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What we know so far about Afghan data breach

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 22:38
The revelation of a major data leak and subsequent relocation of thousands of Afghans to the UK has raised serious questions.

Germany to tighten people-smuggling law as chancellor visits UK

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 22:31
It comes as Friedrich Merz makes his first official visit to the UK as German chancellor.

Babies made using three people's DNA are born free of hereditary disease

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 22:00
The method was pioneered by UK scientists to overcome devastating, often fatal inherited diseases.

Babies made using three people's DNA are born free of hereditary disease

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 22:00
The method was pioneered by UK scientists to overcome devastating, sometimes fatal inherited diseases.

Man charged with murdering shopkeeper

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 21:51
The 47-year-old will appear in court in connection with the alleged killing in Bootle, Merseyside.

Witness appeal after man stabbed

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 21:41
A cordon is in place and searches are being carried out by police.

Two women rescued from river by firefighters

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 21:24
One of the women was unconscious but was pulled to safety by firefighters.

Starmer suspends four Labour MPs for breaching party discipline

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 20:08
Neil Duncan-Jordan, Brian Leishman, Chris Hinchliff and Rachael Maskell all voted against welfare reforms.

Scottish MP criticises Labour policies after suspension

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 18:56
Brian Leishman has lost the whip after repeatedly criticising Sir Keir Starmer's government.

Faisal Islam: Surprise inflation jump complicates interest rate decision

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 18:40
Higher inflation could give the Bank of England pause for thought over cutting interest rates.

Counter-terror scheme missed chance to intervene in life of Southport killer, says review

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 18:02
A major review found the counter-terror scheme could have potentially turned the killer away from violence.

Airport reopens after four killed in plane crash

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 17:44
An investigation into how the medical evacuation plane came to crash in Essex continues.

Athlete dies after competing in Swansea Ironman

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 16:55
The athlete, who received medical care halfway through the swim section, died on Wednesday.

Watch: Moment tractor swerves off road into homes

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 16:55
A drug-driver is sentenced for causing the crash in Chester after running a red light.

Physician associates need new job title, says review

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 15:02
It also recommends PAs and AAs wear standardised clothing and badges to distinguish them from doctors.

Co-op boss confirms all 6.5m members had data stolen

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 14:10
In her first interview since the attack, Co-op's chief executive said she was "incredibly sorry" to customers.

Co-op boss confirms all 6.5m members had data stolen

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 14:10
In her first interview since the attack, Co-op's chief executive said she was "incredibly sorry" to customers.

Serious questions for Tories over Afghan data breach, says PM

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 14:04
Details of thousands of Afghans who supported UK forces were mistakenly leaked under the last government.

The Afghan data breach explained... in one minute

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 13:48
The BBC's Tom Symonds examines the controversy surrounding the breach, which was kept hidden for years.

Boy admits throwing seat off Westfield's top floor

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 13:42
A 15-year-old who threw a seat off the top floor of a shopping centre told police "it's not that deep", a court hears.