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An 'epidemic' of violence: The women and girls killed by men last year

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 06:00
We tracked reports and contacted police and prosecutors for a deeper look at the situation across UK.

Reeves pledges to explore helping with heating oil bills

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 03:30
The chancellor said a meeting on Wednesday will explore ways to help households.

Snow for some as winter weather returns to UK this week

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 00:59
The weather is set to get a lot colder as the week progresses, as Tomasz Shafernaker explains.

First V-level subjects announced with aim to 'prepare for future jobs'

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 00:31
Ministers say "bold reforms" for post-16 students will end snobbery and prepare students for work.

More whales are stranding. Now more people are needed to help them

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 00:09
Calls for more people to train as marine mammal medics so they can help rescue stranded animals.

How the 'red v blue school wars' exposed the social media gap between children and parents

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 00:03
Parents were frightened by social posts that seemed to encourage violence at schools. But it was more complicated than it looked

'I'm in constant pain' - woman harmed by vaginal mesh urges action on redress scheme

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 00:00
Susan McLarnon is travelling to Downing Street later to call for "urgent action" to be taken on redress for those harmed by pelvic mesh implants.

From Bangor to Manila, how oil prices are hitting people around the world

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 23:40
The impact of the US and Israel's war in Iran is starting to hit home - no matter where people live.

Anti-Muslim hatred definition safeguards free speech, says Reed

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 22:49
Concerns have been raised that an "anti-Muslim hostility" definition could create a "chilling effect".

Head of Police Federation of England and Wales suspended

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 22:10
CEO Mukund Krishna has been suspended due to an ongoing police investigation, the organisation confirms.

Reeves to look at how to help households with heating oil bills

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 20:02
The chancellor said a meeting on Wednesday will explore ways to help households.

Frost pregnancy tip came from 'good source', ex-Mail journalist tells court

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 18:44
Katie Nicholl denies she got sensitive medical information about the actress though unlawful means.

Horse racing trainer guilty of hockey stick assault

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 18:10
Williams will be sentenced next month for the assault, which left a dog walker with a broken arm.

Horse racing trainer guilty of hockey stick assault

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 18:10
Williams will be sentenced next month for the assault, which left a dog walker with a broken arm.

Days of disruption expected as Glasgow Central closed after fire near station

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 17:51
The fire began in a vape shop on Union Street on Sunday afternoon before the building collapsed hours later.

Days of disruption expected as Glasgow Central closed after fire near station

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 17:51
The fire began in a vape shop on Union Street on Sunday afternoon before the building collapsed hours later.

PM warns of impact of Iran conflict on UK economy

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 17:21
The prime minister was speaking as oil prices soar in response to turbulence in the Middle East.

PM warns of impact of Iran conflict on UK economy

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 17:21
The prime minister was speaking as oil prices soar in response to turbulence in the Middle East.

Rape victim 'warned police about innocent suspect'

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 17:03
A woman who identified an innocent man as her attacker says police dismissed her concerns as "trial nerves".

Rape victim 'warned police about innocent suspect'

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 17:03
A woman who identified an innocent man as her attacker says police dismissed her concerns as "trial nerves".