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Nationwide slashes mortgage rates to 3.64%, fuelling UK housing market revival. Fixed deals under 4% boost remortgaging and buyer confidence.

Zohran Mamdani celebrates a landmark victory in New York, vowing to build a city that working people can afford and declaring 'the future is in our hands.'

LNER worker Sam Zitouni is hailed as a hero after saving passengers during the Huntingdon train attack and remains in hospital in stable condition.

Sky is discontinuing its £290 Sky Live camera add-on for Sky Glass TVs, with services ending December 4, 2025. Customers will receive full refunds as the company shifts focus to simpler products and core content.

Dick Cheney, who died at 84, was a driving force behind the Iraq War and domestic surveillance—but also broke with his party to support gay marriage and oppose Donald Trump. His legacy remains deeply complex.

Bomb threats sent via email to polling sites in Northern New Jersey caused temporary evacuations on Election Day. Officials later confirmed no credible threat, and voting resumed at alternate locations.

Sir Alan Bates, the whistleblower behind the Post Office Horizon scandal, secures a multi-million-pound settlement after years of campaigning for justice.

Tommy Robinson has been cleared of terrorism-related charges after refusing to give police his phone PIN during a border stop, reigniting debate over UK counter-terrorism powers and civil liberties.

Ex-Man City star Joey Barton faces trial over X posts accused of targeting pundits Lucy Ward, Eni Aluko, and BBC presenter Jeremy Vine.

Explore how ERNIE 5's quantum tech ensures fairness in NS&I Premium Bonds draws. Experts say true randomness beats hidden algorithms—especially in November 2025's prize frenzy.

The Crime and Policing Bill 2025 would make protesting outside MPs' private homes punishable by up to six months in jail, sparking national debate over political safety, civil liberties and the future of UK protest rights.

Police say the Doncaster train stabbings were not terrorism, as no ideological motive was found under UK law defining terror as violence driven by a cause.

Police are investigating whether Anthony Williams, the man accused of stabbing 11 people aboard an LNER train, is connected to earlier knife incidents in Peterborough

BBC's Panorama faces backlash over claims it edited Trump's rally speech misleadingly, raising new concerns about media accuracy and public trust.

Police evacuated multiple platforms at London Bridge station after reports of suspicious behavior on a train arriving from St Albans. No threat was found, and services have since resumed.

As Nancy Pelosi is rumored to retire after nearly 40 years in Congress, House Democrats face a pivotal moment in leadership, redistricting, and electoral strategy ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Gayle King's future at CBS News hangs in the balance as the network faces sweeping layoffs, accusations of race-based firings, and a major corporate overhaul under Paramount Skydance.

Pregnant British teen Bella Culley, 19, has been freed from a Georgian prison after a plea deal and £140,000 fine following her arrest for smuggling 12kg of marijuana.

Aldi stands by its checkout policy after banning a loyal elderly couple from its Bootle store following a dispute over unloading their trolley.

Mass stabbing on LNER train on 1 Nov 2025 leaves 11 injured; 32-year-old suspect held, 35-year-old cleared by BTP. Rail worker critically wounded after heroic intervention. Starmer and King Charles issue statements.

The DWP Christmas Bonus 2025 is a tax-free £10 automatic payment for eligible pension and disability benefit claimants, despite false online rumours of a £500 bonus.

A failed asylum seeker, Moustafa Elbohy, is accused of raping a woman near Charing Cross station after allegedly using a translation app to threaten her, sparking renewed outrage over migrant crime and the UK's asylum system.

A nine-month-old baby has died in a dog attack in Rogiet, Wales, as UK police warn of rising fatalities and renew calls for tougher dog-safety laws.

Rachel Reeves' Motability reforms spark debate over fairness, compassion, and taxpayer responsibility ahead of her forthcoming Budget.

The annual campaign has become a cherished tradition, capturing the hearts of shoppers and fans alike — and this year, John Lewis is set to release its Christmas advert on 4 November.

Aldi banned a 75-year-old man and his wife from its Bootle store after a checkout dispute, sparking debate over customer service and accessibility.

A Welsh Catholic priest has admitted to posting neo-Nazi death threats online. He received a suspended sentence after a court cited mental health issues.

Elon Musk's warning of an 'inevitable' UK civil war ignites controversy, raising concerns over the influence of tech billionaires on British politics and social stability.

MPs warn that nearly half of all UK religious hate crimes now target Muslims as calls grow for a formal definition of Islamophobia to address the rising threat. Will a new law come?