MI5 faces ‘new era’ tackling terrorism and rise in state threats Russia, Iran and China have fuelled a dramatic rise in the threats posed to the UK from foreign states, the head of MI5 has warned. Sir Ken McCallum said the number of individuals being investigated for involvement in “state threat activity” had increased by
King hails resilience of farmers ‘through challenges of changing climate’ The King has praised the “resolve and resilience” of farmers “through the challenges of our changing climate”. Charles wrote the message for a harvest-themed service attended by the Queen at Westminster Abbey on Thursday. Camilla was all smiles as she arrived at the church which
Ex-West Ham star Said Benrahma fined after his dogs attack golden retriever Former West Ham footballer Said Benrahma has been fined more than £12,000 after his dogs escaped from his home and attacked a golden retriever in the street. The 30-year-old, who spent four seasons at the Hammers after joining in a deal close to
Ricky Hatton found hanged at home, inquest told Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found hanged at his home, a coroner’s court heard. The 46-year-old was discovered “unresponsive” by his manager, Paul Speak, on the morning of Sunday September 14, at his house in Hyde, Greater Manchester, Stockport Coroner’s Court was told. The details
Driving penalty points up 12% in a year after ‘boom’ in speed camera offences A surge in drivers being caught by speed cameras has been blamed for a 12% increase in the number of penalty points added to licences last year. Figures obtained by Co-op Insurance show drivers in Britain received 9.61 million points in
38% of viewers say BBC ‘ineffective’ at being independent from Government As many as 38% of viewers surveyed by the BBC say it is “ineffective” at being independent from the Government. The figure, revealed in the corporation’s Our BBC, Our Future questionnaire results, was just slightly smaller than that of those who thought the BBC
Quarter of children consuming news online fooled by fake stories – research More than a quarter of children consuming news online said they have believed a fake or artificial intelligence-generated story, according to research. The finding from online safety charity Internet Matters that almost three in 10 (27%) have fallen prey to fake news has
Funeral director admits giving women ashes he claimed were their unborn children A former funeral director has admitted a string of offences including presenting four women with ashes he falsely claimed were those of their unborn children. Robert Bush pleaded guilty to offences spanning more than 10 years at his business, Legacy Independent Funeral Directors’ in Hull.
UK sanctions Russia’s largest oil companies in latest package amid Ukraine war The Government has sanctioned Russia’s biggest oil producer Rosneft as part of its latest set of measures targeting Russia’s economy amid the war in Ukraine. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announced Rosneft, along with Lukoil – two of the world’s largest energy companies –
More than 730 police officers sacked and barred from service last year More than 730 police officers were sacked and barred from returning to the service last year, figures show. According to the College of Policing, 735 officers were placed on the barred list in the year to March 31 2025, up from 593 the