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UK borrowing costs hit decades-long high
The cost of UK government borrowing has hit a high not seen in decades as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting threats to his leadership and the oil price rises.
Tue, 12 May 2026 08:51:00 +0100
The cost of UK government borrowing has hit a high not seen in decades as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting threats to his leadership and the oil price rises.
Tue, 12 May 2026 08:51:00 +0100
Man charged in connection with 'voyeurism offence' at Asda store
A man has been charged in connection with "voyeurism" at an Asda store in East Dunbartonshire.
Tue, 12 May 2026 14:28:00 +0100
A man has been charged in connection with "voyeurism" at an Asda store in East Dunbartonshire.
Tue, 12 May 2026 14:28:00 +0100
Man who sexually assaulted women on crowded train jailed
A man who sexually assaulted two women on a crowded train has been jailed for nine months.
Tue, 12 May 2026 12:54:00 +0100
A man who sexually assaulted two women on a crowded train has been jailed for nine months.
Tue, 12 May 2026 12:54:00 +0100
Children aged five to 12 referred to NHS clinics weighing around 11st
Thousands of severely obese children have been referred to weight management clinics since they opened five years ago, according to new figures.
Tue, 12 May 2026 10:28:00 +0100
Thousands of severely obese children have been referred to weight management clinics since they opened five years ago, according to new figures.
Tue, 12 May 2026 10:28:00 +0100
Ian Watkins murder-accused told police 'prison is a dog-eat-dog world'
One of the two prisoners accused of murdering the paedophile rocker Ian Watkins said he got rid of the knife used in the fatal stabbing because "prison is a dog-eat-dog world".
Tue, 12 May 2026 12:56:00 +0100
One of the two prisoners accused of murdering the paedophile rocker Ian Watkins said he got rid of the knife used in the fatal stabbing because "prison is a dog-eat-dog world".
Tue, 12 May 2026 12:56:00 +0100
UK seizes thousands from former FBI Most Wanted US gangster
Thousands of pounds have been seized from the British bank accounts of a notorious American gangster who was once on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list.
Tue, 12 May 2026 11:28:00 +0100
Thousands of pounds have been seized from the British bank accounts of a notorious American gangster who was once on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list.
Tue, 12 May 2026 11:28:00 +0100
Polanski apologises over houseboat council tax
Zack Polanski has apologised for failing to pay the correct council tax while living on a London houseboat.
Tue, 12 May 2026 05:02:00 +0100
Zack Polanski has apologised for failing to pay the correct council tax while living on a London houseboat.
Tue, 12 May 2026 05:02:00 +0100
Driving test booking rules are changing - here's how
The way learner drivers can book a test in the UK changes from today.
Mon, 11 May 2026 14:31:00 +0100
The way learner drivers can book a test in the UK changes from today.
Mon, 11 May 2026 14:31:00 +0100
How many Labour MPs are calling on PM to go - and who are they?
After Labour lost almost 1,500 councillors in England - as well as control of the Welsh Senedd for the first time - Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure.
Mon, 11 May 2026 00:39:00 +0100
After Labour lost almost 1,500 councillors in England - as well as control of the Welsh Senedd for the first time - Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure.
Mon, 11 May 2026 00:39:00 +0100
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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
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