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Lucy Letby, the UK's most notorious child killer, could lose her NHS pension as ministers face growing public anger over her potential financial entitlements while serving a life sentence.

Wildfire smoke blankets Austin, with haze from local and distant blazes prompting health alerts and raising questions about the city's fire readiness.

Discover how Housing Sec Steve Reed's 2025 proposal revolutionises home buying—save £710 ($1,089), speed up by a month, halve failed sales. From digital IDs to upfront info, it's a game-changer for families

Dame Jilly Cooper, the bestselling novelist and creator of Rupert Campbell-Black, has died at 88 after a fall. Her 'bonkbusters' defined a generation.

France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned just weeks after his appointment, sparking fresh chaos. Markets reacted sharply to the political crisis.

DWP confirms 2025 Universal Credit increases: carers, parents, renters and disabled claimants could get hundreds more. Includes £201 carer aid—check gov.uk to claim.

Retailers urge Chancellor Rachel Reeves to scrap 1990s Sunday trading limits, saying longer supermarket hours would boost growth and reflect modern shopping habits.

A weekend of celebration in Montgomery, Alabama, turns tragic after a shootout between rival gunmen leaves two dead and a child fighting for their life.

A British teen jailed in Dubai for a consensual sexual encounter later died in a London car crash. Here's why Marcus Fakana's case became a warning for travellers — and why it could happen to you.

Activists allege Greta Thunberg was beaten and tortured while detained in Israel. Officials deny the claims amid global outrage and calls for investigation.

British law student Mia O'Brien, 23, is appealing a 25-year prison sentence handed down after a one-day Arabic-only trial in Dubai. Human rights advocates warn that her case highlights deep flaws in the UAE's justice system and call for UK diplomatic intervention.

British teen Marcus Fakana, freed from a Dubai jail after a royal pardon, has died in a Tottenham car crash just three months after his return home.

Starmer and Modi eye quantum pacts and AI finance. With UPI's 20B txns and £6B investments, why this summit could revolutionise UK-India tech ties

BBC's Emma Barnett speaks of her 'sheer rage' and grief after a terror attack at her childhood Manchester synagogue killed two.

Fatal track incident throws London Waterloo and Surrey rail services into chaos. Delays up to 90 minutes expected until Saturday.

Storm Amy sweeps across the UK and Ireland with red alerts, school closures, travel chaos and power risks — here's what you need to know in the next 48 hours.

UK Space Command warns Russia may be jamming British satellites nearly every week. Officials say Moscow's space tactics pose growing risks to communications, navigation, and financial security.

Two killed in a terror attack at a Manchester synagogue. Discover why a vigil for the victims turned to fury, with mourners heckling Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy.

DWP letters are being sent in October and November confirming Winter Fuel Payment awards of up to £300, with most payments due in November–December 2025; check eligibility, Scotland's separate scheme, scam warnings, and extra support.

Euston Station evacuated on 2 October 2025 after a suspicious package alert; services were disrupted despite the incident being declared non-suspicious.

The UK spent £50,000 replacing 66 US flags for Trump's 2025 state visit after the embassy objected to the shade of red, sparking debate over protocol and cost.

The UK House of Lords faces mounting scandals shaking public trust. Michelle Mone is tied to the £122m PPE Medpro ruling over faulty COVID contracts, while Lord David Wolfson faces backlash for supporting an IDF café near Gaza. These controversies fuel anger over corruption, cronyism, and impartiality, intensifying calls for reform of Britain's unelected upper chamber.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that the government shutdown could slash economic growth, unsettle markets, and disrupt millions of workers as political gridlock deepens in Washington.

More women are breaking into male-dominated nightlife jobs—from club security to taxi driving—reshaping safety, opportunity, and nightlife culture.

A terror attack outside a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur leaves two dead and several critically injured. Police have shot a suspect and made two arrests.

A Ryanair flight from Milan to London diverted to Paris after two men destroyed their passports mid-air, sparking panic before police arrested them.

A BBC Panorama sting caught Met Police officers joking about rape, racism, and violence, prompting suspensions as Commissioner Rowley vowed swift action.

The US federal government has shut down after lawmakers failed to agree on a funding bill, leaving hundreds of thousands of employees without pay while members of Congress continue receiving salaries.

Labour's Ed Miliband has pledged to introduce legislation banning fracking permanently in the UK, sparking applause from environmentalists and fierce debate over Britain's energy future.