Burnham considers disposable BBQ ban over wildfire risks
The Cobra meeting will be attended by ministers from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Home Office, and…
Early release scheme risks more serious crimes, probation chief inspector warns
On Tuesday, probation officers voted in favour of strike action over the scheme, with probation union Napo saying 90% of…
Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces
New vape shops will require planning permission and councils will get more powers to block new betting shops, under government…
Summer 2026 on course to be UK’s hottest on record, says Met Office
The remarkably warm and sunny summer has led to drought being declared in more than two-thirds of England and all…
Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low
A WhatsApp channel which advertises stock in corner shops – including some offering delivery – has attracted thousands of followers…
England set to be one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is spread through contact with blood infected with the virus, such as by sharing needles with someone who…
Six arrested after woman found dead in north London
Six people have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 23-year-old woman in north London. Police…
Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat
There are signs smugglers have been putting increasing numbers of people into each boat. In 2018, there was an average…
Asylum seeker who groomed and raped girl, 13, jailed
An asylum seeker who raped a 13-year-old girl after pretending to be a teenager on Snapchat has been jailed. Abdul…
Nigel Farage says incident at his home ‘directly linked’ to Ann Widdecombe murder
Asked about the investigation, he said: “Clearly, counter-terrorism made some mistakes, which is why they referred themselves to the Independent…