Young women tell BBC of rape, assault and harassment at Army training college for teenagers
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:09 GMT
They say the incidents happened at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate when they were aged 17.
Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:28:03 GMT
Prof Jason Arday said he had "concluded that the only way to bring this chapter to an end is to step away".
Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:13 GMT
The rules were tightened in July 2025 to restrict the scheme mostly to graduate-level employees who would be earning at least £41,700.
Families' anger at jailed funeral boss's apology letter
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:02:10 GMT
Robert Bush issues an open letter of apology to families affected by the Hull funeral scandal.
Why phones on loudspeaker may become just another noise
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:43:03 GMT
Playing music or videos out loud on your phone is bemoaned by many - but in the future, it might not seem so outlandish
Meta becomes latest firm to say its AI hacked another company
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:53:58 GMT
Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.
Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:19:59 GMT
Neither the US or Oman have commented on the proposed agreement on the vital waterway.
Half of vaccines are binned - 'fridge-free' versions could change that
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:14:22 GMT
Scientists have kept vaccines stable at room temperature for a year, which could transform global vaccination.
Reform UK pledges to jail bosses employing illegal workers
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:37:29 GMT
The party says its aim is to stop companies profiting from illegal workers "without consequences".
Walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:28:08 GMT
Government plans network of nearly 200 specialist services to help those facing mental health crises.
