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Stansted expansion green-lit, set to be UK's 2nd busiest airport
Stansted Airport's expansion plans are approved, paving the way for 51 million annual passengers and 4,500 new jobs. Discover how this will reshape UK air travel.
UK's Worst-Case Climate Scenarios Revealed
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.
UK's Top 20 Engineering Feats Ranked in New Poll
From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's most impressive engineering feats in a new ranking. 94% of Brits take pride in this heritage. Explore the full list and insights.
Unseasonal birdsong sparks climate debate in UK
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.
Podcast: Reviewing 2025's biggest political moments
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analyse the defining political events of 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Listen to the Politics Weekly UK podcast now.
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.
Prison tutor jailed for affair with inmate
Melissa Murphy, 48, abused her position of trust at HMP Chelmsford. She pleaded guilty to misconduct after letters and a photo were found. Read the full story.
Prison tutor admits inappropriate relationship with inmate
A 48-year-old tutor at HMP Chelmsford pleaded guilty to misconduct after an inappropriate relationship with an inmate. Discover the details and consequences of this breach of trust.
Prison guard admits sex act on inmate
A female prison officer from Suffolk has pleaded guilty to misconduct after engaging in a sexual relationship with an inmate she was guarding. She will be sentenced in January.
Police officer guilty of misconduct after drunken rugby club night
PC Pamela Pritchard found guilty of gross misconduct for groping colleagues and inappropriate behaviour during a boozy night out at Caernarfon Rugby Club. Read the full details.
Police officer guilty of gross misconduct after drunken groping
North Wales PC Pamela Pritchard found guilty of gross misconduct for groping two colleagues and making sexual advances while drunk. The panel said her actions could justify dismissal.
Police Officer Fights Sack Over Drunken Rugby Club Groping
PC Pamela Pritchard sobbed as she denied groping colleagues at a boozy rugby club party. The 29-year-old faces gross misconduct charges but was cleared of criminal wrongdoing. Read the full hearing details.
PC accused of groping colleagues at drunken leaving party
A North Wales Police officer faces a gross misconduct hearing over allegations she groped two colleagues and tried to kiss an inspector during a drunken leaving do. Read the full details.
Hillsborough report finds 12 officers would face misconduct
A major IOPC report into the 1989 Hillsborough disaster finds 12 officers would have faced gross misconduct cases for failures and a cover-up. Read the full findings.
Hillsborough probe finds 12 officers would face misconduct
A damning IOPC report finds 12 police officers would have faced gross misconduct for failures at Hillsborough and the subsequent cover-up. Read the full findings.
Hillsborough report finds 12 officers would face misconduct cases
A damning IOPC report finds 12 officers would have faced gross misconduct proceedings over the Hillsborough disaster. Discover the full findings and the families' fight for justice.
12 Officers Face Hillsborough Misconduct Case
The IOPC has identified 12 officers with a case to answer for gross misconduct related to the Hillsborough disaster and its aftermath. Read the full report and key findings.
Police detective sacked for erotic work laptop stories
A Metropolitan Police detective was dismissed for gross misconduct after writing misogynistic erotic stories on his work laptop during office hours. Discover the full story.
Cop barred after unwanted sexual advance on colleague
A female police officer has been barred for life after making an unwanted sexual advance, grabbing a colleague's neck and asking 'Do you think I'm fit?'. Read the full story.
Police trainee barred after harassing senior colleague
Brogan Canning dismissed from North Yorkshire Police after drunken sexual advances toward colleague. Read the full misconduct hearing details and consequences.
Cop banned for life after leaking to drug dealer
Trainee officer Maryam Ilyas has been barred from policing for life after accessing police systems to warn her drug dealer boyfriend about a covert operation. Discover the full story of this breach of trust.
Police Officer Banned for Life in Data Leak Scandal
A 20-year-old trainee officer with West Yorkshire Police has been barred for life after accessing confidential systems to tip off her drug dealer boyfriend about a police operation.
Police officer's sex admission in Claudia Lawrence case
A serving police officer faces gross misconduct charges after admitting he would have sexual relations with a key suspect in the Claudia Lawrence disappearance case, exposing troubling conduct within the investigation.
Police officer sacked after dragging vulnerable man in custody
A Greater Manchester Police officer has been dismissed after disturbing CCTV footage revealed him dragging a handcuffed vulnerable man across a custody suite floor in what watchdogs called 'an abuse of power'.
Police Officers Arrested Over Custody Rape Allegations
Two serving Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended and arrested following shocking allegations of raping a mother while she was in their custody at a London police station.
Police officer fired for gym and golf during work hours
A Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed after being caught using work-from-home privileges for personal leisure activities including gym workouts and golf, while claiming to be on duty.
Met Police officer charged over Uxbridge Taser incident
A Metropolitan Police firearms officer has been charged with actual bodily harm after deploying a Taser during a search operation in west London, raising serious questions about use of force protocols.
Met officer disciplined over Uxbridge Taser incident
A Metropolitan Police officer faces disciplinary action after pointing a Taser at a black man during a controversial stop in West London, sparking fresh concerns about police conduct.
Met Police scandal: Report reveals toxic culture at London station
Shocking independent review exposes systemic failures at Charing Cross police station, revealing discrimination, bullying and toxic behaviour within Metropolitan Police ranks.
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