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Prioritising AI data centres could block new homes, builders warn

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 00:11
The government plans to give data centres priority access to the electricity grid to speed up development.

MPs demand urgent action on London grooming gangs

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 00:09
The government's inquiry into grooming gangs "must look specifically at London as part of its local investigations", says a group of MPs.

Wildlife to replace historical figures on banknotes

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 00:07
The public will help choose which animals and birds will appear on the Bank of England's new notes.

The Aldi-style insurgents who could be about to shake up the vets market

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 00:05
As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

University tuition fees system is a 'mess', says Clegg

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 00:02
The ex-deputy PM told the BBC he would "take on the chin" any criticism surrounding his involvement

'My epileptic daughter died in her sleep, with no warning'

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 00:00
Jo-Ann Burns is claiming her daughter Nicola wasn't told about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.

Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 21:35
The bill abolishes the 92 seats reserved for peers who inherit their titles through their families.

Google employee loses tribunal claim after sexual harassment complaint

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 21:32
Judge rejects case brought by the senior worker who alleged she was made redundant after reporting a manager for sharing inappropriate stories about his swinger lifestyle.

Jury restriction plan clears first hurdle despite Labour dissent

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 20:39
The justice secretary says the limits are required to stem a growing backlog of cases in crown courts.

HMS Dragon departs UK for eastern Mediterranean

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 19:39
The Type 45 destroyer's main role will be protecting RAF Akrotiri, which was hit with an Iranian-made drone.

Mail editor kept Catherine's pregnancy secret for days, court hears

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 19:00
Charlotte Griffiths says she never hacked a phone or used a private investigator as she gave evidence in the privacy trial brought by figures including Prince Harry and Sir Elton John.

British Airways to suspend UK repatriation flights - latest on travel from Middle East

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 18:01
BA cancels more Middle East flights until 28 March, following Iranian strikes across the region in retaliation to US and Israeli bombardment.

Meeting my death-row pen pal after 20 years

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 18:00
Rhys Williams became friends with convicted killer Roderick Orme after the pair began exchanging letters.

Glasgow Central's main station to remain closed until next week

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 17:53
A huge fire destroyed a neighbouring building but Network Rail staff believe the station has not been seriously damaged.

Glasgow Central's main station to remain closed until next week

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 17:53
A huge fire destroyed a neighbouring building but Network Rail staff believe the station has not been seriously damaged.

Killer 'assaulted couple weeks before attacks'

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 17:36
Valdo Calocane attacked two colleagues weeks before he killed three people in Nottingham.

Triple killer assaulted couple weeks before attacks, inquiry told

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 17:36
Valdo Calocane attacked two colleagues weeks before he killed three people in Nottingham.

No evidence anyone else involved in Noah's death, pathologist tells inquest

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 17:36
The coroner, Mr Justice Rooney, said the evidence on Tuesday would be "extremely difficult" for Noah's mother, Fiona Donohoe.

Calls grow for Reeves to ditch fuel tax hike over Iran

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 17:34
Reform UK has set out further detail of how it would cover the cost of scrapping September's planned rise.

Barton refused bail after 'attack at golf club'

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 17:26
The former footballer has been remanded in custody and will next appear in court on 7 April.