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Children with cancer scammed out of millions fundraised for their treatment, BBC finds

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 01:25
Huge amounts appear to have been raised for seriously ill children who never received the money.

UK launches taskforce to 'break down barriers' for women in technology

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 00:04
It comes after the government was urged to help close the UK tech sector's gender gap in order to meet its ambitious AI goals.

UK launches taskforce to 'break down barriers' for women in technology

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 00:04
It comes after the government was urged to help close the UK tech sector's gender gap in order to meet its ambitious AI goals.

Thousands of drivers wrongly fined for speeding since 2021

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 00:03
An anomaly identified by National Highways caused thousands of incorrect speed camera activations.

We need more people ready to fight, military chief says

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 23:22
Sir Richard Knighton says more families will know what "sacrifice for our nation means" as the threat from Russia worsens.

Whole-of-society effort needed to deter Russia threat, armed forces chief says

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 23:22
Sir Richard Knighton says more families will know what "sacrifice for our nation means" as the threat from Russia worsens.

Epstein's UK flights had alleged British abuse victims on board - BBC investigation

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 22:00
Lawyers representing victims say it is “shocking” there has never been a “full-scale” UK inquiry.

Epstein's UK flights had alleged British abuse victims on board, BBC finds

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 22:00
Lawyers representing victims say it is “shocking” there has never been a “full-scale” UK inquiry.

UK chief rabbi says cousin hid for 15 'terrifying' minutes in Bondi attack

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 21:35
Sir Ephraim Mirvis says nothing will stop Jews celebrating their faith in public following shooting in Sydney.

Fourth fatal fire confirmed as safety warning issued

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 19:30
Four people have now died in separate house fires over three days - the fire service says this is highly unusual.

Doctors vote to go ahead with this week's five-day strike in England

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 17:54
It comes after ministers made fresh offer amid warning the walkout is risky as NHS battles wave of flu.

Antisemitism 'cannot be tolerated' says Swinney, after Bondi shooting

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 17:29
Scotland's first minister condemned the attack that killed 15 people at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday

Liverpool parade attacker lied about 'panicking' and drove at crowds in rage, court told

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 17:13
The Liverpool parade attacker considered himself "the most important person" in the area, a court hears.

Liverpool parade attacker lied about 'panicking' and drove at crowds in rage, court told

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 17:13
Paul Doyle considered himself "the most important person" in the area before his attack, a court hears.

Liverpool parade attacker lied about 'panicking' and drove at crowds in rage, court told

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 17:13
Paul Doyle considered himself "the most important person" in the area before his attack, a court hears.

Furlough not perfect but prevented mass unemployment, Sunak says

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 17:06
The former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no "playbook" of how to respond to the pandemic.

Furlough not perfect but prevented mass unemployment, Sunak says

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 17:06
The former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no "playbook" of how to respond to the pandemic.

MI6 chief warns 'we are in a space between peace and war'

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 16:55
The new head of Britain's overseas spy agency has warned about an interlocking web of security challenges.

MI6 chief warns 'we are in a space between peace and war'

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 16:55
The new head of Britain's overseas spy agency has warned about an interlocking web of security challenges.

Biffy Clyro bass player quits tour over addiction and mental health issues

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 16:13
James Johnstone wrote to fans on the band's social media, saying he had recently started receiving professional help.