British MP facing rape accusation outs himself, claims extortion attempt
Conservative MP says he went to police to complain about being extorted.
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'It's like the Wild West': Violent retail crime surges in the UK
New York Times: Workers face abuse, threats and assaults as retail crime soars.
'Utmost priority': Search under way after crew member falls off cruise ship
Cruise line says there is ‘reason to believe’ man is a crew member after search of vessel.
English football great Bobby Charlton dies at 86
"Sir Bobby was a hero to millions," Manchester United said.
Generation queer: Why so many Gen Zers say they’re gay or bi
Times: One in ten young Brits are gay or bisexual — and it’s no biggie.
'Let down': Family of man who had half his skull removed left out of parole hearing
The Parole Board chairman has apologised to the family.
84-year-old UK pensioner admits murdering fellow rest home resident with spade
The confrontation between the pair began after a vehicle sustained damage.
How pushy parents are making teaching unbearable
Telegraph: Official complaints from parents are skyrocketing in the UK.
Cause of London airport blaze that destroyed 1500 cars revealed
Up to 50,000 passengers were affected by the 18-hour flight suspension.
Massive fire tears through car park at London airport
Four firefighters and an airport employee hospitalised for smoke inhalation.
Cyclists enjoy surprise royal encounter in Scottish mountains
The lone figure was none other than the King, on a walk to the royal bothy.
Cure for type 1 diabetes ‘on horizon’
Three patients no longer need daily insulin injections following stem cell therapy.
'Attempts to silence': Andrew Tate’s alleged victims claim harassment and intimidation
"These threats will not work, they will not prevent people from coming forward."
Watch: Resident's fury after UK cop throws sandwich crusts on ground
The young officer was eventually forced to pick up his discarded crusts.
'I’m here to kill the Queen': Jail for Star Wars fanatic encouraged by chatbot 'girlfriend'
He was wearing a Sith mask and carrying a crossbow when stopped by a police officer.
'Saddened and appalled': Twist in nurse Lucy Letby baby killer case
Lucy Letby murdered 7 babies and tried to kill another 6. Now police have another update.
Opinion: Yes, menopause is difficult for women – but it’s not a ‘disability’
Telegraph: A landmark UK employment case is a double-edged sword, writes Celia Walden.
Royal family website 'targeted in Russian cyber attack'
It is understood site was down for about an hour and a half.
Police investigate about 100 suicides linked to Canadian man
New York Times: Authorities in Canada in Britain investigating at least 100 deaths.
Giant kiwi monument made by WWI soldiers restored in the UK
Pilots dropped 100 tonnes of chalk in order to restore the massive monument.
Bus carrying children overturns in England killing 14yo and driver
Luckily most kids came away with minor injuries, after the bus overturned on a highway.
'I love trains - when they work,' rails stranded Kiwi comic
It's been a wild week for the comic, whose train trip was followed by 22 million people.
Ex-King's College teacher jailed for historical child sex abuse; call for NZ victims
The school is promising support and co-operation in any future police probe.
Six women rescued from refrigerated truck after call to BBC reporter
The women hid for hours in a truck loaded with boxes of bananas in northern France.
'Sad day': 16 year old defaces famous UK landmark with chainsaw
Thousands a year walk along the World Heritage site, which inspired films and books.
'Sadness and anger': Iconic 300yr old ‘Robin Hood tree’ felled; 16yo arrested
Sycamore Gap tree, which featured in films and music video was vandalised, overnight.
‘Culture of fear’: Dyson and the fight over working from home
Financial Times: Six weeks into the UK's first Covid lockdown, Dyson's campus 'reopened'.
'Parent’s worst nightmare': London private school girl stabbed to death
She was on her way to school when the attack happened.
'Grotesque cruelty': British TV crocodile expert tortured, killed dozens of dogs
The crocodile expert who worked with Sir David Attenborough has pleaded guilty.
Want to know where Kate Winslet goes on holiday? The tiny island might surprise you
Seeking secluded A-list approved getaways? Set your sights on the Isle of Wight.
British man killed in row with friends over social media game
Fellow national arrested and other partygoers questioned after stabbing in remote woods.
UK baby-killer nurse facing retrial over alleged attempted murder
Lucy Letby was handed the most severe punishment possible under British law.
UK police launch investigation into Russell Brand allegations
Detectives are investigating allegations of 'non-recent' sexual offences.
Has coffee really ousted tea as the UK’s favourite hot drink?
New York Times: Recent studies suggest coffee has stolen Britons’ hearts.