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March 26, 2026
Iran missiles able to strike London, US defence secretary suggests
A long-range attack on a joint UK-US military base in the Indian Ocean has fuelled concern over the potential threat posed to Britain itself...
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March 26, 2026
Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope exchange letters ahead of Vatican visit
The Archbishop of Canterbury will visit the Pope at the Vatican next month.
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March 26, 2026
Former council leader found guilty of sex offences against young men
Jordan Linden resigned as the leader of North Lanarkshire Council in July 2022 after reports of alleged sexual harassment emerged.
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March 26, 2026
Keir Starmer: I beat myself up over appointing Lord Mandelson as US ambassador
The Prime Minister said he ‘dwells’ on his appointment of the peer to Britain’s top diplomatic posting abroad.
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March 26, 2026
Starmer: I beat myself up over appointing Lord Mandelson US ambassador
The Prime Minister said he ‘dwells’ on his appointment of the peer to Britain’s top diplomatic posting abroad.
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March 26, 2026
Experts reveal worrying increase in violence and abuse against NHS staff
Senior health officials are urging stronger protections for healthcare workers
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March 26, 2026
Iran missiles able to strike London, US defence secretary suggests
A long-range attack on a joint UK-US military base in the Indian Ocean has fuelled concern over the potential threat posed to Britain itself...
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March 26, 2026
Sarah Ferguson loses Freedom of the City of York over links with Epstein
Sarah and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor were given the honour as a wedding present from York in 1987 during a visit to the city.
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March 26, 2026
Starmer: I beat myself up over appointing Lord Mandelson US ambassador
The Prime Minister said he ‘dwells’ on his appointment of the peer to Britain’s top diplomatic posting abroad.
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March 26, 2026
Sir David Davis to ask DPP to review conduct of police and CPS in Letby case
Conservative former Cabinet minister Sir David claimed Cheshire Police ignored or broke rules ‘time and time again’.
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March 26, 2026
Keir Starmer warns against forgetting threat of Russia amid Iran conflict
The Prime Minister said the West is facing a ‘war on two fronts’ – Ukraine and Iran – as he met leaders from the Joint Expeditionary Force i...
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March 26, 2026
NHS doctor is charged with multiple counts of 'inciting support for Hamas' and 'stirring up hatred'
Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, 31, of Pilning, South Gloucestershire, was arrested at her home address on Thursday morning
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March 26, 2026
Party leaders bid for votes on first day of Holyrood election campaign
With Thursday marking the first day of campaigning for the Scottish Parliament election, party leaders were looking to win over voters.
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March 26, 2026
Keir Starmer warns against forgetting threat of Russia amid Iran conflict
The Prime Minister said the West is facing a ‘war on two fronts’ – Ukraine and Iran – as he met leaders from the Joint Expeditionary Force i...
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March 26, 2026
UK named less safe than many EU countries for US travellers in official advice
American travel advice has placed the UK in a mid-tier safety category, as parts of Europe rank among the lowest-risk destinations amid risi...
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March 26, 2026
'More admirals than warships', Royal Navy branded weak as Defence Secretary struggles on size of the fleet
Ministers were slammed for the delay in sending HMS Dragon to defend Cyprus
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March 26, 2026
Bank should not rush into hiking rates in face of Iran war, says MPC member
Alan Taylor said the current energy price shock and impact on inflation and growth would require a ‘full effort’ from Bank policymakers.
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March 26, 2026
Police reopen investigation into Andrew Tate sex abuse claims
Reports of alleged rape and sexual assault were made to Hertfordshire Constabulary between 2014 and 2015
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March 26, 2026
Hundreds of Afghan ex-special forces members given path to UK resettlement
On Thursday, ministers announced decisions affecting 884 ex-soldiers from two elite units, known as the ‘Triples’, had been overturned.
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March 26, 2026
Court orders campaigner to pay unpaid Southern Water wastewater bills
Julie Wassmer has withheld paying for the sewage portion of her water bill since 2021.
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March 26, 2026
Benefit cheat who claimed anxiety left her housebound caught ziplining in Mexico
Catherine Wieland must repay the £23,000 she was given in benefits she did not qualify for, the DWP said.
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March 26, 2026
Foreign tourists could be charged to visit UK museums - including top London sites
The UK government is exploring proposals to charge foreign tourists entry fees at major museums to bolster cultural funding
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March 26, 2026
Police force reopen investigation into sex abuse claims against Andrew Tate
Reports of alleged rape and sexual assault were made to Hertfordshire Constabulary between 2014 and 2015.
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March 26, 2026
Tube staff get above-inflation pay rise that keeps drivers in line for £80,000 salary by end of decade
Three-year deal could increase pay of all 16,500 London Underground staff by 10 per cent
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March 26, 2026
Lord Advocate meets firefighter’s widow as investigations into death continue
Shelley Martin recently criticised ‘unacceptable’ delays around inquiries into the death her husband Barry in the Jenners fire in 2023.
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March 26, 2026
What the UK Government is proposing on social media regulation
A Government consultation is inviting views on whether there should be an Australia-style ban on children from using social media.
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March 26, 2026
Constable unable to explain evidence that he searched for Noah Donohoe’s coat
The inquest into the schoolboy’s death heard evidence from Constable Wharry on Thursday.
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March 26, 2026
Woman tells of six-year wait to receive Premium Bonds after father’s death
Tracy McGuire-Brown said that to make the process ‘so difficult and so insensitive is just appalling’.
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March 26, 2026
One of Lyra McKee murder accused ‘part of shooting party’ and ‘stewarded crowd’
Three men have been accused of the murder of the Belfast journalist in 2019.
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March 26, 2026
Record numbers of pupils severely absent from schools in England
Government figures show that more pupils are missing half of classes, with SEND driving the rise despite overall attendance improving
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March 26, 2026
Weapon-obsessed teenager who joked about blowing up school is jailed for making explosives
Sakhile Ntsele spent years making a collection of weapons after watching videos in his bedroom
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March 26, 2026
Met Police officer ‘intimidated Al Jazeera journalists’ after Golders Green arson attack
Video of Special Constable referred to the Scotland Yard’s professional standards department for assessment
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March 26, 2026
Benefit cheat who claimed anxiety left her housebound caught ziplining in Mexico
Catherine Wieland must repay the £23,000 she was given in benefits she did not qualify for, the DWP said.
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March 26, 2026
Keir Starmer ‘very keen’ for action on ‘addictive features within social media’
The Government is currently weighing up whether to implement a blanket ban on social media for under-16s.
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March 26, 2026
NS&I faces paying hundreds of millions of pounds over bereaved families blunder
The Treasury-backed provider has found an issue where the estates of deceased customers were not always repaid money from all of their accou...
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March 26, 2026
Findlay to ‘throw the kitchen sink’ at stopping SNP majority
Russell Findlay launched his party’s campaign in Edinburgh on Thursday.
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March 26, 2026
Record high crown court backlog tops 80,000 cases
There were 80,203 outstanding cases at the end of last year, up 8% on the 74,106 recorded in the previous 12 months, Ministry of Justice fig...
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March 26, 2026
Mayor apologises for post saying ambulance attack was 'Israeli false flag operation'
Bath's mayor issues an apology after resharing a post suggesting the Jewish ambulance attack was staged
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March 26, 2026
Watchdog asks police force to investigate handling of Victoria Hall murder case
Steve Wright, 67, admitted the kidnap and murder of the 17-year-old, who disappeared on September 19 1999.
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March 26, 2026
Jeremy Vine stalker recalled to prison for breach of licence conditions
Alex Belfield was jailed for five years and 26 weeks in September 2022 for his campaign against four people.
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March 26, 2026
William quips he may ditch beard for moustache after meeting troops
The Prince of Wales was given food for thought about his appearance when he visited troops in Wiltshire sporting the on-trend look.
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March 26, 2026
Lord Advocate meets firefighter’s widow as investigations into death continue
Shelley Martin recently criticised ‘unacceptable’ delays around inquiries into the death her husband Barry in the Jenners fire in 2023.
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March 26, 2026
Watchdog asks police force to investigate handling of Victoria Hall murder case
Steve Wright, 67, admitted the kidnap and murder of the 17-year-old, who disappeared on September 19 1999.
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March 26, 2026
Health warning as £10 fat jabs set to flood UK black market
As patents for the drugs near expiry, other manufacturers are already launching unlicensed versions of the skinny jabs
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March 26, 2026
Disgraced Huw Edwards slashes price of £4m south London home as new drama airs
The former BBC presenter has reduced the asking price of his Dulwich home by £900,000
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March 26, 2026
Poll showing ‘significant rise’ in churchgoing pulled over bogus respondents
YouGov, which carried out the research in 2024, said the data sample was flawed.
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March 26, 2026
West London residents dub their estate 'rat city' over infestation
Burrows measuring up to eight inches have been spotted on the grounds of Guinness Trust Buildings in Chelsea
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March 26, 2026
Murdered mother’s child asks when she will return as killer gets whole-life term
Shaine March’s sentence for the murder of Alana Odysseos was increased to a whole-life order on Thursday at the Court of Appeal.
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March 26, 2026
Keir Starmer warns against forgetting threat of Russia amid Iran conflict
The Prime Minister said the West is facing a ‘war on two fronts’ – Ukraine and Iran – as he met leaders from the Joint Expeditionary Force i...
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March 26, 2026