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Long waits for disability benefit claims unacceptable, MPs say

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 16:22
Some people are waiting more than a year to have their claims processed, the Public Accounts Committee says.

Doctors strike in Scotland called off as union backs latest pay deal

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 16:06
Medics had been set to go on the first national walkout staged by NHS workers on Tuesday in a dispute over pay.

Doctors strike called off as union backs latest pay deal

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 16:06
Medics had been set to go on the first national walkout staged by NHS workers on Tuesday in a dispute over pay.

Concerns over Bakerl0.0 line advertiser's rebrand

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 15:53
Some signs at Bakerloo line Tube stations are changed as part of a Heineken 0.0 advertising deal.

New York man jailed for London hoax bomb calls

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 15:37
The man targeted a variety of locations, including including Guy's and St Thomas' hospital.

'It is disgusting hotel refused me for being homeless'

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 14:21
Calumn Donaghey arrived to check-in at the Oxford Road hotel only to be rejected for being homeless.

'It is disgusting hotel refused me for being homeless'

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 14:21
Calumn Donaghey arrived to check-in at the Oxford Road hotel only to be rejected for being homeless.

Man jailed for making woman have sex with strangers

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 13:03
Rodney Johnston recorded the abuse as the victim was coerced into sex with 100 men, a court hears.

'A beautiful spirit' - the Northern Ireland Christian work of woman shot dead by ICE

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 12:57
Becca Hainsworth shared a room with Good during one of her stays in Northern Ireland and said her soul is crushed at the loss of her friend.

'A beautiful spirit' - the Northern Ireland Christian work of woman shot dead by ICE

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 12:57
Becca Hainsworth shared a room with Good during one of her stays in Northern Ireland and said her soul is crushed at the loss of her friend.

Watch: Rowers capture close encounter with whales

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 12:38
Footage shows the mammals diving alongside the boat, which one of the rowers called "surreal".

Gabby Logan pays tribute to her 'warrior' dad Terry Yorath

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 12:35
The presenter describes her dad as a "generous man" who instilled a "lifelong love of sport" in her.

Catherine marks birthday with message on healing power of nature

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 11:57
The message is part of a video series which has seen Catherine reflect on the importance of nature to her, during her recovery from cancer treatment.

Catherine marks birthday with message on healing power of nature

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 11:57
The message is part of a video series which has seen Catherine reflect on the importance of nature to her, during her recovery from cancer treatment.

Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrack

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 11:21
Shops, pharmacies and music venues want any climbdown on business rates for pubs to apply to them too.

Storm Goretti brings school closures and travel disruption

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 07:48
Hundreds of homes are still without power, rail services are hit and dozens of schools closed.

Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrack

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 07:19
Shops, pharmacies and music venues want any climbdown on business rates for pubs to apply to them too.

Saunas and winter swim plans for Hampstead Heath

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 06:19
Hampstead Heath's Mixed Pond may soon welcome swimmers year-round as open water swimming gains popularity.

Labour's plans to get Anas Sarwar into Bute House

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 06:17
Scottish Labour faces a tough fight to win at Holyrood in May but party insiders believe Bute House is within their reach.

Ofcom urged to use 'banning' powers over X AI deepfakes

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 06:00
It follows an ongoing backlash against the use of X's AI Grok to digitally remove clothing from images.