The British government will issue a formal apology to victims of forced adoptions in England, the Education Secretary has confirmed. An estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers between the 1950s and 1970s in a practice survivors say caused lifelong trauma.
Robert Jenrick has unveiled a sweeping economic plan centred on cutting income tax to 17p and slashing regulatory costs by £14 billion. But not everyone in his own party is buying it.
Glasgow’s newly formed American football team, the Rams, has collapsed after just two games, leaving players angry over poor training conditions and a US trip that never happened. One former player has spoken out about the chaos behind the scenes.
Myles Smith returned to his hometown of Luton on Saturday for an emotional sold-out show that had fans singing every word. The rising star performed hits including Stargazing and Drive Safe to a packed crowd of 400 people.
The Institute for Government warns Britain lacks both a credible growth strategy and the central authority to deliver one. Without reforms to how No.10 operates, the think tank says economic ambitions will remain hollow.
Wes Streeting has launched a stunning public attack on Sir Keir Starmer, Tony Blair and Labour’s economic record. The Health Secretary’s candid remarks have rattled Number 10 and reignited talk of a fractured Cabinet.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for closer cooperation with the European Union, arguing that renewed ties are vital for Britain’s security and economic growth. The move marks a significant shift in approach, though rejoining the single market remains off the table.
A miniature therapy horse named Rusty travels around London in black cabs, visiting care homes and hospitals to comfort patients with dementia and terminal illness. Standing just 76 centimetres tall, he’s already brought joy to over 200 people since January.
Violent riots targeting mosques and asylum seeker hotels erupted across UK cities, resulting in over 400 arrests. False information about a Southport attack sparked the worst racial unrest Britain has seen in more than a decade.
A prosecutor directly challenged Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s credibility during his ongoing sex abuse trial, telling the former DUP leader he is ‘the only one telling lies’. The confrontation came as the 62-year-old faces 18 charges, including rape.
