HMRC's 'tolerable risk' in child benefit scandal exposed
Internal documents show HMRC accepted harming families in anti-fraud drive. Senior officials face Treasury committee grilling over suspended payments. Read the full investigation.
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HMRC's 'tolerable risk' in child benefit suspensions exposed
Internal documents show HMRC accepted a 'tolerable' risk of wrongly stopping child benefits. Senior officials face a Treasury committee grilling over the flawed anti-fraud drive.
Police Accused of Fabricating Evidence in Football Fan Ban
West Midlands Police misled MPs and concocted evidence to justify banning Israeli football fans, a major scandal revealing failures in policing and accountability. Read the full investigation.
Thornberry blames missing envoy for El-Fattah case failures
Dame Emily Thornberry says 'embarrassing' failures in the Alaa Abd El-Fattah case could have been avoided if the government had appointed a dedicated envoy for detained Britons as promised.
Trump Blocks Abortion Access for US Veterans
The Trump administration has halted abortion services for veterans at VA facilities, reversing a 2024 policy. This move restricts care for rape survivors and those with life-threatening pregnancies.
Arrest in 2021 US Capitol Pipe Bomb Case
US authorities have reportedly apprehended a suspect linked to pipe bombs planted before the January 6 Capitol riot. Read the latest details on this major development.
MPs probe leak of 19,000 Afghans' personal data
MPs are investigating the government's handling of a catastrophic data leak that exposed nearly 19,000 Afghans seeking UK refuge. Read the full investigation into this security failure.
BBC Leadership Crisis: Don't Replace Chairman Says MP
Dame Caroline Dinenage advises against replacing BBC chairman Samir Shah amid leadership crisis following resignations over edited Trump speech scandal. Read the latest developments.
Minister's council tax error fuels Labour financial scrutiny
Defence Secretary John Healey underpaid £1500 in council tax due to Westminster Council error. Labour faces fresh scrutiny over ministers' financial affairs. Read the full details.
HMRC wrongly strips child benefit from thousands
HMRC faces scrutiny after using faulty Home Office data to wrongly remove child benefit from nearly 4,000 parents. Treasury committee demands answers over 'costly error'.
Bonnie Blue's Schoolies Return Blocked by Visa Ban
Controversial sex worker Bonnie Blue's promise to return for Schoolies 2025 faces legal impossibility due to her three-year Australian visa ban. Government sources confirm her exclusion.
Labour MPs Alarm Over Prison Education Cuts
Labour-led committee expresses 'alarm' at government plans to slash prison education budgets by up to 50%, threatening rehabilitation efforts and reoffending rates.
Dunelm stylist reveals budget home transformation secrets
Professional show home installer shares exclusive interior design secrets and money-saving tips that can elevate any UK home without breaking the bank.
Australian grandmother faces deportation from South Africa after 40 years
A 73-year-old Australian grandmother faces deportation from South Africa after living there for four decades, separated from her family in a shocking immigration battle that's tearing her family apart.
Education Secretary accused of dodging parliamentary scrutiny
Bridget Phillipson faces mounting criticism after failing to appear before Education Select Committee for seven months, raising concerns about government accountability in education policy.
MPs demand Home Office action on asylum backlog crisis
Senior Conservative MP Karen Bradley leads parliamentary scrutiny as Home Office faces mounting pressure over delayed asylum decisions and management failures.
China ambassador faces tense parliamentary grilling over rights
Tensions flared in Parliament as China's ambassador to Britain, Zheng Zeguang, faced intense questioning from MPs about human rights abuses, Hong Kong freedoms, and the treatment of Uyghur Muslims in a dramatic committee session.
Court rules against Trump veterans benefits decisions
A US federal court has struck down Trump-era veterans benefits rulings, declaring them 'improperly decided' in a landmark decision that could affect thousands of former service members.
Grooming Gang Inquiry Set for 2025 After Delays
A comprehensive independent inquiry into Britain's grooming gang scandals will launch next year, with ministers confirming the search for a chair is underway amid criticism from Labour's Jess Phillips over prolonged delays.
Test Your Knowledge: The Guardian Thursday Quiz
Dive into this week's edition of The Guardian's celebrated Thursday Quiz, featuring 25 brain-teasing questions spanning current affairs to general knowledge. Perfect for trivia enthusiasts seeking the ultimate mental workout.
Julie Bishop defiant amid UN scandal and resignation calls
Former Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop faces mounting pressure to resign from her role at the United Nations as she vehemently denies bombshell accusations about her conduct, sparking a major diplomatic controversy.
Trump: Ukraine Can Use US Weapons Against Russia
Former President Donald Trump would permit Ukraine to deploy American-supplied weapons against Russian territory, marking a dramatic reversal in US foreign policy that could reshape the conflict.
Cincinnati Police Chief Suspended After Bar Brawl
Cincinnati's top police officer faces suspension amid internal probe into his conduct during a downtown bar fight that left multiple officers injured and prompted major disciplinary actions.
London railway stations face capacity crisis as numbers soar
Major London terminals including King's Cross and St Pancras are operating beyond their designed capacity, sparking urgent calls for infrastructure investment to prevent travel chaos.
Trump tells Australian ambassador 'I don't like you either'
Former President Donald Trump delivered a stunning rebuke to Australian Ambassador Kevin Rudd during their first meeting, referencing Rudd's past critical comments and creating diplomatic tensions between allies.
China warns Britain: 'Bear all consequences'
Beijing delivers fiery diplomatic rebuke after British officials criticise Chinese embassy's social media post about pro-democracy activist, escalating tensions between the nations.
MP's expenses claims under investigation by watchdog
Conservative MP for Great Yarmouth under scrutiny for claiming expenses on London property while reportedly residing in constituency home, raising questions about parliamentary expense rules.
BBC axes evening news shows as licence fee payers plummet
The BBC is set to dramatically cut its evening current affairs programming amid a sharp decline in licence fee payers, with flagship shows facing the axe in a major schedule overhaul.
Priscilla Presley: Never Stopped Loving Elvis Despite Affairs
In an emotional revelation, Priscilla Presley shares her enduring love for Elvis despite their turbulent marriage, affairs, and ultimate separation - a story of devotion that transcended everything.
Husband uses cruises to meet women, wife pays bills
A betrayed wife reveals how her husband uses luxury cruise holidays as his personal dating playground while she remains at home footing the expensive bills.
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