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Trying to get social care can be 'horrendous', Baroness Casey tells BBC

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 11:24
The chair of the independent commission on adult social care also says the care system relies on the exploitation of its workforce.

Championship play-offs expanded from four to six teams next season

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 11:05
EFL clubs approve plans to expand the Championship play-offs from four to six teams for the 2026-27 season onwards.

Championship play-offs expanded from four to six teams next season

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 11:05
EFL clubs approve plans to expand the Championship play-offs from four to six teams for the 2026-27 season onwards.

South East Water faces £22m fine after customers left unable to shower and flush toilets

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 11:00
The firm was unable to cope during high demand, Ofwat says, leading to "immense stress" for customers.

Romantasy author Sarah J Maas announces two new novels in bestselling series

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 10:44
The writer, who has sold 75 million books so far, says her next two are released in October and January.

Romantasy author Sarah J Maas announces two new novels in bestselling series

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 10:44
The writer, who has sold 75 million books so far, says her next two are released in October and January.

Checkpoints everywhere and queues for bread: Fear in Iran as US-Israeli strikes intensify

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 10:25
Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.

Not enough done by police to protect women since Sarah Everard murder, Baroness Casey says

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 10:17
The Chair of the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care, says some progress has been made but more must be done.

How many more children must die? - Mum's call for UK-first school bus law

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 10:00
Stella McGinn's daughter Caitlin-Rose died a year ago after getting hit by a car when exiting a bus.

'Born to play at this level' - Care on rising England U20s star Friday

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 09:00
England Under-20 star Lucas Friday on his anterior cruciate ligament recovery and learning off Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care.

Messy singer Lola Young back on stage and on form after taking break to 'work on myself'

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 08:51
The star hopes to come back stronger after a spell out of the spotlight following an on-stage collapse.

Cyprus criticises UK response to drone strikes ahead of Healey visit

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 08:44
The Cypriot government has criticised how the UK has handled information sharing after drone attacks.

Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 08:18
The Iranian military's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join its conflict with Iran.

Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 08:18
The Iranian military's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join its conflict with Iran.

Dentists who failed to see enough NHS patients return £900m of government funding

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 08:12
Sum represents £1 out of every £7 they have been given by NHS as dentists opt to chase private work.

South East Water faces £22m fine for supply failures

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 07:56
The firm was unable to cope during high demand, Ofwat says, leading to "immense stress" for customers.

Iran war puts F1 races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia under threat

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 07:23
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix are under threat as a consequence of the US-Israel war with Iran.

Honda engines risk nerve damage to drivers - Newey

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 07:15
Lance Stroll says he cannot do more than 15 laps before risking nerve damage to his hands, according to Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey.

My natural way of playing has been coached out of me, says Raducanu

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 07:00
British number one Emma Raducanu says she wants to "bring my instincts back out" as she prepares for Indian Wells in California.

My natural way of playing has been coached out of me, says Raducanu

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 07:00
British number one Emma Raducanu says she wants to "bring my instincts back out" as she prepares for Indian Wells in California.

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