In the Solomon Islands, China and Australia are locked in a strategic battle for influence, using contrasting policing methods. Discover who is winning the hearts and minds of the Pacific nation.
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
New data shows 366 British pubs were demolished or converted in 2025, a rate of one per day. Industry leaders warn of a 'drastic' situation as business rates are set to rise. Read the full analysis.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's hottest year ever recorded, with an average temperature of 10.4°C. Experts warn of escalating climate impacts. Read the full analysis.
The TGI Fridays restaurant chain in the UK is on the brink of administration, putting 49 high street branches at risk. Get the latest updates on this breaking business story.
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' extreme climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise and 2-metre sea level rise. Discover the risks and the urgent need for resilience planning.
Mild UK winters trigger unusual December birdsong from skylarks and thrushes. Is it a charming natural event or a stark climate crisis warning? Read the analysis.
Police Scotland faces its most severe financial crisis since its creation, with chiefs warning they need an additional £140 million annually just to maintain current service levels amid rising operational costs.
Scotland Yard faces mounting criticism as internal documents reveal how political battles and 'hate crime' controversies are diverting resources from tackling serious violent offences across London.
Former Home Secretary David Blunkett warns of catastrophic leadership failures in British policing, calling for urgent reform to restore public confidence and operational effectiveness.
UK police forces are abandoning controversial 'non-crime hate incidents' recording after officers themselves declared the practice has 'gone too far' in restricting free speech.
Philadelphia authorities have launched a groundbreaking AI-powered surveillance system designed to predict criminal activity before it occurs, sparking intense debate about civil liberties and policing methods.
Sir Keir Starmer accuses government of failing Jewish communities as Kemi Badenoch defends Conservative record on police funding and antisemitism.
Policing Minister Chris Philp demands urgent explanation from London's Metropolitan Police regarding their approach to recent demonstrations, raising concerns about public safety and operational decisions.
Sir Keir Starmer calls for immediate intervention as damning report reveals systemic failures in Greater Manchester Police, with officers 'overwhelmed' and basic services crumbling.
Proposed UK policing rules could create racial double standards, warns the National Black Police Association. New draft guidance raises concerns about institutional bias and unequal treatment.
Exclusive research reveals Police Scotland officers are using personal mobile phones for official duties due to a critical lack of digital resources, raising serious data security and operational concerns.
The National Police Chiefs' Council asserts that UK policing of pro-Palestine demonstrations has been 'proportionate', despite criticism over perceived inaction on illegal acts during protests.
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.
Community leaders in East London warn of potential far-right violence as tensions rise following Bradford disturbances. Police increase patrols amid fears of 1970s-style clashes.
A top academic has publicly contradicted the Metropolitan Police's assertion that their live facial recognition technology is unbiased, citing major flaws in the study they used to justify its rollout across London.
As London's iconic Notting Hill Carnival concludes, a fierce debate erupts over the intense police presence, with community leaders and politicians questioning if heavy-handed tactics are stifling the celebration's spirit and threatening civil liberties.
London's world-renowned Notting Hill Carnival faces an unprecedented funding crisis as organisers reveal a critical £625,000 shortfall for essential policing and security measures, threatening the future of Europe's largest street festival.
Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering £2.4 million policing cost for Donald Trump's controversial 2024 Turnberry trip, burdening Scottish taxpayers amid fierce political debate.
Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal Donald Trump's controversial strategy to deploy a massive federalised police and National Guard presence in Washington D.C. to combat crime, a move critics label as authoritarian and a threat to civil liberties.