Government promises to act on maternity care failings which 'shame our society'
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

An independent inquiry has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.

Refugees would be told to repay around £10,000 under new asylum bill
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The Home Office will be given powers to recover costs from adults who have received asylum support under new laws.

Manhunt after bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch in Monaco
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The blast was caused by an explosive device which appeared to contain bolts and pellets, the head of Monaco's government said.

Government 'cannot deport' grooming gang ringleader
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

A 55-year-old law means the government has no legal powers to remove Shabir Ahmed from the UK.

Another UK heatwave could be on the way
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

As parts of Europe continue to swelter in record temperatures, higher temperatures could develop again across the UK later this week, as Simon King explains.