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Ricky Hatton Found Hanged At Home Inquest Told
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found hanged at his home, a coroner’s court heard..
Driving Penalty Points Up 12 In A Year After Boom In Speed Camera Offences
A surge in drivers being caught by speed cameras has been blamed for a 12% increase in the number of penalty points added to licences last year..
38 Of Viewers Say BBC Ineffective At Being Independent From Government
As many as 38% of viewers surveyed by the BBC say it is “ineffective” at being independent from the Government..
Quarter Of Children Consuming News Online Fooled By Fake Stories Research
More than a quarter of children consuming news online said they have believed a fake or artificial intelligence-generated story, according to research..
Funeral Director Admits Giving Women Ashes He Claimed Were Their Unborn Children
A former funeral director has admitted a string of offences including presenting four women with ashes he falsely claimed were those of their unborn children..
UK Sanctions Russias Largest Oil Companies In Latest Package Amid Ukraine War
The Government has sanctioned Russia’s biggest oil producer Rosneft as part of its latest set of measures targeting Russia’s economy amid the war in Ukraine..
More Than 730 Police Officers Sacked And Barred From Service Last Year
More than 730 police officers were sacked and barred from returning to the service last year, figures show..
Graduate Hiring Falls 8 Since Last Year Survey Finds
Graduate hiring has fallen 8% since 2024, a survey has found, but apprentice hiring has increased by 8%..
UK Sends 85000 Drones To Ukraine In Six Months As Russia Steps Up Strikes
The UK has delivered more than 85,000 military drones to Ukraine over the last six months, the Defence Secretary is to say, amid a surge in Russian one-way attack drone strikes..
Tommy Robinson Discriminated Against At Channel Tunnel By Police Court Told
Tommy Robinson was discriminated against by police because of his political beliefs when he was stopped at the border in a luxury Bentley, a court has heard..
UK Inflation To Rise To Highest In G7 Warns IMF As Food Costs Surge
UK inflation is set to surge to the highest in the G7 in 2025 and 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)..
Third Of Parents Relying On Social Media To Find Parenting Tips
A third (33%) of parents say they have resorted to scrolling social media for parenting advice, a survey for the Government has found..
Vicky Pattison Finding Strictly Come Dancing Intimidating And Overwhelming
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Vicky Pattison has said she is finding the show “intimidating and overwhelming”, but is keen to push herself out of her comfort zone..
Ricky Gervais To Guest Star In UGold Series About Classic British Sitcoms
Comedian Ricky Gervais is to guest star in a new U&Gold series about classic British sitcoms..
Englands Millie Bright Announces International Retirement
England defender Millie Bright has announced her retirement from international football..
King To Host First German State Visit In More Than A Quarter Of A Century
The King is to host the first incoming state visit by a German president for 27 years in December..
Starmer Expresses Deep Relief At Release Of All Remaining Israeli Hostages
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he shares the “deep feeling of relief” with the families of Israeli hostages released by Hamas..
Early Christmas Shoppers Estimate They Save 120 On Average
Christmas shoppers who start early typically believe they save £120 by making their purchases before mid-December, a survey indicates..
Reeves Could Raise Billions Without Breaking Labour Pledges
Rachel Reeves could raise tens of billions from tax reforms without breaking Labour’s manifesto pledges but must avoid “half-baked fixes” to Britain’s economic woes at the Budget, leading economists have said..
Advanced Genetic Tests Could Predict Patients At Risk Of Blood Cancer Relapse
Offering a combination of genetic tests to people with a “very complex” blood cancer could accurately predict if the disease is likely to come back within 18 months of treatment, a study has found..




















