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Failed asylum seeker families to be offered up to £40k to leave UK

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 16:11
The home secretary says the "incentives" will deliver a "significant saving to the taxpayer".

Caf postpones Wafcon 2026 just 12 days before kick-off

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 16:11
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations is postponed just 12 days before the finals were due to kick off in Morocco.

Starmer tries to reassure as Iran crisis deepens

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 16:01
The PM acknowledged people are worried about family abroad, the economy, and potential further escalation.

Britney Spears arrested in California

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 15:46
Court documents show she was arrested in Ventura County on Wednesday night.

Rabies death could change disease notification period

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 15:32
Doctors treating Yvonne Ford struggled to diagnose her before being told about holiday dog scratch.

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg stripped of MBE

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 15:32
He was given the honour in 2024 before he admitted a charge of domestic abuse against his now estranged wife.

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg stripped of MBE

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 15:32
He was given the honour in 2024 before he admitted a charge of domestic abuse against his now estranged wife.

Healey visits Cyprus after criticism of UK response to drone attacks

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 14:55
The Cypriot government has criticised how the UK has handled information sharing after drone attacks.

Senedd election is referendum on PM's leadership, says Nigel Farage

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 13:55
Nigel Farage helps the party launch its Senedd election manifesto, including a 1p income tax cut.

Graham and Dempsey start for Scotland against France

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 13:40
Darcy Graham and Jack Dempsey will start for Scotland in Saturday's Six Nations meeting with France at Murrayfield.

How relegation could cost Spurs more than £250m

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 13:28
BBC Sport explores the potential financial impact should Spurs be relegated to the Championship.

Judicial review over whether government failed to act after abuse inquiry

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 13:20
The Maggie Oliver Foundation has campaigned for tougher action against grooming gangs.

Whistleblower says government failures 'allowed child sex abuse'

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 13:20
Ministers are accused of failing to implement some recommendations of an inquiry into child sex abuse.

Norris, Verstappen, Russell - and will it be any good? Key F1 storylines

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 12:55
The new rules, Lando Norris' title defence, the George Russell-Max Verstappen dynamic and Aston Martin's unfolding nightmare set up an intriguing F1 season.

Norris, Verstappen, Russell - and will it be any good? Key F1 storylines

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 12:55
The new rules, Lando Norris' title defence, the George Russell-Max Verstappen dynamic and Aston Martin's unfolding nightmare set up an intriguing F1 season.

Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 12:38
A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz.

Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 12:38
A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz.

Rachel Zegler nominated for Olivier after balcony performance of Evita

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 12:30
The US actress made headlines last year for leaving the stage each night to perform to passers-by.

BBC suggests licence fee could be cut if more people pay

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 12:05
Five of the BBC's 14-strong board, including the chairman, are currently appointed by the government.

BBC suggests licence fee could be cut if more people pay

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 12:05
Five of the BBC's 14-strong board, including the chairman, are currently appointed by the government.

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