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Police chief apologises for 'erroneous' Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban evidence, blaming AI
West Midlands Police chief constable Craig Guildford has apologised to MPs for giving them "erroneous" evidence about the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, blaming the use of AI.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:23:00 +0000
West Midlands Police chief constable Craig Guildford has apologised to MPs for giving them "erroneous" evidence about the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, blaming the use of AI.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:23:00 +0000
New Birmingham to Manchester rail line to be built
A new rail line will be built between Birmingham and Manchester, the government has announced.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:54:00 +0000
A new rail line will be built between Birmingham and Manchester, the government has announced.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:54:00 +0000
The government invited us on an immigration raid. There were two arrests, they both walked free
Three vans roll out of a car park in Croydon. Inside, South London’s immigration enforcement team have a list of targets. Their role is to arrest illegal workers.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:20:00 +0000
Three vans roll out of a car park in Croydon. Inside, South London’s immigration enforcement team have a list of targets. Their role is to arrest illegal workers.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:20:00 +0000
Wind power prices up in new offshore contracts as UK moves away from gas
Britain is "firmly on track" to meet its clean power targets for 2030, according to the government following a record offshore wind auction.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:02:00 +0000
Britain is "firmly on track" to meet its clean power targets for 2030, according to the government following a record offshore wind auction.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:02:00 +0000
More than 500 pubs tipped to close this year
MPs have warned that recent and upcoming policies could be the final nail in the coffin for many pubs, as the Commons backed an increase in alcohol duty in line with inflation.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:54:00 +0000
MPs have warned that recent and upcoming policies could be the final nail in the coffin for many pubs, as the Commons backed an increase in alcohol duty in line with inflation.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:54:00 +0000
Every Labour U-turn - as Starmer rows back on compulsory digital ID plan
The first 18 months of Labour in power have seen more than a dozen U-turns.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:34:00 +0000
The first 18 months of Labour in power have seen more than a dozen U-turns.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:34:00 +0000
Everything we know about China's new 'super embassy'
Sir Keir Starmer has been urged by his own MPs to reject China's planning application for a super embassy after a secret basement alongside financially delicate cables was uncovered.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:58:00 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer has been urged by his own MPs to reject China's planning application for a super embassy after a secret basement alongside financially delicate cables was uncovered.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:58:00 +0100
Sister calls for action on 'illegal' gambling sites after man's death
The sister of a man who died by suicide after black market betting sites "deliberately lured him in" has called for the Gambling Commission to review existing laws.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:26:00 +0000
The sister of a man who died by suicide after black market betting sites "deliberately lured him in" has called for the Gambling Commission to review existing laws.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:26:00 +0000
Cowboy roofer who ran over and killed woman on golf course jailed - as video shows police chase
A rogue roofer who ran over a mother-of-three on a golf course during a police chase has been jailed for 13-and-a-half years for causing her death.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:34:00 +0000
A rogue roofer who ran over a mother-of-three on a golf course during a police chase has been jailed for 13-and-a-half years for causing her death.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:34:00 +0000
Former Man Utd captain announced as head coach until end of season
Michael Carrick has been announced as Manchester United's head coach until the end of the season.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:58:00 +0000
Michael Carrick has been announced as Manchester United's head coach until the end of the season.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:58:00 +0000