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Met officers probed over alleged racism in handling of Wimbledon school crash

Metropolitan Police officers are being investigated for alleged racism over their handling of a road crash that killed two schoolgirls.

Southport families urge reform as inquiry finds attack could have been prevented

The report into the Southport killings shows “devastating” failures and the need for urgent reforms, lawyers for the three murdered girls have said.

Terminally ill patients share pearls of wisdom in Marie Curie campaign

To live in the moment and let go of grudges is some of the life advice shared by terminally ill patients for a new Marie Curie campaign.

Some older people having to unretire due to financial pressures

A significant proportion of older people are deciding to “unretire” as the financial reality of retirement falls short of expectations, according to research.

West Brom insist they have not breached EFLs financial rules

West Brom insist they have “fully complied” with the EFL’s financial rules amid fears of a points deduction for the relegation-threatened Championship side.

Paddington The Musical sweeps Oliviers as Evita and Into The Woods also triumph

Paddington The Musical was the big winner at the 2026 Olivier Awards, where the West End revivals of Evita and Into The Woods also won plaudits.

Duke and Duchess of Sussex to begin Australia visit

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to begin a visit to Australia which includes both charitable and commercial engagements across Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney.

Southport attack could and should have been prevented inquiry finds

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana had “clearly revealed” he was an extreme danger and his attack on a children’s dance class “could and should have been prevented”, a public inquiry has found.

Deep fried food to be banned on school menus and sugary treats cut down

Deep-fried food will be banned from school menus and sugary treats limited as part of a sweeping standards overhaul aimed at tackling childhood obesity and tooth decay.

Estimated 25000 unpaid carers to have debts cut or cancelled

Tens of thousands of unpaid carers are to have their debts cut or cancelled in a sweeping Government review of historic overpayments.

Starmer refuses to join Trumps Hormuz blockade as oil prices expected to rise

Sir Keir Starmer has refused to join Donald Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which could compound economic pain for Britons with higher petrol costs.

More violence in jails warning after fall in prison officer experience levels

British jails face a “vicious circle of violence” as experience among prison officers falls to its lowest level in 15 years, ministers have been warned.