Scotland's Lord Advocate faces scrutiny after email reveals First Minister John Swinney was notified of embezzlement charges against former SNP chief Peter Murrell weeks before public disclosure, sparking accusations of special treatment.
The Department for Work and Pensions has paid out £35 million in Cold Weather Payments this winter, supporting 1.5 million households with £25 heating bill assistance during freezing spells.
First Minister John Swinney declines to comment on why he received advance details of Peter Murrell's embezzlement charge, as opposition parties demand explanations from Scotland's Lord Advocate.
Robert Jenrick announces Reform UK will reinstate the two-child benefit cap, calling it unaffordable. Labour condemns the move as 'shameful' and poverty-inducing.
A female Britain's Got Talent dancer, aged 38, died by suicide days after being arrested on suspicion of a child sex offence, an inquest has heard.
The Foreign Office has revised travel guidance for 29 European destinations, including Spain and France, due to the EU's phased rollout of its biometric Entry/Exit System starting April 2026.
The Victoria and Albert Museum has acquired 'Me at the zoo', the first video uploaded to YouTube in 2005, along with a reconstructed 2006 webpage, marking a key moment in internet history.
An inquest into the death of Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist Kerri-Anne Donaldson has heard she was arrested on suspicion of child sex offending days before she died.
SNP leader John Swinney repeatedly declined to comment on reports he received details of Peter Murrell's embezzlement charge weeks before public disclosure, sparking opposition demands for transparency.
Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan has broken her years-long silence about the father of her 16-year-old daughter Violet, describing him as a 'deadbeat dad' who rarely contributes financially or emotionally.
The South Lakes Islamic Centre in Dalton-in-Furness is hosting nightly Ramadan prayers in its unfinished building, providing a long-awaited space for Cumbria's Muslim community after years of renting halls.
A drug dealer and his mother who fled to South Africa for seven years were jailed after Sussex Police sent them Valentine's cards asking for a date, leading to their extradition and sentencing.
Actor and director Tom Noonan, known for roles in RoboCop 2 and Manhunter, has died aged 74. Co-star Karen Sillas confirmed his peaceful passing on Valentine's Day 2026.
British actor Jeremy Irons has abandoned his Irish passport application due to complex tax implications, despite being married to Irish actress Sinéad Cusack and owning property in Ireland.
Gordon Ramsay's new Netflix series 'Being Gordon Ramsay' reignites the bitter family feud with Adam Peaty's mother Caroline, featuring wedding speech jabs and emotional fallout.
Farmer Tony Martin, who killed a teenage burglar in 1999, has left his entire £2.5 million estate to a pub landlady he befriended after prison. His murder conviction was overturned, but he served time for manslaughter.
A group of US lawmakers has sent a letter to Israel's government, calling for the release of a Palestinian teenager held without charge, citing human rights concerns.
ICC judges Kimberly Prost and Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza describe the personal impact of Trump-era sanctions, including cancelled accounts and travel bans, but vow it won't affect court independence.
Tyler Boebert, son of MAGA firebrand Lauren Boebert, has been cited for child abuse without injury after a toddler wandered from a Windsor property. This marks his second such charge, with a trial pending from a similar July incident.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists Labour's economic strategy is delivering results, citing falling inflation and interest rates during a speech in Cardiff.
Ukrainian forces have reclaimed significant territory before US-brokered peace talks in Geneva, which ended abruptly after two hours with little progress on key issues.
A British man has been killed in an avalanche near La Grave, marking the third UK fatality in days amid rare red warnings for high avalanche risk in the French Alps.
F1 star Lewis Hamilton shows solidarity with Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr following alleged racist abuse during Champions League match against Benfica.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez visited Moscow as Cuba faces blackouts and fuel shortages from a US embargo. Russia pledged support and urged the US to lift the blockade.
The Met Office has issued multiple yellow weather warnings for snow and rain across the UK, with up to 15cm forecast in higher areas. Brits are advised to pack emergency kits and plan travel carefully.
Iran has temporarily closed the strategic Strait of Hormuz for military drills, marking its first shutdown since the 1980s, as tensions with the US escalate over nuclear talks and naval threats.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves demands Prince Andrew disclose his knowledge of Epstein's crimes, while Nigel Farage calls for a police probe into the royal's actions.
A bitter £10 million funfair family feud erupts in court with claims of broken noses, threats to destroy Winter Wonderland rides, and a battle over inheritance.
Florida Republican congressman Randy Fine faces widespread condemnation, including from Megyn Kelly, after posting Islamophobic comments on social media. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries vows accountability.
Sarah Ferguson has defended Prince Andrew in a resurfaced interview, branding Virginia Giuffre's sex abuse allegations as 'salacious lies' while praising her ex-husband as 'one of the greatest men'.