PC Harper killers: Burnham seeks legal route to block early release
Andy Burnham asks justice secretary to prevent early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers under October scheme, reigniting debate over sentencing laws and public trust in justice.
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Samsung’s foldable future: how the Z Fold 8 reshapes UK tech habits
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 redefines mobile computing with its passport-sized design, but at £1,699, does it justify the cost? A look at how UK consumers are adapting.
DPD temp workers miss sick pay as UK labour rights probe widens
Internal documents reveal DPD temporary workers may have been denied sick pay and pensions, as a UK labour rights investigation deepens amid broader scrutiny of gig economy practices.
Belfast riots expose UK’s fragile peace as Starmer faces first crisis
Violence in Northern Ireland reignites sectarian tensions, testing Keir Starmer’s government as economic and social fractures deepen across the UK.
UK youth unemployment crisis: what Ireland’s apprenticeships reveal
Alan Milburn’s review exposes a million young Britons not in education or work. Ireland’s model offers solutions—but can the UK adapt?
UK borrowing debate tests Starmer’s growth plan as watchdog flags defence claim
Chancellor John Healey faces pressure to boost public investment under relaxed fiscal rules, while a watchdog challenges Starmer’s defence spending claim. Key decisions loom.
Saudi-led $55bn takeover of EA reshapes UK gaming and global tech power
Electronic Arts' $55bn sale to Saudi Arabia's wealth fund and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners marks a seismic shift in gaming and tech geopolitics. What it means for UK studios, regulation, and global investment flows.