Edinburgh woman's 20-second escape from Bondi gunmen
Miya Lind, 26, from Edinburgh, crossed a bridge at Bondi Beach just 20 seconds before a deadly attack began. She recounts the terror and her desperate dash for safety. Read her full story.
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Charity's Political Shift and Trafficking Allegations Exposed
An investigation reveals Care4Calais's evolution from a humanitarian aid group to a political force, amid Home Office accusations of links to a people trafficker and deep ties to far-left organisations.
UK Builds Iron Dome Defence as Russia Threat Grows
Britain is developing a new missile defence system to protect cities from aerial attack. Senior military figures warn the UK is exposed and must prepare for modern warfare. Read the full report.
Sydney Attack: Rabbi and Girl's Final Hanukkah Moments
Heartbreaking footage shows Rabbi Eli Schlanger and 10-year-old Matilda celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach before the deadly Sydney attack. Read the full story.
Tories Vow £50bn Defence Fund from Green Projects
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces a £50 billion Sovereign Defence Fund, repurposing money from Labour's climate initiatives to bolster UK military readiness. Read the full plan.
Reeves Denies North Sea Job Loss Figures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses report of 1,000 monthly oil and gas job losses, drawing furious backlash from industry leaders who accuse her of being 'in total denial'. Read the full story.
UK Inquiry to Probe Iran in Scottish Independence Debate
A UK inquiry into foreign political interference will investigate Iran's alleged use of fake accounts to influence the Scottish independence debate. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander confirms the probe.
Solo Christmas 2025: The End of the £100 Turkey?
As festive plans shrink post-Covid, soaring turkey costs hit £100. A writer embraces a solo Christmas, exploring affordable, delicious alternatives to the traditional bird. Read for tips and trends.
Fugitive in Thames after water bottle clue reveals London hideout
A Colombian businesswoman accused of killing two schoolgirls with poisoned raspberries was rescued from the Thames after her UK location was revealed by a bottle of Buxton water in an interview. Read the full story.
Six-inch snow blizzard forecast to hit UK cities
New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.
UK-US Pharma Deal Lacks Legal Text, MPs Warn
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
Kylie Leads Wham! In Christmas Chart Battle
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
UK's £120m Ineos rescue raises industrial strategy doubts
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
Defence spending plans in chaos as key strategy delayed
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Paratrooper killed in Ukraine told family to 'be proud'
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
Population and Consumption: The Dual Climate Drivers
A leading environmentalist challenges George Monbiot's dismissal of population concerns, citing IPCC data that names economic and population growth as key climate drivers. Discover the full debate.
Police to arrest 'globalise the intifada' chant protesters
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain Rejoins Erasmus+ Student Exchange Programme
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
Japan's economy shrinks 2.3% after tariff impact
Japan's economy contracted at an annualised rate of 2.3% in Q3, revised data shows, hit by US tariffs and falling investment. Read the full analysis of the economic downturn.
JLR Recovery to Boost UK GDP in October Figures
Official figures due December 12 are expected to show UK economic growth lifted in October by a manufacturing rebound, led by Jaguar Land Rover's recovery from a cyber attack. Read the full analysis.
MP Uses Biscuits to Explain UK Debt, Gets 3.3M Views
Glasgow South MP Gordon McKee's video explaining the UK's debt-to-GDP ratio with custard creams and bourbons went viral, signalling a major shift in political communication. Discover how Labour is embracing digital campaigning.
UK economy grows as data centre boom and spending rise
The UK economy grew by 0.2% in Q3 2025, ending a technical recession. A surge in data centre investment and a modest rise in household spending drove the recovery. Read the full analysis.
UK 2026 Growth Forecast Slashed to 1% by KPMG
KPMG predicts UK GDP growth will cool to 1% in 2026, with unemployment rising to 5.2%. Business surveys signal further weakness in services and manufacturing. Read the full economic outlook.
UK Tax Burden Hits 300-Year High Under Reeves
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has increased the UK tax burden to its highest level in over 300 years, with new forecasts revealing a 38.3% tax-to-GDP ratio. Discover the full impact of the Budget.
Budget leaks caused UK growth slump, warns ex-BoE chief
Former Bank of England economist Andy Haldane warns Budget speculation has damaged economic growth, slowing it to just 0.1%. Read his urgent call for Treasury reform.
Haldane: Budget 'Circus' has crushed UK growth hopes
Former Bank of England Chief Economist Andy Haldane warns the speculation around Rachel Reeves' Budget has severely damaged UK economic growth. Discover the full impact.
Japan's economy shrinks as US tariffs hit exports
Japan's economy contracts for first time in six quarters as US tariffs dampen exports. GDP falls 1.8% annualised amid global trade tensions. Discover the full impact.
Australia's growth hits decades-low of 2.2%
Australia's potential economic growth has slumped to 2.2%, the lowest in decades, threatening wages and living standards. Discover the causes and implications.
UK economic growth slows to 0.1% in third quarter
UK economic growth slowed to 0.1% in Q3 2025, a sharp decline from the previous quarter. The Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack and rising unemployment create a challenging backdrop for the upcoming budget.
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