Crime Likely to Rise in New COVID-19 Lockdown, Police Chief Warns
County drug gangs, child sexual exploitation, domestic violence as well as a more general rise in crime could occur unless poverty and homelessness are tackled, a police chief has warned.
Man Stabbed and Shot by Moped Muggers for $9,000 Dollar Watch
Danny Pearce, 31, had been on a night out with his girlfriend, when two men took turns to stab him for his watch.
Officers Repeatedly Visit Gym After Owner Refuses to Close During Lockdown
After being asked to close and risking a £10,000 ($13,194) fine, the owner of the gym Andreas Michli, reopened the gym as soon as the police left.
Police Rescue 46 Children From Sexual Abuse in 'Global Network'
Arrests were also made in the U.S., after victims aged between 16 months and 15 years old were subjected to sexual abuse and exploitation.
COVID-19 Patients Receive Oxygen in Cars in Italy as Hospitals Overwhelmed
Italy has recorded over 990,000 cases of COVID-19 and over 42,000 deaths as a second wave of the virus hits the country.
Nature Charity 'Unable to Protect English Wildlife', Report Warns
£165 million worth of funding cuts has meant Natural England is unable to protect the country's most valuable habitats according to a report by the Prospect trade union.
Boris Johnson's Biden Tweet Still Contained Congratulations for Trump
A deeper look at the prime minister's message shows the outline of what appears to be Trump's name above that of Biden's.
Eating Chili Peppers Could Extend Your Life, Study Finds
All-cause mortality fell by 25 percent for those who ate chili peppers.
Cyclist Groups Call for Better Protection After Keir Starmer Bike Crash
The Labour Party leader is reported to have collided with the cyclist while driving an SUV in north London on Sunday afternoon.
Three English Bulldog Puppies Stolen After Woman Sprayed with Substance
The three men forced their way into a property, before one of them sprayed a woman in the face with a substance and left with the puppies.
'Hijacking' of Tanker Ends After Special Forces Storm Ship
Police said they received reports that a number of stowaways were on board the vessel and had made threats towards the crew.
Body of Mum Found Under Bridge Before Baby Son's Body Found at Home
Nicola Keane's body was found under a bridge after police responded to calls of a woman behaving erratically.
Giant Inflatable Borat Floats Down the Thames in London
The mankini inflatable, which is 40-foot long and 21-foot high, is making the journey from Tower Bridge to the London Eye and back again.
Many Countries at Risk of Defaulting on Debt to China
China is Africa's biggest lender, but with economies facing turmoil during the pandemic, many countries have appealed for debt relief.
Brexit Internal Markets Bill 'Bad for Britain', Michael Howard Says
Lord Michael Howard condemned the government's plans to deliberately break international law over Brexit.
Man Tries to Tear Cross Down From the Roof of Church
Police say the cross has been recovered and that a man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage following the incident.
Scientists Have Been 'Abysmal' With COVID Forecasts, British Official Says
Sir Iain Duncan Smith believes that the SAGE advisory group is unbalanced and scared of having unpopular opinions.
Huge Crowds Gather in Liverpool Hours Before Pubs Shut Due to COVID
Over 90 percent of the city's intensive care beds are occupied, as it battles to stop the spread of the virus.
Boy With Autism 'Left to Die' After Tricked to Drink Bleach, Reports Say
Ronnie Phillips was given what he thought was alcohol, his mother says, but was mixed with bleach.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020 Winners Announced
The winning entry of a tigress hugging an ancient tree was described by judges as a scene like no other.
U.K. Opposition Leader Calls for 'Circuit Break' Full COVID Lockdown
Sir Keir Starmer says the prime minister's strategy isn't working and a two to three-week circuit breaker lockdown is needed.
PM Boris Johnson Ignored Experts as Full Lockdown in England Was Advised
Ministers were advised to "consider for immediate introduction" a package of potential restrictions.
Tory Peer Says Conservatives Turn Blind Eye to 'Deep-Rooted' Islamophobia
Baroness Sayeeda Warsi said history will prove the Conservative Party was wrong when it came to its lack of willingness to tackle Islamophobia in the party.
England Reintroduces COVID-19 Restrictions as Second Wave Sweeps Europe
Some countries in Europe now have a higher death rate per million population than the U.S.
U.K. Government Expands Wage Subsidies to Help Businesses Hit by COVID
The government will cover two-thirds of workers' wages for those companies who are legally obliged to shut for a period of time as part of local or national restrictions COVID-19 restrictions.
U.K. Economy Grows by Just 2.1 Percent in August as COVID Recovery Falters
It is feared that economic growth could be further impacted by the imposition of new lockdown measures designed to stop the growing number of COVID-19 cases.
Boris Johnson Pledges Green Industrial Revolution After COVID-19
Boris Johnson vowed to carry out a clean-energy revolution aimed at making every home in the U.K. powered by wind within 10 years.
Racial Minorities Hit Harder by Second Wave of COVID-19, Doctors Warn
Ethnic minorities are again being disproportionately affected by the virus and the government must act, the Chair of the Council of the British Medical Association has said.
EU Launches Legal Action Against U.K. over Brexit Bill
The U.K. government has previously admitted that it would be breaking international law over its decision to override parts of the Brexit treaty.
'No Reassurance' U.K. COVID-19 Deaths Won't Spike, Officials Admit
England's Chief Medical Officer made the comments after the U.K. recorded its highest number of new daily cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday.