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Sunak pledges to remove benefits for people not taking jobs after 12 months

People who are fit to work but do not accept job offers will have their benefits taken away after 12 months, the prime minister has pledged.

Met Police apologises for using phrase 'openly Jewish' as campaigner accuses force of 'victim-blaming'

The Metropolitan Police has apologised after an officer prevented an antisemitism campaigner from crossing a road near a pro-Palestinian march because they were "openly Jewish".

Police 'reviewing information' about ex-Tory MP Mark Menzies after alleged misuse of funds

Police say they are reviewing "information" about former Conservative MP Mark Menzies after Labour asked for an investigation into claims he misused party funds.

SWAT team shot man in face after UK gamer faked hostage situation

A British video gamer who faked a hostage situation leading to another man suffering life-changing injuries after armed units were tricked into shooting him has been sentenced in the first case of its kind in the UK.

Bloody Sunday: No perjury charges for former soldiers or alleged IRA member

Fifteen former soldiers and an alleged IRA member investigated for perjury during the Bloody Sunday Inquiry will not face charges.

Sturgeon admits to 'incredibly difficult time' after husband charged over embezzlement probe

Nicola Sturgeon has described her personal situation as "incredibly difficult" after her husband was charged in connection with the embezzlement of SNP funds.

Boris Johnson breached rules by being 'evasive' over links to hedge fund

Former prime minister Boris Johnson has breached government rules by being "evasive" about his links to a hedge fund that set up a meeting between him and the president of Venezuela, a watchdog has said.

Painting stolen in Oxford raid found in Romania but other works still missing

An "'irreplaceable" 17th Century artwork stolen from an Oxford University Gallery has been found in Romania - but police say they're still hunting for two more paintings taken in the heist.

All the Tory MPs who have been suspended since Sunak became PM

Rishi Sunak is facing a fresh headache after a Conservative MP was suspended over allegations he misused campaign funds.

Primary school teacher's diary led police to find her partner's body, court hears

A primary school teacher's secret diary led police to uncover her partner's body buried in their garden, a court has heard.