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UK car tax changes from 1 April 2026 will raise Vehicle Excise Duty for petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric cars, with some drivers paying up to £600 more.

New Department of Justice files reveal Jeffrey Epstein left £38 million and luxury properties to girlfriend Karyna Shuliak in a will signed days before his death.

BMG poll shows Reform UK at 32 per cent, 12 points ahead of Labour (20 per cent) and 15 ahead of Conservatives (17 per cent), projecting a Commons majority; Scottish YouGov has Reform second behind SNP at 20 per cent.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to testify before U.S. Congress on his Epstein links after files revealed crouching photos, palace invites and Epstein's push for Sarah Ferguson to call him 'not a pedo.'

A St. Peter police chief stepped in to rescue a U.S. citizen detained at gunpoint by federal agents while she was recording their enforcement activities.

The UK's Octopus Energy Group has formed a renewable energy venture with China's PCG Power as Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Beijing to improve relations.

Newly released DOJ files contain allegations that Bill Gates asked for antibiotics to 'surreptitiously' treat wife Melinda for an STD. Read the details of the Epstein documents here.

John Eric Spiby, 80, jailed for 16 years after using £2.4m lottery win to fund counterfeit pill operation worth up to £288m.

A Civitas report warns Donald Trump's 'America First' doctrine ends decades of guaranteed US protection for the UK, urging MPs to push warfighting readiness.

Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure as Labour voters drift to Green leader Zack Polanski, with sliding support and a key by-election boosting Reform UK.

Explore the controversy surrounding the Labour government's early release of nearly 50,000 prisoners under the SDS40 scheme.

Millions of WASPI women remain unpaid after the government again rejects pension compensation despite an ombudsman apology and findings of maladministration.

A searing new report accuses the Met Police and London authorities of catastrophic failures over grooming gangs, piling pressure on Mayor to back a dedicated child protection inquiry.

BBC weather presenter Lizzie Rizzini went viral after viewers became more captivated by her outfit than the forecast during a BBC Six O'Clock News segment, sparking widespread online reactions.

A timeline of how Nicki Minaj's public political stance shifted from distancing herself from Donald Trump to embracing him as her biggest supporter by 2026.

Hampshire authorities are investigating a harrowing case where three schoolboys allegedly filmed themselves laughing during the sexual assault of two girls.

Kristi Noem remains DHS secretary as Trump appoints Tom Homan to oversee Minneapolis ICE operations, clarifying roles after protests and political scrutiny.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives in Beijing with burner phones and disposable laptops, amid mounting espionage concerns, as the UK seeks to rebuild trade relations with China whilst protecting its national security interests.

Keir Starmer's legal past pursuing British veterans through the courts raises troubling questions about his fitness to command the armed forces during a critical moment for national security.

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.