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Why Starmer's latest U-turn may see him lose more than just face

Mon, 16/02/2026 - 20:28
The government has changed its mind again.

Gang jailed after cocaine found hidden in books

Mon, 16/02/2026 - 19:36
A gang has been jailed for a total of 12 years for their part in exporting books to Australia with cocaine hidden inside.

America holds its breath as search for TV host's mother enters third week

Mon, 16/02/2026 - 19:25
From small-town diners in rural America to glass-panelled newsrooms in the city, it is the question on everyone's lips: where is Nancy Guthrie?

Murder suspect admits he 'didn't like' man he is accused of shooting dead

Mon, 16/02/2026 - 18:58
A former head gamekeeper has told a jury that he "didn't like" the ex-colleague he is accused of murdering.

Apocalypse Now and The Godfather star Robert Duvall dies

Mon, 16/02/2026 - 18:22
Hollywood icon Robert Duvall, star of films including The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at the age of 95.

Police using drones to catch phone thieves

Mon, 16/02/2026 - 16:29
More than 200 people have been arrested in the past four weeks as part of a phone theft crackdown in London - with drones and facial recognition used to catch those responsible.

Man charged over Taylor Swift concert terror attack plot

Mon, 16/02/2026 - 15:48
A man has been charged with terrorism-related offences over a plot to carry out an attack at a Taylor Swift concert in 2024.

Teenagers guilty of manslaughter after man lured to beach and killed

Mon, 16/02/2026 - 15:30
Two teenagers have been found guilty of the manslaughter of a man at a seaside resort after he arranged to meet a 16-year-old girl.

Prison guard charged over 'relationship with inmate' at notorious jail

Mon, 16/02/2026 - 15:25
A prison guard has been charged after allegations of having an inappropriate relationship with a prisoner at one of Scotland's most notorious jails.

PM abandons plans to delay council elections after legal advice

Mon, 16/02/2026 - 14:28
The government has abandoned plans to postpone 30 local elections in May following legal advice.

Can governments ever keep up with big tech?

Mon, 16/02/2026 - 14:14
Tech moves fast, regulation doesn't - that's what the prime minister is now having to contend with. 

Royal Mail warns of service delays - here are the postcodes affected

Mon, 16/02/2026 - 13:46
Royal Mail has warned of potential service delays across more than 100 UK postcodes due to poor weather and staff sickness.

BGT dancer took her life three days after arrest over alleged sexual offence, inquest hears

Mon, 16/02/2026 - 13:26
A dancer who appeared on Britain's Got Talent was found dead three days after being arrested on suspicion of a sexual offence, an inquest has heard.

Boy, nine, undergoes UK-first leg-lengthening surgery

Mon, 16/02/2026 - 13:21
A nine-year-old boy has become the first patient to have pioneering leg-lengthening surgery in the UK.

'Reckless' ex-Carillion boss fined £237,700 by regulator

Mon, 16/02/2026 - 12:58
The former chief executive of Carillion has been fined £237,700 by the City regulator for his role in misleading statements by the ​company before its collapse eight years ago.

Pensioner with mobility issues left in charge of 10 XL bullies before mauling, court told

Mon, 16/02/2026 - 12:55
A pensioner with limited mobility was left in charge of 10 XL bullies before she was killed, a court has heard.

Train derails after suspected avalanche

Mon, 16/02/2026 - 11:58
A train has derailed in Switzerland, leaving at least five people injured.

Investigation launched into claims Labour campaign group hired lobbyists to probe journalists

Mon, 16/02/2026 - 11:51
An investigation is being launched into claims a campaign group closely aligned with Labour hired lobbyists to investigate journalists.

Producer of hit TV spy thriller found dead in hotel room

Mon, 16/02/2026 - 11:26
The executive producer of hit TV spy thriller Tehran has been found dead in an Athens hotel, police have said.

Child among two killed in Pakistan motorcycle bomb blast

Mon, 16/02/2026 - 11:19
Two people, including a child, were killed and a dozen injured when a bomb attached to a motorcycle exploded near a police station in northwestern Pakistan, local authorities have said. 

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