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HMRC denies 'deliberately poor' phone service

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 15:39
Thousands on hold to HMRC's helpline say they were cut off after waiting for 70 minutes.

Schools bill is an act of vandalism, says Kemi Badenoch

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 15:29
The Tory leader accuses PM of "vandalism" but Sir Keir says the Schools Bill will protect vulnerable children.

PCs cleared of ignoring man's 'I can't breathe'

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 15:20
Kevin Clarke's family say they are "deeply disappointed" by the misconduct panel's decision.

Crossbow killer admits murdering mum and daughters

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 14:41
Kyle Clifford pleads guilty to killing Carol, Hannah and Louise Hunt at their home in July.

Election of taoiseach delayed as Dáil suspended amid disorder

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 14:24
A row broke out in the Dáil, forcing the suspension of proceedings as the Irish parliament returned to nominate a new taoiseach.

Citibank boss murder suspect may have fled abroad, police say

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 13:57
Police believe Marianne Kilonzi, who was found dead in her Woolwich flat, knew the suspect.

Citibank boss murder suspect may have fled abroad, police say

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 13:57
Police believe Marianne Kilonzi, who was found dead in her Woolwich flat, knew the suspect.

Man and girl found dead were father and daughter

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 13:41
The bodies of 36-year-old Mark Gordon and six-year-old Hope were discovered by police on Monday.

Man and girl found dead were father and daughter

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 13:41
The bodies of 36-year-old Mark Gordon and six-year-old Hope were discovered by police on Monday.

Teen arrested after boy, 12, dies in stabbing

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 13:20
A 14-year-old boy is arrested on suspicion of murder after the stabbing on Tuesday afternoon.

Man's death after escalator 'push' prompts appeal

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 13:08
Police are investigating whether an alleged push on an escalator is linked to a man's death.

Former pupil awarded £50k over 'degrading' rugby trip videos

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 13:00
The former student was filmed naked and coerced into having his head shaved during a school rugby trip.

PSNI aims to lift all-time low officer levels

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 12:21
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher says he needs an extra £200m in funding to lift officer numbers from 6,300.

Benefit cheats could be stripped of driving licences

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 12:01
A proposed new law will also give ministers greater powers to request bank account information.

Police 'must investigate' far-right group exposed by BBC

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 11:37
An undercover reporter infiltrated a far-right group and exposed extreme views.

Blow to Reeves as UK borrowing unexpectedly jumps

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 11:20
Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue - was £17.8bn last month, putting more pressure on the chancellor.

Evidence uncovered in huge pile of flytipped waste

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 10:39
Investigators say they are following up several leads in the hunt for who illegally dumped the waste.

Man had unnecessary chemotherapy for 14 years

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 09:32
His lawyers say his case is "just the tip of the iceberg" and 12 other patients may be affected.

Tensions over how Southport details went public

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 09:29
Questions continue over why UK authorities did not publish key details about Axel Rudakubana earlier than they did.

'Losing everything in house fire was devastating'

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 06:30
Simba Chitsatso and his family say they did not have time to grab their shoes when they escaped.