UK Special Forces 'Kill Policy' in Afghanistan Inquiry
A public inquiry hears evidence of a 'deliberate policy' to kill fighting-aged males in Afghanistan and a subsequent cover-up by senior UK special forces command.
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UK Special Forces 'Kill Policy' in Afghanistan Inquiry
A public inquiry hears a senior officer warned of a 'deliberate policy' to kill fighting-aged males in Afghanistan, with allegations of a cover-up reaching the highest levels of UK special forces command.
SAS Afghan War Crimes Cover-Up Alleged
A senior whistleblower alleges UK special forces commanders suppressed evidence of unlawful killings in Afghanistan, including the shooting of children. The public inquiry continues.
Labour faces £6.6bn Send crisis in education overhaul
Labour confronts a £6.6bn special educational needs crisis as Bridget Phillipson battles Treasury for proper funding. Can inclusion reforms deliver for children?
Council failed SEN boy for 8 months
A South London boy with anxiety and OCD was left without vital therapy for eight months after Kingston Council failed to secure provision. The council has apologised and paid compensation.
Reeves' Budget raises more questions than answers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves concludes Budget week facing scrutiny over fiscal 'black hole' claims and back-loaded tax measures. Analysis reveals growing uncertainty.
Jason Donovan's Emmerdale Debut as Lydia's Dream Comes True
Lydia Dingle's Christmas wish comes true when Jason Donovan appears in Emmerdale village, but Sam's dodgy scheme threatens to burst her bubble. Read the full spoilers.
Ministers face £6bn Send funding hole questions
Government faces pressure to explain how £6bn special educational needs funding gap will be covered. Education secretary insists reforms aim to help families, not save money.
South Park Turkey Trot Festival Attacked by US Government
South Park's annual Turkey Trot festival faces Saudi sponsorship controversy and a full-scale government assault in the latest episode, setting up an explosive season finale.
£20bn Send funding timebomb hits education department
Rachel Reeves transfers Send funding responsibility to DfE, facing £20bn deficit. OBR warns of 4.9% real-terms cuts to mainstream schools without reforms. Read the full analysis.
Reeves' Budget Averts Labour Crisis But Dangers Loom
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers high-stakes budget that stabilises Labour government but faces multiple implementation risks. Analysis of key measures and political fallout.
Family's Journey with Daughter's Rare Chromosome Disorder
A London family shares their emotional journey caring for their 11-year-old daughter with a rare chromosome disorder. They fundraise for vital therapy to help her progress.
Budget 2025: Rachel Reeves's Three Big Problems
Sky's Ed Conway analyses the three core issues defining the 2025 Budget and the difficult choices Chancellor Rachel Reeves must make to fill a multi-billion pound fiscal hole.
Special needs services face collapse in England
England's special educational needs services are at breaking point as demand surges. Experts warn proper funding and transparency are urgently needed to protect vulnerable children's rights.
Autistic child left without school for 9 months
Croydon Council failed to provide legally required support to an autistic child, leaving them without education for nine months. The Ombudsman ordered compensation and systemic changes.
Colombia mass grave excavation brings hope to families
Families of the disappeared in Medellín's Comuna 13 find hope as forensic teams exhume bodies from La Escombrera, one of Latin America's most notorious urban mass graves.
All Saints' Melanie Blatt for Strictly Christmas
90s pop icon Melanie Blatt confirmed for the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Christmas special. Join Scarlett Moffatt in the festive line-up for Claudia and Tess's final show.
Strictly Christmas 2025: First Star Announced
Scarlett Moffatt is the first celebrity confirmed for the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Christmas special. Get the full cast list and details as they are announced.
Lambeth mum awarded £7k over son's missed therapy
A Lambeth mother receives £7,000 compensation after her son missed months of occupational therapy. Council apologises for failing to deliver legally binding EHCP provisions.
Scarlett Moffatt joins Strictly 2025 Christmas Special
Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt is the first celebrity confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing's 2025 Christmas special. She'll be dancing with pro Vito Coppola on BBC One.
SEND funding crisis pushes London councils to brink
London councils warn of bankruptcy as a 134% rise in children with special educational needs outpaces government funding. The capital faces a £500m deficit.
New 50-place SEND school for North London
Brent Council reveals a new 50-place SEND primary school for Preston Park as part of a 212-place expansion to tackle rising demand and cut costly out-of-borough placements.
UK's COVID-19 Response: A Critical Timeline
A detailed look at the UK's journey through the COVID-19 pandemic, from the first case to 'Freedom Day', as a new report criticises the government's initial response.
ECB Set for Major Ashes Windfall from Bazball Success
England's potential Ashes victory in Australia could trigger a major commercial windfall for the ECB, with fanbase growing 27% since the Bazball revolution began. Read more.
Peep Show cast reunites for Bake Off Christmas special
Olivia Colman and David Mitchell lead a Peep Show reunion on The Great British Bake Off's Christmas special. Find out which co-stars are joining them in the tent.
Council rejects call to delay autism school closure
Wandsworth Council has rejected a request to delay the closure of Bradstow School, a residential school for autistic children. The school, facing a £1m deficit, will shut on December 31.
South London road safety petition after hump removal
Over 600 Bromley residents demand traffic calming measures after speed humps were removed from Hawes Lane near three schools. Campaigners report dangerous speeding on the resurfaced road.
Actor warns SATs are 'devastating' for SEND children
Anna Maxwell Martin and parent groups demand SATs reform, citing devastating effects on children with special educational needs. Join the call for an inclusive education system.
Cricket's real problem isn't formats - it's marketers
As The Ashes approaches, a sports expert argues cricket's soul is being lost to marketers chasing new formats and audiences. Discover why the game needs smarter marketing, not reinvention.
SEND funding crisis pushes councils to brink
Spiralling special educational needs costs threaten to bankrupt most English councils by 2028. Experts demand urgent government action to fix the £6.6 billion deficit. Read the full report.
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