Arrests after attempted arson attack on synagogue
Police arrest a man, 46, and a woman, 47, on suspicion of arson at Finchley Reform Synagogue.
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US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves
The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.
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Theatre touring 'in crisis' as performances of plays drop 70%
The steep decline "is likely to reach a critical level without intervention", a report warns.
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Murderer died in hospital from cancer and liver cirrhosis
William MacDowell, 81, died at Forth Valley Hospital after being jailed for killing Renee MacRae and son Andrew.
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BBC to cut almost one in 10 staff to make £500m savings
The BBC's interim director general says the cuts will require "some big and some difficult choices".
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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest downsize for 15 years
The BBC will cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its biggest downsize in 15 years, according to reports.
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Student stabbed to death was 'gentle', say family
Jamie Collins' family pay tribute after he was was found dead with multiple stab wounds.
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179 prisoners freed 'in error' in England and Wales in single year
A total of 179 prisoners were freed "in error" in England and Wales between April 2025 and March 2026, government figures show.
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Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system
It comes after the BBC revealed how law firms and advisers are helping migrants pretend to be gay to stay in the UK.
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Starmer says he's 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war
It follows a warning from the US president that America's trade deal with the UK "can always be changed".
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British doubles legend Murray retires from tennis
Jamie Murray, who became the first British doubles player to rise to world number one, has announced his retirement from tennis.
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Two men banned from football matches in first tailgating convictions
Two men have been banned from attending football matches for three years as punishment for tailgating at the 2026 Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium.
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Stop Welsh space radar station because of Trump's 'contempt', first minister says
Eluned Morgan has called for the UK government to stop working with the US on 27 radar dishes.
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Ulster University to cut up to 450 jobs
It is not clear which areas of the university, which has campuses in Belfast, Londonderry and Coleraine as well as a campus in Qatar, will be affected.
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'Sad step backwards' in recovery for Tate fall boy
A French boy who fell from a Tate Modern balcony is recovering more slowly than his family had hoped.
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Manhunt after attempted arson attack on synagogue
Police say two suspects threw petrol-filled bottles at Finchley Reform Synagogue but they did not ignite.
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Two Met PCs charged over death of pregnant woman
The woman and her unborn child died in a crash with a police car in Kidbrooke, south-east London.
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Student filmmaker was surrounded and kicked on floor before he died, court told
A student filmmaker allegedly stabbed to death at a popular north London viewpoint was surrounded and kicked on the floor before he died, a court has heard.
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Booking.com customers warned of 'reservation hijacking' after hack
The travel platform said it had changed Pins to protect customers but would not say how many were affected.
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Starmer challenged over defence investment plan delay
The prime minister is facing growing pressure to spell out when the funding blueprint will be published.
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