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Loss of life was 'avoidable' in deadliest ever Channel migrant boat sinking, inquiry finds
The lives of more than 30 people who died trying to cross the Channel in a small boat could have been saved had a French warship responded to a Mayday call, an inquiry has found.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:41:00 +0000
The lives of more than 30 people who died trying to cross the Channel in a small boat could have been saved had a French warship responded to a Mayday call, an inquiry has found.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:41:00 +0000
Russian captain jailed for six years after deadly tanker collision
A Russian ship's captain has been jailed for six years after his container vessel crashed into a US oil tanker in the North Sea last March, killing one crew member.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:27:00 +0000
A Russian ship's captain has been jailed for six years after his container vessel crashed into a US oil tanker in the North Sea last March, killing one crew member.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:27:00 +0000
UKHSA investigating 36 cases of children falling ill linked to recalled batches of baby formula
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed it is investigating 36 cases of children falling ill after being fed now-recalled batches of baby formula.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:36:00 +0000
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed it is investigating 36 cases of children falling ill after being fed now-recalled batches of baby formula.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:36:00 +0000
Beth Rigby: Starmer's future uncertain after toughest day yet
By my reckoning, yesterday will be remembered as perhaps the most difficult of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership yet, with even close allies telling me they are not sure where it will end.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:57:00 +0000
By my reckoning, yesterday will be remembered as perhaps the most difficult of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership yet, with even close allies telling me they are not sure where it will end.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:57:00 +0000
Family of woman who died after Cape Verde holiday issue warning - as spike in illnesses revealed
The family of a British woman who died after a holiday in Cape Verde have urged travellers to take hygiene warnings seriously as UK health authorities examine a spike in serious illnesses.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:04:00 +0000
The family of a British woman who died after a holiday in Cape Verde have urged travellers to take hygiene warnings seriously as UK health authorities examine a spike in serious illnesses.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:04:00 +0000
Keir Starmer may be facing his very own Profumo scandal
Is the Mandelson-Epstein crisis Sir Keir Starmer's Profumo scandal?
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:22:00 +0000
Is the Mandelson-Epstein crisis Sir Keir Starmer's Profumo scandal?
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:22:00 +0000
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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
Autism rates between girls and boys challenged by new study
Autism rates are 'more or less equal for men and women', according to a study which challenges previous assumptions about its prevalence.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:16:00 +0000
Autism rates are 'more or less equal for men and women', according to a study which challenges previous assumptions about its prevalence.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:16:00 +0000
'Anyone can be attacked at any moment, especially at night'
Young people who have encountered the police and have been victims of crime have said they lack trust in the system and often feel unheard.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000
Young people who have encountered the police and have been victims of crime have said they lack trust in the system and often feel unheard.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000
Interest rate cuts 'likely' later this year - Bank of England
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% but signalled that further cuts are now "likely" later in the year as inflation falls back to the Bank's 2% target faster than expected.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:21:00 +0000
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% but signalled that further cuts are now "likely" later in the year as inflation falls back to the Bank's 2% target faster than expected.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:21:00 +0000