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Child dies and 21 injured after school coach crash

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 22:20
The coach was bringing pupils back from a school trip when it overturned and fell 20ft.

British spies and SAS named in Afghan data breach

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 22:13
The personal details of spies and soldiers were included in a data leak that also named 19,000 Afghans.

How bad is Afghan data breach for MI6 and SAS?

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 22:09
For a case officer in MI6, having your name and details outed in public is potentially a career-killer.

Abbott suspended by Labour Party after comments about racism

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 22:00
MP Diane Abbott is suspended by the Labour Party pending an investigation, the BBC understands.

Former HSBC trader has fraud conviction overturned

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 21:33
Mark Johnson, 59, has fought to establish his innocence ever since he was convicted of fraud in 2017.

Former HSBC trader has fraud conviction overturned

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 21:33
Mark Johnson, 59, has fought to establish his innocence ever since he was convicted of fraud in 2017.

Starmer's chief of staff is top paid special adviser

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 20:33
Morgan McSweeney is paid between £155,000 and £159,999, the Cabinet Office said in a report.

Met Police to close half its front desks following budget cuts

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 19:58
The move would reduce police front desks across London from 37 to 19, and reduce the number open 24/7.

Met Police to close half its front desks following budget cuts

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 19:58
The move would reduce police front desks across London from 37 to 19, and reduce the number open 24/7.

Doctors strikes: BMA and Streeting talks 'constructive'

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 19:00
Resident doctors will walk out for five consecutive days from 25 July over a dispute about pay.

Which parties could benefit from lower voting age?

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 18:55
Young people are more likely to vote for left-wing parties - but how could this translate to a real election?

Airport accused 'feared police would kill him'

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 18:33
One of two brothers accused of assaulting officers trying to arrest him says he was "frightened".

UK's most powerful supercomputer comes online

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 18:00
The Isambard-AI supercomputer is made fully operational as the government unveils fresh AI plans.

Man charged under Terrorism Act over Palestine Action poster

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 17:37
Palestine Action is banned by the UK Government, meaning membership or support is a criminal offence.

'Unfair' NHS wait lists revealed in official report

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 16:16
Data for the NHS in England shows the waiting list for gynaecology is one of the largest.

'Unfair' NHS wait lists revealed in official report

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 16:16
Data for the NHS in England shows the waiting list for gynaecology is one of the largest.

Nurse confronted trans doctor in 'unacceptable' manner, tribunal hears

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 15:43
An NHS manager has said said Sandie Peggie should have raised concerns about sharing facilities in a different way.

How will votes at 16 and changes to voter ID work?

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 15:28
The minimum voting age will fall to 16 across the UK as part of a package of election reforms.

Voting age to be lowered to 16 by next general election

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 15:27
Other planned changes include expanding voter ID to include bank cards and moving to automatic registration.

Voting age to be lowered to 16 by next general election

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 15:27
Other planned changes include expanding voter ID to include bank cards and moving to automatic registration.