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'Serious questions' for Tories over Afghan data breach, says PM

Serious questions for Tories over Afghan data breach - PM14 minutes agoBecky MortonPolitical reporterJack FenwickPolitical correspondentFormer Conservative ministers have "serious questions to...

Over £390,000 lost by UK victims in massive tech support fraud scheme

A mammoth Indian-based fraud call-centre who bombarded hundreds of British victims with thousands of fake messages warning them their computers had been infected by a virus, has been raided in a...

Woman shops at Lidl in Spain but cost of bill leaves her floored

When Brits go abroad, it's normal for them to visit the supermarket. After all, lots of people do their own cooking when they travel, as self-catering is a popular option for tourists.One British...

Multiple BBC staff sacked over ‘abusive behaviour’ following John Torode axe

The BBC confirmed yesterday that it "sacked several members" following a recent review of the corporation's culture. The broadcaster made the announcement through Samir Shah, chairman of the BBC, who...

UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.6%

UK inflation hits highest for almost a year and a half58 minutes agoLucy Hooker and Connie BowkerBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesPrices rose by more than expected to 3.6% in the year to June,...

Ben Wallace says he makes 'no apology' for Afghan injunction

Ben Wallace says he makes 'no apology' for Afghan injunction16 minutes agoRuth ComerfordBBC NewsPAFormer defence secretary Sir Ben Wallace said he makes "no apology" for stopping the reporting of a...

Counterterror chiefs issue chilling warning as Russia 'tries to recruit' UK schoolchildren

Schoolchildren are being targeted by hostile foreign states including Russia, counter-terror chiefs have warned, as part of a growing effort to recruit vulnerable Britons for surveillance, sabotage...

Three key questions after Afghan data leak sparked unprecedented secret evacuation

Three key questions after Afghan data leak sparked unprecedented secret evacuation8 hours agoFrank GardnerSecurity correspondentEPAIt has been more than three years since a British official...

John Torode reveals how he was 'blindsided' by alleged racism findings and brutally sacked

BBC statementIn a damning statement, the Corporation said: "John Torode has identified himself as having an upheld allegation of using racist language. This allegation — which involves an extremely...

Double murderer says 'thank you' to executioner before his death by lethal injection

A convicted cold-blooded killer made sure to thank his executioners in the moments before he was killed by lethal injection, in a chilling moment after he had spent most of his life on Death...

Trump addresses Epstein scandal in brutal four words to MAGA supporters

Since then, the Trump administration has provided conflicting information about the existence of the files and their willingness to further pursue the Epstein probe.In February, Attorney General Pam...

The 'strongman' PM who inspired Trump's playbook - but now finds his power crumbling

The 'strongman' PM who inspired Trump's playbook - but now finds his power crumbling2 days agoNick ThorpeBBC Budapest CorrespondentBBCHungarians have a popular saying: "Visszanyal a fagyi"....

France’s economy in such a state it wants to scrap 2 bank holidays

France has proposed scrapping two public holidays in an effort to reduce its growing debt, boost the economy, and prevent financial collapse. The shocking proposal was made by the Prime Minister,...

Russian economy meltdown as 200 car dealerships go bankrupt and sales plummet 28%

The Russian economy has been dealt another hammer blow as car dealerships close amid dwindling sales. Roughly 200 dealerships have closed since the start of the year, representing 5% of those across...

Labour voters elected Keir Starmer at worst possible time – here's the proof

There is never a good time to elect a Labour government. There are only slightly less bad times. Like 1997 for example. We could just about afford Labour then, because the economy was absolutely...