Former nuns sentenced for historic children's home abuse
Three women, including two ex-nuns, have been sentenced for cruel and unnatural treatment of vulnerable children at Nazareth House homes in Scotland over 40 years ago. Read the full report.
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Ex-College Basketball Players Charged in Betting Scheme
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.
Badenoch sacks Jenrick in Tory defection row
Kemi Badenoch has dramatically expelled Robert Jenrick from the Conservative Party. We analyse the fallout for the Tories and the battle for the right-wing vote. Listen to the full Politics Weekly UK podcast.
Jenrick sacked from Tory shadow cabinet for plotting to defect
Kemi Badenoch sacks Robert Jenrick after evidence he was secretly planning to defect. Senior Tories brand him a 'dishonest snake'. Read the full story.
Farage's 'Never Trust a Tory' Stance Tested by Zahawi
Readers react as former Tory chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK, challenging Nigel Farage's past rhetoric. Plus, debate on bus reliability and London's safety. Share your views.
20 Former Conservative MPs Defect to Reform UK
A comprehensive look at the 20 former Conservative MPs who have switched allegiance to Nigel Farage's Reform UK party since 2024, reshaping the British political landscape.
Labour MPs oppose protest curbs at animal testing sites
Labour MPs plan to vote against government proposals to classify animal testing labs as 'key national infrastructure', warning of a threat to peaceful protest and civil liberties. Read the latest.
Hillsborough Law delayed after backlash over duty of candour
The government delays the Hillsborough Law's next stage after Labour MPs rebel against a 'watered-down' duty of candour for MI5 and MI6. Read the full story on the political clash.
Labour MPs vs Security Services Over Hillsborough Law
A major row erupts between Labour backbenchers, the government, and security services over the Hillsborough law. With policy U-turns and poll woes, is the PM still in charge? Listen to the Politics At Sam And Anne's podcast for the full story.
Russian diplomat dead, businessman missing in Cyprus
A senior Russian embassy official is found dead in Nicosia, one day after a prominent Putin-linked tycoon vanishes from Limassol. Cypriot authorities investigate amid heightened tensions.
Starmer: Global security key to fixing cost of living
PM Keir Starmer tells Labour MPs his international diplomacy on trade and defence is essential to tackling the UK's domestic cost-of-living crisis, rejecting isolationism.
Zahawi Joins Reform, Testing Alliance with Farage
Nadhim Zahawi's defection to Reform UK bolsters Nigel Farage's ranks but raises questions over past clashes and the party's identity. Can the former Tory chancellor and the insurgent leader work together?
Zahawi defects to Reform UK in major blow to Conservatives
Former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi joins Nigel Farage's Reform UK, marking a significant defection. We analyse the political opportunism and what it means for the Tories.
Ex-Tory Chancellor Zahawi defects to Reform UK
Former Conservative chancellor Nadhim Zahawi joins Reform UK, calling his old party a 'defunct brand' and endorsing Nigel Farage for PM. Read the full story on this major political shift.
Labour MPs urge ban on crypto political donations
Senior Labour figures call for government action to prohibit cryptocurrency donations to political parties, citing transparency and national security risks. Read the full story.
Former Chelsea player Lamisha Musonda reveals terminal illness
Former Chelsea midfielder Lamisha Musonda, 33, shares heartbreaking news of his critical health condition, stating he has only 'a few days left'. Read his emotional message and the football world's response.
Farage, Tice Earn Thousands from X Amid AI Image Row
Liberal Democrats demand Reform MPs donate X earnings to charity after platform's AI tool Grok generated sexualised images. Farage received over £9,000.
Former Ref David Coote Gets Suspended Sentence
Former Premier League referee David Coote receives a nine-month suspended prison sentence for making an indecent image of a child. Read the full court details and fallout.
Labour MPs back monthly student loan payments
Dozens of Labour MPs support a bill to switch student maintenance loans to monthly payments, aligning England with Scotland's system to help students budget. Read the full story.
Kevin Keegan diagnosed with cancer, family confirms
Football icon Kevin Keegan, 74, has been diagnosed with cancer. The former England manager will begin treatment soon. Read the family's full statement and look back at his legendary career.
MPs' Written Questions Double, AI Blamed for Surge
Exclusive: The number of written questions to Whitehall departments nearly doubled in 2025, with senior sources blaming AI. MPs deny wasting resources. Follow the latest.
Fujitsu boss denies 'parasite' label over Horizon scandal
Fujitsu's European chief Paul Patterson faced MPs, refusing to name a compensation figure for Post Office Horizon victims while defending £500m in UK government contracts. Read the latest.
MPs Underestimate Public Backing for Climate Action
New research reveals UK and Belgian politicians significantly misjudge public appetite for green policies like wind farms and meat taxes, hindering climate action. Discover the 'silent majority'.
Sir Patrick Duffy, oldest former MP, dies aged 105
Tributes pour in for Sir Patrick Duffy, the UK's longest-living former MP and Labour defence minister, who has died at 105. A remarkable life of service spanning WWII, politics, and historic debates.
Labour accuses Tory peer of conflict over Abramovich case
Labour demands Lord Wolfson quit as shadow attorney general or drop Roman Abramovich as a client. The row centres on UK sanctions and £5.3bn in frozen assets. Read the full story.
Former Liberal MP Katie Allen dies aged 59
Tributes pour in for former federal MP and paediatric specialist Dr Katie Allen, who has died at 59 after a private battle with rare bile duct cancer. Read the full story.
Former Swindon Councillor in Court on 56 Serious Charges
Philip Young, a former Conservative councillor, appears in court accused of 56 offences including rape and administering substances. Five other men also face charges. Read the full details.
Pubs Ban Labour MPs in Business Rates Protest
Labour MPs face being barred from local pubs in a growing protest over business rates. The 'No Labour MPs' campaign highlights a major headache for Keir Starmer's government. Read the full story.
Steven Caulker retires from football to pursue coaching
Former Tottenham, QPR and Liverpool defender Steven Caulker announces retirement after a 17-club career. The ex-England cap now focuses on coaching and mental health work. Read his full statement.
MPs Question Vodafone Over Franchisee Treatment
Vodafone executives face parliamentary scrutiny over claims its commercial agreements harmed franchisees' mental health and finances. Read the full investigation.
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