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The BBC is cutting 2,000 jobs due to financial strain, changing audience habits, and a push towards digital transformation, aiming for £500 million in savings.

Two Lufthansa unions representing both pilots and cabin crews have been on strike for five straight days or six in the past eight days.

The Southport attack inquiry says Axel Rudakubana was able to carry out the July 2024 attack due to poor information sharing and lack of parental intervention.

Rachel Reeves has branded Donald Trump's Iran war a 'folly' without an exit plan, blaming it for squeezing UK households as oil prices surge and growth forecasts are cut.

The Royal Air Force scrambled fighter jets after a Russian bomber was spotted near UK airspace, highlighting ongoing tensions between NATO and Moscow.

Discover how the UK government's closure of asylum hotels impacts immigration policy and local communities. Learn about the shift to alternative accommodations and the political reactions to these changes.

Molly Lambert shares her OCD journey after believing intrusive thoughts made her a 'monster', sparking viral mental health awareness online.

Enzo Conticello jailed after unknowingly trading a Fabergé egg and watch worth up to £2.2M ($3M) for drugs after a Soho pub theft.

Lord George Robertson's stark warning that Britain is 'not safe' under current spending plans has opened a bruising argument over Keir Starmer's defence priorities and the UK's readiness for war, from welfare budgets to NATO commitments.

Royal Mail delays hit 51 UK postcode areas, with deliveries disrupted for days due to staff shortages and rotating rounds. No timeline yet for full service recovery.

Explore the Southport attack inquiry: autism misconceptions, poor information sharing, and parental neglect led to preventable tragedies.

Explore the journey of a 22-year-old woman who battled intrusive thoughts and found clarity with a Pure-O OCD diagnosis. Learn how she's raising awareness and helping others overcome mental health stigma.

The Home Office is closing 11 asylum hotels this week as part of a major shift in UK migration policy. The government aims to move 30,000 asylum seekers into ex-military sites and structured housing.

Keir Starmer faces a growing backlash over Labour's block on new North Sea drilling, as critics warn any U-turn now could split the party and embolden the Greens.

The UK government has launched a consultation on new school food standards aimed at reducing sugar and fat in meals served across England, following updated data on childhood obesity.

New rules mean some pensioners will miss Winter Fuel Payments, with stricter eligibility and income limits affecting who receives support.

UK EU reset plans to align with single market rules spark backlash over claims MPs may be bypassed and Brexit principles undermined

A viral clash between Donald Trump and Keir Starmer over UK military involvement in the Strait of Hormuz has sparked online ridicule and raised questions about transatlantic coordination.

Tucker Carlson has claimed Keir Starmer and Donald Trump are 'slaves' to Israel's interests in a combative BBC interview that prompted an immediate on-air rebuke from historian Mary Beard.

The UK is developing a new national war readiness plan, according to Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, as officials review civilian and military resilience amid rising global threats.

The UK is reviving Cold War-era strategies to prepare for potential conflicts, integrating military, police, and civilian sectors for national readiness.

King's College London (KCL) is under fire for new assessment guidelines that encourage staff to ignore poor grammar in favour of 'inclusive' marking. Critics warn of a 'dumbing down' of academic standards while the university defends its push for linguistic diversity. Explore the impact on UK higher education and employer perceptions.

British forces tracked Russian submarines attempting to spy on undersea infrastructure in North Atlantic, according to Defence Secretary John Healey

A north London woman has been denied re-entry to the UK following a 25 February 2026 rule change for dual nationals. Learn about the new Certificate of Entitlement requirements and how to avoid being barred from your return flight.

Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski has urged Keir Starmer to impose 'robust sanctions' on Israel, scrap the UK‑Israel trade deal and bar US forces from British airspace after Israeli strikes on Lebanon.

UK Defence Secretary John Healey warns Vladimir Putin of 'serious consequences' after Russian spy submarines were tracked near North Atlantic undersea cables and pipelines.

A coroner has called for changes to UK driving licence rules for foreign nationals after a Nigerian migrant caused a fatal crash in East Yorkshire

A shocking UUKi and QS survey reveals that only 3% of international graduates used university career services to find work. Experts at PIE Live Europe 2026 warn that the 'theatre of employability' is failing students amid new £40,000 salary thresholds. Explore how UK higher education must reform its job placement strategies to regain global credibility.

A rescue involving 250 dogs found in filthy conditions has gone viral after many questioned if the images were AI-generated. Explore the controversy, the investigation, and why no charges were filed.