut health affects ageing - and if I could hack my gut to age better

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 00:05
Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was

Why Michael Sheen put his money on the line for new Welsh national theatre

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 00:01
The actor discusses spearheading the Welsh National Theatre and starring in its first production.

Major incident declared as tens of thousands without water

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 22:00
South East Water says a number of problems are to blame, including Storm Goretti and a power cut.

Trusts declare critical incidents over high demand

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 21:48
The NHS trusts in Surrey, Kent and Sussex cite increased flu and norovirus cases, and staff sickness.

Police to no longer have routine access to rape victims' counselling notes

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 21:44
Requests to access victims' personal records can only be granted when necessary and proportionate, under new guidance.

UK to bring into force law to tackle Grok AI deepfakes this week

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 19:31
It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.

Macclesfield to host Brentford in FA Cup fourth round

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 18:56
Sixth-tier Macclesfield are rewarded with a home tie against Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round after their shock win over holders Crystal Palace.

New Lord Speaker announced as Lord Michael Forsyth

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 18:32
Peers had a choice between Lord Forsyth and ex-ballet dancer Baroness Deborah Bull in a vote earlier this month.

Asylum seeker jailed for raping teenager in park

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 18:21
Mehmet Ogur is sentenced to seven years for raping his victim days after meeting her via an app.

Former Conservatives joining Reform is not without risk for Farage

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 18:20
Former Tory Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi is the latest - and most senior - figure to defect to Reform UK.

The Traitors potentially saved my life

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 18:00
The former senior detective says the BBC show's pre-medical checks picked up her medical condition.