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King Charles and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: A royal family fallout
The monarchy is officially distancing itself from Andrew after his arrest, and the vibes are definitely off.
Thames Water needs £2.4bn to avoid bankruptcy
The UK's largest water utility says its current cash pile will dry up by early 2027 unless lenders cough up more dough.
UK early prison releases: second wave hits amid massive probation strain
England and Wales are cutting sentences to fix overcrowding, but probation officers are lowkey threatening to strike over the chaos.
UK coastal erosion: 183 homes lost as sea levels rise
Rising sea levels and unstable cliffs are forcing English seaside towns to proactively demolish houses before they collapse into the ocean.
NHS England faces 'ominous' winter pressure as wait times spike
Hospital waiting lists are growing again, and experts warn the health system is already feeling the burn before winter even hits.
UK Consulate in Jerusalem: Diplomats leave amid Israeli tensions
The British consulate in East Jerusalem is rebranding as a 'UK Mission' as staff leave following a standoff over UK sanctions on West Bank settlements.
Sean Peers pleads guilty in long-running abuse case
A man has admitted to sexually assaulting a woman who was drugged by her husband, as the trial for several other defendants prepares to begin.
Vaping in the UK: Why so many non-smokers are picking up e-cigarettes
Latest data shows over a million people who never touched a cigarette are now vaping, and the 25-35 crowd is leading the pack.
RAF Fairford: US bombers leave UK base after suspected terror plot
The US Air Force moved its bombers back home after an investigation into a planned terror attack at the Gloucestershire base.
Jagtar Singh Johal released from Indian prison after nine-year ordeal
The British Sikh activist walked free after a high court judge threatened Indian officials with contempt charges for stalling his release.
Iran suspected of involvement in U.K. air base bomb plot
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says there are strong indications Iran played a role in an alleged plot against a British air base used by U.S. forces.
MI5 warns UK universities over ties to Chinese research front
British intelligence is flagging a Chinese state-owned firm for allegedly stealing sensitive research, leaving cash-strapped unis in a major bind.
NHS hospitals facing critical shortages of common, daily medications
Major pain relievers and blood pressure tablets are in short supply across English trusts, leaving medical experts concerned about patient care.
Argentina vs. UK: The Falklands oil standoff explained
President Javier Milei is threatening international arbitration over oil drilling in the Falkland Islands, raising tensions decades after the 1982 war.
RAF Fairford: Terror suspects arrested near U.S. air base in UK
Five men were apprehended near a key British military site used by U.S. forces while allegedly carrying explosives.
RAF Fairford: 5 terror suspects arrested near U.S. air base in UK
President Trump confirmed the men were already under investigation before their dramatic weekend arrest.
UK High Court blocks SAS veteran's book on Nairobi terror response
A former soldier is legally barred from publishing his account of a 2019 counter-terror mission due to an alleged breach of a lifelong confidentiality contract.
UK Rail Crime: Assaults on Trains Hit Record Highs
New data reveals a massive spike in passenger and worker abuse on Britain's rail lines, leaving the industry scrambling for solutions.