HS1 nearly scrapped by ministers in 1994
Exclusive: Ministers considered abandoning the HS1 high-speed railway months before the Channel Tunnel launch due to a £1bn funding black hole. Read the full story.
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HS2 photos show progress on London station and viaducts
Exclusive photos reveal the current state of the HS2 high-speed rail project, showing progress on stations and viaducts as the new CEO promises a 'fundamental reset'. Discover the latest.
Speed camera error leads to thousands of incorrect fines
A technical fault with variable speed cameras has led to thousands of incorrect fines since 2021. Find out if you're affected and what action is being taken.
HS2: A Decade of Disruption and Soaring Costs
Ten years on from its proposal, we walk the route of the HS2 high-speed rail line to uncover the real impact on communities, landscapes, and the project's spiralling budget. Discover the stories behind the world's most expensive railway.
Software glitch triggers thousands of incorrect speeding fines
A technical fault with variable speed cameras could see thousands of fines cancelled. National Highways apologises as police halt prosecutions and promise refunds.
Drivers Fined Due to Speed Camera Anomaly
National Highways apologises as a technical fault with variable speed cameras leads to incorrect fines. Affected drivers will be reimbursed and penalty points removed.
Report: Business Rates Not Main Cause of High Street Decline
A new report challenges the narrative that business rates are killing UK high streets. Discover why local income and footfall are the real keys to revival. Read the full analysis.
Direct UK-Germany trains a step closer, says DfT
Direct high-speed rail services from London to Cologne and Frankfurt are being explored, cutting journey times. Plans for Berlin are on hold due to commercial viability. Read the latest.
London's Top 3 Independent Shopping Streets
New research reveals the UK's best high streets for indie shops, with three London locations making the top 10. Discover where to find unique boutiques and support small businesses.
Sheer Skirts: The 2025 Fashion Trend Explained
Discover why sheer skirts are the season's must-have item. From red carpets to the high street, learn how to style this daring yet wearable trend for the party season.
London mansion tax: 26,500 homes face new charge
Exclusive analysis reveals 26,500 properties sold for over £2m face new 'mansion tax' surcharge from 2028. Discover which London boroughs will be hardest hit.
Kent burglars jailed after 85mph M25 police chase
Three burglars are behind bars after a high-speed police chase on the M25, reaching 85mph in a 30 zone, following a Kent home invasion. Discover how justice was served.
London's film-themed speed dating event for singles
Discover how London's 'Admit Two' event is using movie preferences to match singles, creating real-life connections beyond dating apps. Find your cinema soulmate.
Met Police loses bid to sack officer over offensive remarks
The Metropolitan Police has failed in its High Court challenge to dismiss a sergeant who made offensive comments to female colleagues. Read the full tribunal ruling details.
Sally Rooney warns of UK book ban over Palestine
Author Sally Rooney tells court new books may not be published in UK due to Palestine Action ban, risking withdrawal of existing titles. Follow the High Court case.
Rapist with 'sense of entitlement to sex' jailed
Steven Mitchell, 41, has been sentenced to 10 years for rape and sexual assault. The High Court described him as a high-risk offender. Report crimes to police.
Hong Kong fire kills 65, hundreds missing in high-rise blaze
At least 65 people have died and nearly 300 are missing after a devastating fire swept through a Hong Kong residential complex. Police arrest three over suspected manslaughter.
Teens fight Australian social media ban in High Court
Two 15-year-olds are seeking an urgent injunction against Australia's under-16s social media ban, arguing it violates constitutional rights to political communication.
Hong Kong fire: 44 dead, 279 missing in high-rise blaze
At least 44 people killed in devastating Hong Kong high-rise fire with 279 still missing. Three arrested for manslaughter as unsafe scaffolding blamed for rapid spread.
Kevin Spacey Civil Trials Set for October 2026
Kevin Spacey will face High Court civil trials in October 2026 over sexual assault lawsuits from three men. The actor denies all allegations. Get the latest details.
Hong Kong fire: 36 dead, 279 missing in high-rise blaze
At least 36 people killed and 279 reported missing after a devastating fire engulfed a Hong Kong housing complex. The city's deadliest blaze in decades prompts a major rescue operation.
36 killed in Hong Kong high-rise fire, hundreds missing
At least 36 people have died and 279 are reported missing after a devastating fire engulfed a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district. Read the latest updates on this tragedy.
Budget: Lower Business Rates for Retail & Hospitality
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces permanently lower business rates for retail and hospitality, funded by higher levies on online giants' warehouses. Will it save the high street?
Hong Kong fire kills 13 in high-rise complex
At least 13 people have died and an unknown number are trapped after a major fire engulfed a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong. Read the latest on this tragedy.
Hong Kong fire kills 13 in high-rise complex
At least 13 people have died, including a firefighter, after a major fire engulfed a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong. Read the latest updates on the rescue efforts.
Hong Kong high-rise fire kills 13, many trapped
Thirteen people have died, including a firefighter, after a major fire engulfed a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong. Read the latest on the rescue efforts and the cause of the blaze.
Hong Kong high-rise fire kills four, traps residents
At least four people, including a firefighter, have died after a major fire engulfed a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong. Read the latest on the rescue efforts.
Four killed in Hong Kong high-rise fire emergency
Tragedy strikes Hong Kong as deadly fire engulfs residential tower block, leaving multiple casualties and trapped residents. Live updates and emergency response details.
Four killed in Hong Kong high-rise fire
A major fire at a Hong Kong residential complex has left four dead, including a firefighter, with others trapped. Emergency services continue to battle the blaze.
Mother jailed for hiding children's bodies in suitcase
Hakyung Lee murdered her two children in 2018 and hid their bodies in a suitcase stored for four years. The grim discovery was made when the unpaid storage unit was auctioned online. Read the full shocking story.
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