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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.

Prime Minister’s statement about Britain becoming an “island of strangers” has drawn criticism, evoking comparisons to Enoch Powell’s controversial rhetoric from 1968.

Chris Brown was arrested in Manchester on suspicion of grievous bodily harm related to an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub in February 2023.

Sir Keir Starmer’s proposal for “return hubs” aims to facilitate the deportation of migrants who have exhausted all options to stay in the UK, though Albania has expressed reluctance to participate.

Several of Thursday’s newspaper front pages lead on the new government plans to address overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales. Yesterday, Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced plans including early release and building new prisons.