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Four men arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for Iran
Four men suspected of carrying out surveillance on the Jewish community have been arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran, the Metropolitan Police has said.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:46:00 +0000
Four men suspected of carrying out surveillance on the Jewish community have been arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran, the Metropolitan Police has said.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:46:00 +0000

'Red line crossed' after leak from UK security meeting on Iran war
Leaking details from a National Security Council (NSC) meeting is "utterly dysfunctional and destructive", Harriet Harman has said.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:48:00 +0000
Leaking details from a National Security Council (NSC) meeting is "utterly dysfunctional and destructive", Harriet Harman has said.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:48:00 +0000

Ex-Labour deputy PM's son joins Green Party
The son of Labour's former deputy prime minister John Prescott has joined the Green Party, Sky News can reveal.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:45:00 +0000
The son of Labour's former deputy prime minister John Prescott has joined the Green Party, Sky News can reveal.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Home secretary defends plans to deport asylum seeker children
Shabana Mahmood has defended her plans for forced deportation of children under her new asylum rules.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:27:00 +0000
Shabana Mahmood has defended her plans for forced deportation of children under her new asylum rules.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:27:00 +0000

Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench among storm names sent to Met Office
Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench are among the names that have been submitted to the Met Office for UK storms.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:49:00 +0000
Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench are among the names that have been submitted to the Met Office for UK storms.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:49:00 +0000

Councils want courts to hand out bigger fines for fly-tipping
Court fines for fly-tipping must be reviewed as they are lower on average than penalties handed out directly by local authorities, councils have said.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Court fines for fly-tipping must be reviewed as they are lower on average than penalties handed out directly by local authorities, councils have said.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000

Why it's 'feasible' your home could be hacked - and two ways it can happen
With increasing improvements in technology, our homes - and the appliances that fill them - are becoming smarter and smarter.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:08:00 +0000
With increasing improvements in technology, our homes - and the appliances that fill them - are becoming smarter and smarter.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:08:00 +0000

Defence secretary twice declines to rule out Britain joining strikes on Iran
Defence secretary John Healey has twice declined to rule out Britain joining strikes on Iran, when asked by Sky News.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Defence secretary John Healey has twice declined to rule out Britain joining strikes on Iran, when asked by Sky News.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

The Royal Navy's destroyer will arrive too late for Cyprus
Twice, the air raid sirens sounded around RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus on Thursday afternoon. We were rushed inside as soldiers lay on the floor in body armour. It was over quickly.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:55:00 +0000
Twice, the air raid sirens sounded around RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus on Thursday afternoon. We were rushed inside as soldiers lay on the floor in body armour. It was over quickly.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:55:00 +0000

Starmer could learn a useful lesson from Tony Blair
"The art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes."
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:48:00 +0000
"The art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes."
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:48:00 +0000