The UK Home Secretary has disclosed that 281 migrants have been returned to France as part of a one in, one out agreement between the two countries. According to Shabana Mahmood, 350 individuals have arrived in the UK from France through the pilot scheme’s approved channels. The Home Office attributed the discrepancy between these figures… Continue reading UK has removed 281 migrants under France deal, minister says
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Foster carers who kept children in 'house of horrors' guilty of abuse
An elderly couple has been found guilty of historic child abuse after locking one of their foster children in a chicken coop. Douglas Daniel, 80, and his wife Barbara, 75, subjected six foster children, ranging in age from four to 14, to cruel treatment while they were in their care at their home in Glasgow’s… Continue reading Foster carers who kept children in 'house of horrors' guilty of abuse
Pubs to get support package after business rates backlash
The UK government has revealed a new support plan for pubs and music venues in England, offering them a 15% reduction on their business rates bills starting in April, along with a freeze on any increases for the following two years. This initiative is designed to provide relief to venues grappling with rising costs, representing… Continue reading Pubs to get support package after business rates backlash
Why thieves in London are breaking into cars for parcel shelves
A woman from Bounds Green, north London, described her frustration after thieves broke into her car solely to steal the parcel shelf, an item she noted had been listed for sale online within hours of being taken. Sam Phipps faced an £800 expense to replace both the rear window and the parcel shelf, a process… Continue reading Why thieves in London are breaking into cars for parcel shelves
Airlines pay out millions after initially rejecting claims
Passenger compensation claims against airlines are resulting in millions of pounds being paid out each year, often only after initial refusals are challenged and escalated to independent adjudicators. Consumer advocates argue that airlines sometimes attempt to discourage passengers from pursuing valid claims for significant flight delays or cancellations by providing confusing or incomplete information. According… Continue reading Airlines pay out millions after initially rejecting claims
David and Victoria Beckham seen in Paris after Brooklyn row
The Beckham family has appeared together publicly for the first time since Brooklyn Beckham’s Instagram post revealed tensions within the family. Last week, Brooklyn expressed in a statement that he had no intention of reconciling with his parents, accusing them of publicly attacking him and his wife. On Monday, Sir David Beckham and Lady Victoria… Continue reading David and Victoria Beckham seen in Paris after Brooklyn row
Labour MPs call for halt to business rate rise for music venues
Close to fifty Labour Members of Parliament have urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reconsider the upcoming rise in business rates specifically affecting music venues. A letter, reviewed by the BBC, highlights that the scheduled revaluation of business rates set to take effect in April could see these venues facing increased bills ranging from 45% up… Continue reading Labour MPs call for halt to business rate rise for music venues
UK legal action against Valve over Steam prices gets go ahead
Valve Corporation is set to face a legal challenge in the United Kingdom involving a claim for £656 million related to pricing on its global digital storefront, Steam. This development follows a tribunal’s decision allowing the lawsuit to move forward. The accusation centers on Valve’s alleged use of its dominant position in the market to… Continue reading UK legal action against Valve over Steam prices gets go ahead
Northern Ireland road safety: The families left behind when the worst happens
The bedroom of 16-year-old Jaidyn Rice remains untouched since the evening of July 8, 2025, when she left her home in Bangor for a brief walk to a friend’s house but never returned. Tragically, Jaidyn was killed after being struck by a car that same night. In a separate incident on that evening, 12-year-old Lucas… Continue reading Northern Ireland road safety: The families left behind when the worst happens
Friends remember pair killed in Anthony Joshua crash
In the northwest London area of South Ruislip, the community is grappling with the loss of two close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele. The two men were involved in a fatal road accident near Lagos, Nigeria, on 29 December, when the vehicle they were traveling in alongside heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua and another passenger… Continue reading Friends remember pair killed in Anthony Joshua crash