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Was Married at First Sight UK an 'accident waiting to happen'?

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 06:52
Channel 4 has wider questions to answer after allegations made by three women who took part in the show.

'Ghost brokers' targeting 17 to 25 year-olds with fake car insurance online

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 06:48
The finance watchdog warns bogus brokers are selling fake car insurance through social media.

Deputy British ambassador to US abruptly leaves post

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 06:45
Until his sudden departure, James Roscoe held one the most senior, high-profile roles in the British diplomatic service

British couple on new hunger strike in Iranian jail, family say

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 06:33
Lindsay and Craig Foreman, from East Sussex, have each spent several days refusing food, their family says.

Moped riding in shop is not a surprise on 'forgotten estate'

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 06:12
Residents of a Grimsby estate blame anti-social behaviour on a lack of facilities for young people.

Boss of Sarah Ferguson-linked firm used royal links to threaten worker with jail

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 06:00
In a recording obtained by the BBC, the worker was threatened with jail for allegedly hacking emails at lifestyle app vVoosh.

Dozens arrested as specialist team targets romance fraudsters and scammers

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 00:56
The specialist team of financial crime experts is working "in the shadows" to hunt down scammers online.

Adverts for DNA self-swab kits banned as misleading

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 00:45
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled Enough's online posts contained unproven claims.

Adverts for DNA self-swab kits banned as misleading

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 00:45
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled Enough's online posts contained unproven claims.

UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 00:40
Successive governments have failed to prepare the UK for extreme heat, the climate watchdog says.

UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 00:40
Successive governments have failed to prepare the UK for extreme heat, the climate watchdog says.

Young drivers targeted by 'ghost brokers' selling fake car insurance online

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 00:02
The finance watchdog warns bogus brokers are selling fake car insurance through social media.

Supermarkets urged to limit food prices by government

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 00:01
Any price caps would be voluntary apply to key groceries such as eggs, bread, and milk, the BBC understands.

'Robotic technology is the way forward' for cancer surgery

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 00:00
Robotic surgery requires only very small incisions and uses miniaturised cameras and instruments, controlled remotely by a surgeon.

Married at First Sight rape allegations serious, says government

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 22:56
A BBC Panorama investigation revealed allegations that two women had been raped during filming.

TV presenter says abusive ex gave her no access to her own money

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 22:47
The ITV presenter's former husband was jailed for coercive and controlling behaviour and stalking.

Greens candidate claims she was told to withdraw over student visa

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 22:46
Sai Shraddha Suresh Viswanathan hoped to be a prospective MSP in the North East of Scotland in the Scottish Parliament election.

Iranian journalist describes London stabbing by 'men working for Iran'

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 21:19
Pouria Zeraati tells a court of a "violent" attack outside his Wimbledon home in late March 2024.

Iranian journalist describes London stabbing by 'men working for Iran'

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 21:19
Pouria Zeraati tells a court of a "violent" attack outside his Wimbledon home in late March 2024.

Grant Shapps quits aerospace firm after watchdog probe

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 20:26
The former defence secretary has resigned as chairman of Cambridge Aerospace "to simplify matters".