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Army sexual harassment investigations to be removed from chain of command after teenager's suicide

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 08:22
Investigations into claims of sexual harassment in the army are to be removed from the chain of command in order to "tackle unacceptable behaviours in the military", the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced.

Mass crackdown launched on government credit cards

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 08:18
Thousands of government credit cards are being cancelled because some of the expenditure is "not justified", a cabinet minister has said.

Police cells to be used to hold prisoners - as jails fill up

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 07:17
The government has triggered an emergency measure to use police cells to hold prisoners, as jails are close to being full again.

Fresh evidence of global warming - as politicians question climate action

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 06:40
Fresh evidence today has set out how quickly the Earth's climate is changing - in some places so fast it has shocked scientists.

'We've never been closer to a peace deal': Trump and Putin to hold talks on ending Ukraine war

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 02:38
Donald Trump will speak to Vladimir Putin by phone later today - with the White House saying "we've never been closer to a peace deal" in Ukraine.

Two astronauts stuck in space for more than nine months to head back to Earth

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 02:00
Two astronauts stuck in space for more than nine months are about to leave the International Space Station - and head back to Earth.

Israel carries out 'extensive strikes' in Gaza

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 00:34
Israel says it is currently carrying out "extensive strikes on terror targets" across the Gaza Strip.

Why this innocent man was accused of killing his mother and baby sister

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 00:01
"You killed your mother... admit you are a witch."

More children than ever are not in school, report finds, with more than 11 million lost days

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 22:22
A new report has found more children than ever are not in school, with the number of lost days of learning up nearly 70% in five years.

King and Queen set to meet Pope next month

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 22:20
The King and Queen's planned state visit to the Vatican to meet Pope Francis will go ahead despite his continuing ill health.

US rock band criticises White House for using their song in video of shackled deportee

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 21:54
US rock band Semisonic has criticised the White House for using their song Closing Time in a social media post that showed a shackled deportee.

The English town where almost a third of working-age people are economically inactive

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 21:08
On a hilltop above Ashfield, a sculpture of a miner watches over the local towns.

Football club apologise after holding minute's silence for former player who is still alive

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 20:44
A Bulgarian football club have apologised for holding a minute's silence for a former player who is still alive.

UK target to reach net zero by 2050 'impossible', Badenoch says

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 20:02
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has dismayed green Conservatives by declaring the UK's target to reach net zero by 2050 "impossible".

Vandals damage Tesla cars - as windows smashed and wing mirrors broken

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 19:25
Vandals have damaged around 20 Tesla vehicles at a dealership in Belfast, police have said.

These are the big benefits changes you should expect - and why they could be just the start

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 19:06
Those with "milder mental health" issues and "lower-level physical conditions" could see their disability benefits cut, as the government looks to shave £6bn off the welfare bill.

Tesco awards 5.2% pay rise but axes Sunday bonus

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 18:29
Tesco is to raise store worker pay by 5.2% over the next six months but strip away a 10% premium for working on a Sunday.

Drag queen The Vivienne died after taking ketamine, family says

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 18:22
Drag queen James Lee Williams - known as "The Vivienne"- died after taking ketamine, their family has said.

Killer who shouted 'die die die' as he stabbed man jailed for life

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 17:08
A killer who shouted "die die die!" as he stabbed a man to death with two knives has been jailed for life.

Fear seabirds might choke on tiny plastic pellets 'likely' to have come from North Sea crash

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 16:43
Wildlife charities have sounded the alarm about tiny plastic pellets washing up on English beaches.

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