Emergency visa extension for foreign prison staff
Hundreds of foreign prison officers have been granted a 12-month visa extension to prevent a staffing crisis. The move follows intense lobbying to avert system collapse.
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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.
Foreign Office hack confirmed, ministers say data safe
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.
UK Foreign Office hit by cyber-attack in October
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.
Cyber Hackers Target London Council Staff on Microsoft Teams
Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham councils hit by November cyber attack. Staff warned after hackers target individuals via Microsoft Teams. Supplier payments delayed.
Man boards Heathrow flight without passport or ticket
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.
Son's Prison Death: Mother Demands Justice and Reform
Sandy Ray's son Steven died after a beating in an Alabama prison. The guard was cleared and promoted. She shares her story in a new HBO documentary exposing systemic brutality.
Pornhub hack exposes millions of users' private data
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 Council warns personal data copied by hackers
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.
Pornhub data breach exposes 200m premium user records
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.
Washington State Levee Breach Forces Urgent Evacuations
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.
Amazon reprimanded by Ofcom over film mix-up
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.
Parliament intruder stopped by workman
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.
Levee Breach Forces Evacuations in Seattle Suburbs
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.
Pearson fined £2m for serious exam standards failures
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.
Keir Starmer says Angela Rayner will return to cabinet
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.
Starmer: Angela Rayner will return to cabinet
Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms former deputy PM Angela Rayner will rejoin his cabinet. Get the latest on this major UK political development.
Prison tutor's affair exposed by locked classroom door
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.
US Prisoners Escape Through Weak Concrete Wall
Two inmates escaped from a US detention centre after exploiting crumbling concrete. The incident raises serious questions about infrastructure and security failures. Read the full investigation.
Prison population forecast revised to 2030
The prison population in England and Wales is now projected to reach 100,000 by March 2030, a year later than expected. New MoJ data cites policy changes and early releases easing the immediate crisis.
London council services may take months to recover from hack
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.
Post Office reprimanded by ICO over data breach
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.
Sister's Fear as Prison Hunger Strike Enters Second Month
The sister of a hunger-striking prisoner linked to Palestine Action says she fears every call could be their last. As the protest enters its second month, families demand government action.
12 more prisoners released in error, two at large
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals 12 further mistaken prisoner releases in England and Wales since November, with two still at large. He insists the trend is downwards.
Life sentence prisoner earns law degree, aids fellow inmates
Ruth Kamande, serving life for murder in Kenya, earned a law degree in prison. She now uses her legal expertise to help incarcerated women and campaign for systemic reforms. Discover her remarkable story of redemption.
Starmer Binds Himself to Chancellor Reeves Amid Budget Fallout
Keir Starmer defends Rachel Reeves, revealing he considered an income tax manifesto breach. Analysis shows the budget was driven by political survival, not ambition. Read the full story.
London Council Cyber Attack: Services Hit & Resident Advice
Three London councils were hit by a major cyber attack, potentially compromising resident data. Here is the full list of affected services and the latest official advice on what to do if you are impacted.
Prison officer, 19, admits sexual relationship with inmate
Alicia Novas, 19, and inmate Declan Winkless, 30, pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office at Northampton Crown Court. Sentencing is set for January 5.
Prison officer admits affair with inmate and smuggling
A 19-year-old prison officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct after having a sexual relationship with an inmate and smuggling cannabis and phones into HMP Five Wells. Both are due for sentencing in January.
Prisoner posts TikTok of smuggled Chicken Cottage takeaway
A prisoner at HMP Wandsworth posted a video of a smuggled Chicken Cottage meal on TikTok, triggering a new investigation into security failures at the scandal-hit jail. Read the latest.
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