The Liverpool parade attacker considered himself “the most important person” in the area, a court hears.
Month: December 2025
Thousands of drivers wrongly fined for speeding since 2021
An anomaly identified by National Highways caused thousands of incorrect speed camera activations.
UK launches taskforce to ‘break down barriers’ for women in technology
It comes after the government was urged to help close the UK tech sector’s gender gap in order to meet its ambitious AI goals.
Children with cancer scammed out of millions fundraised for their treatment, BBC finds
Huge amounts appear to have been raised for seriously ill children who never received the money.
Trump files $5bn defamation lawsuit against BBC over Panorama speech edit
The US president has requested $5bn (£3.7bn) in damages, according to court documents filed in Florida.
Sir Cliff Richard reveals prostate cancer treatment
The 85-year-old singer says his cancer has “gone at the moment”, but calls for better screenings.
Furlough not perfect but prevented mass unemployment, Sunak says
The former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no “playbook” of how to respond to the pandemic.
UK and South Korea strike trade deal
UK pharmaceuticals, car manufacturing and financial services are expected to benefit.
Whole-of-society effort needed to deter Russia threat, armed forces chief says
Sir Richard Knighton says more families will know what “sacrifice for our nation means” as the threat from Russia worsens.
Epstein’s UK flights had alleged British abuse victims on board, BBC finds
Lawyers representing victims say it is “shocking” there has never been a “full-scale” UK inquiry.
