Couple trapped by soaring £7,500 service charge
A young couple in Surrey cannot sell their flat due to a £7,500 annual service charge, highlighting England's growing leasehold crisis. Discover their story and the wider impact.
A young couple in Surrey cannot sell their flat due to a £7,500 annual service charge, highlighting England's growing leasehold crisis. Discover their story and the wider impact.
Parkwood Community Leisure Ltd faces charges over the 2016 death of Albert Xhediku, 34, who was electrocuted retrieving a football. Court hearing set for December 2025.
New research reveals nearly half of sexually active under-18s have engaged in strangulation during sex, with experts blaming violent online pornography for normalising this dangerous practice.
Shocking study shows 43% of sexually active 16-17 year olds have experienced strangulation during sex, with serious health risks and consent concerns. Learn the dangers.
Cameron Cheng, 18, has been charged with the murder of Lainie Williams, 17, in Cefn Fforest. A second woman was injured. Police urge the public not to jeopardise the investigation.
An 18-year-old man faces murder charges after Lainie Williams, 17, was found dead in Cefn Fforest. Armed police responded to serious injuries reported on Thursday morning.
Lambeth Council proposes a 'Love Lambeth Levy' tourist tax on overnight stays to fund local improvements. Discover the debate and potential impact.
A man has been charged as a public nuisance after breaching security and charging at singer Ariana Grande on the red carpet at the 'Wicked' premiere in Singapore. Read the full story.
Electric vehicle drivers in central London will pay a new congestion charge from January. Discover the new fees and why critics call it a 'backward step' for air quality.
London's congestion charge is increasing in 2026, with electric vehicles losing their 100% discount. Petrol and diesel fees rise to £18. Find out how the changes affect you.
Nurses and social workers may be exempt from controversial loan charge tax bills linked to 10 suicides. Thousands face financial ruin in scheme mis-selling scandal.
Electric vehicles will lose congestion charge exemption in London from January 2024, facing £18 daily fee with partial discounts. Mayor Sadiq Khan cites traffic concerns.
London's Congestion Charge will rise to £18 daily from January 2026, with electric vehicles losing their exemption. TfL aims to reduce city centre traffic by 2,000 vehicles per day.
The family of Katie Fox pay tribute after she was fatally stabbed at a Birmingham bus stop. A 21-year-old man has been charged with her murder. Police appeal for witnesses.
An 18-year-old from Wallington has been charged under the Terrorism Act after attempting to travel to Syria to join Islamic State. He was arrested at Gatwick Airport.
Former NFL star Antonio Brown pleads not guilty to an attempted murder charge in Florida. He claims self-defence after a shooting incident following a boxing match.
A landmark UK law banning the depiction of strangulation in pornography comes into force, aiming to protect performers and challenge the normalisation of dangerous sexual practices.
In a groundbreaking move, the UK government has outlawed the depiction of strangulation in commercial pornography. Leading anti-trafficking campaigner Dr Charlotte Proudman hails the decision as a crucial step towards protecting women from extreme violenc
Exclusive investigation reveals UK television continues to normalise strangulation despite porn regulations, raising concerns about violence against women.
An investigation reveals how some London eateries are allegedly using mandatory service charges to avoid distributing tips to their waiting staff fairly.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Transport for London's automated payment system is penalising compliant drivers, with one motorist facing £9,000 in wrongful charges.
New legislation makes it illegal to publish non-consensual strangulation content online, with offenders facing unlimited fines in England and Wales.
The UK government is criminalising the depiction of strangulation and choking in pornography, with creators facing prosecution under new legislation targeting 'dangerous and harmful' content.
A 42-year-old man from Doncaster has been charged with attempted murder following a violent knife attack aboard a London North Eastern Railway service. The shocking incident has prompted increased security measures and passenger reassurance efforts.
London drivers face potential pay-per-mile road charges as TfL considers radical new pricing to replace existing fees and tackle congestion.
A 41-year-old man has been charged with murder following the grim discovery of a woman's body at a property in Kearsley, Hunter Valley, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Millions of UK energy customers face a small bill increase as regulator Ofgem proposes clearing £3 billion in customer debt through a temporary charge, while also increasing support for vulnerable households.
A 19-year-old man faces murder and attempted murder charges following a violent triple stabbing in Uxbridge that left one teenager dead and two others fighting for their lives.
A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a 19-year-old in Tulse Hill, as police continue their investigation into the violent incident that has shocked the local community.
A 44-year-old man has been charged following a violent triple stabbing in Hounslow that left one man dead and two others injured. The victim has been identified as 19-year-old Arminas Burburys.