Sir Alec Reed, Reed Founder and Philanthropist, Dies at 91
Sir Alec Reed, founder of Reed employment agency and pioneering philanthropist behind The Big Give, has died aged 91. His innovative charity model raised hundreds of millions.
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Obituary: Tony Edwards, Yorkshire environmental champion
Tony Edwards, who dedicated 50 years to protecting Yorkshire's water and environment, has died aged 77. His legacy includes pioneering nature-based flood defences and inspiring a generation.
County Council Elections Delayed Again Until 2027
Elections for councils serving millions in England could be postponed to 2027, sparking accusations of a political 'stitch-up'. Read the latest on the local government reorganisation delays.
AI's 2025 environmental impact: huge CO2 and water use
New research reveals AI's 2025 carbon footprint matched New York City's, while its water consumption exceeded global bottled water demand. Are tech giants paying their fair share?
Teacher banned for possessing 260+ stolen bank card details
A maths teacher from East London has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after police found over 260 stolen bank card details on his devices. Discover the full story and the panel's ruling.
Funding boost for England's most-deprived councils
Manchester, Bradford and outer London boroughs gain spending power in a new three-year settlement, while affluent southern councils face cuts. Will it restore local services?
FCC Chair Denies Agency Independence Amid Trump Control Fears
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr declares the agency is not independent, as the term is scrubbed from its website. Democrats accuse him of enabling Trump's power grab and threatening broadcasters.
Food safety warning over Dubai-style chocolate bars
The UK's Food Standards Agency warns consumers with allergies to avoid Dubai-style chocolate after finding undeclared peanut and sesame. Read the full safety alert.
FSA Warning: Allergy Risk in Dubai-Style Chocolate
The Food Standards Agency warns consumers with allergies to avoid Dubai-style chocolate bars due to undeclared peanut and sesame. Read the full safety alert.
Banana containers spill in Solent, causing cruise chaos
Thousands of bananas and exotic fruit wash up on the Isle of Wight after containers fall from cargo ship, delaying a P&O cruise. Full details and coastguard warnings here.
Beijing summons journalists in Hong Kong after deadly fire
Beijing's security office in Hong Kong warns international journalists against 'trouble-making' following critical coverage of the Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 159. Read the full report.
Ex-Hackers: Kids as Young as 7 Stealing Millions
Former cybercriminals jailed for multi-million pound thefts warn parents that gaming is a major gateway for children into serious online crime. Exclusive insight from the National Crime Agency.
Environment Agency loses £300m in landfill tax
A watchdog report reveals the Environment Agency failed to collect £300m in landfill tax from illegal waste sites. Read the full investigation into this major financial and environmental failure.
Unlimited unfair dismissal payouts considered by Labour
Labour ministers propose scrapping the £118k cap on unfair dismissal awards to appease unions after dropping 'day one' rights. Business groups warn of a surge in costly tribunal claims.
Environment Agency 'failed' to tell Lords about illegal waste
Peers express alarm after Environment Agency bosses omitted three large-scale illegal waste sites from evidence. The sites include a 25,000-tonne dump in Wigan and a river-polluting site in Oxfordshire. Read the full investigation.
UK children as young as seven referred for cybercrime
Exclusive: The National Crime Agency reveals a surge in young people, some aged just seven, being referred to its cybercrime intervention scheme. Former hackers warn gaming is a key gateway.
LIV Golf's 54 Acquires Polo In The Park Organiser
Global sports agency 54, famed for creating LIV Golf, has acquired Sportgate International, organiser of Polo In The Park. The deal aims to modernise and expand polo globally, targeting the Middle East and Far East. Read the exclusive details.
UK agency workers denied millions in holiday pay
A UK staffing agency failed to pay temporary workers their full holiday pay, withholding millions. Discover the legal breach and its impact on workers' rights.
Aldi recalls chocolate over undeclared peanut allergy risk
Aldi urgently recalls Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks due to possible peanut contamination not listed on packaging. Customers urged to return product for full refund.
Taxi drivers paid £25 per migrant in smuggling plot
A smuggling kingpin who made £287,000 using London taxi drivers to transport migrants to Kent for illegal Channel crossings has been jailed for nearly 11 years. Read the full investigation.
Agency staff join Birmingham bin strike over bullying claims
Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's bin strikes have voted to walk out themselves, alleging bullying and harassment. The dispute, ongoing since January, shows no sign of ending.
Birmingham bin strike escalates as agency staff join walkout
Agency workers covering for striking Birmingham bin crews have themselves voted for strike action over alleged bullying and harassment, deepening the long-running dispute. Read the latest.
45 Flood Alerts as Heavy Rain Hits UK
Dozens of flood alerts are active across England and Wales with up to 120mm of rain forecast. Met Office warns of travel disruption and potential flooding. Stay informed.
Aldi Recalls Dairyfine Gonks Over Peanut Allergy Risk
Aldi urgently recalls Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks due to undeclared peanut content. Customers with allergies warned not to consume. Return product for full refund.
8,000 illegal waste sites blight UK, study reveals
Shocking research reveals 8,000+ illegal waste sites across UK, avoiding £1.63bn in landfill taxes and creating environmental hazards. Discover the full extent of Britain's waste crime epidemic.
Labour MPs Push for More Workers' Rights Concessions
Labour MPs demand stronger worker protections after government abandons day-one unfair dismissal rights. Backbenchers seek concessions on bogus self-employment arrangements.
London Council Cyber Attack: Data Copied in Breach
Kensington and Chelsea Council confirms cyber attackers copied archived data from 2006-2020. Learn how to protect yourself and what services are affected.
Gov U-turn: Day-one employment rights scrapped
The government has abandoned controversial 'day-one' employment rights after House of Lords pressure. Discover how the new six-month rule will affect UK businesses and workers.
Men jailed for smuggling 49 migrants to France
Two Romanian nationals sentenced for attempting to smuggle nearly 50 migrants out of the UK in lorries. Read the full investigation details from the National Crime Agency.
Labour U-turns on workers' rights manifesto pledge
The UK government has reversed its plan to grant unfair dismissal protection from day one. The right will now apply after six months. Discover the implications for businesses and workers.
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