Civil Service hires 166 ex-convicts in second chance scheme
The UK Civil Service has hired 166 people with criminal records through a scheme to cut reoffending. Roles include IT, admin and customer service. Discover how the programme works.
The UK Civil Service has hired 166 people with criminal records through a scheme to cut reoffending. Roles include IT, admin and customer service. Discover how the programme works.
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's hottest year since 1884, with record sunshine and heatwaves. Experts link the trend directly to human-induced climate change. Read the full analysis.
Beloved teacher Zoe Welsh was fatally assaulted during a break-in at her Raleigh home. The suspect, Ryan Camacho, has a history of two dozen arrests. Read the full story.
Iain Macpherson, freed after 22 years for murder, says reintegration is impossible and he'd rather be back inside. Read his shocking story of life after prison.
The Met Office confirms 2025 was the UK's warmest and sunniest year ever recorded, with climate change cited as a key driver. Discover the data behind the historic heat.
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's warmest year since 1884, with a record-breaking average temperature of 10.09°C. Discover the climate data and impacts.
A Guinness World Record Christmas tree at Cragside drew unprecedented crowds, causing car park closures. The National Trust advises checking online before visiting.
A Guinness World Record Christmas tree at Cragside drew unprecedented crowds, forcing staff to close car parks and turn visitors away. Check before you travel.
Gold and silver prices surged to historic highs while Asian shares were mixed. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 neared a record after Japan approved a massive defence budget. Read the full market analysis.
Provisional Met Office data shows 2025 is poised to be the UK's warmest year on record, surpassing 2022. Discover the climate trends reshaping Britain's weather.
A historic country house in Northumberland has secured a world record by decorating a 44.7m giant redwood. Discover the festive feat that outshines the Angel of the North.
A Mendocino County angler's massive 10.25lb canary rockfish, caught off the Californian coast, is set to challenge longstanding state and world records. Read the full story.
A Northern California fisherman has landed a colossal 10.25lb canary rockfish, potentially breaking a state and world record that has stood since 1986. Read the full story.
A Northern California angler may have broken state and world records with a colossal 10.25-pound canary rockfish caught off the Mendocino coast. Discover the full story of the remarkable catch.
Grammy-nominated artist Jelly Roll has been granted a pardon for his past felonies by Governor Bill Lee, recognising his remarkable journey from prison to stardom. Read his full story of redemption.
Rookie sensation Cooper Flagg scores 42 points, breaking LeBron James' record for a teenage debut. Discover how the Dallas Mavericks' new star made history.
Drivers and Blue Badge holders are warned that breaking strict rules, like letting others use the permit, can result in a £1,000 penalty and a criminal record. Learn the rules to stay compliant.
Step inside the Jeromin home in Germany, where 621 decorated Christmas trees have earned a world record. Discover the festive wonderland they live in year-round.
Erica Averion argues automated clean-slate laws could help Florida's 6.2 million with criminal records escape exploitative temp work and find permanent employment. Join the call for reform.
A man on parole with an extensive criminal history caused a head-on collision in Colorado, killing four including three children. The community questions parole decisions.
Melissa Tran, a mother-of-four and business owner, deported to Vietnam despite liberal outrage. DHS reveals extensive criminal record including grand larceny and fraud. Read the full story.
Donegal's Caitriona Jennings breaks women's 100-mile world record in 12:37:04, revealing how ultrarunning brings 'huge sense of achievement' and encouraging more women to try extreme distances.
Lois Gibson turned her violent assault into a world-record career in forensic art, leading to the identification of 1,313 criminals. Discover how her trauma forged a weapon for justice.
Queensland police officer Jade Henderson broke the Guinness World Record with 733 pull-ups in an hour, only to be met with baseless steroid accusations from online trolls. Discover her inspiring story of resilience.
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
The British government has initiated a comprehensive independent review to tackle the growing workplace sickness absence crisis, with potential reforms to the controversial 'fit note' system and support for long-term ill employees.
A tax office employee who refused to return to the workplace after Covid restrictions lifted has been ordered to repay thousands in a groundbreaking employment tribunal ruling that could set a precedent for flexible working disputes across Britain.
New research reveals artificial intelligence is disproportionately impacting working-class occupations, with ChatGPT and similar technologies transforming Britain's employment landscape.
New research reveals a deepening crisis in Britain's job market as young workers struggle with inadequate training and rising unemployment, creating a 'lost generation' in the workforce.
California news outlet NBC Bay Area sparks outrage after highlighting immigration status of suspect with extensive criminal record, drawing accusations of biased reporting and sparking heated debate about media responsibility.