London schools repay £653k after postcode error
London nurseries and schools must repay over £650,000 after a data entry mistake with postcodes led to significant funding overpayments. Councils are now recovering funds.
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Ex-WH Smith Finance Chief Withdraws from Greggs Role
Former WH Smith finance director Robert Moorhead withdraws from Greggs board position following damning audit report. CEO Carl Cowling steps down after profits overstated by £30m.
WH Smith CEO resigns after £30m accounting blunder
WH Smith boss Carl Cowling resigns immediately after an accounting failure slashes profit forecasts by £30m. Read the full story on the retail giant's turmoil.
WH Smith CEO steps down after accounting scandal
WH Smith's chief executive departs immediately following a major accounting failure in its North American division that slashed profits and wiped nearly £600m from market value.
Booking.com and hotel chains ads banned over prices
The ASA has banned ads from Booking.com, Accor, Travelodge, and Hilton for misleading consumers about room availability at advertised 'from' prices. Discover the full story and what it means for your travel bookings.
US Wrongly Deports Trans Woman Despite Court Order
Trump administration admits 'inadvertent removal' of Britania Uriostegui Rios to Mexico despite court ruling she faced torture risk. Officials now working to return her to US.
Sega Master System: Europe's 1980s Gaming Champion
Discover how Sega Master System dominated European gaming 40 years ago with superior technology and bold marketing while Nintendo focused on America. Explore its lasting legacy.
Facebook AI mistakes photography charity for drug promotion
Gloucestershire charity Hundred Heroines had Facebook page wrongly removed twice after Meta's AI confused name with opioid reference. Discover how AI errors impact small organisations.
Council repaints road markings for closed school
A Reform-run council apologises after spending £350 to repaint 'School Keep Clear' markings outside a school closed since 2016. Read the full story on this financial misstep.
23,500 families lose child benefit in data error
Thousands of UK families had child benefit suspended due to flawed Home Office travel data. MPs demand inquiry into system failures causing financial hardship.
Epstein-Barr Virus Confirmed as Lupus Trigger
Groundbreaking research reveals how the common Epstein-Barr virus causes lupus by sending immune cells into overdrive. Discover the implications for future treatments.
Electric car tax debate: Road tolls vs pay-per-mile
As Rachel Reeves considers pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles, motorists propose fairer alternatives including road toll systems and progressive taxation based on vehicle size.
Victims' Commissioner Helen Newlove Dies
Baroness Helen Newlove, the Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, has passed away. A passionate campaigner, her legacy transformed support for crime victims. Read her remarkable story.
Giant Interstellar Comet Visible from UK
A newly discovered interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS, is passing through our solar system. Discover how to spot this rare visitor from London and why it's fascinating astronomers.
UK Driving Test Shake-Up: Bots Banned, Limits Set
The UK government bans bots from booking driving tests and introduces new limits to tackle the 670,000-learner backlog. Find out how this affects you.
BBC faces Trump's $1bn lawsuit over editing error
The BBC confronts a $1bn legal threat from Donald Trump over a documentary editing mistake. Explore the fallout, resignations, and why defending press freedom is crucial.
Sleep Deprivation Crisis: Health Risks for Brits
New research reveals Brits survive on under 7 hours sleep, facing weakened immunity, anxiety and weight gain. Experts explain the serious health consequences.
Morton: Charge councils over care child deaths
BAFTA-winning actor Samantha Morton calls for manslaughter charges against councils failing children in care. Sky News data reveals a sharp rise in care leaver deaths.
Universal Credit claimants soar to 8.3 million
New government figures reveal a surge of 1.1 million Universal Credit claimants in a year, with nearly half not required to work. Discover the latest on the UK's welfare reforms.
91 prisoners mistakenly freed since April, four at large
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals 91 prisoners were mistakenly freed in England and Wales since April, with up to four still at large. Read the full investigation into the systemic failures.
91 prisoners mistakenly freed in seven-month period
Exclusive: Nearly 100 inmates accidentally released this year as prison staffing crisis leads to dangerous errors. Read the full investigation into Britain's crumbling prison system.
91 prisoners mistakenly freed in seven months
MoJ figures reveal 91 prisoners were mistakenly freed in seven months, as Justice Secretary admits there is a 'mountain to climb' on prison crisis. Read the latest.
Life and death of Craig: A care system failure
The tragic story of Craig, who spent decades cycling through care homes, prisons and homelessness after running away at 13. His life exposes systemic failures in UK child protection.
Nonita's Story: A Turning Point for UK Care System
The tragic death of 18-year-old Nonita Grabovskyte exposes systemic failures in Britain's care system. Her story reveals urgent need for reform to protect vulnerable care leavers.
Children's Commissioner: Close Young Offender Institutions
Dame Rachel de Souza warns England has retreated from its moral duty to children in custody. Hundreds are being locked up unnecessarily due to failing support systems.
AI to stop prisoner release errors at Wandsworth
Justice minister reveals AI chatbots will help prevent mistaken prisoner releases after recent errors. New technology aims to modernise outdated prison systems.
Book Private Scans Without GP Referral - Fast Results
Patients can now book private MRI, CT and ultrasound scans directly online without GP referrals, receiving results within days amid growing NHS waiting times.
Prisoner returns after mistaken release
Billy Smith surrenders to authorities just hours after being mistakenly freed from prison in a surprising turn of events that has raised serious questions about prison security protocols.
No 'silver bullet' for prison safety failures
Exclusive: Prison leaders warn of systemic failures after multiple inmates were accidentally released due to 'archaic' IT systems and human error, demanding urgent government action.
Australia Needs Political Shake-Up: Mamdani-Style Reform
As Australian politics faces mounting criticism over stagnation and disconnect, experts are calling for radical reform. Discover why a transformative 'Mamdani-style' overhaul might be exactly what Westminster-style democracy needs to reconnect with citize
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