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Jo Boydell has left Travelodge after 13 years with the company, following criticism over the handling of a 2022 sexual assault at one of its hotels and a subsequent safety review.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to be relocating to a non-royal residence outside London, with their children due to start school in September, six years after they left for the US.
Jason Arday, who recently resigned from his professorship at the University of Cambridge, has been found dead at his home in south London. Police are treating his death as unexpected but not suspicious. His family stated he was subjected to a "campaign of sustained abuse" and "misinformation" which took a profound toll.
The USS George Washington is heading to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been on an extended nine-month deployment during which sailors have reportedly faced difficult conditions and mental health concerns.
A severe wildfire has claimed at least one life, injured around 40 people, and led to the evacuation of approximately 1,200 residents and tourists along Croatia's coastline. The blaze, described as "one of the worst" in the country's history, rapidly engulfed 1,000 hectares, causing extensive damage to homes and vehicles.
Three men convicted of murder are set to be executed in three different US states on the same day, marking the first such occurrence in 16 years. The scheduled deaths come as the US experiences a sharp increase in capital punishment, driven by policy changes at both federal and state levels, despite declining public support for the practice.
Two people have been seriously injured after a passenger train derailed between Haywards Heath and Lewes in East Sussex on Thursday afternoon. Nine additional passengers sustained less serious injuries in the incident, which has led to significant disruption on several rail routes.
A new pilot scheme by the UK government is offering AI training to young people aged 16 to 21 who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET) or at risk of unemployment. The initiative aims to address a significant rise in youth unemployment by providing essential workplace skills and harnessing artificial intelligence to enhance job prospects.
Great Plains has launched Zamara Private, a six-suite private safari residence in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, with nightly rates starting from $32,500 for up to 12 guests.
More than 100 firefighters remain at Dunwich Heath after a wildfire spread across about 150 hectares, prompting evacuations and concern for protected wildlife.
Palestinian officials reported overnight attacks on villages in the occupied West Bank, including fires at two mosques, after a deadly clash near Tal left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead.
A self-employed driving instructor from Eastbourne said he faced losing his income after a leased dual-control Nissan remained off the road for three months while awaiting a part.
Donald Trump’s arrival in Ankara overshadowed a Nato summit centred on defence investment, European air defences and support for Ukraine after renewed Russian attacks.
US Central Command said the strikes were carried out in response to attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran warned it would respond and Gulf states condemned the tanker incidents.
A Paris appeal court will decide whether to uphold Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement conviction and ban from public office, a ruling with major consequences for National Rally and the next French presidential election.
The National Crime Agency says it has identified 270 people linked to online forums where men allegedly encourage and share footage of drug-facilitated sexual abuse.
The Metropolitan Police said a man linked to Married at First Sight UK has been bailed while enquiries continue, following allegations examined by BBC Panorama.
West Midlands Police said a 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds after a shooting on Bowyer Road in Alum Rock.
A recent study finds that while artificial intelligence is widely present in English secondary schools, just 2% have formal strategies guiding its adoption. Concerns over safeguarding and staff confidence highlight the need for clearer policy frameworks.
CBS News is set to hire Trevor Phillips, British broadcaster and former head of the Commission for Racial Equality, as a global correspondent. The appointment reflects ongoing changes at the network under editor Bari Weiss amid recent leadership upheaval.
Asian equity markets fell on Tuesday as investors dialled back risk and watched developments in the Middle East and energy trade routes. Shares in travel and co
A man is receiving treatment for serious injuries following a stabbing on Kinnaird Avenue, north Belfast. Police have arrested one suspect and remain at the scene collecting evidence. Local and political leaders have urged calm and cooperation with ongoing investigations.
A new analysis from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation says the most effective way to reduce the United Kingdom’s welfare bill is to raise employment, not to cut
Hot weather is expected to intensify across parts of England over the bank holiday weekend, with amber heat health alerts issued for the Midlands, eastern Engla
The government has asked major supermarkets to hold down prices on essential groceries, in a voluntary move aimed at easing pressure on household budgets. Minis
The UK government has amended its Russia sanctions regime to permit imports of diesel and jet fuel that were refined outside Russia from Russian crude oil. Mini
GoFundMe reports a record April for rent-related fundraisers in the UK, a 60% rise in rent support donations since 2022, and more than 100,000 monthly donors he
The United Kingdom and France extended a joint pilot programme known as “one in, one out” until October, keeping in place a key plank of their efforts to cu
British Gas will provide a £112 million settlement following Ofgem’s investigation into forced prepayment meters installed on households in arrears during the 2022-23 energy price surge. The package includes a £20 million penalty, £70 million in debt write-offs, and direct customer redress. The settlement highlights regulatory expectations around fair treatment of customers in financial difficulty during periods of market stress.
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