UK wasted £10bn on PPE during Covid, inquiry finds
Almost £10bn of £15bn spent on PPE was wasted, according to the Covid Inquiry's fifth report, which criticises overbuying and substandard equipment.
Category : Politics
Criticism of Mahmood's Deportation Plan for Rochdale Grooming Gang Leader
Shabana Mahmood's plan to deport Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed is criticized as a distraction, with calls for life imprisonment instead of deportation.
Widdecombe's final interview 20 mins before murder
Ann Widdecombe gave her final interview to TWR-UK just 20 minutes before police believe she was murdered, discussing Nigel Farage and Basil Brush.
Ealing Council fined over 14-month B&B stay for disabled mum
Ealing Council breached legal limits by housing a disabled pregnant mother and her child in a B&B for 14 months, far exceeding the 6-week maximum. The Ombudsman ordered £6,150 compensation.
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EastEnders 2026 cast changes: returns, exits, new arrivals (14.07.2026)
EastEnders 2026 sees Sharon Watts return, Gray Atkins back, Joel Marshall re-emerge, and Zoe Slater exit. Stacey Slater, Kat Slater, Alfie Moon departures also confirmed.
Hayes stabbing victim named; man charged with murder
Kirandeep Kaur, 24, was stabbed to death in Hayes, West London. Daniel James, 44, charged with murder and attempted murder, appears in court today.
Man charged after west London stabbing kills new mother
Daniel Sean James, 44, charged with murder of Kirandeep Kaur, 24, who was stabbed on Uxbridge Road in Hayes on Sunday. He also faces attempted murder and weapons charges.
Corrie fans: Sarah may not be Theo's real killer
Coronation Street fans speculate Sarah Platt may not be Theo Silverton's killer, with theories pointing to Jodie Ramsey, Danielle Silverton, or Gary Windass as the true murderer.
Lewisham campaigners urge halt to CPO for £1.5bn redevelopment
Save Lewisham Shopping Centre campaigners urge the new Green mayor to halt a compulsory purchase order for Lewisham House, aiming to force more affordable housing in Landsec's £1.5bn redevelopment.
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Fox costume candidate quits Clacton by-election as 'circus'
Rob Pownall, who planned to stand in the Clacton by-election dressed as a fox, has withdrawn, calling the race a 'farce' and a 'circus'.
Ann Widdecombe suspect ate pizza after 540-mile trip
A 28-year-old man allegedly drove 540 miles to Ann Widdecombe's home in Devon, then returned to Rotherham and ate a supermarket pizza. He was arrested days later.
Dutch referee Rob Dieperink dies after World Cup removal
Dutch referee Rob Dieperink, 38, died weeks after being dropped from the World Cup due to a Croydon sexual assault probe that found no evidence.
Labour resignation triggers by-election in Wandsworth
Labour councillor Lizzy Dobres has resigned, triggering a by-election that could give Conservatives a majority in Wandsworth Council, currently a minority administration.
Prince Harry Opens Up About School Bullying Over Hair Color
Prince Harry disclosed he was bullied at school and called 'carrot top' due to his hair color, during an appearance on The Joe Marler Will See You Now podcast.
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London family wins World Cup final trip via WhatsApp draw
A London family won a trip to the 2026 World Cup final after entering a McDonald's Fun Football draw via a WhatsApp message. Three generations will attend together.
British death toll in Spain wildfires rises to five
Five British people have been confirmed dead in the Los Gallardos wildfire in Spain, with three more victims still unidentified. Officials reported nine identifications so far.
Parents Slammed for Letting Kids Stroke Richmond Park Deer
Royal Parks issues urgent warning after footage shows adults and children crowding deer in Richmond Park, urging visitors to stay at least 50m away to avoid tragic accidents.
Hounslow woman loses all belongings after council fails to store them
Hounslow Council must pay £7,100 compensation to a vulnerable woman who lost all her possessions when the council failed to arrange removal during eviction.
Daughter: IRGC proscription would have saved dad
Elika Ashoori says the UK government's delay in proscribing the IRGC cost lives, including her father Anoosheh's five-year hostage ordeal in Evin prison.
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Renters Rights Act: Landlords insurance guide
The Renters Rights Act introduces new insurance requirements for landlords, affecting policies and tenant protections. Learn key changes and compliance tips.
TfL named UK's most indebted authority with £14bn debt
Transport for London holds £14bn debt, highest of any UK local authority, with GLA bodies totalling £20.1bn, says TaxPayers' Alliance analysis.
New images released in Peter Falconio case to find remains
Australian police have released new images from the Peter Falconio murder case on the 25th anniversary, hoping to find his remains and bring closure to his family.
Mum says man tried to grab and kiss her in Travelodge
Kelly Butler, moved to a Travelodge by housing association Notting Hill Genesis, says a man tried to grab and kiss her twice. The family was then moved to unsuitable temporary accommodation.
Murder probe after man stabbed near Hackney school
A murder investigation has been launched after a man in his late 20s was stabbed to death near Mossbourne Community Academy in Hackney on Monday afternoon. Police say no pupils were involved.
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Sarah Platt jailed for murder after 23 years on Coronation Street
Sarah Platt is sentenced to prison for the murder of Theo Silverton, ending her 23-year run on Coronation Street in a shocking twist that sees her confess to the crime.
Vanessa and Mack Join Forces Against Dr Todd in Emmerdale
Vanessa Woodfield and Mackenzie Boyd team up to expose Dr Caroline Todd after learning the truth, but the CPS drops the case due to lack of evidence.
EastEnders teen revenge on Joel triggers police response
Teens' revenge on Joel Marshall goes wrong, leading to police involvement in EastEnders. The group humiliates him but faces serious consequences.
UK soldiers 'dropped Afghan prisoners from forklift for fun'
A whistleblower told an inquiry that British soldiers picked up Afghan prisoners on a forklift and drove at top speed until they fell off 'for fun', describing the atmosphere as 'feral'.
Boosie Badazz sues lobbyists over $600K Trump pardon
Rapper Boosie Badazz is suing lobbyists after paying $600,000 for a Trump pardon that never came, seeking $300,000 back per contract clause.
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Iran plot to kill Trump in Turkey led to plane switch
Donald Trump switched planes returning from NATO summit after US warned of Iranian plot to assassinate him in Ankara, according to Israeli and US reports.
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