Wes Streeting left ‘kicking himself’ as he admits he doesn’t know cost of UK’s new military space squadron
Wes Streeting could not confirm the cost of the UK’s new military space squadron during a live interview on LBC on Wednesday (23 September). The defence secretary spoke to Nick…
Pornhub investigated over concerns it can still be accessed by children
One of the world’s most visited pornography websites is being investigated by the UK’s communications watchdog over concerns it can still be accessed by children. Pornhub’s age checking regime may…
Thames Water confirms hosepipe ban to stay for millions despite wet September
A record-breaking summer of dry weather and warm temperatures has depleted its water supply Millions of Thames Water customers have been told that the current hosepipe ban will not be…
Tories leapfrog Reform UK as Nigel Farage’s party slumps to third in latest poll
Reform has suffered blows in the new poll, falling to its joint lowest position in 18 months Reform UK has suffered another blow after new polling shows it has been…
Teenager denies sending racist message to Lionesses star during Euro 2025
Jess Carter was part of the Lionesses squad that won the Euros in Switzerland last year A teenager has pleaded not guilty to targeting England footballer Jess Carter with a…
Man denies murdering 7-year-old girl and her aunt in Grangetown house fire
Jaden Wright appeared via video link at Teesside Crown Court A 23-year-old man has denied murdering a seven-year-old girl and her aunt in a house fire near Middlesbrough. Valentina Foster…
Indian billionaire’s payments firm plots biggest London flotation in years
A payments business that operates across Africa and is ultimately controlled by an Indian billionaire has announced its intention to float on the struggling London Stock Exchange. Airtel Money, the…
RAF to launch first space squadron to protect UK from hostile threats
The military unit will protect satellites used to warn of incoming missile attacks, provide communications and help guide ships The UK is set to launch an RAF squadron to disrupt,…
Tourism tax plans could be rejected following ‘strong opposition’
Councillors on Anglesey look set to reject bringing in a tourist tax for the island, following opposition to the proposals. It comes after Cyngor Gwynedd delayed its decision on imposing…
Prison inmates deny trying to murder Sara Sharif’s father in jail cell
Prison officers entered the cell and found Sharif bloodied and distressed on the floor Two inmates are set to go on trial next year after they denied attempting to murder…