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MI5 has warned that Chinese spies are using job websites to target government staff, a development that raises serious security concerns. Separately, a former minister has claimed that victims of Jeffrey Epstein were ignored by the government. The death of Henry Nowak continues to prompt questions about UK policing and race, with a police chief having apologised to his family over his handcuffing and arrest. Badenoch has accused Starmer of abandoning welfare reform.

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Victims of Jeffrey Epstein ignored by government, says former minister

Alex Davies-Jones also read out a statement from an Epstein survivor during a House of Commons debate.

BBC News Politics2h ago

Three dead in Royal Navy helicopter crash

The Royal Family, prime minister and head of the navy offer condolences after the crash in Devon.

BBC News UK3h ago

Police chief apologises to Henry Nowak's family over handcuffing and arrest

Chief Constable Alexis Boon tells the BBC the footage of how the murder victim had been treated was distressing.

BBC News UK4h ago

Life-prolonging drug for advanced ovarian cancer gets go-ahead in England

Elahere is first new drug for chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer to be approved by NHS for 20 years Hundreds of women with hard-to-treat ovarian cancer can now be offered a new…

Guardian UK25m ago

Hospitals in England ranking highly for empathy ‘have better patient outcomes’

Research suggests NHS trusts with higher empathy ratings also benefit financially and have improved staff wellbeing Patients and staff fare better at hospitals that rank highly on…

Guardian UK25m ago

Starmer’s chief secretary consoled Mandelson after dismissal as US ambassador, undisclosed texts show

Darren Jones’s messages include requests for advice on the reshuffle and remarks about former business secretary Jonathan Reynolds The prime minster’s close ally Darren Jones sent…

Guardian Politics26m ago

MPs raise doubts over missing Mandelson vetting documents

File detailing security mitigations is among those withheld at the request of the Metropolitan police Ministers have faced renewed cross-party pressure in parliament over documents…

Guardian Politics4h ago

Brexit book reveals explosive secrets behind UK decision to leave the EU

A new book to mark 10 years since the UK’s Brexit referendum reveals the inside story from the key players – from both sides of the debate.

Independent Politics4h ago

EU pushes through migration overhaul with more deportations and detention centres abroad

Critics have likened the new regulations to the immigration policies of the Trump administration

Independent Politics5h ago

Shoppers can grab this electric pizza oven for under £40 in amazing deal (aff)

Pizza lovers can now grab this compact electric pizza oven with a stone baking base for under £40 in Wowcher’s latest kitchen gadget deal

Yorkshire Post1h ago

Asda set to axe 1,000 jobs as supermarket expands use of robots in warehouses - ITVX

Asda set to axe 1,000 jobs as supermarket expands use of robots in warehouses ITVX

ITV News Politics3h ago

Expert ‘very worried’ about long term implications of Iran war for the US

Swanson advised Biden's White House on Iran and was then the State Department's representative on the Trump administration’s Iran negotiating team.

Channel 4 News3h ago

‘Rubio’s Senate appearance tells you how war is playing out with Americans’

The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "the war is over" as he appeared before senators on Tuesday.

Channel 4 News3h ago

Review: This new X-Sense smoke detector offers affordable peace of mind - and it's on offer right now (aff)

From sealed 10-year smoke alarms to portable carbon monoxide detectors, X-Sense is proving smart home safety doesn’t need to cost a fortune

Yorkshire Post4h ago