One in five teens fear being 'cancelled' over political views
One in five teenagers in the UK do not share their political views due to a fear of being "cancelled", according to a new report.
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The Papers: 'Summer of shortages' and 'War windfall'
Fears the Iran war could lead to UK supermarket shortages this summer and news of big oil windfalls lead Thursday's papers.
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More big energy users to get help as support plan expanded
A scheme to cut bills for firms that are heavy energy users is being extended to cover an additional 3,000 businesses.
View Full Story15-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row
About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back.
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Move over wind farms: why some argue cutting costs is the best way to cut carbon
From heat pumps to offshore wind, the UK’s net zero push is facing growing scrutiny. Are rising costs undermining climate goals?
View Full Story15-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
The city where primary school places come with a toilet-training guide
Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty training.
View Full Story15-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
Fake damage and imaginary watches - how AI images are being used in insurance scams
An insurer reports a 71% rise in fraudulent claims, driven partly by an increase in faked images.
View Full Story15-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
Man 'tried to break into London's Israeli embassy armed with two knives', court hears
A man who twice entered the UK by small boat tried to break into the Israeli embassy in London with two knives to "exact revenge" for the killing of children in Gaza, a court heard.
View Full Story15-Apr-2026 - Source: Sky News
Fears government cash will come too late to save manufacturing jobs
Manufacturers are demanding immediate help with energy bills after the government revealed an expansion of a key support scheme, but said it would not begin until next April as planned.
View Full Story15-Apr-2026 - Source: Sky News
Monarch of the Glen actor Alexander Morton dies aged 81
The Glasgow-born actor appeared on stage and screen over more than five decades including stints in Take The High Road and River City.
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Migrant 'tried to break into Israeli embassy as revenge for Gaza'
A man who twice entered the UK by small boat tried to break into the Israeli embassy in London with two knives to "exact revenge" for the killing of children in Gaza, a court heard.
View Full Story15-Apr-2026 - Source: Sky News
First minister admits north Wales NHS 'not a pretty sight'
Criticism of the NHS features prominently as voters question party leaders on BBC Wales TV.
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Man and woman arrested 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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Man who felled Sycamore Gap tree released early
Adam Carruthers is released after 10 months under the Home Detention Curfew Scheme.
View Full Story15-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
Small boat migrant 'tried to break into Israeli embassy as revenge for Gaza'
A man who twice entered the UK by small boat tried to break into the Israeli embassy in London with two knives to "exact revenge" for the killing of children in Gaza, a court heard.
View Full Story15-Apr-2026 - Source: Sky News
Arrests after attempted arson attack on synagogue
Police arrest a man, 46, and a woman, 47, on suspicion of arson at Finchley Reform Synagogue.
View Full Story15-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
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.
View Full Story15-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
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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