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Banbury woman brutally gang-raped in St Mary's Churchyard. Police ask anyone with information or footage to come forward.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg faces international backlash in Israel while raising awareness of Gaza's worsening humanitarian crisis during flotilla voyage.

Young Londoners face a housing crisis as 40% can't afford the cheapest homes, while average rents soar to £2,121 per month - Tower Hamlets and Hackney lead for renters.

Starbucks shutters 430 stores, cuts 1,900 jobs, and spends £820 million to fix declining profits and poor customer experience.

Scientists warn about the overfishing of north shelf cod in the British waters, raising concern about the species' population.

PM Keir Starmer slams Reform UK's Nottinghamshire Council leader Mick Barton as 'cowards' for banning local journalists over 'misrepresentation'

Octopus Energy is giving free electric blankets to vulnerable UK households through its £30m Octo Assist fund, helping families save up to £300 a year.

While the UK is only now preparing its first national scheme, many countries have already introduced such systems, with varying levels of success and public acceptance.

Nigel Farage's fiery attack on Keir Starmer's mandatory 'Brit card' digital ID has sparked a 500,000-strong petition, nationwide protests, and a cross-party backlash over civil liberties.

Britain faces record disability claims for anxiety and depression, with nearly 650,000 on PIP and rising costs fueling concerns over the economy.

Keir Starmer's proposed Brit Card digital ID faces backlash over privacy risks, surveillance concerns, and fears of exclusion for vulnerable groups.

Afghan asylum seekers accused of faking torture videos to enter UK, with claims some later returned to Afghanistan for holidays, sparking scrutiny.

The UK government is preparing to launch a mandatory digital ID called the BritCard, designed to curb illegal immigration and modernise access to public services—but critics warn it risks creating a surveillance state and punishing vulnerable citizens.

Trump's 23 Sep UN vow for NATO shoot-downs of Russian planes emboldens UK—RAF patrols Poland amid Baltic probes. Yvette Cooper: 'Ready to act.' Experts warn of war risks

UK police arrested a man over the Heathrow cyberattack that caused flight chaos, with investigators probing if passenger data was compromised.

The Natural History Museum's limited-edition Pokémon pop-up shop launches in London on 26 January 2026, with free tickets from 1 October sparking fears of scalpers after past Van Gogh chaos.

According to new Home Office data, fake Labubu dolls made up 90% of the £3.5 million worth of counterfeit toys seized at the UK border this year.

Nigel Farage's LBC outburst accuses Eastern European migrants of eating swans in Royal Parks, amid UK immigration tensions. Royal Parks & RSPCA swiftly refute the claim.

Donald Trump called Sadiq Khan a 'terrible mayor' and claimed London faced Sharia law. Khan hit back with humour, defiance and accusations of Islamophobia.

An investigation has revealed that a failed asylum seeker was sent on a £600 taxpayer-funded taxi ride for a routine NHS knee appointment, prompting outrage and a Home Office review.

Nigel Farage refuses to challenge Donald Trump's false paracetamol-autism claim, drawing criticism from UK health experts and political observers.

Labour leader Jeremy Newmark faces backlash after calling St George flag supporters 'nonces' in a heated Hertfordshire council row over patriotism and extremism.

Reform UK's plan to axe indefinite leave to remain sparks backlash over post-Brexit 'Boriswave' migrants and 2025 immigration. Critics like Ed Davey warn of Windrush 2.0 and NHS chaos from Farage's 'unthought' crackdown.

President Trump brands London Mayor Sadiq Khan 'terrible' in fiery UN speech, alleging a push for Sharia law. As 2025 crime and migration data surface, Khan hits back, calling the remarks 'bigoted'.

Disney+ faces backlash in the UK as subscribers vow to cancel accounts following fresh price hikes, sparking anger across social media.

UK police warn most child sexual abuse cases now involve offenders aged 10–17, with online risks, violent porn and weak safeguards driving the rise.

Reform UK's radical plan to scrap Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) could upend the rights of hundreds of thousands of migrants in Britain, replacing permanent residency with renewable visas and sparking legal, economic and ethical disputes.

Bridget Phillipson urges Kemi Badenoch to expel Liz Truss after her Tommy Robinson support, citing economic wreckage and bigotry

Oxford & Cambridge out of UK's top 3 for first time in Sunday Times Guide 2025—LSE leads, St Andrews & Durham rise