Driving bans and bank account snooping powers planned for benefit fraudsters
The DWP will also be able to recover money directly from fraudsters’ bank accounts under the drive to tackle benefit fraud.
Fact check: Southport trial scheduled by judge long before US election result
A former chairman of the Conservative Party has claimed that the beginning of Southport attacker Axel Rudakubana’s trial was scheduled on the same day as Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration as “a ...
Somerset House announces special year of programming to mark 25-year anniversary
Among the luminaries celebrating the anniversary was Spanish director Pedro Almodovar and beloved children’s TV presenter ...
Only 4% of alleged domestic abusers in police dismissed, survey finds
Just 4% of alleged domestic abusers in the police were dismissed over a 12-month period, according to new data from the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales. Dame Nicole Jacobs called for ...
Lewis Hamilton completes first laps as a Ferrari driver at Fiorano
Lewis Hamilton has sealed a lifelong ambition by completing his first laps as a Ferrari driver. Hamilton, who turned 40 ...
Reeves says need for growth trumps opposition amid Heathrow speculation
Rachel Reeves is set to face down prominent Labour critics of plans to expand Heathrow, saying the need for economic growth trumps other concerns. The Chancellor is expected to use a speech on growth ...
Ben Shelton beats Lorenzo Sonego to reach Australian Open semi-finals
Ben Shelton battled to a four-set win over Lorenzo Sonego to reach his second grand slam semi-final. The big-serving American ...
UK Trump impersonator to retire after president’s second term as business booms
A British Donald Trump impersonator will hang up his wig after the president’s second term after his busiest year on record ...
RFU chief Bill Sweeney wanted to defer controversial bonus payment
Sweeney received a £742,000 salary and £358,000 bonus in 2023-24, while the RFU posted a record operating loss of £37.9m and ...
Wetherspoons calls for pub food tax cuts ahead of Budget cost increases
It came as the hospitality giant revealed stronger sales for the half-year so far despite selling off more venues.
Chris Packham tells Winterwatch viewers to stop eating tuna
Chris Packham,BBC Studios,Jo CharlesworthBBC What did you miss? Chris Packham urged Winterwatch to stop eating tuna after highlighting their decline in population. The popular wildlife show returned ...
App spending on AI chatbots tripled in 2024 – report
Mobile app spending on generative AI-powered chatbots such as ChatGPT tripled globally in 2024, according to new data. The annual State of Mobile report from digital economy data firm Sensor Tower ...