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Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to approve plans for a new Chinese embassy in London, despite security concerns and parliamentary opposition. Read the full story.
A damning report reveals UK construction productivity is lower than in 1997. Decades of under-investment are blamed. Discover the urgent need for modernisation.
Sir Keir Starmer's government prepares to greenlight China's new mega-embassy at Royal Mint Court despite security concerns. Final decision expected 10 December.
England's housebuilding crisis worsens as developers face 'jaws of death' between rising costs and stagnant prices. Can the government's 1.5 million homes target be saved?
Security services indicate they can manage espionage risks from China's proposed 20,000 sq metre embassy near Tower Bridge. Decision expected by 10 December.
North London's Grade II listed Art Deco gem, Hornsey Town Hall, reopens following a monumental six-year restoration, removed from the Heritage at Risk register. Discover the revived cultural hub.
Radical proposals by Sir Brian Leveson aim to remove jury trials for thousands of cases in England and Wales to prevent 'total system collapse'. Explore the controversial reforms.
Kieran Hayler, former husband of Katie Price, appears at Crawley Magistrates' Court charged with raping a 13-year-old girl. He strongly denies all allegations.
Joshua Powell, 27, has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 26 years for the murder of his 96-year-old grandmother, Emma Finch, in a brutal attack motivated by inheritance money.
Edward Brandt, 61, convicted of stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt who told court she 'feared sexual violence'. He wept as the verdict was delivered at Southampton Crown Court.
Edward Brandt convicted of stalking former MP Penny Mordaunt after bombarding her with emails and showing up at her office. Read the full court details and impact.
London's iconic Barbican Centre is undergoing a major £240 million renewal. The project will introduce a new wayfinding system to tackle its confusing layout, making the brutalist landmark more accessible for all visitors from 2027.
Security expert Mark Wheatley warns the proposed Chinese 'super embassy' near the Tower of London poses a major risk to UK national security and vital financial data lines. The government must take a bold stand.
Australia's high court dismisses Russia's embassy bid near Parliament House but orders compensation for cancelled lease. Read the full security implications.
The Guardian unveils 'Building Power', an independent editorial series examining movement building and civil rights protection efforts across the United States. Explore the groundbreaking coverage now.
A decision on the controversial £1 billion Liverpool Street Station redevelopment has been pushed back to 2026 after new details triggered a fresh public consultation.
Moses Meisels received a suspended sentence after HSE found serious safety failures at a Hackney synagogue site where a man's body was discovered. Learn more about the case.
Manchester secures planning permission for a monumental £1bn development featuring the tallest skyscraper outside London, set to transform the city's skyline with 1.5 million sq ft of office and retail space.
Heavily armed Somali pirates have stormed a commercial tanker off the coast of Somalia, firing machine guns and grenades in the first major hijacking attempt in years, raising alarm about resurgent maritime security threats.
Britain's construction sector faces its steepest workforce decline in five years as rising costs and falling demand create a perfect storm for the industry.
Heavily armed Somali pirates have launched a dramatic attack on a commercial tanker off the coast of Somalia, firing machine guns and grenades in a dangerous escalation of maritime security threats.
European security forces scramble as unidentified drones breach Belgian airspace, forcing Brussels into lockdown and raising alarms across NATO headquarters.
Gareth Southgate unveils England's unique team-building strategy inspired by BBC hit show The Traitors, including secret notes and psychological games to strengthen squad unity ahead of crucial matches.
America's top diplomat warns that soaring energy costs have left Britain dangerously exposed to geopolitical pressure, urging immediate action to secure the nation's power supply.
A former Louvre security guard turned social media influencer stands accused of orchestrating one of the museum's most audacious art thefts, blending digital fame with alleged criminal enterprise.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was subjected to an unwanted physical approach during a public walkabout, raising serious security concerns about presidential protection protocols.
A major security breach at HMP Wandsworth sees a foreign national prisoner accidentally freed during a routine prisoner transfer, sparking urgent police manhunt and government investigation.