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Man involved in London Underground text message scam laundered £600,000, court hears

A man involved in a scheme targeting London Underground passengers through a text message scam laundered £600,000 through gift cards, a court has heard.

Sports

Why Champions League return is crucial to Man Utd

Up to fourth in the Premier League after Monday's win at Everton, Champions League qualification would be a big boost to Manchester United's finances after two years outside Europe's elite club compet...

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BBC edited a second racial slur out of Bafta ceremony

The BBC's chief content officer Kate Phillips says a slur that aired was the result of a genuine error.

Business

Reform’s Danny Kruger criticises UK’s ‘totally unregulated sexual economy’

Former Conservative laments divorce changes and says Reform UK will pursue policies to boost birthrateUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK is “suffering from having a totally unregulated sexual eco...

Technology

Magistrates and judges to use more AI, says Lammy - as jury trials reduced

Justice Secretary David Lammy wants to see more AI-assisted magistrates as he doubles down on his plans to reduce the number of jury trials.

Man 'caused wife's death by controlling her', jury told

Christopher Trybus denies the manslaughter of his wife Tarryn Baird who took her own life in 2017.

'I wanted to save her life' - the moment twin sisters learned they were identical

The surprise discovery meant Grace Leggett could not be a stem cell donor for her sister Caitlin.

Politics

Minister under investigation over targeting of reporters makes late donation declaration

Josh Simons failed to declare gifts from Labour donor within the stipulated 28 days of receiving themUK politics live – latest updatesA Cabinet Office minister under investigation over his role in all...

Politics

Rupert Lowe fails in effort to block investigation by MPs’ watchdog

Independent MP requested interim injunction preventing the ICGS from examining a complaint against himA high court judge has dismissed an attempt by the independent MP Rupert Lowe to block a parliamen...

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Yungblud wants to record a James Bond theme with Oasis – Liam Gallagher responds

"I’d be down for a collaboration on a Bond song if Liam and Noel would f****** have me” The post Yungblud wants to record a James Bond theme with Oasis – Liam Gallagher responds appeared first on NME...

Politics

UK government will release papers on Andrew’s appointment as trade envoy

Minister confirms documents about 2001 appointment will be available, but not until police investigation is overThe government will not oppose a move in parliament to compel ministers to release docum...

Health

Best and worst NHS trusts for cancer treatment revealed

Almost all NHS trusts are missing a major cancer target - with some of the worst performers seeing only about half of patients on time, data shows.

Business

UK’s biggest student housing provider hit by fall in international enrolment

Unite Group cuts rents at some universities and raises cash by selling London site to joint venture for £186mBusiness live – latest updatesA drop in the number of international students coming to the...

Sports

New stadium curse - are Everton showing how clubs struggle after move?

As Everton's home form continues to struggle, BBC Sport takes a closer look at the curse of the new stadium in the Premier League era.

Entertainment

Government confirms broadcast‑style regulation for Netflix, Disney+ and more

The UK's biggest video-on-demand services will have to follow the same rules on content and accessibility as traditional broadcasters, under new legislation being implemented.

Witches, Nazi collaborators and banned books: International Booker prize announces 2026 longlist

Thirteen books make this year’s longlist for translated fiction, which awards a first prize of £50,000Olga Ravn, Daniel Kehlmann, Ia Genberg, Mathias Énard and Gabriela Cabezón Cámara are among those...

Business

AstraZeneca boss Pascal Soriot’s pay rises to £17.7m

Increase of 6.4% comes as drugmaker reports strong profit growth, despite cancelling UK investment projectsBusiness live – latest updatesPascal Soriot, the chief executive of Britain’s largest pharmac...

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The Twilight Sad share epic and cathartic new single ‘Attempt A Crash Landing – Theme’: “It had to contain every element of emotion I was feeling”

It's the third taster to be lifted from the duo's forthcoming sixth album ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ The post The Twilight Sad share epic and cathartic new single ‘Attempt A Crash Landing – Theme’: “It...

How the UK's travel system is changing from today

British dual nationals who don't have a British passport could be stopped from entering the UK under new rules coming into force from today.