16 h. ago Borders chief can’t name a way Brexit has helped UK control its borders

The new border security commander, Martin Hewitt, said he did ‘not immediately’ have an answer

Politics

19 h. ago Brit issues 'toxic' cat bite warning after requiring six surgeries in nine days

A man is set to undergo his sixth operation at St Thomas' Hospital in London after a cat made its way into his home and bit him resulting in a serious infection

Events

41 h. ago Number of Channel crossing arrivals ‘frustrating’, says border security chief

Border Security Commander Martin Hewitt said he finds the numbers very challenging but that work to stop crossings was always going to take time.

Events

41 h. ago UK borders chief warns of surge in Channel migrants from southern Africa and 'significant violence' against police

Martin Hewitt, the Border Security Commander, said there had been 'quite a shift' in the nationalities of people who are coming to Britain on small boats.

Events

64 h. ago How to tell if you have Covid, cold or flu as experts warn of 'worrying' surge in UK Covid cases

Coughs and colds are seemingly rampant at the moment. Here's how to tell the difference between common winter viruses

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3 d. ago Two rogue cops sacked every day as officers barred from policing soars to record high

The figures come after an undercover investigation exposed officers at Charing Cross police station making offensive comments and bragging about using violence

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3 d. ago Prepare to work without IT at all, warns UK cyber chief amid huge surge in hacks

‘Nationally significant’ cyber attacks have increased substantially over the last year, NCSC warns

Events

3 d. ago UK inflation to rise to highest in G7, warns IMF as food costs surge

It came as the IMF increased its UK growth forecast for this year but reduced its prediction for 2026 amid concerns over the labour market.

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3 d. ago Afghan Channel migrant who threatened to kill Nigel Farage on TikTok jailed

Fayaz Khan, pictured with an AK47 tattoo on his cheek, faces being deported after he was convicted of making threats to kill Nigel Farage on TikTok. He was sentenced at court today.

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3 d. ago Autumn hot water bottle and microwaveable heat pads warning over unknown 2

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has issued a warning over a surge in burns caused by hot water bottles and microwaveable heat pads, urging the public to take safety measures

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4 d. ago Police union chief's ultras fear as fan violence infects Scottish lower leagues

"We are seeing a rise in violence from what we used to call casuals, and now call ultras."

Events

4 d. ago Health chiefs warn 'world's deadliest infection' tuberculosis is surging and symptoms are easy

Health officials have urged the public to be alert to the signs of tuberculosis (TB) after new figures revealed cases of 'the world's deadliest infectious disease' are continuing to rise across England.

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5 d. ago ‘Cavalier and aggressive’: why are border agents flooding into US cities?

Border agents have become a key force in Trump’s migrant crackdown – operating far from their traditional rural rangeBorder patrol officers have become ubiquitous footsoldiers in Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan, and lawyers and human rights advocates worry that the agency is expanding its aggressive tactics into cities far from its conventional range.Led by Gregory Bovino, a particularly hardline Customs and Border Protection (CBP) sector chief from southern California, border patrol agents have become a daily presence in several major cities across the US. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago French police use pepper spray on migrants trying to cross English Channel

French police have used pepper spray to stop migrants from trying to cross the English Channel.

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7 d. ago Afghan channel migrant is found guilty of making threat to kill Nigel Farage in TikTok post

Afghan national Fayaz Khan went on trial on Tuesday accused of making threats to kill Nigel Farage on TikTok, after the Reform UK leader highlighted the migrant's intended journey to the UK

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8 d. ago More than 1,000 small boat migrants cross Channel to Britain in just one day AGAIN

There were 1,075 arrivals in a 24-hour period, the Home Office said. It brings the total since the start of the year to 35,476, up a third on the same period last year.

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8 d. ago More than 1,000 small boat migrants cross Channel to Britain in just one day

There were 1,075 arrivals in a 24-hour period, the Home Office said. It brings the total since the start of the year to 35,476, up a third on the same period last year.

Events

8 d. ago Police chief apologises after researcher bungled Clare's Law applications leaving women at risk of violence and abuse

Former police researcher Gavin Hudson has been barred from policing after he failed to examine Clare's Law applications on people suspected of domestic violence - placing women at risk.

Events

8 d. ago NHS waiting list progress grinds to a halt as top medic flags 'critical issues'

Labour’s NHS recovery is on a knife edge and the health service needs a cash injection to increase capacity, surgeons warn

Politics

9 d. ago Plastic surgeon spots worrying signs of apparent lip filler 'migration' in Lauren Sanchez's pout

A plastic surgeon has issued a serious warning to newlywed Lauren Sánchez Bezos after noticing an alarming detail during her appearances at Paris Fashion Week.

Science