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Bold spending needed to halt prison crisis - union

Sat, 05/10/2025 - 02:12
A probation service union says a sentencing review may have no impact without extra funding.

Elton John and Dua Lipa seek protection from AI

Sat, 05/10/2025 - 01:27
They are among 400 artists appealing to Sir Keir Starmer, saying creative industries are threatened.

The Papers: 'Trump open to easing China tariffs' and Navy chief steps back

Sat, 05/10/2025 - 00:37
The US "opens door" to easing China tariffs and Admiral Sir Ben Key steps back during investigation.

'I run cafés where people talk about death - you realise it's not scary'

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 23:01
Jenny Watt runs a handful of death cafés across Glasgow, encouraging discussion about the topic.

Starmer joins world leaders in Ukraine to call for ceasefire

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 22:50
The prime minister will join world leaders as they vow to "ratchet up pressure on Russia's war machine".

Revision disrupted as cyber attackers target council

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 22:50
Staff in Edinburgh council's education department spotted a suspicious invitation to a meeting and realised it was "spear phishing".

Revision disrupted as cyber attackers target council

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 22:50
Staff in Edinburgh council's education department spotted a suspicious invitation to a meeting and realised it was "spear phishing".

Exam revision disrupted as cyber attackers target council

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 22:50
Staff in Edinburgh council's education department spotted a suspicious invitation to a meeting and realised it was "spear phishing".

Police investigate alleged attack on prison officer by Southport killer

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 22:33
Axel Rudakubana was jailed for a minimum of 52 years in January over the murder of three girls.

Mercenary and coup plotter Simon Mann dies

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 21:06
He was arrested in 2004 after being part of a failed coup to overthrow Equatorial Guinea's ruler.

Calls for Archbishop to resign over safeguarding reports

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 20:00
Two critical reports highlight safeguarding concerns and misbehaviour at Bangor Cathedral.

Fourth Iranian man arrested in London terror probe

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 19:21
The investigation is separate to an alleged plot to target the Israeli embassy in London.

Fourth Iranian man arrested in London terror probe

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 19:21
The investigation is separate to an alleged plot to target the Israeli embassy in London.

Bulgarians convicted of spying for Russia face 'double figure sentences'

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 19:17
Six Bulgarians will be sentenced at the Old Bailey in London on Monday for their part in a Russian spy ring.

Bulgarians convicted of spying for Russia face 'double figure sentences'

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 19:17
Six Bulgarians will be sentenced at the Old Bailey in London on Monday for their part in a Russian spy ring.

Statue of Motörhead singer Lemmy unveiled

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 18:12
Hundreds of heavy metal fans watch on as the 2.25m sculpture is revealed in the frontman's hometown.

Statue of Motörhead singer Lemmy unveiled

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 18:12
Hundreds of heavy metal fans watch on as the 2.25m sculpture is revealed in the frontman's hometown.

Madeleine McCann suspect faces new unrelated charge

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 17:22
Christian Brückner is the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance in Portugal in 2007.

Talks with US over digital services continue, says PM

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 17:14
The government continues to push for a wider US trade pact after cutting car and steel tariffs.

UK prepared to pay to access EU defence programmes

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 17:07
Defence secretary John Healey has told the BBC the UK will pay its "fair share" but wants a say in decisions.