Early release scheme could see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn
Posted on Monday August 31, 2026

Nick Timothy's comments follow an announcement from the prime minister that some prisoners serving indefinite sentences could be freed to increase prison capacity.

US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
Posted on Monday August 31, 2026

The attack on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz - the first known US strike since late July - has killed two people and injured two others.

Patel to be replaced by Tugendhat as shadow foreign secretary
Posted on Monday August 31, 2026

Kemi Badenoch is expected to carry out a wider reshuffle of her front bench team following high-profile departures.

Djokovic in tears during US Open first-round exit
Posted on Monday August 31, 2026

An emotional Novak Djokovic suffers a US Open first-round defeat which provides further evidence that age is catching up with the 39-year-old great.

The mystery of why so many black Britons still can't swim
Posted on Monday August 31, 2026

For decades, swimming ability has been lower in the black community. Our writer asks why.