Ofsted: Profit motive 'bending' children's care system
Ofsted warns children's home providers are prioritising profit, creating a 'national scandal'. Costs soar to £30,000 a week in unregistered homes, while placements fail to match regional need.
Ofsted warns children's home providers are prioritising profit, creating a 'national scandal'. Costs soar to £30,000 a week in unregistered homes, while placements fail to match regional need.
The Bank of England has trimmed capital requirements for UK banks to boost lending, while its stability report warns of increased risks from AI valuations and geopolitics. Read the full analysis.
The long-awaited IOPC report into police actions during and after the 1989 Hillsborough disaster is published today. Read the key findings on Britain's worst sporting tragedy.
A damning leaked report based on 24 FBI sources describes the agency as a 'rudderless ship' under Director Kash Patel, with plummeting morale and a climate of fear. Read the full details.
A joint Ofsted and CQC report has praised the 'positive experiences' for children with special educational needs in the Square Mile. Read the full findings.
The OBR's fiscal report was leaked before the Budget due to technical errors, marking its 'worst failure' in 15 years. The watchdog pledges major changes to its publication process.
President Trump defends aide Pete Hegseth, denying he ordered a second lethal strike on a Caribbean boat. Get the full details on the controversial report and the White House response.
Public awareness of UK class actions is at its highest since 2020, but 70% believe lawyers and funders are the main winners. Discover the push for transparency and key findings from Portland's new report.
Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz warns rising inequality destabilises nations. His G20 blueprint offers economic renewal through tax reform and climate action. Read the urgent call.
British Gas reveals how bleeding radiators with a £1 key can boost heating efficiency by 15% and save £45 per radiator this winter. Simple steps to warmer homes.
This Morning star Alice Liveing shares her post-partum health scare after being hospitalised with unusual bleeding. The fitness influencer urges new mothers to seek medical advice.
A damning UN report accuses Israel of systematic torture against Palestinian detainees, including children. Read the full investigation into alleged war crimes and impunity.
A new UN report reveals over 80% of people now live in cities, with Jakarta becoming the world's most populous. Explore the costs and opportunities of rapid global urbanisation.
Exclusive: David Lammy's radical plan to abolish jury trials for most cases, affecting 30,000 trials annually. Discover the implications for Britain's justice system and why critics call it a 'shabby evasion'.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget extends tax threshold freeze, breaking manifesto pledge and drawing nearly a million into higher rate tax. Read the full analysis.
Zoopla's 2025 report shows a stark housing affordability divide. Shildon, County Durham, is Britain's most affordable town, while Beaconsfield prices exceed £1 million. Discover the data.
Nauru's president faces corruption allegations in Australian Senate over $2.5bn deportation deal. Read the explosive revelations about missing millions.
A new UN report reveals Jakarta is now the world's biggest city, with Dhaka predicted to take the top spot by 2050. Discover how London's population is set to grow.
UN reveals Gaza faces £53bn+ reconstruction after war created 'human-made abyss'. Economy contracted 87%, pushing population into extreme poverty. Learn more about the devastating impact.
A damning RIBA report reveals stark sexism is pushing women out of architecture. Without change, we risk losing brilliant designs and creating cities only fit for men.
A Maryland man waited 18 days after discovering a corpse to report it, choosing to call a radio show instead of police. Frederick County authorities have confirmed the investigation.
Newly released documents in Smartmatic's $2.7bn defamation case against Fox News reveal internal tensions about Trump's election denial and network coverage. Discover the key revelations.
PwC report predicts asset managers will accelerate fintech partnerships to boost margins and embrace AI. Discover how technology is reshaping investment management.
Iran attempts soft-power transformation while cracking down domestically. Can Tehran's charm offensive overcome regional suspicions and internal divisions? Analysis of Iran's strategic dilemma.
London's New Bond Street has claimed the top spot as the world's most expensive retail destination, with rents soaring 22% to £1,706 per square foot. Discover the details behind this luxury property surge.
The Covid-19 inquiry report reveals catastrophic government failings under Boris Johnson, with a 'lost month' of inaction. Discover the full findings and why lessons must be learned.
The US government cancels its October inflation report, leaving the Federal Reserve without crucial data as it considers interest rate cuts. Discover the economic implications.
Two Palestinian teenagers, aged 16 and 18, were killed by Israeli forces in a West Bank raid. This occurs as UNICEF reports nearly two children killed daily in Gaza since the ceasefire. Follow for the latest developments.
A damning report reveals UK construction productivity is lower than in 1997. Decades of under-investment are blamed. Discover the urgent need for modernisation.
NHS faces workforce crisis as overseas-trained doctors leave UK in record numbers, with anti-migrant rhetoric blamed for 26% rise in departures. Read the full analysis.