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Scope charity to close 77 UK shops by March 2026

Disability charity Scope is shutting 77 of its 138 UK stores in a major restructure to tackle a £8.9m deficit. The closures, alongside job cuts, aim to save millions as charity retail faces soaring costs and online competition.

Ex-Councillor Jailed for Stealing £150k from Charity

Sean McKiernan, a former Fine Gael councillor, has been sentenced to prison for stealing £150,000 from a mental health charity to fund male escorts and crystal meth. Read the shocking details of this breach of trust.

Scope charity shop chain closing 77 stores in 2025

Disability equality charity Scope is shutting 77 high street shops this year, with three closing this weekend. The move puts 200 jobs at risk and impacts 2,000 volunteers. Read the full list of closures.

BBC orders all staff to complete antisemitism training

Outgoing BBC director-general Tim Davie has mandated compulsory antisemitism training for all employees following accusations of ignored complaints from over 200 Jewish staff. Staff have six months to complete the course.

Agnew's Ashes flight drama as plane flips in storm

BBC cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew sparked concern after posting a photo of an overturned plane in Australia. He reveals the dramatic cause was extreme winds, not a crash, during his charity flight adventure.

Hugh Laurie's jacket found in charity shop, sold for £750

A savvy shopper uncovered a haul of designer clothes in London charity shops, including a jacket made for actor Hugh Laurie, making a £1,000 profit from one trip. Discover the secrets of sustainable, high-profit charity shopping.

Sara Cox 'Unable to Walk' After 5 Marathons

BBC Radio 2's Sara Cox reveals the brutal aftermath of running five marathons in five days for Children in Need, raising over £10 million. Discover her inspiring story.

Mini Kat Slater Steals Show in Children In Need Sketch

Children In Need's hilarious EastEnders parody featured child actors stealing scenes, with fans demanding mini Kat Slater become a permanent cast member. The telethon also featured Lord Sugar's junior grilling.

Lord Sugar's Apprentice Sketch for Children in Need

Lord Alan Sugar faced blunt questions from children in a special Apprentice sketch for BBC Children in Need 2025. The star-studded event also featured Sara Cox's marathon challenge and musical performances.

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