Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop enter administration.

The high street retailers Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop are facing a critical juncture as their owner, Modella Capital, initiates insolvency proceedings across the UK and Ireland, placing approximately…

Trump’s seizure of Maduro raises thorny legal questions, in US and abroad

On Monday morning, a handcuffed, jumpsuit-clad Nicolás Maduro stepped off a military helicopter in New York City, flanked by armed federal agents. The Venezuelan president had spent the night in…

Will 2026 be the year MPs and peers agree how to repair Parliament?

The Houses of Parliament, a globally recognised symbol of British democracy and an architectural marvel, is teetering on the brink of structural failure. For years, the Palace of Westminster has…

Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?

While this specific part of the Tunnock’s operation remains labour-intensive, a significant portion of the factory floor is already highly automated. The company has a long-standing commitment to embracing the…

Ofcom asks X about reports its Grok AI makes sexualised images of children

A spokesperson for Ofcom confirmed that the regulator is actively investigating these allegations, which include claims that Grok has been producing "undressed images" of individuals. The BBC has independently verified…

UK biodiversity continues to decline, 2025 bioindicators show

Since their inception in 2007, these meticulously compiled indicators have served as the definitive benchmark for tracking the UK’s progress against its commitments to biodiversity conservation, both domestically under the…

Thirty-two Cubans killed during US attack on Venezuela.

The Cuban government has declared two days of national mourning following a devastating US operation aimed at seizing Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, during which 32 Cuban nationals, identified as members…

US action in Venezuela not legal, senior Labour MP says

Dame Emily’s criticism carries significant weight given her position, which places her at the forefront of scrutinising the UK’s foreign policy. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Westminster Hour, she emphatically…

TikTok owner signs join venture deal to avoid US ban

According to the internal memo circulated by Mr. Chew, the deal is slated to officially close on January 22, bringing an end to years of intense pressure from Washington to…

Tandridge District Council launches cost-of-living support fund.

In a proactive and crucial move to alleviate the escalating financial pressures on its residents, Tandridge District Council has officially launched a new, dedicated cost-of-living support fund. This vital initiative…