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Care company fined for running illegal children's homes in legal firstTue 4th Aug 2026 23:44 BST
Care company fined for running illegal children's homes in legal first

The company pleaded guilty to failing to register three homes after being prosecuted by Ofsted.

More than 170 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in ChannelTue 4th Aug 2026 20:45 BST
More than 170 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel

The government says all of the migrants, who were attempting to cross to the UK, will be returned to France.

Justice secretary apologises to families affected by early release schemeTue 4th Aug 2026 16:58 BST
Justice secretary apologises to families affected by early release scheme

Some offenders will be barred from the scheme, but families say it comes "at the expense of victims".

Half-price rail travel extended to 18-year-oldsTue 4th Aug 2026 14:09 BST
Half-price rail travel extended to 18-year-olds

They'll be able to buy the 16-17 Saver railcard up until the day before they turn 18.

Breast cancer checks missing most women under 50 who are at risk, says studyTue 4th Aug 2026 02:08 BST
Breast cancer checks missing most women under 50 who are at risk, says study

Up to 95% of younger women who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed by current NHS checks, researchers warn.

Tributes paid to 'quietly seismic' theatre director and playwright Peter GillTue 4th Aug 2026 19:11 BST
Tributes paid to 'quietly seismic' theatre director and playwright Peter Gill

Gill performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company before embarking on a successful directing career.

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