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Prince Andrew, who recently announced he would no longer be using his royal titles, was found to have received tens of thousands of pounds from a British businessman with ties to a wealth management firm involved in a pension scam. The Duke of York’s financial dealings have long been a subject of scrutiny, especially following… Continue reading Prince Andrew took money from firm linked to ripped-off pensioners

Plaid Cymru has emerged victorious in the recent Caerphilly byelection for the Welsh Parliament, marking a significant achievement for the party. Reform UK secured the second position, while Labour was relegated to third place, experiencing its first defeat in the region in approximately a century. Addressing the outcome of the byelection, Cabinet Office minister Nick… Continue reading Plaid Cymru leader says win is 'a reset for Welsh politics'

The prestigious Booker Prize organizers have recently introduced a new award specifically for children’s fiction, set to involve a panel of both child and adult judges. Known as the Children’s Booker Prize, this new accolade will debut in 2026 and will be granted annually starting in 2027, with a focus on recognizing outstanding contemporary fiction… Continue reading Booker Prize launches new award for children's fiction including young judges

A tragic incident involving two wheelchair users drowning and a third suffering serious injuries during a day trip resulted in a care home being ordered to pay over £200,000 for its failure to conduct basic safety checks. The incident took place at Roadford Lake near Launceston, Cornwall, in June 2022, when a leaking boat capsized,… Continue reading Devon care home fined £200K after two disabled residents drowned

Retail sales have experienced a consecutive upward trend for the fourth month, with consumers making significant purchases in both the gold and technology sectors. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported a 0.5% increase in sales volumes for September 2025, defying expectations of a -0.2% decrease. ONS senior statistician Hannah Finselbach noted that sales… Continue reading Retail sales hit highest level since 2022

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Daughter of man shot on Bloody Sunday insists the ‘fight for justice is not over’ Caroline O’Donnell, whose father Patrick was one of those Soldier F was cleared of trying to murder, expressed her disappointment at the recent developments regarding the Bloody Sunday Inquiry. The PPS revealed that the decision not to prosecute 16 individuals,… Continue reading Bloody Sunday: Victim's daughter says fight for justice not over

Setting up and leading the inquiry into grooming gangs is proving to be a monumental challenge. Even Jim Gamble, a seasoned professional with a background in policing during The Troubles and child protection work, turned down the opportunity to chair the inquiry. The refusal from someone with his experience highlights the daunting nature of the… Continue reading Chris Mason: Who on Earth will want to take on grooming inquiry now?

Discussing potential strategies to support Ukraine in its conflict against Russia, Sir Keir Starmer will be leading efforts to secure more long-range missiles for Ukraine to target Russian positions. A meeting is set to take place in London on Friday, where the British Prime Minister will convene with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a coalition… Continue reading Starmer to push allies on long-range missiles for Ukraine at London summit