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Post Office to compensate hundreds of data breach victims

Post Office to compensate hundreds of data breach victims

Post Office to compensate hundreds of data breach victims

20 May 2025

It comes after a data breach saw personal details of 555 victims of the Horizon scandal published online.


Cranswick launches independent review after pig farm abuse claims

Cranswick launches independent review after pig farm abuse claims

Cranswick launches independent review after pig farm abuse claims

20 May 2025

The UK’s largest pork supplier suspended using Northmoor Farm in Lincolnshire after covert footage emerged last week.


Football fans face paying thousands of pounds for Europa League final trips

Football fans face paying thousands of pounds for Europa League final trips

Football fans face paying thousands of pounds for Europa League final trips

20 May 2025

Direct return flights from the UK to Bilbao in northern Spain cost from more than £1,000, while hotel rooms are at least £1,200.


Pedestrian seriously injured in van crash

Pedestrian seriously injured in van crash

Pedestrian seriously injured in van crash

20 May 2025

A man was arrested and released pending further inquiries.


Second man charged over fires at properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer

Second man charged over fires at properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer

Second man charged over fires at properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer

20 May 2025

Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.


Firefighters spend second day tackling wildfire

Firefighters spend second day tackling wildfire

Firefighters spend second day tackling wildfire

20 May 2025

The alarm was raised at 8.37am on Monday.


Prison service ‘closed ranks’ after young offender took his own life, FAI finds

Prison service ‘closed ranks’ after young offender took his own life, FAI finds

Prison service ‘closed ranks’ after young offender took his own life, FAI finds

20 May 2025

Jack McKenzie, 20, died at Polmont YOI in September 2021.


Reaching net zero by 2045 requires ‘immediate action at pace and scale’

Reaching net zero by 2045 requires ‘immediate action at pace and scale’

Reaching net zero by 2045 requires ‘immediate action at pace and scale’

20 May 2025

The Climate Change Committee made the call as it published suggested carbon budgets that could help Scotland reach its net zero target.


Demand for water drops by around 60 million litres a day, Scottish Water says

Demand for water drops by around 60 million litres a day, Scottish Water says

Demand for water drops by around 60 million litres a day, Scottish Water says

19 May 2025

The water supplier credited the Scottish public for the reduction.


Drugs and dilapidated, dirty accommodation concerns at HMP Ranby, probe finds

Drugs and dilapidated, dirty accommodation concerns at HMP Ranby, probe finds

Drugs and dilapidated, dirty accommodation concerns at HMP Ranby, probe finds

19 May 2025

The men’s category C prison in Retford, Nottinghamshire, was inspected in February.


Charles sees rose named in his honour during Chelsea Flower Show tour

Charles sees rose named in his honour during Chelsea Flower Show tour

Charles sees rose named in his honour during Chelsea Flower Show tour

19 May 2025

The King met David Beckham and Alan Titchmarsh during his visit.


Starmer faces Labour MPs amid brewing disquiet over benefits cuts

Starmer faces Labour MPs amid brewing disquiet over benefits cuts

Starmer faces Labour MPs amid brewing disquiet over benefits cuts

19 May 2025

The Prime Minister is said to have ‘acknowledged that MPs were having to face incredibly tough decisions’ as he met backbenchers.


Boy, 17, charged in connection with 16-year-old’s death in ‘targeted’ attack

Boy, 17, charged in connection with 16-year-old’s death in ‘targeted’ attack

Boy, 17, charged in connection with 16-year-old’s death in ‘targeted’ attack

19 May 2025

Kayden Moy, 16, was taken to Crosshouse Hospital for his injuries on Saturday, but died a short time later.


Government defeated for third time in Lords over copyright protection against AI

Government defeated for third time in Lords over copyright protection against AI

Government defeated for third time in Lords over copyright protection against AI

19 May 2025

The House of Lords supported by 287 votes to 118, majority 169, an amendment to the Data (Use and Access) Bill.


Badenoch accused of wearing transphobia as ‘badge of honour’ by Labour MP

Badenoch accused of wearing transphobia as ‘badge of honour’ by Labour MP

Badenoch accused of wearing transphobia as ‘badge of honour’ by Labour MP

19 May 2025

A spokesman for the Conservative leader said she has ‘always defended the rights of trans people’.


Mental health reforms ‘mark vital step’ in improving care quality – Streeting

Mental health reforms ‘mark vital step’ in improving care quality – Streeting

Mental health reforms ‘mark vital step’ in improving care quality – Streeting

19 May 2025

The Mental Health Bill seeks to make changes following legislation initially approved in the 1980s.


Man fatally stabbed in north-west London named by police

Man fatally stabbed in north-west London named by police

Man fatally stabbed in north-west London named by police

19 May 2025

Ali Faris Muhammad, 26, died after an altercation in the early hours of Sunday, according to the Metropolitan Police.


Fire crews battling forest wildfire between Highlands and Moray

Fire crews battling forest wildfire between Highlands and Moray

Fire crews battling forest wildfire between Highlands and Moray

19 May 2025

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has been battling the blaze after receiving the first call at 8.37am on Monday.


Nick Knowles: Housebuilding plans are a chance to include ‘essential’ gardens

Nick Knowles: Housebuilding plans are a chance to include ‘essential’ gardens

Nick Knowles: Housebuilding plans are a chance to include ‘essential’ gardens

19 May 2025

TV presenter says gardens can help physical and mental health and support people recovering from trauma.


Boy, 12, charged after allegedly bringing craft knife to school

Boy, 12, charged after allegedly bringing craft knife to school

Boy, 12, charged after allegedly bringing craft knife to school

19 May 2025

Police Scotland seized the weapon and said there was no risk to the wider public.


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