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Former Arsenal footballer charged with two more counts of rape
A former Arsenal footballer has been charged with two further counts of rape.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:38:00 +0000
A former Arsenal footballer has been charged with two further counts of rape.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:38:00 +0000
Nearly one-fifth of improvement to hospital waiting list under Labour down to non-clinical activity
"This government has cut waiting lists by more than 330,000, with hundreds of thousands more people treated within 18 weeks. That's not happening by chance – it's because we delivered record levels of care in 2025."
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:52:00 +0000
"This government has cut waiting lists by more than 330,000, with hundreds of thousands more people treated within 18 weeks. That's not happening by chance – it's because we delivered record levels of care in 2025."
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:52:00 +0000
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's comments go beyond reputational damage for Man Utd
It took 23 hours but Manchester United did distance themselves from Sir Jim Ratcliffe's rhetoric on immigration.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:23:00 +0000
It took 23 hours but Manchester United did distance themselves from Sir Jim Ratcliffe's rhetoric on immigration.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:23:00 +0000
European nations are now being judged on military credibility - and the UK is falling short
The UK and its European allies are scrambling to get serious about their own defences as Donald Trump, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin shape a new world order.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:09:00 +0000
The UK and its European allies are scrambling to get serious about their own defences as Donald Trump, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin shape a new world order.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:09:00 +0000
UK's most senior civil servant leaves No 10
Cabinet secretary Sir Chris Wormald - the UK's most senior civil servant - is leaving No 10 in the wake of the recent Downing Street crisis.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:20:00 +0000
Cabinet secretary Sir Chris Wormald - the UK's most senior civil servant - is leaving No 10 in the wake of the recent Downing Street crisis.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:20:00 +0000
Nursery worker jailed for 'abhorrent' sexual abuse of children
Former nursery worker Vincent Chan has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after filming himself sexually abusing children in his care.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:47:00 +0000
Former nursery worker Vincent Chan has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after filming himself sexually abusing children in his care.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:47:00 +0000
It looks like public opinion will force Big Tech to make social media safer for children
More than 10 years ago, I filmed my kids for a report on the impact of screens on young minds.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
More than 10 years ago, I filmed my kids for a report on the impact of screens on young minds.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Man Utd call themselves 'inclusive and welcoming' day after co-owner's comment on immigrants
Manchester United have said they "pride" themselves "on being an inclusive and welcoming club" hours after their co-owner described the UK as being "colonised" by immigrants.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:11:00 +0000
Manchester United have said they "pride" themselves "on being an inclusive and welcoming club" hours after their co-owner described the UK as being "colonised" by immigrants.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:11:00 +0000
Teenager sentenced for murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross has been named
A teenage boy who murdered 12-year-old Leo Ross in a random knife attack in a Birmingham park has been named.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:10:00 +0000
A teenage boy who murdered 12-year-old Leo Ross in a random knife attack in a Birmingham park has been named.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:10:00 +0000
Police investigating disappearance of man last seen more than a year ago begin digging at property
Police investigating the disappearance of a man from Leicester last seen more than a year ago, have started digging at a property in the city.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:02:00 +0000
Police investigating the disappearance of a man from Leicester last seen more than a year ago, have started digging at a property in the city.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:02:00 +0000