Community
Three arrested in Birmingham after armed police chase ends in crash
Three men aged 19-23 were arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and drug supply after an armed police pursuit from Soho Road to City Road ended in a crash. Class A drugs were recovered.
Business
Whitbread's £35m Tax Hit: Premier Inn Owner Faces Budget Blow as 574 Hotels Risk Closure
Premier Inn owner Whitbread warns of a £35 million business rates hit from Labour's Autumn Budget, as UK Hospitality reports 574 hotels at risk of closure. Read the full analysis.
Culture
Harry Styles Sparks Comeback Frenzy with 'We Belong Together' Posters & Website
Harry Styles fans are in meltdown as cryptic billboards and a secret website hint at his long-awaited music return in 2026. Discover all the clues here.
Politics
HMRC Wrongly Suspends Child Benefit for 71% of Legitimate Claimants
New figures reveal HMRC's fraud pilot wrongly halted child benefit for 71% of legitimate families. The 'egregious error' caused unnecessary pain. Read the full report and official apology.
Transport
Sport
Health
£200 Cost of Living Payments for Disability Benefits
Portsmouth Council offers £150-£200 payments to low-income households struggling with bills. Check eligibility for DWP Household Support Fund before the January 2026 deadline.
UK Flood Alert: 26 Areas Told to Prepare Emergency Kit
The Met Office warns heavy rain could cause surface water flooding in 26 UK regions. Households are urged to prepare an emergency kit with torches, batteries, and power packs before Thursday.
Midlands Flood Alert: Yellow Warning for Heavy Rain
The Met Office warns of flooding risk across Herefordshire and Worcestershire from Thursday, January 15. Check your flood risk and prepare an emergency kit now.
Baby's Collapsed Lung Missed 15 Times by Doctors
A Staffordshire baby, Isla-Rae Burton, needs major surgery after doctors dismissed her symptoms 15 times. Her parents are now providing round-the-clock care. Read the full story.
26cm Snow Blizzard to Hit 11 English Counties This Week
A major snow blast is forecast to sweep across the UK on January 15-16, with up to 26cm predicted for Scotland and 11 English counties on alert. Get the latest weather maps and travel warnings.