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Lance Corporal George Thomas Hooley, a highly rated British paratrooper with deployments in Afghanistan, Africa and Eastern Europe, has been named as the UK service member killed in an accident in Ukraine while observing tests of a new defensive capability. Here is what is known so far about his life, service and the circumstances of his death.

New Home Office visa rules may wipe up to £10.8bn from the UK economy in five years, with central costs at £5.4bn from lost fees and taxes

A major recall of Disaronno Originale has been issued across the UK after fears that several 700ml bottles may contain glass fragments. Here's what consumers need to know.

Sharaz Ali is found guilty of murdering ex-partner's sister, Bryonie Gawith, and her children Denisty, Oscar, and Aubree, in a jealous, petrol-fuelled house fire in Bradford.

UK travellers face new US rules requiring five years of social media history for entry, raising privacy concerns and travel delays.

UK experts warn a rapidly mutated H3N2 subclade is driving rising hospitalisations across England, prompting calls for vaccination and renewed vigilance.

MI5's failure to disclose Freddie Scappaticci's role as Stakeknife shocks the public. Operation Kenova reveals the truth behind the IRA spy cover-up.

Former West Ham academy talent Thierry Nevers, 23, has been jailed after police uncovered a drug operation he openly bragged about on Instagram.

Storm Bram has triggered 'danger to life' warnings across Devon and Cornwall as 90mph winds and severe flooding cause travel chaos and rescues.

A 33-year-old man named Jesus Lato Garzon was a passenger in a hot air balloon when he jumped from the basket suspended 1,000ft up in the air, taking his own life.

The Great British Railway will have fresh branding and announced the upcoming ticketing app for passengers as part of the reform in Britain's railway transportation.

Elon Musk's comments on a UK rape case involving two Afghan asylum seekers spark wider debate about public safety, immigration policy and the government's role.

BBC documentary reveals 'Ketamine Queen' Jasveen Sangha knew her ketamine killed before Matthew Perry. She faces 65 years, sentencing on 10 December.

A TikTok influencer's claim that Wales isn't a real country has triggered nationwide backlash and renewed calls to respect Welsh history and identity.

Two Afghan asylum teens jailed for over nine years after abducting and raping a 15-year-old in Leamington Spa, sparking debate over UK asylum policy.

Doctors have documented a rare case of a health worker catching H3N2 flu and then COVID-19 11 days later, just as H3N2 becomes the dominant strain this winter. Here's what that 'double hit' really means — and why experts say flu and COVID vaccines still matter.

A convicted child sex offender from India sabotaged his UK deportation by swallowing a vape battery, exposing major flaws in the removal system.

Panic at London's Heathrow Airport as four men rob a woman's suitcase and deploy pepper spray in a car park lift, injuring 21 people including a three-year-old

Amid rising Russia UK hybrid warfare, uncover drone incursions, proxy sabotage fires, and cyber attacks targeting Britain in this fact-checked exposé on grey zone tactics

A highly mutated 'superflu' strain is driving unprecedented flu hospitalisations across the UK, prompting renewed mask guidance and urgent NHS warnings.

The DVLA has banned more than 400 number-plate combinations ahead of the 2026 '26' release, citing concerns over offensive, political and socially sensitive meanings.

Henry Nowak, 18, a University of Southampton student, was fatally stabbed in Portswood after celebrating with football teammates. Two charged with murder.

Labour is being urged to delay their ban of petrol cars amid the European Union's reported plan to extend their deadline pushing to go all-electric to 2040.

Britain launches an £820m rescue plan to support nearly 1 million young people with jobs, training and work experience to tackle the growing 'lost generation' crisis.

The city of London launched England's first ever battery-powered passenger ferry on Friday to encourage cyclists to bike at the city's East side.

Former PM Liz Truss launches her YouTube show, claims 'deep state' destroyed her, and draws political ridicule after disastrous 49-day term.

Girlguiding UK has banned trans girls from joining following a Supreme Court ruling redefining legal sex labels

A man who exploited packed London Underground rush hour to sexually assault a woman was jailed for 26 weeks. Read how the victim's bravery secured the conviction of Jatinder Singh.

45-year-old, nursery worker turned paedophile, Vincent Chan, pleads guilty to sexually abusing children during his appearance at Wood Green Crown Court. Evidence found that he also filmed the heinous crimes on the nursery iPads.