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Will Starmer's defence hike win over Trump?

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 20:53
The prime minister has set out plans to increase defence spending to 2.5% of national income by 2027.

Police chief 'told not to reveal Southport killer's faith'

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 20:45
Serena Kennedy says she was told to not provide more information about Axel Rudakubana to the media.

Police chief 'told not to reveal Southport killer's faith'

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 20:45
Serena Kennedy says she was told to not provide more information about Axel Rudakubana to the media.

Disbandment talks could legitimise paramilitaries, warns Long

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 19:19
The UK and Irish governments are to appoint an independent expert to see if there is merit to the idea.

Ten Church of England clergy face disciplinary action

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 18:59
The report into prolific abuser John Smyth accuses several members of the Church of safeguarding failures.

American loses UK appeal to become legally non-binary

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 18:45
Lord Justice Singh says the issue is "better suited to resolution in Parliament than the courts".

Priority care for veterans 'difficult' with NHS waits

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 18:34
Veterans commissioner says it's difficult to give them the priority treatment they are entitled to.

Starmer cuts aid to fund hike in defence spending

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 18:24
The prime minister sets out plans to increase defence spending to 2.5% of national income by 2027.

Disbandment talks could legitimise paramilitaries, warns Long

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 18:03
The UK and Irish governments are to appoint an independent expert to see if there is merit to the idea.

Nottingham attacks police misconduct meeting delayed

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 17:47
Leicestershire Police said it would provide updates on the new date "in due course".

Actor jailed for raping schoolgirl he was tutoring

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 17:02
Alexander Westwood, who appeared in Netflix series Sex Education, is described as predatory.

Actor jailed for raping schoolgirl he was tutoring

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 17:02
Alexander Westwood, who appeared in Netflix series Sex Education, is described as predatory.

Has Channel 4 immigration show branded toxic changed anyone's mind?

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 16:24
Go Back To Where You Came From saw six Brits follow routes taken by refugees to reach the UK.

Man admits stalking Strictly judge Shirley Ballas

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 16:23
Kyle Shaw, 37, pleaded guilty to stalking the Strictly Come Dancing judge between 2017 and 2023.

Man admits stalking Strictly judge Shirley Ballas

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 16:23
Kyle Shaw, 37, pleaded guilty to stalking the Strictly Come Dancing judge between 2017 and 2023.

Woman who wore wigs to citizen tests admits fraud

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 16:19
Josephine Maurice took tests at various centres as part of a "premeditated plan to avoid detection".

Murdered businessman's body found in sack in Kenya

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 16:12
Campbell Scott disappeared from a luxury hotel before being found miles outside Nairobi by a cattle herder.

Watch: Moment £4.8m golden toilet taken from Blenheim Palace

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 15:56
The footage played in court showed armed hooded individuals breaking into the palace.

Dog walker, 80, 'racially taunted' before fatal attack

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 15:29
A 15-year-old boy and 13-year-old girl are accused of killing Bhim Kohli at a park in Leicestershire.

Pedestrian killed and others hurt in Harrow crash

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 14:59
The driver of a car has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.