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Asylum hotel firm hands back almost £14m in profits amid anger over service

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 09:41
Mears, which provides services in Northern Ireland, Scotland and the north of England, made more profit than its contracts allow.

UK unemployment rate rises slightly to 5.1%

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 07:30
Unemployment rises slightly as job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market"

UK and South Korea strike trade deal

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 06:46
UK pharmaceuticals, car manufacturing and financial services are expected to benefit.

Justice Secretary to face no confidence vote in grooming gangs row

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 06:29
Opposition parties have accused Angela Constance of misrepresenting the position of a leading expert on grooming gangs.

Workers were exposed to toxic chemicals in firefighting foam

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 06:27
For decades it was 3M's biggest outside the US, and the factory made nappy fastenings and video tape.

Asylum hotel profits were price of my children's health, says resident

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 06:14
Asylum accommodation provider Mears has had to return £13.8m to the Home Office after making more profit than its contracts allow.

Man died from sepsis after 34-hour medication delay

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 06:03
The man could have survived had he been given the correct antibiotics, a report finds.

Trump files $5bn defamation lawsuit against BBC over Panorama speech edit

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 04:12
The US president has requested $5bn (£3.7bn) in damages, according to court documents filed in Florida.

The Papers: 'Tears, flowers and silence' in Bondi and 'Streeting's fury'

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 01:52
The aftermath of the Bondi Beach attack in Australia continues to dominate the front pages of Tuesday's papers.

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.