Reeves Denies North Sea Job Loss Figures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses report of 1,000 monthly oil and gas job losses, drawing furious backlash from industry leaders who accuse her of being 'in total denial'. Read the full story.
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UK Inquiry to Probe Iran in Scottish Independence Debate
A UK inquiry into foreign political interference will investigate Iran's alleged use of fake accounts to influence the Scottish independence debate. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander confirms the probe.
Solo Christmas 2025: The End of the £100 Turkey?
As festive plans shrink post-Covid, soaring turkey costs hit £100. A writer embraces a solo Christmas, exploring affordable, delicious alternatives to the traditional bird. Read for tips and trends.
Fugitive in Thames after water bottle clue reveals London hideout
A Colombian businesswoman accused of killing two schoolgirls with poisoned raspberries was rescued from the Thames after her UK location was revealed by a bottle of Buxton water in an interview. Read the full story.
Six-inch snow blizzard forecast to hit UK cities
New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.
UK-US Pharma Deal Lacks Legal Text, MPs Warn
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
Kylie Leads Wham! In Christmas Chart Battle
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
UK's £120m Ineos rescue raises industrial strategy doubts
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
Defence spending plans in chaos as key strategy delayed
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Paratrooper killed in Ukraine told family to 'be proud'
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
Police to arrest 'globalise the intifada' chant protesters
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain Rejoins Erasmus+ Student Exchange Programme
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
German Special Forces Arrest Armed Syrian Teen in Dawn Raid
German SEK special forces used a military-style assault vehicle to arrest a 16-year-old Syrian boy wanted for serious robbery. The raid comes amid scrutiny of crime statistics involving migrants. Read the full report.
Child dead in Moscow school stabbing and pepper spray attack
A teenager has been detained by special forces after a fatal knife and pepper spray attack at a Moscow school. One child was killed and three people injured. Read the latest.
SAS troops refuse Afghan war crimes inquiry evidence
Scores of Special Forces soldiers are declining to give evidence to a war crimes inquiry over fears of self-incrimination. Read the latest on the high-stakes investigation.
Special Forces chief covered up Afghan executions
Whistleblower claims senior UK special forces officer knew soldiers were executing Afghans but conducted 'fake exercise' to cover it up. Read the shocking testimony.
SAS war crimes cover-up alleged in Afghanistan inquiry
A senior whistleblower claims UK special forces commanders suppressed evidence of unlawful killings, including children. The independent inquiry continues its investigation.
SAS figures defend regiment in Afghanistan war crimes inquiry
Senior SAS officers challenge High Court inquiry's 'selective' release of evidence regarding alleged extra-judicial killings in Afghanistan. Key testimonies remain unpublished as investigation continues until 2026.
Ant Middleton sued by MoD over special forces podcast
Former SAS star Ant Middleton is accused by the Ministry of Defence of revealing 'extremely sensitive' special forces details on a podcast. Read the full High Court details.
Ant Middleton banned from discussing Special Forces past
TV star Ant Middleton faces High Court injunction preventing him from discussing UK Special Forces service after MOD lawsuit over podcast revelations. Read the full details.
WWII veteran, 103, recalls daring Christmas escape
John Gomer Morris, Britain's oldest Chelsea Pensioner at 103, shares his incredible WWII stories including a drunken Christmas Eve escape through German lines in Yugoslavia. Read his remarkable journey.
Ricky Gervais Mortality Netflix Special Drops Dec 30
Ricky Gervais reveals his fourth Netflix stand-up special, Mortality, premiering December 30. Filmed at the London Palladium, it tackles life and death with his signature dark humour.
Sudan's War: A Battle for Power and Survival
An in-depth look at Sudan's devastating conflict, exploring its roots in the 2019 revolution and the power struggle between the army and RSF militia. Understand the human cost and why the world must act.
Death in Paradise Christmas cast and return revealed
The BBC unveils the star-studded cast for the Death in Paradise Christmas special, featuring a huge familiar face return. Don't miss the festive mystery!
Ukraine's Elite Forces Launch Deep Strikes Behind Russian Lines
Exclusive intelligence reveals how Ukraine's shadowy special operations units are conducting daring deep-strike missions, destroying high-value Russian targets hundreds of kilometres behind enemy lines using Western-supplied weaponry.
Navy SEALs' Shocking Truths in Netflix Documentary
Former US Navy SEALs break their silence in gripping Netflix documentary 'The Eagle and the Vulture', exposing the brutal realities of elite military operations and the hidden costs of warfare.
Ukraine deploys special forces to defend Pokrovsk
Ukraine rushes special forces to the embattled city of Pokrovsk as Russian troops intensify their assault on this critical eastern stronghold, with military analysts warning of potential strategic consequences.
Billionaire's £45m record donation to UK armed forces
Timothy Mellon, billionaire heir to the Pittsburgh banking dynasty, makes unprecedented £45 million donation to support British military personnel and their families through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.
US Night Stalkers Deploy to Caribbean Amid Venezuela Fears
Exclusive reporting reveals elite US special forces units are conducting covert operations near Venezuela, raising alarm in Caracas about potential regime change ambitions against Nicolás Maduro.
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