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Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits the UK government considered large-scale school closures at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic but faces conflicting evidence on when-and-how planning occurred.

Oxford Union president-elect loses confidence vote after alleged celebratory remarks about Charlie Kirk's shooting, sparking debate on free speech and accountability.

The woman, identified as 22-year-old Kira Cousins, now faces a storm of outrage online and within her community, as friends and family claim they were deceived for months into believing her lifelike doll.

The Met Police will stop investigating "non-crime" hate incidents to prioritise real criminal cases and avoid "toxic culture-war debates."

From 2026, only English universities that meet the government's new "tough" quality standards on teaching and student outcomes will be allowed to raise tuition fees annually in line with inflation.

Trump's new student loan forgiveness agreement draws criticism as a 2026 vote-buying strategy amid questions over cost, legality, and timing.

Unconfirmed reports suggest Glock may discontinue most handgun models by Nov. 30, sparking buyer panic.

A convincing AI deepfake of Tory MP George Freeman falsely claiming to defect to Reform UK has ignited panic in Westminster, fuelling fears that synthetic media could upend Britain's election integrity.

King Charles and Cate Blanchett launch a surprise podcast, 'Unearthed: The Need for Seeds', exploring biodiversity and why protecting Earth's tiniest treasures matters.

Dozens of journalists returned Pentagon credentials rather than sign a new media pledge that critics say criminalises normal reporting; experts warn the policy threatens oversight of a £745bn ($1tn) defence budget.

On 18 October 2025, forecasts show UK living standards slipping behind Poland, Turkey, and Malaysia by 2050 due to low growth.

Over 600,000 women await NHS treatment as Dame Lesley Regan warns the UK's women's healthcare system is 'stuck in the nineties', costing £36 billion yearly.

Laure Ferrari faces criminal charges over IDDE misuse. Auditors flagged fake invoices and ghost salaries. Links to Farage's Reform UK and £885k home raise integrity fears amid 2025 probe revival.

2011 emails reveal Prince Andrew's smear campaign against Virginia Giuffre—over 1,000 letters urge MPs to launch a parliamentary probe into royal Epstein ties and push for statutory title removal.

Aldi has recalled several products after undeclared allergens were found, raising fresh concerns about the supermarket's labelling and safety checks.

Kaye Adams has been taken off air from BBC Scotland amid bullying allegations. Here's what's confirmed, what's rumour, and what the BBC won't say.

Netflix's The Perfect Neighbour isn't fiction. Discover the shocking true story of Ajike 'AJ' Owens, a mother killed by her neighbour, Susan Lorincz, and the racially charged feud that led to an unthinkable tragedy in Florida.

A Jewish lawyer accuses London police of 'criminalising' his faith after being arrested and questioned over his Star of David necklace near a pro-Palestine protest.

The Oxford Union faces financial ruin and an exodus of speakers after president-elect George Abaraonye's controversial comments on Charlie Kirk's death. With £500,000 in donations frozen, his future hinges on a no-confidence vote.

The UK government has pledged 400,000 new green jobs by 2030, but industry and unions warn that shortages in trainers, facilities, and funding could undermine the transition to a clean-energy workforce.

Oxford Union president-elect George Abaraonye faces a no-confidence vote after leaked WhatsApp messages celebrating Charlie Kirk's death sparked a wider debate on free speech, accountability, and digital exposure.

Trump's administration begins student-loan forgiveness for IBR borrowers. Emails confirm discharge despite shutdown delays.

Baek Se-hee's memoir used tteokbokki to express emotional survival. Her death reignites mental health conversations.

Who is George Santos? Explore the fabricated life, criminal charges, and shocking prison commutation of the disgraced former US congressman freed by Donald Trump.

A UK video lamenting Muslim staff handling pork and alcohol fuels debate, echoing Costco's Jean Camara lawsuit and Samantha Elauf's hijab case.

A University of Nottingham course explores Tolkien's role in British myth-making, urging students to 'decolonise' fantasy rather than cancel it.

Police arrest four after a young Black man with special needs was assaulted at a Wolverhampton skatepark, reigniting debate over hate crime in the UK.

Birmingham's decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a Europa League match has sparked accusations of discrimination and political bias. Two years after the Legia Warsaw riots, the controversy reveals how European football is struggling to stay neutral amid rising global tensions.

Claims that President Donald Trump faces double hip replacement surgery stem from a tabloid exclusive.