A High Court hearing reveals a Greensill-linked company allegedly breached a pandemic loan scheme by lending £300m to Sanjeev Gupta's businesses. The government is now fighting a £331m lawsuit.
Federal prosecutors charge 20 people, including 15 former NCAA players, in an alleged match-fixing scheme. Bribes reached $30,000 per game. Read the full story.
New Home Office ETA rules mean British dual citizens must present a UK passport or certificate of entitlement to enter from 25 February 2026. Learn the costs and reactions.
More than 100 asylum seekers staged overnight protests at Harmondsworth and Brook House detention centres against the UK's 'one in, one out' scheme with France. Officers with riot shields, dogs and teargas were deployed.
Footage shows officers with riot shields meeting protests at two UK immigration centres. Asylum seekers resist removal to France over safety fears. Read the full report.
A Degas pastel, Churchill's desk & a Vanessa Bell painting are among items worth £59.7m saved for the UK via Arts Council schemes. Discover the national treasures now in museums.
Uber faces a driver revolt as new contractual changes, designed to avoid a major VAT bill, spark fury. Drivers threaten to switch to rivals or protest. Uber insists the move keeps fares low.
A metal detectorist who faked major Roman finds, including a brooch bought on eBay, has been sentenced. Discover how his deception unravelled and the risk to heritage.
UK state pensioners could secure a £150 energy bill discount this winter. Learn the eligibility criteria and the crucial February deadline to claim your support.
Eighty detainees held under the 'one in, one out' scheme have compiled a damning report on conditions at Harmondsworth IRC, calling for a UN investigation into their treatment by the Home Office.
Australia's federal parliament is being recalled early to debate new laws targeting 'hate preachers' and funding a national gun buyback. The move follows the Bondi beach attack, but the government rejects calls for an antisemitism royal commission.
Private hire firms like Uber can no longer use a VAT loophole, a move hailed by black cab drivers but set to increase passenger costs in London. Discover the impact.
Londoners face higher Uber and Bolt fares as a new VAT rule comes into force, ending a tax scheme for ride-hailing apps. The move aims to level the playing field with black cabs.
A new UK rehabilitation scheme uses nutrition and cooking courses to fight alcohol addiction. Participants report better health and sustained sobriety. Read how 'Nourish the New You' is changing recovery.
The Trump administration suspends federal childcare funding to Minnesota, citing fraud. Governor Tim Walz calls it a political move, noting years of prior prosecutions.
The FCA's motor finance redress scheme faces fierce criticism from both banks and consumer groups. With £11bn at stake and a potential legal battle looming, find out what happens next in 2026.
The Bayeux Tapestry will be insured for £800m for its first UK visit in over 900 years. See the 11th-century masterpiece at the British Museum from autumn 2026.
The priceless Bayeux Tapestry will be insured for £800m by the British taxpayer for its 2026 UK exhibition. Discover the details of this historic cultural exchange.
The UK government unveils its new paid military gap year scheme for under-25s, aiming to boost defence recruitment amid rising global threats. Discover the details and how it works.
Former mineworkers celebrate a 'historic' 41% pension uplift after the government returns a £2.3bn reserve. Thousands to receive backdated lump sums, ending a long-standing injustice.
Londoners on Jobseeker's Allowance or Universal Credit can get 50% off Tube, bus and train fares. Find out if you qualify and how to apply for the TfL discount scheme.
Australia mandates major LNG exporters to reserve up to a quarter of gas for domestic use from 2027, aiming to lower soaring energy prices. Read the full details of this historic policy.
Estate agent Foxtons partners with British Airways' Avios, letting homeowners earn up to 30,000 points for property sales or lettings. Discover how to convert your home into free flights.
Sadiq Khan faces City Hall grilling over the £570m cost to rejoin Erasmus, with critics saying the funds could fix Hammersmith Bridge or build new railways. Discover the clash over spending priorities.
South Korea recycles 96.8% of its food waste using RFID bins that charge by weight. Discover how this tech-driven system changed behaviour and cut Seoul's waste by 23.9%.
New economic modelling suggests government-backed low-deposit schemes can push house prices up by 10-20%, disproportionately harming low-income first-time buyers. Discover the long-term impacts.
HSBC's new chair, Brendon Nelson, lost money in an unregulated biofuel investment scheme marketed for tax avoidance. The scheme collapsed, wiping out millions. Read the full investigation.
The UK is set to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ programme from January 2027, a move celebrated by students but bittersweet for those who missed out. Discover the impact on funding and opportunities.
The UK is poised to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ student exchange programme from 2027, marking a major post-Brexit reset. Discover the details of the deal and what it means for students.
Former subpostmistress Janet Skinner takes legal action against the Post Office, seeking full compensation for her wrongful Horizon IT scandal conviction. Her solicitor warns more victims may follow.