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Nigel Farage adopts 'America First' tactics to push Reform UK's agenda of prioritising veterans and British citizens over illegal migrants, with the party now boasting over 270,000 members following Suella Braverman's shocking defection from the Conservative Party.

Chinese state-linked hackers reportedly breached UK telecoms, including Downing Street, giving potential access to millions of calls and messages.

An explosive book about Jeffrey Epstein's victims and Prince Andrew's alleged connections has been cancelled after author Sarah McCarthy faced harassment, halting its release.

Ground rents capped at £250 ($310) in England and Wales. Steve Reed calls fees 'a scam'. Nearly a million leaseholders to see reductions from 2028.

Carol Kirkwood fights back tears announcing BBC Breakfast exit after 25 years. The 63-year-old will leave in April to spend time with husband Steve.

Keir Starmer faces a deepening Labour revolt as 80 MPs call for his resignation after blocking Andy Burnham from the Gorton and Denton by-election.

Alicia Novas was jailed after her relationship with a violent inmate was exposed through leaked Snapchat videos. Here's what we know about the case.

BBC Breakfast icon Carol Kirkwood to leave after 25 years, fans shocked by the beloved weather presenter's emotional exit.

England's National Health Service trials of a new artificial intelligence and robotics technology for lung cancer detection is set to go underway.

After the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats list names opposing DHS and ICE funding, creating a high-stakes budget battle in Washington.

NHS England lowers bowel cancer FIT test threshold from 120 to 80 micrograms, set to detect 600 more early cancers yearly.

A fire at Kensington Roof Gardens forced evacuations, disrupted West London and renewed urgent concerns about safety at a celebrity-frequented venue.

Thousands protest in Crowborough as PM Keir Starmer faces backlash over plans to house 500 asylum seekers at a former military camp.

Storm Chandra brings 17-hour yellow warnings to 27 UK areas from midnight Monday with up to 50mm rain and 20cm snow above 500m. Amber alerts for Northern Ireland and southwest England.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says schools must stay phone-free all day, even at breaks, as ministers consult on a social media ban for under-16s.

Albanian murderer Eugert Merizaj reportedly earned £20,000 in seven minutes via a TikTok livestream from his UK prison cell, raising security concerns.

Up to 5,000 pet monkeys face seizure under England's new primate ban as strict zoo-level standards and licensing rules take effect in April.

UK households could receive up to £775 in winter support through multiple schemes, as DWP deadlines near and eligibility checks are urged now.

McDonald's hash browns rise to £1.99 in some UK outlets, prompting outrage online with customers calling it 'bonkers' and 'ridiculous'.

After a sexual assault on the Elizabeth Line, a 24-year-old model backs calls for women-only Tube carriages to improve safety.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves records £94bn in tax receipts but still faces borrowing pressures as businesses warn of rising costs and investors watch for long-term growth signals.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor surrendered his firearms licence after a police visit. Sources say staff check on him constantly under King Charles's orders.

Keir Starmer faces growing pressure as Andrew Gwynne's resignation opens a by-election route for Andy Burnham, reshaping Labour leadership odds and fuelling talk of an internal mutiny.

Donald Trump's false claims about British troops in Afghanistan spark outrage across Westminster. Discover how his remarks insult 457 fallen soldiers and undermine NATO solidarity.

After 17 years with Nicholas Billingham, teacher Fiona Beal claimed her darker side, Tulip 22, drove her to kill.

Norovirus hospitalisations surge 45% to record winter highs across England. NHS bosses warn the vomiting bug outbreak could worsen ahead of predicted cold snap.

UK bans most taxi rides for asylum seekers to medical appointments after £15.8M taxpayer transport costs revealed.

Thousands of savers demand a 10-day Pension Switch Guarantee as the DWP updates plans for 2026 transfers, consultations and mandatory electronic switching.

Nigel Farage leads betting odds for next PM, but Reform UK's growing roster of Conservative defectors threatens to undermine the party's 'clean break' message from Westminster politics.