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Boy, 17, pleads guilty to synagogue arson attackTue 21st Apr 2026 16:59 BST
Boy, 17, pleads guilty to synagogue arson attack

Accelerant was thrown through the window of Kenton United Synagogue on Saturday night.

Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for workTue 21st Apr 2026 15:52 BST
Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work

The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.

Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreedTue 21st Apr 2026 12:39 BST
Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed

The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.

Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costsTue 21st Apr 2026 09:59 BST
Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs

One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.

Rogue sperm donor who says he's fathered 180 children won't be on child's birth certificateTue 21st Apr 2026 14:14 BST
Rogue sperm donor who says he's fathered 180 children won't be on child's birth certificate

The child's mother and her partner say they never wanted Robert Albon to play any part in the child's life.

Court challenge over Met Police's use of live facial recognition thrown outTue 21st Apr 2026 16:42 BST
Court challenge over Met Police's use of live facial recognition thrown out

The claim was brought over concerns the technology can be used in an arbitrary or discriminatory way.

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