Foreign Office hacked, ministers say no personal data at risk
A minister confirms the Foreign Office suffered a hack in October but states the government is 'fairly confident' individual data is safe. Get the latest on this security breach.
A minister confirms the Foreign Office suffered a hack in October but states the government is 'fairly confident' individual data is safe. Get the latest on this security breach.
A minister confirms the Foreign Office was hacked in October but says the government is 'fairly confident' no individual data was accessed. Read the latest on the investigation.
Trade minister Chris Bryant confirms a cyber-attack on the Foreign Office in October, but says it's 'not clear' if China was responsible. Read the latest details on the security breach.
Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham councils hit by November cyber attack. Staff warned after hackers target individuals via Microsoft Teams. Supplier payments delayed.
Plans for the UK's biggest data centre in Northumberland face scrutiny over its colossal water needs, equivalent to a town of 50,000 people. Local campaigners warn of environmental strain.
Kensington and Chelsea Council greenlights 274-home Lots Road South scheme, including 118 affordable homes, amid resident concerns over two decades of building works.
A major 4,000-home West London development gets green light from Kensington and Chelsea Council. The £10bn scheme now heads to the Mayor for final approval. Read the latest.
A man allegedly boarded a British Airways flight from Heathrow to Norway without travel documents, leading to a three-hour delay and a major security review. Read the full investigation.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have released their 2025 Christmas card, featuring a family portrait taken in Norfolk. The image symbolises a fresh start following Kate's recovery. Read the full story.
A major data breach at Pornhub has compromised the viewing habits and details of Premium users. The ShinyHunters gang is demanding a Bitcoin ransom. Discover the full story and implications.
Westminster City Council confirms hackers likely copied sensitive resident data in a November cyber attack. The council is investigating the breach's full impact. Find out which services are affected and how to get help.
Elyas Moussa jailed for life for murdering Recorda Davey-Ann Clarke, a Kensington Palace gardener, in a Willesden Green knife attack. Read the full court report.
Hackers accessed viewing habits and search history of Pornhub Premium users. The breach, linked to ShinyHunters, involves data from before 2021. Read the full details.
Elderly and disabled residents in a Notting Hill estate have been stranded for four weeks due to a broken lift, with some forced to crawl downstairs. Kensington and Chelsea Council cites a cyber attack for delayed repairs.
Emergency crews in Washington state race to repair breached levees after multiple atmospheric rivers cause severe flooding. Residents told to 'go now' as rivers reach critical levels.
Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.
Citi partners with London Stock Exchange Group to integrate Workspace data, aiming to boost efficiency for its 35,000 investment bankers. Discover the strategic move.
Amazon Prime Video breached UK regulations after a family was shown a sexually explicit film instead of the children's movie they rented. Ofcom has issued a formal ruling.
A trespasser evaded armed police to enter the House of Lords before being caught. The security breach was not publicly announced. Read the full story.
Immediate evacuation ordered in Kent, Auburn, and Tukwila after a levee failure. A week of heavy rain from an atmospheric river caused dangerous flooding. Read the latest updates.
Exam board Pearson hit with £2m in fines for breaches affecting GCSE English, A-Level Chinese, and an online English test. Ofqual acts to protect student trust.
Discover the simple steps to receive a festive card from the Prince and Princess of Wales this Christmas. Learn the correct address, posting deadlines, and essential tips to ensure your reply.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives his clearest signal yet that Angela Rayner will make a cabinet comeback, calling the former deputy PM 'hugely talented' and the UK's best social mobility story.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms former deputy PM Angela Rayner will rejoin his cabinet. Get the latest on this major UK political development.
Official data reveals London's Liverpool Street station is Britain's busiest for the third consecutive year, with 98 million entries and exits. Discover the full top 10 list and the impact of the Elizabeth line.
A Chelmsford prison tutor admitted misconduct after a relationship with an inmate was discovered. The affair came to light when a colleague found their classroom locked from the inside.
Experts warn Australia's AI-driven data centre boom will strain water resources, with Sydney's needs alone exceeding Canberra's drinking supply. Read the full analysis of the environmental challenge.
Kensington and Chelsea Council warns residents of prolonged disruption after a 'serious' cyber attack. Bin collections continue but digital services face weeks of issues. Full review promised.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins a historic three-day state visit to the UK, marked by royal pageantry and a focus on the landmark Kensington Treaty. Read about the renewed partnership.
The Information Commissioner's Office has issued a formal reprimand to the Post Office for a significant data breach exposing personal details of over 350 individuals. Read the full investigation.