UK Newspaper Archive

BBC lawyers are preparing a robust defence to Donald Trump’s $10bn claim, expected to seek his testimony about his conduct around the Capitol unrest and a related speech. The approach could put him under oath…

Pam White, a former PC injured in the 1983 Harrods incident, urges ministers to formally honour emergency workers harmed on duty. Marking 42 years, she calls for a dedicated award and recognition for colleagues and…

Britain will rejoin the Erasmus programme, restoring EU student exchanges. Ministers plan to widen access, including apprentices and those from lower‑income backgrounds. Grants and fee waivers are expected, with placements across Europe resuming from 2027,…

Ministers outline a BBC funding overhaul from 2028: free access for people on benefits, paid for by higher charges on other households. Ads and paywalls for big shows are being considered as the licence fee…

Ministers are weighing reforms to the BBC’s funding, with a consultation on options including advertising or subscriptions and free TV licences for benefit claimants. The plan aims to ease costs for low-income households while deciding…

Campaigners demand a ban on cutting engineered stone for kitchen worktops after UK cases of silicosis emerged. They urge mandatory workplace health tests, a national register of cases, stronger HSE enforcement and better protections for…

Neonatal nurse Sarah Alcock, a new mum whose daughter Chloe arrived 15 weeks early in March, is volunteering to work over Christmas to support an overstretched unit. In recognition of her dedication to families and…

Labour’s workers’ rights overhaul cleared its final parliamentary stage, setting up implementation next year. Plans curb exploitative zero‑hours contracts, give day‑one rights to sick pay and parental leave, strengthen unfair‑dismissal protections and expand flexible working….

FIFA has performed a U-turn, reducing ticket prices for next year’s World Cup finals after criticism over affordability. Cuts will apply across categories, easing costs for travelling supporters and domestic fans, following pressure over pricing…

Paul Doyle, 51, is to be jailed for driving into crowds at a Liverpool parade, injuring bystanders. A 12-year-old describes the fear of being hit as celebrations turned to chaos. The case underscores event safety…

The PM rejected calls to ditch April’s inheritance tax changes affecting farms, despite warnings from MPs and farm groups that the plan could force family sales and intensify rural distress. Critics label it “cruel”; No…

A widespread fault in speed camera systems on smart motorways and some A-roads led to wrongful speeding charges. About 40% of devices were affected for years, prompting more than 30,000 cases to be scrapped. The…

A man faces court after a vehicle incident at Liverpool’s victory parade left more than 100 injured. Dashcam audio presented to the judge captured the driver shouting at crowds. The suspect, ex‑marine Paul Doyle, is…

Donald Trump is suing the BBC for up to $5bn, alleging a Panorama clip misled viewers and damaged his reputation and business interests. He argues the broadcaster acted unlawfully. The BBC rejects the claim and…

The new MI6 chief warns power is shifting from elected leaders to tech giants and their owners. She highlights risks from opaque algorithms, calls for stronger oversight and values‑led use of advanced tech, and vows…

Sydney residents held a dawn vigil at Bondi after an incident that killed 15 people. Flowers and tributes lined the beach as the community supported survivors and bereaved families. Authorities are investigating and have urged…

At a sentencing hearing, a driver was blamed for causing injuries to football fans during a Liverpool parade. The court heard he acted out of “simple selfish rage” while trying to push through the crowd,…

The FCA plans to relax mortgage affordability rules to widen access and support growth. Lenders could offer larger loans, particularly to first‑time buyers and the self‑employed, and take more risk. Critics warn this could push…

The health secretary criticised a five-day walkout by resident doctors after they rejected a late pay offer. The strike, set to start tomorrow, coincides with record flu admissions and could strain the NHS. The BMA…

Investors are hedging against a potential reversal in the AI trade, lifting demand for credit default swaps and prompting caution over new bond deals. Questions over funding costs and cloud profitability at major tech groups,…

Two attackers targeted a Jewish beach festival at Bondi, leaving at least 15 dead and over 40 injured. A local shopkeeper intervened, disarming one attacker and helping protect others. Officials say one suspect died at…

At least 15 people were killed at a Jewish event in Sydney. A bystander is hailed for bravery after disarming an attacker. Victims include a 10-year-old girl and a London-born rabbi. Authorities say the father-and-son…

A father and son carried out an attack at Bondi Beach during a holiday event, leaving 15 dead and many injured. A local shopkeeper subdued one attacker. One suspect died, 42 victims are in hospital,…

A 43-year-old shopkeeper disarmed an attacker during an anti‑Semitic incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney, amid a Jewish festival. Fifteen people were killed and 42 injured. Police say two suspects, a father and son, took…

A bystander disarmed one of the attackers at a Jewish festival in Sydney’s Bondi Beach, with authorities reporting at least 16 deaths. Officials say the intervention saved many lives. Police are investigating the motive, possible…

Gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration in Bondi, killing 15 and injuring others before being stopped by bystanders and police. Questions over prior warnings have sparked scrutiny of Australia’s security briefings, as investigators examine…

A shopkeeper confronted and disarmed one attacker during an incident at Bondi Beach that targeted a Jewish family festival. At least 11 people were killed. He kept the suspect under control until police intervened, and…

A deadly attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi beach killed at least 16 and injured many. The PM condemned it as antisemitic. Police are investigating; a suspect was disarmed and detained. Vigils are…

Sixteen people, including a child, were killed in a suspected hate‑motivated shooting at Bondi Beach. A British‑born rabbi is among the victims. One suspect was killed, another arrested; police found devices in a car. A…