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Sir Keir Starmer’s strategy to counter Reform UK is under scrutiny, as local elections reveal a significant threat, with Labour potentially losing up to 72 seats to Reform, based on recent voting trends.

A gonorrhoea vaccine programme will launch in England from August, targeting rising STI cases that hit 85,000 diagnoses in 2023, the highest since 1918.

Feeding astronauts in space is costly, with expenses reaching £20,000 per day, primarily due to transportation costs for food supplies.

The UK government has suspended trade negotiations with Israel and summoned its ambassador, amidst escalating military actions in Gaza and humanitarian concerns.

A High Court judge ruled that parts of the Charity Commission’s report on Kids Company were “extremely unfair,” particularly regarding allegations of financial mismanagement.

It’s the final week of this season’s Premier League with continued midweek action before a very busy Sunday. Liverpool have already secured the title, and…

An illegal immigrant who was involved in smuggling more than 3,000 others into Europe has been sentenced to 25 years in jail.

Cliff Notes Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc, 26, has been charged with arson related to three fires linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, including one…

David Chester, 57, died while attempting to assist firefighters during a blaze at a former RAF base in Oxfordshire.

Chelsea triumphed 3-0 over Manchester United in the Women’s FA Cup final, securing a domestic treble with prior victories in the Super League and League Cup.

Goodison Park, Everton FC’s home since 1892, sees its men’s team play their final match, marking an emotional farewell for fans and the community.

Austria triumphed in Eurovision 2025 with JJ’s operatic ballad “Wasted Love,” staged on a storm-tossed ship, marking the country’s third win.

Cliff Notes Four Iranian men arrested under the Terrorism Act on suspicion of planning a terror attack have been released from custody after police obtained…

Cliff Notes A 26-year-old man was arrested at Luton Airport on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The…

Cliff Notes Tributes were paid to two firefighters, Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler, along with business owner David Chester, who all lost their lives in…

Cliff Notes A manhunt is underway following a stabbing incident involving five people at an event in Thamesmead, southeast London. The victims were transported to…

Cliff Notes Three Iranian men have been charged in the UK for allegedly aiding a foreign intelligence service, specifically Iran, over a period from August…

Cliff Notes A police watchdog is investigating a mother’s complaint that she was unlawfully strip-searched by Greater Manchester Police after being arrested in October 2022.…

Cliff Notes Kerri Pegg, a former prison governor, has been sentenced to nine years for engaging in a relationship with Anthony Saunderson, a drug gang…

Cliff Notes Israel’s military has intensified its offensive in northern Gaza, conducting over 150 airstrikes within 24 hours, resulting in at least 284 fatalities this…

Cliff Notes King Charles III’s personal fortune rose by £30m to £640m, placing him on par with former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, despite a decline…

Cliff Notes Chris Brown has been remanded in custody until 13 June, facing charges of grievous bodily harm with intent for allegedly attacking music producer…

A large fire at Bicester Motion, a former RAF base in Oxfordshire, resulted in the tragic deaths of two firefighters and a civilian.

MPs are set to debate the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill again on Friday, following major amendments and months of committee scrutiny. The bill, first passed in November by 330 votes to 275, would allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to seek assisted dying.

Chris Brown has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent following an alleged incident in London on 19 February 2023.