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UK regulators have launched a sweeping crackdown on law firms and claims companies amid a surge in car finance compensation cases, following a Supreme Court ruling on undisclosed commissions.

A single iPhone track began the unravelling of an international crime ring, which police say smuggled up to 40,000 stolen mobile phones from the UK to China.

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

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.

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.

UK prosecutors drop decade-old rape charges against Andrew Tate for lack of evidence, but 21 UK cases, Romanian trial, and US lawsuit remain.

Labour and Reform UK clash over immigration and crime, but their policies show striking convergence — raising questions about voter choice.

Andy Burnham's radical tax, welfare, and nationalisation plans spark open conflict with Keir Starmer, fuelling speculation of a Labour leadership clash.

Simon Cowell has gone viral after a clip from 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' showed him clapping in an unusual style during the programme's Spirit Tunnel segment, with fans questioning his technique and linking it to the injuries he sustained in his 2020 electric bike accident.

Nigel Farage's plan to strip migrant protections, pitched as a £200bn saving, risks deepening the UK's economic decline, widening social divides, and eroding political trust.

In early September, Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah, a motel manager originally from Karnataka, India, was attacked with a machete by his co-worker in Dallas after an argument over a broken washing machine.

Despite stricter immigration rules, the UK remains Indian students' top choice, with record visa approvals and strong enrolment growth in 2025.

Merck scraps £1B London research centre, branding UK 'uninvestable' due to NHS pricing and low investment. 125 jobs lost, threatening Britain's life sciences goals

An independent hotel owner in Cambridgeshire, Samuel Leeds, turned down a lucrative £3m government offer to house asylum seekers.

British heavyweight legend Joe Bugner has died aged 75. Tributes pour in as fans recall his battles with Ali and Frazier amid cancer struggles.

Xbox will require UK players to verify their age by early 2026 or lose full access to online chat and invites, as Microsoft implements the Online Safety Act with ID-based and facial-age options and Ofcom threatens fines of up to 10% of global turnover.

Similar voyeuristic nightlife accounts have been identified in London, Liverpool, and Leeds, suggesting a wider trend of targeting intoxicated or unaware women.

Marvel moves filming from Georgia to the UK; costs and incentives drive decision as Georgia's production count plunges, putting thousands of jobs at risk.

During the Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2025, a shocking incident occurred after a hot-air balloon crashed into a primary school. The accident happened as the festival honours one of its founders.

A pensions expert warns the UK state pension age could reach 80 in the future as rising life expectancy and mounting costs threaten the system's sustainability.

Restaurants in London are facing backlash for adding hidden fees to diners' bills. One restaurant was criticised for a discretionary 'Carbon Free' charge, while another was called out for a 50p 'Diversity Role Models' donation.

Over £100 million of Premium Bonds are still unclaimed. Not only that, but payout rates are also falling. Are they still worth investing in?

Giant rats spark fear among UK residents after a dog-sized rodent was found inside a house. Here's how to get rid of them safely, without getting bitten.

Storm Floris lashes the UK with winds up to 85mph, prompting danger-to-life warnings, railway chaos, and mass closures across Northern Ireland, Scotland, and the north of England.

A radar glitch triggered UK-wide flight cancellations, sparking outrage and calls for air traffic control chief Martin Rolfe's resignation amid peak travel season chaos.

Aldi raises minimum wage for its staff. By increasing it to £14 per hour, it retains its position as the highest-paying supermarket in the UK.

An expert warns Amazon's UK warehouses could have more robots than humans in 3 years, potentially leading to job losses.

The UK government and OpenAI have partnered to integrate advanced AI models into public services, including justice, security, and education, to boost efficiency and citizen engagement.

Tickets for the European and UK leg of Sombr's tour are live following the internet-heartthrob's breakout success this year.

Glastonbury Festival can tell us more than just who the most popular artists are right now. Let's take a look at what else it reveals.