A stark report reveals Black children in England and Wales are nearly eight times more likely to be strip-searched than white peers, with many searches yielding no evidence. This raises serious questions about proportionality and safeguarding, especially after cases like Child Q. Experts and campaigners are demanding urgent reforms to ensure accountability and prevent lasting harm to young people.
13-month-old UK boy 'abused and smothered to death'; gay couple on trial for murder
Indian student enrolments fall across 76% of UK universities, survey reveals
UK clears landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill, bans cigarette sales for 2009-born generation
UK unemployment rate falls to 4.9% as wage growth hits slowest pace since 2020
UK: Royal Academy of Music faces backlash over ban on private school students in new scheme
England's universities will face stringent free speech oversight with a new system allowing staff to report concerns directly to the Office for Students. Institutions risk substantial fines, potentially reaching millions, if they fail to uphold free speech principles. This move aims to combat a perceived culture of fear and stifled academic inquiry, empowering staff with a direct avenue for redress.
Jesy Nelson car stolen with hospital equipment for twin daughters; singer offers 10,000 reward
London synagogue targeted in another attempted arson attack; Sadiq Khan vows strict action
Indian heritage spirits Mahua and Goan Feni debut in UK market
Queen Elizabeth IIs private papers opened for first official biography project
For the first time since Queen Elizabeth II's passing, her private papers are being opened to historian Anna Keay for her official biography. This unprecedented access to personal letters and documents within the Royal Archives promises an intimate portrait of the monarch's life and decision-making across decades of significant change.
Titanic life jacket worn by survivor sold for 670,000 ($906,000) at UK auction
UK farmer plans to breed less photogenic Highland cows to stop tourists and influencers filming them
Who is Andy Kershaw? Former BBC Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter dies at 66 after cancer diagnosis
16-year-old boy among 3 charged in arson attack at Persian-language media organisation in London
Keir Starmer faces resign calls from Opposition as UK government admits Mandelson vetting lapse
Italy's cities feature umarells, retired men who observe construction sites with hands clasped behind their backs. These little men, originating from Bolognese dialect, offer unsolicited advice and engage with workers, blending humor and a desire for connection. This cultural phenomenon has even led to some municipalities involving them as volunteers in monitoring public works.
Who is Sajjad Raja? Reform UK candidate under-fire for saying 'from river to the sea
