Youth on benefits face sanctions in new work scheme
Young people on Universal Credit will be offered jobs in construction and hospitality. Those who refuse could lose benefits. The £820m scheme starts Spring 2026.
Young people on Universal Credit will be offered jobs in construction and hospitality. Those who refuse could lose benefits. The £820m scheme starts Spring 2026.
A man has been charged with murdering his son, who died aged 14 from complications of a severe head injury sustained as a four-month-old baby in London. Read the latest court developments.
Acclaimed writer Sally Wainwright discusses the finality of Happy Valley, the instant BBC hit 'Riot Women', and her mission to portray complex women's lives. Stream now on iPlayer.
A serving City of London Police officer has been sentenced to over three years for stealing £50,000 in a burglary and harassing his partner. Read the full details of the case.
A family's dog struggles at obedience school, excelling only in prolonged eye contact. The new training whistle just adds to its long list of fears. Discover the hilarious beach test of its questionable skills.
San Diego agrees to a $12 million settlement with the family of Konoa Wilson, a 23-year-old fatally shot by police in 2022. The case has reignited debates over US policing and use of force.
Logan Smith, 18, died after leaving an ambulance on the M5 near Weston-super-Mare. The IOPC is investigating police Taser use prior to the fatal incident. Read the full report.
Met Police issue urgent appeal to find 12-year-old Yafee, missing from Newham since Thursday evening. Last seen in school uniform near Plaistow Park. Call 999 if seen.
Tribute to Glenys Thomas, a Birmingham-based social work educator and activist who dedicated her life to challenging injustice, from Algeria's refugee camps to Greenham Common.
New DfE figures reveal an 11% surge in teacher trainees, with STEM subjects exceeding recruitment goals for the first time this decade. Discover the data and expert analysis.
Elyas Moussa has been convicted of murdering Ricardo Clarke in Willesden Green. He called police from a phone box to hand himself in. Read the full details of the case and the upcoming sentencing.
Former US President Donald Trump has issued pardons for several individuals charged in connection with the January 6th Capitol attack. Explore the details and political fallout.
Exclusive: Probation officers in England and Wales are to receive self-defence training, bodycams, and knife arches following two serious stabbings in Oxford and Preston offices. Read the full story.
A Yorkshire IT consultant was arrested in the UK over a photo of him legally holding a gun in Florida. He plans to sue police and leave the country. Read the full story.
Belgian police arrest former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and raid EU buildings in a major fraud investigation linked to diplomatic training funds. Read the full story.
Richmond Council launches legal action against the Met Police and Mayor over the 'unlawful' closure of Twickenham's front desk, leaving the borough without any public police counter. Read the full story.
A public inquiry hears that Met Police managers permitted undercover officers to form sexual relationships with activists. Whistleblower Peter Francis gives shocking evidence. Read the full story.
Legendary London bakery Dusty Knuckle is transforming young lives in Haringey through a pizza-making course. Discover how 11 teens gained skills and confidence for future careers.
England amateur heavyweight champion Grace Buckle reveals the financial reality, intense training, and future ambitions of a top female boxer. Discover the truth behind the gloves.
A man has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing on Highgate Hill, Islington, in the early hours of Monday morning. Police are investigating the incident. Follow for live updates.
Global consultancy Accenture has begun referring to its 800,000 employees as 'reinventors' as it sharpens its focus on artificial intelligence capabilities and warns staff to adapt. Read the full story.
London faces a soaking start to December with heavy rain forecast. The Met Office warns of 'significant' rain hazards and potential flooding in South Wales. Get the full weekly weather outlook.
Real bodycam footage from the Met Police shows an officer's terrifying encounter in a dark basement, leading to the arrest of a convicted drug dealer. Watch the viral video.
Exclusive investigation reveals Manchester United's famed academy in turmoil with mass staff departures, infrastructure concerns, and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's criticism of slipping standards.
Former North Yorkshire Police trainee Brogan Canning has been placed on the barred list after a panel ruled her unwanted sexual advances towards a colleague amounted to gross misconduct.
Met Police re-examine Jill Dando's 1999 murder, investigating Serbian assassin Milorad Ulemek after new evidence emerges. Could this cold case finally be solved?
Learn effective strategies for addressing problematic 'I'm not racist, but' statements. Expert advice on challenging racial bias while maintaining dialogue.
A 19-year-old man was rushed to hospital with non-life-threatening stab wounds on Rope Street, Surrey Quays. Police are investigating and appeal for witnesses. Call 101 with info.
Golden retriever Polly wins Bark Hero Award after waking owner during husband's cardiac arrest. British Heart Foundation celebrates extraordinary lifesavers in emotional ceremony.
Three men were arrested on suspicion of GBH after a 21-year-old was stabbed on Becontree Avenue in Dagenham. Police are appealing for information as the investigation continues.