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Rare surgery performed on sun bear at Hertfordshire Zoo

A sun bear named Kyra at Hertfordshire Zoo undergoes a rare fertility surgery by German vets, a crucial step for the vulnerable species' European breeding programme. Discover how this operation could boost conservation efforts.

Virgin Media fined £23.8m over digital landline switch

Ofcom slaps Virgin Media with a £23.8m fine after its digital landline migration left vulnerable telecare customers at direct risk of harm. Discover the full story and what the telecoms giant must do now.

CBA Boss Grilled Over £270m Fee Decision

Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn faces scrutiny for refusing to repay millions in fees to low-income customers. Discover the full story behind the banking controversy.

Couple jailed for £80k dating app romance scam

A calculating couple created fake profiles on dating platforms to emotionally manipulate and financially exploit single women across the UK, stealing over £80,000 in a sophisticated romance fraud operation.

Asian Hornet Invasion: UK on High Alert

Dangerous Asian hornets with potentially fatal stings have been confirmed in multiple UK locations, sparking urgent government warnings and eradication efforts.

Britain's invisible web of care revealed

Amidst NHS pressures and social care cuts, an intricate network of informal carers across the UK is providing vital support to vulnerable people, new research reveals.

Rochdale grooming gang predator flees UK

Exclusive: One of Rochdale's most notorious grooming gang members has left Britain after trafficking multiple vulnerable girls and impregnating a 13-year-old victim, sparking outrage over justice system failures.

Ice Age Fish Survives 11,000 Years in Scottish Loch

Scientists discover Britain's rarest freshwater fish, the vendace, thriving in Loch Skeen 11,000 years after the Ice Age. The climate-resistant species offers hope for conservation efforts.

50+ Child Asylum Seekers Missing from Kent Care

Exclusive investigation reveals more than 50 child asylum seekers have vanished from Kent care facilities, raising serious safeguarding concerns and prompting urgent government review.

Gov Expands Health Hotel Accommodation for Vulnerable

Exclusive: The government is significantly expanding its emergency accommodation programme, placing vulnerable individuals and families in hotels and other temporary housing to address urgent health and welfare needs across Britain.

195,000 households get energy debts wiped clean

Major energy debt relief announced as regulator clears £25 million in outstanding bills for vulnerable households across Great Britain. Find out if you're eligible for this financial lifeline.

UN: Trump-era aid cuts fuel global humanitarian crisis

Exclusive: United Nations officials warn that drastic funding reductions to humanitarian programmes are creating catastrophic gaps in essential services worldwide, with vulnerable populations bearing the brunt.

NHS: 12 Groups Need Winter Vaccinations Urgently

The NHS has identified 12 high-risk categories who should receive crucial winter vaccinations immediately. Discover if you're eligible for protection against flu, COVID-19 and pneumonia.

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