Wes Streeting leads calls for deeper EU trade ties as post-Brexit deals disappoint. With 80% of Labour voters backing a customs union, pressure mounts on Keir Starmer to shift policy before the next election.
The UK government will outlaw boiling lobsters alive, part of a major Labour animal welfare plan including hen cage bans and ending puppy farms. Discover the new humane requirements.
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Families of severely ill Palestine Action hunger strikers demand urgent meeting with Justice Secretary David Lammy. Lawyers warn of legal action as protesters' health declines after weeks without food.
Eight activists await trial, with seven hospitalised after hunger strikes. They demand bail and an end to the Palestine Action ban as medical concerns escalate. Read the full story.
US immigration detention numbers hit an unprecedented high of over 68,400 in December 2025, as ICE enforcement intensifies. Read the full analysis of the latest data.
A confidential 2006 contract reveals the Post Office and Fujitsu had a deal to fix Horizon IT errors, contradicting claims they were unaware of bugs. Over 900 were wrongfully convicted.
Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen condemns Opposition Leader Sussan Ley's 'disgusting' criticism of Penny Wong's response to the Bondi tragedy. Read his full rebuke of partisan politics.
Eleven Ecuadorian soldiers sentenced to 34+ years for the murder of four boys during an anti-crime operation. Families continue to seek justice. Follow for updates.
A burglar's bungled break-in at a London office, caught on CCTV, has led to a 12-month jail sentence. Read the full story of the failed raid and police response.
A Wiltshire man and five others face 60 charges for alleged sexual offences spanning 13 years. The victim has waived her anonymity. Read the latest court details.
Devon Brown, 30, jailed for life for murdering Okechukwu Iweha, 46, in North London. The victim's sister delivers a powerful statement in court. Read the full story.
Bill Clinton calls for immediate release of all Epstein documents, alleging selective disclosure protects someone. DOJ defends partial release to safeguard victims.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the Spring Forecast on 3 March 2026. The update follows controversy over November's budget and ongoing economic concerns. Read the full details.
Hounslow Labour faces another blow as Cllr Kamarat Malik joins the Conservatives. The defection follows internal scandals and claims of financial mismanagement. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the Spring Forecast on 3 March 2026. The Treasury confirms one major fiscal event per year amid economic concerns and past budget controversy.
Carl Royal, the 'Chiswick Rapist' who terrorised women in West London in the 1990s, has died in HMP Wakefield while serving three life sentences. Read the full story.
Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov assassinated in southern Moscow. Russia's investigative committee suggests Ukrainian intelligence orchestrated the blast. Read the latest developments.
Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, are pushing for legal action against the Justice Department for missing the legal deadline to release all Jeffrey Epstein documents. Discover the political fallout.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves schedules an early 3 March spring statement, aiming to provide stability after tax speculation hurt the economy. The OBR will deliver new forecasts.
A Westminster charity is providing warmth and safety for 50 homeless people this festive season, funded by a £700,000 council grant. Discover the personal stories behind the statistics.
Russian troops have forcibly taken 50 civilians, mostly elderly women, from a Ukrainian border village. Ukraine condemns the 'barbaric' act and demands their return. Read the latest on this alleged war crime.
From youth-led protests in Nepal to a car bombing in Moscow, see the powerful images that defined Monday, 22 December 2025. Explore the day's global events.
A physical altercation between ruling and opposition MPs suspended Turkey's parliament session. Watch the dramatic footage and learn how lawmakers eventually passed the 2026 budget.
As over 400 moon missions are planned, researchers propose designated 'spacecraft graveyards' to protect historic sites from crashing satellites. Discover the urgent plan for lunar debris.
In response to the Bondi terror attack, the NSW government is rushing through laws to limit gun ownership and curb protest rights. Critics warn of kneejerk legislation.
The Trump administration's heavily redacted release of Jeffrey Epstein documents fails to satisfy legal demands, revealing little new information while protecting political interests. Explore the details and implications.
The Base, a designated neo-Nazi terror group led by alleged Russian asset Rinaldo Nazzaro, is increasing its US operations. Experts warn of a dangerous shift as the FBI redirects resources away from far-right extremism.
NSW Premier Chris Minns recalls parliament to pass urgent legislation on gun control, hate speech, and protest powers following the Bondi terror attack. Learn the key changes.
Court documents reveal the alleged months-long planning by a father and son before the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack. Read the detailed timeline of events.