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The UK Post Office has stated that the public inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal presents a risk to its £410 million plan to replace its outdated POS and accounting system.

James Cleverly's once important presence has diminished significantly over the past year, marked by a series of defeats and a loss of influence and recognition.

The UK has imposed a ban on imports of raw milk cheeses from France and Italy due to safety concerns, despite these cheeses remaining available throughout Europe.

The Flanagan Group overcharged Unite by at least 30m for the Birmingham hotel and conference centre project while McCluskey accepted flights and tickets.

The UK has seen a drastic drop in the acquisition of artworks by museums, with only 1% of items with deferred export licenses saved in 2024-25.

Rosie Jeanne Burke Roche, a 20-year-old studying English Literature at Durham University, was found dead at her home by her mother and sister on July 14.

Police have issued a warning after dog treats laced with fishhooks were discovered in several walking areas in South Wales, including Blaen Brab Community Woodland.

Beer giant Brewdog is set to close ten of its bars this week, including its first ever bar in Aberdeen. The move is expected to put nearly 100 jobs at risk.

President Trump’s threats of a 30% tariff on EU imports are causing EU firms to re-evaluate their strategies, while the UK benefits from a unique trade position.

A Reform UK candidate, Liz Williams, is challenging an election result where she lost to Green Party candidate Hannah Robson through a random draw after a tie in votes.

The Met Office has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms for the capital, which came into force at 3am on Monday and runs until 9pm.

AI will be fundamental in driving the change we need to see across the country - whether that's in fixing the NHS, breaking down barriers to opportunity or driving economic growth.

Farage committed to spending over 17bn on policies to halve crime in the UK, pledging to construct Nightingale prisons and deport foreign criminals.

The British Muslim Trust (BMT) has been appointed to monitor anti-Muslim hatred in the UK, following the collapse of its relationship with Tell Mama.

On 10 July 2024, Ollie Watkins scored a last-minute winner for England against the Netherlands, securing their place in the Euro 2024 final, leaving fans elated.

It is, of course, sincerely regrettable that our recovery plans include any store closures, but sadly that's necessary if we're to achieve our goal of securing the future of thousands of jobs and hundreds of stores.

An independent football regulator has been signed into UK law after the Football Governance Act received royal assent, giving fans a greater say in how their clubs are run.

In a definitive statement, the UK's Ministry of Defence has announced that they will 'robustly defend' against legal actions or compensation claims regarding the leaked details of Afghan applicants.

Ellen DeGeneres confirmed that she and her wife, Portia de Rossi, settled in the UK countryside in November to escape the presidency of Donald Trump.

The High Court judge dismissed a campaign group's legal challenge against plans to expand the Wimbledon tennis site, allowing construction of new tennis courts and a stadium.

The war in Gaza must end now. The suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths. The Israeli government's aid delivery model is dangerous, fuels instability and deprives Gazans of human dignity.

"This was a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reset a broken and corrupted system. Instead, the Commission blinked. After three decades of privatisation, there is no evidence it can work."

The government has announced it is launching a statutory inquiry into the violent policing at Orgreave during the infamous miner's strike of 1984. Dubbed the Battle of Orgreave by historians, the event saw dozens of picketers and police injured in a morning clash with an estimated 14,000 participants. The inquiry will also look into the collapsed cases of the 95 miners accused of offences there, more than four decades after the events.

The ongoing leak issue has led to severe damage in the kitchen, with a large opening left unfixed, leading to mold and insect infestation.

I'm determined to enjoy what I'm doing and love every minute of however long that I've got left. I'm not old yet. Johnny played forever and I'm obviously a half-back as well. There's loads left in us and I'm just determined to enjoy it.

A Peruvian police officer dressed as the iconic TV character El Chapulin Colorado carried out a surprise drug raid in Lima, arresting five suspects and seizing marijuana and cocaine.

Homeowners are set to benefit from simplified mortgage rules, as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirms changes designed to make remortgaging or reducing loan terms easier.