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Plastic Bag Sales Rise, Reversing a Decade of Progress

A decade after the 5p plastic bag charge was introduced, sales have risen for the first time, with supermarket home deliveries identified as the primary cause. New government data reveals a 7% year-on-year increase, sparking calls for stricter regulations

Criminal cash inflating London property prices

Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated networks of international criminals are exploiting the UK's property market to launder billions, driving up costs for ordinary Britons and undermining the economy.

High Court forces police to delete innocent man's data

A landmark High Court ruling forces Surrey Police to delete data collected on an innocent man from Horley, setting a crucial precedent for privacy rights and police use of personal information in the UK.

Lancashire Police data breach: Officers used personal emails

Exclusive: A major data breach investigation is underway at Lancashire Constabulary after officers were found using personal email accounts to share highly sensitive information, including intelligence on organised crime and protected witnesses.

Trump Ally Pete Hegseth Axed From Pentagon Advisory Role

Fox News host Pete Hegseth has been abruptly dismissed from a key Pentagon advisory board after making unauthorised comments on US policy towards Iran, sparking debate over political influence in defence intelligence.

Pentagon's Hegseth Sacks DIA Director Kruse

Defence Intelligence Agency Director Jeffrey Kruse has been removed from his post by Pentagon Chief of Staff Pete Hegseth following a damning inspector general's report into 'inappropriate conduct'. The internal investigation revealed a pattern of unprofe

Kate Moss's Water Brand Declared 'Unsafe to Drink'

Supermodel Kate Moss's premium Voss Water faces a major crisis after health inspectors find its UK supply 'unsafe to drink'. Exclusive details on the contamination and the brand's response.

JD Vance's Chevening Scholarship Under Scrutiny

Labour's David Lammy demands answers after reports emerge that Trump's running mate, JD Vance, may have misrepresented his Chevening Scholarship application. The Environment Agency faces questions over its role in the vetting process.

UK Leads Revolutionary Space Solar Power Project

British researchers are leading a groundbreaking European project to harness 24/7 solar energy from orbit, beaming limitless clean electricity to Earth and revolutionising renewable power generation.

Green Party Leadership Race: Battle for UK Environmentalism

As the Green Party's leadership contest heats up, three distinct visions for the party's future are emerging. Discover the candidates vying to shape UK environmental policy and the internal struggle between pragmatism and principle.

Woman arrested in small boats people smuggling probe

A 49-year-old woman from Kent has been arrested by the National Crime Agency on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration, as part of a major crackdown on small boat smuggling networks operating across the Channel.

MoD Leaked Afghan Interpreters' Data 49 Times

Exclusive: A damning investigation reveals the Ministry of Defence has repeatedly compromised the safety of Afghan allies, with sensitive data leaked nearly 50 times in four years, sparking fury and demands for accountability.

MoD Data Breach Exposes Afghan Interpreter Emails

The Ministry of Defence has admitted a serious data breach, accidentally revealing the email addresses of dozens of Afghan interpreters seeking UK relocation. The BBC exposed the error, potentially putting lives at risk.

Home Office Loses Vital Essex Lorry Case Data

Exclusive: The Home Office admits to losing critical evidence from the Essex lorry tragedy investigation, prompting outrage from Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and serious questions about data security.

UK's Dirtiest Beaches Revealed for 2024

Exclusive data from the Environment Agency exposes the UK beaches failing water quality tests. Discover if your favourite seaside destination is on the alarming list of polluted bathing spots.

Gabbard's Deep State Purge: Axes Half of Spy Staff

In a move sending shockwaves through Washington, former Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard has overseen a massive restructuring of a US spy agency, dismissing nearly half of its staff in what insiders are calling an 'earthquake' within the in

Dengue Fever Warning for London as Climate Changes

Health officials warn that climate change is creating conditions for dengue fever, a deadly mosquito-borne disease, to become established in London and across Western Europe within decades.

Gangsters' Dirty Cash Funds War on Organised Crime

In a stunning legal twist, the UK's National Crime Agency is using the ill-gotten gains of drug lords and gangsters to finance a relentless assault on the very heart of organised crime. Discover how dirty money is being turned into the ultimate weapon aga

Government's Secret Climate Plan Sparks Outrage

Exclusive: Defra's controversial decision to withhold its climate adaptation strategy from public scrutiny raises serious concerns about government transparency and environmental commitment.

Toxic Algae Alert: Lake District Holiday Warning

Tourists and dog walkers in the Lake District are being urgently warned to avoid the water at Coniston Water and Windermere after the Environment Agency confirmed dangerous levels of toxic blue-green algae.

UK drops Apple encryption backdoor demand after US clash

In a major policy reversal, the British government has dropped its controversial demand for special access to encrypted data on Apple devices, following a high-stakes diplomatic clash with the Trump administration over user privacy and national security.

Trump's AI Robot Spy Network Fuelled by Microsoft & Meta

Exclusive investigation reveals Trump Enterprises is building a vast private surveillance network using AI-powered robots, with data sourced from tech giants Microsoft and Meta, raising alarm over a new era of corporate espionage and eroded privacy.

UK abandons demand for access to US Apple user data

In a major policy reversal, the UK's top intelligence official confirms the government has abandoned its controversial demand for US tech giants to bypass encryption and grant access to private user data.

Abuja building collapse kills two, traps several

A multi-storey building collapsed in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, killing at least two people and trapping several others. Emergency teams are working to rescue survivors as authorities investigate the cause.

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