The FBI conducted a major coordinated takedown across 11 states, arresting over 30 people involved in illegal sports betting and rigged poker schemes.
Metropolitan Police Will Deploy Drones for 999 Emergency ResponsesThe Metropolitan Police are launching a new trial programme deploying remote drones from buildings across London to respond to 999 calls.
Post Office Victims Say Compensation Worse Than Original Injustice in Leaked LetterA leaked letter from victims commissioner Baroness Newlove to the Post Office minister reveals that victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal view compensation schemes as “worse than the original injustice.” Victims criticized the process for low offers, delays, adversarial demands for decades-old paperwork, and pressure not to claim.
Ofwat Orders £260m Customer Refund as Water Firms Miss Pollution TargetsOfwat has ordered water companies in England and Wales to refund over £260 million to customers after failing pollution and flooding targets in 2024-25.
Three Arrested in London Area on Russian Espionage Charges as UK Targets Foreign Intelligence NetworksBritish counter-terrorism police arrested three individuals in Essex on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence services under the National Security Act.
European Space Giants Form €6.5bn Alliance to Challenge SpaceX DominanceFollowing the signing of a memorandum of understanding, aerospace giants Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales will combine their satellite divisions to form a new European space enterprise valued at approximately €6.5 billion.
Meta Lays Off 600 AI Workers in Strategic Restructuring of Superintelligence DivisionMeta has announced the layoff of approximately 600 employees from its artificial intelligence division, specifically targeting its Superintelligence Labs unit while sparing the newly formed TBD Lab.
Storm Benjamin Disrupts London Travel with Heavy Rain and up to 50mph WindsStorm Benjamin has brought heavy rains and strong 50mph gusts to London, leading to travel disruption and power cut warnings.
Clocks across the UK will be turned back this SundayThe UK will transition from British Summer Time to Greenwich Mean Time on Sunday, October 26, 2025, as clocks go back one hour at 2am.
Liverpool End Four-Game Losing Streak With Dominant 5-1 Champions League Victory Over FrankfurtLiverpool avoided their worst run in 73 years with a commanding 5-1 comeback victory against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League.
Jaguar Land Rover Cyber Attack Is One Of The Most Expensive in UK HistoryThe cyber attack on JLR is believed to be the most financially damaging cyber event in UK history, costing an estimated £1.9 billion.
How to Keep Your Garden Thriving as October Ends in the UKAs October draws to a close, UK gardeners should focus on preparing beds for winter and planning early spring colour.