AI Forces Legal Hiring Shift, Says Legora CEO
Max Junestrand, CEO of legal tech firm Legora, warns AI is reshaping legal careers. As the firm's valuation soars to $1.8bn, he reveals aggressive London hiring plans for 2026.
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Taxi drivers paid £25 per migrant in smuggling plot
A smuggling kingpin who made £287,000 using London taxi drivers to transport migrants to Kent for illegal Channel crossings has been jailed for nearly 11 years. Read the full investigation.
Agency staff join Birmingham bin strike over bullying claims
Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's bin strikes have voted to walk out themselves, alleging bullying and harassment. The dispute, ongoing since January, shows no sign of ending.
Birmingham bin strike escalates as agency staff join walkout
Agency workers covering for striking Birmingham bin crews have themselves voted for strike action over alleged bullying and harassment, deepening the long-running dispute. Read the latest.
45 Flood Alerts as Heavy Rain Hits UK
Dozens of flood alerts are active across England and Wales with up to 120mm of rain forecast. Met Office warns of travel disruption and potential flooding. Stay informed.
Aldi Recalls Dairyfine Gonks Over Peanut Allergy Risk
Aldi urgently recalls Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks due to undeclared peanut content. Customers with allergies warned not to consume. Return product for full refund.
Evidence Israel Backed Gaza Aid Looters, Historian Says
French historian Jean-Pierre Filiu presents convincing evidence that Israeli forces supported looters attacking Gaza aid convoys, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
8,000 illegal waste sites blight UK, study reveals
Shocking research reveals 8,000+ illegal waste sites across UK, avoiding £1.63bn in landfill taxes and creating environmental hazards. Discover the full extent of Britain's waste crime epidemic.
London Council Cyber Attack: Data Copied in Breach
Kensington and Chelsea Council confirms cyber attackers copied archived data from 2006-2020. Learn how to protect yourself and what services are affected.
Men jailed for smuggling 49 migrants to France
Two Romanian nationals sentenced for attempting to smuggle nearly 50 migrants out of the UK in lorries. Read the full investigation details from the National Crime Agency.
Australia's Nature Law Deal: Wins and Risks
Labor and Greens strike deal to amend Australia's environmental protection laws, creating new EPA but raising concerns about rushed process and climate oversight. Read the full analysis.
Australia's New Environmental Laws: 7 Key Changes
Australia's landmark environmental reforms introduce stricter scrutiny for logging and new EPA, but concerns remain about ministerial powers. Discover the key changes.
Gender Pay Gap Worsens Among Executives
Australia's gender pay gap narrows to 21.1%, but women CEOs face a $185,335 pay disparity. Discover the state-by-state breakdown and the path to progress.
Arrest over 150m illegal waste mountain in Kidlington
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a 150-metre-long illegal waste dump near the River Cherwell in Kidlington. Read the latest on the Environment Agency's investigation.
1 in 7 English Bathing Spots Polluted
New data reveals one in seven English bathing waters are polluted, with famous beaches like Scarborough and Bognor Regis deemed unsafe for swimming. Discover the causes and government response.
London Teacher Avoids Ban Over Pupil Contact
A South London teacher, Andrew Hardwick, faced a misconduct panel for hugging pupils and messaging them on social media while working in Vietnam. Discover the full story and the panel's decision.
Controversial Gaza Aid Foundation Ends Operations
The US and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation ceases work after its distribution sites became flashpoints for deadly violence. Discover the full story behind the controversial aid model.
Australia's gas expansion contradicts climate goals
Australia faces credibility crisis as PM Albanese pushes gas expansion while IEA warns of massive LNG glut. Analysis reveals contradiction with global climate commitments.
Asylum seeker's 17-year wait for UK leave to remain
After fleeing torture, Ussu endured 17 years in UK asylum limbo facing homelessness, injury and legal battles. His story exposes systemic failures in Britain's immigration system.
Duo jailed for £20m heroin smuggling plot
A father and son were part of a crime group that attempted to import £20 million of heroin concealed in pomegranate juice bottles. Read the full story of the NCA's major bust.
Teens plead not guilty to TfL cyber attack
Two teenagers plead not guilty to a major cyber attack on Transport for London, allegedly causing £39m in losses. A trial is set for June 2025. Read the latest.
Waste crime: UK's environmental disaster unfolds
Revealing how organised criminals are dumping thousands of tonnes of toxic waste across Britain with impunity, creating environmental disasters that cost millions to clean up.
Critical Incident: 40ft Oxfordshire Waste Mountain
A 40ft-high mountain of illegally dumped waste in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, has prompted a critical incident. Authorities are racing to prevent River Cherwell pollution. Read the latest on Operation Nation.
Teens plead not guilty to TfL cyber attack
Two teenagers have pleaded not guilty to a sophisticated cyber attack on Transport for London that cost millions and compromised customer data. Read the latest court developments.
Christmas Food Recall Over Almond Allergy Risk
Three Christmas food products recalled due to undeclared almonds. Customers with nut allergies urged not to eat and return items immediately for full refund.
UK's £1bn laundering network funds Russia's war
National Crime Agency exposes billion-pound money laundering network operating across 28 UK towns and cities, directly funding Russia's war in Ukraine through cryptocurrency conversions.
UK's £1bn Money Laundering Network Exposed
National Crime Agency reveals how British drug profits are laundered via cryptocurrency, directly funding geopolitical conflicts including Russia's war in Ukraine.
Cocaine buyers funding Russia's war, NCA warns
Britons buying cocaine are inadvertently financing Russia's war in Ukraine through a billion-dollar money laundering network, the National Crime Agency reveals. Discover how your Friday night impacts global security.
40ft waste mountain grows in Oxfordshire field
A 40ft-high waste mountain in Oxfordshire grew within months, prompting PM's condemnation and Environment Agency criminal investigation. Read the latest developments.
Indonesia's Mount Semeru volcano erupts, hundreds evacuate
Mount Semeru, Java's highest volcano, has erupted violently, spewing ash clouds and forcing mass evacuations. Authorities raise alert to highest level. Stay informed about volcanic activity.
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