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Teenage rapists' sentences to be reviewed after backlash
The attorney general has asked the Court of Appeal to review the case of three teenagers who avoided jail over the rape of two girls.
Tue, 26 May 2026 11:18:00 +0100
The attorney general has asked the Court of Appeal to review the case of three teenagers who avoided jail over the rape of two girls.
Tue, 26 May 2026 11:18:00 +0100
BP chairman removed after 'serious concerns' over conduct, oversight and governance
Oil giant BP has removed its chairman after "serious concerns" were raised, the company said.
Tue, 26 May 2026 12:41:00 +0100
Oil giant BP has removed its chairman after "serious concerns" were raised, the company said.
Tue, 26 May 2026 12:41:00 +0100
Stepmother guilty of killing five-year-old girl in scalding bath in 1978
A stepmother killed a five-year-old girl by scalding her in a hot bath as a punishment, jurors have found.
Tue, 26 May 2026 13:14:00 +0100
A stepmother killed a five-year-old girl by scalding her in a hot bath as a punishment, jurors have found.
Tue, 26 May 2026 13:14:00 +0100
Motorbike hits spectators at Isle of Man TT Races
Eight people were taken to hospital after a motorbike rider crashed into a crowd of spectators on the opening day of practice in the Isle of Man TT Races.
Tue, 26 May 2026 01:25:00 +0100
Eight people were taken to hospital after a motorbike rider crashed into a crowd of spectators on the opening day of practice in the Isle of Man TT Races.
Tue, 26 May 2026 01:25:00 +0100
Sturgeon denies any knowledge of items husband bought with embezzled £400,000
Nicola Sturgeon has denied any knowledge or suspicion of items her estranged husband bought after he admitted embezzling £400,310.65 from the SNP.
Mon, 25 May 2026 10:39:00 +0100
Nicola Sturgeon has denied any knowledge or suspicion of items her estranged husband bought after he admitted embezzling £400,310.65 from the SNP.
Mon, 25 May 2026 10:39:00 +0100
The parking mistake that operators can't fine you for – but often do | Money newsletter
More than 190,000 people have now signed up to our free Money newsletter, which brings the kind of content you enjoy in the award-winning Money blog directly to your inbox every week.
Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
More than 190,000 people have now signed up to our free Money newsletter, which brings the kind of content you enjoy in the award-winning Money blog directly to your inbox every week.
Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
Video games, a motorhome and a £3,200 coffee machine: How ex-SNP chief splashed out with embezzled cash
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling £400,310.65 from the party.
Mon, 25 May 2026 14:53:00 +0100
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling £400,310.65 from the party.
Mon, 25 May 2026 14:53:00 +0100
Woman shot dead outside city centre nightclub
A woman was shot dead in Sheffield in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday.
Mon, 25 May 2026 17:30:00 +0100
A woman was shot dead in Sheffield in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday.
Mon, 25 May 2026 17:30:00 +0100
10 tips for staying cool - and how to have a better night's sleep
Records have been broken for the hottest day in May ever - with overnight temperatures remaining above 20C (68F) in places.
Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Records have been broken for the hottest day in May ever - with overnight temperatures remaining above 20C (68F) in places.
Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100
