1 hour ago Britain's biggest police forces hired tens of thousands of officers without doing full employment checks

Some of the UK's largest forces secretly abandoned pre-employment checks on new recruits for six years after the last Government announced a £3 billion programme to recruit 20,000 officers nationwide.

Events

5 h. ago Iran threatens protesters with the death penalty in bid to curb nationwide unrest as Starmer and European leaders condemn deadly crackdown

Video footage has shown buildings ablaze and violent clashes as anti-government demonstrations rage in cities across Iran, marking the most serious challenge to the regime in years.

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7 h. ago Iran’s supreme leader sets stage for harsher crackdown as protest movement swells

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls protesters ‘vandals’ and ‘saboteurs’ and blames the US for instigating the unrestIran’s supreme leader has vowed that authorities will “not back down” in the face of a rapidly growing protest movement, setting the stage for an intensified violent crackdown on the second day of a nationwide internet shutdown.Protests have raged in cities and towns across the country in recent days, posing a threat to the authority of the regime, which has been significantly weakened since the last large protest movement in the country in 2022. Another round of demonstrations was called for Friday night. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Iran’s supreme leader vows authorities ‘will not back down’ in face of growing protest movement

Protests have taken place in all 31 Iranian provinces as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blames US for unrestIran’s supreme leader has vowed that authorities will “not back down” in the face of a rapidly growing protest movement, fuelling fears of an intensifying crackdown on the second day of a nationwide internet shutdown.Protests have taken place in all 31 Iranian provinces in recent days, posing a threat to the authority of the regime, which has been significantly weakened since the last large protest movement in the country in 2022. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Wrongly released sex offender who sparked nationwide manhunt pleads guilty to knife crime

Brahim Kaddour-Cherif appeared in court twice this week, pleading guilty to burglary after he broke into a garage to steal bikes and to carrying a knife in a separate incident

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10 h. ago Drug dealing former chef offered customers 'super saver' deals on cocaine

Stephen Burke's dealing was discovered after police stopped his car in Mumbles because of the manner of his driving

Economics

14 h. ago Scotland 'must follow Wales' and legally enforce 20mph speed limit in built

EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Greens argue the law must be changed to ensure a nationwide approach to 20mph speed limits and improve road safety.

Politics

23 h. ago Popular specialty cheese brands recalled nationwide under highest risk warning over listeria contamination

Cheese products from The Ambriola Company, including some under the Boar’s Head brand, were recalled last November

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28 h. ago Rachel Reeves’s pub reprieve is nothing for Labour to cheer about

Editorial: The government’s latest U-turn, over business rate relief, will be welcomed by publicans – but it only comes after a noisy nationwide campaign that saw MPs banned from more than a thousand boozers. It is sadly emblematic of how this administration goes about its business

Politics

29 h. ago Crowds take to streets across Iran after call to defy regime

Nationwide internet blackout as unrest spreads to more cities

Politics

30 h. ago Iran plunged into internet blackout as protests over economy spread nationwide

Security forces reported to have killed at least 45 people since protests began 12 days ago, as pressure on regime increasesIran was plunged into a complete internet blackout on Thursday night as protests over economic conditions spread nationwide, increasing pressure on the country’s leadership.While it was unclear what caused the internet cut, first reported by the internet freedom monitor NetBlocks, Iranian authorities have shut down the internet in response to protests in the past. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's wage demands emerge as Man Utd offer ex

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could earn a tidy sum from an interim spell at Manchester United, with the ex-player having the chance to land a multi-million pound bonus if he takes the job

Politics

36 h. ago What are Hols from £9.50? The ultimate guide to booking your 2026 holidays with The Sun

THE Sun's Hols from £9.50 returns in January giving you the chance to book a bargain break at over 300 holiday parks across the UK and Europe. You only need to collect FIVE codewords or Sun Savers codes to book. Or, join our membership programme, Sun Club, to get automatic access without the need to...

Economics

38 h. ago Farmers block highways across Greece in protest over rising costs and EU trade deal

Farmers in Greece have escalated nationwide protests by launching a 48-hour blockade of major highways and toll stations

Economics

41 h. ago Dementia UK returning to Lanarkshire for free clinics with Admiral Nurses

The dementia specialists will host clinics at Nationwide branches to offer tailored support and guidance to anyone affected by the condition.

Politics

60 h. ago Starling Bank shares simple money habit to help people save an average of £1,600

Being good with money is Britain’s number one goal for 2026 - above fitness and wellness.

Economics

61 h. ago Nationwide customers told to 'maximise chances' of getting £100 bonus

Savers waiting for Nationwide announcements may miss eligibility deadlines unless they act

Economics

61 h. ago How all savers could get up to £275 from Nationwide’s bonus this year

Non-Nationwide members could bag up to £275 if they act soon

Economics

62 h. ago Martin Lewis urges people with Nationwide not to miss out on £100 cash boost

Over 4 million Nationwide members received the £100 windfall last year.

Economics

62 h. ago Lloyds Bank tells customers to check their old statements over £250 payments

The qualifying rules for the Lloyds bonus payment are quite specific

Economics