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Man killed by tiger at UK wildlife park pictured
The man who was mauled to death by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park after entering its enclosure has been identified as William Chapman, Sky News understands.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:57:00 +0100
The man who was mauled to death by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park after entering its enclosure has been identified as William Chapman, Sky News understands.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:57:00 +0100

AI 'supercharging' security threats to UK, MI5 warns
Artificial intelligence (AI) is "supercharging" security threats to the UK, including the potential development by terrorists and states of new killer bioweapons, the head of MI5 has warned.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:18:00 +0100
Artificial intelligence (AI) is "supercharging" security threats to the UK, including the potential development by terrorists and states of new killer bioweapons, the head of MI5 has warned.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:18:00 +0100

Jamie Carragher will not be made bankrupt after settling tax bill with HMRC
Former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher has avoided bankruptcy after settling an unpaid tax bill with HMRC.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:37:00 +0100
Former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher has avoided bankruptcy after settling an unpaid tax bill with HMRC.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:37:00 +0100

Ex-Met police officer accused of raping sleeping woman, court told
A former police officer accused of raping a sleeping woman had been trained in how to deal with victims of sex offences, a court has heard.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:18:00 +0100
A former police officer accused of raping a sleeping woman had been trained in how to deal with victims of sex offences, a court has heard.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:18:00 +0100

Tech firms promise to take down AI platforms if British secret services show they are unsafe
OpenAI and Anthropic have promised to take down their AIs if the British secret services show them they are unsafe - activating what some describe as a "kill switch".
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0100
OpenAI and Anthropic have promised to take down their AIs if the British secret services show them they are unsafe - activating what some describe as a "kill switch".
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0100

UK economy to grow more than expected - but households face sharper rise in inflation, IMF says
The UK economy is set to grow faster than expected this year, though households are expected to face higher rates of inflation, according to forecasts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:16:00 +0100
The UK economy is set to grow faster than expected this year, though households are expected to face higher rates of inflation, according to forecasts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:16:00 +0100

Midwives awarded 'landmark' payout after exposure to nitrous oxide
More than 120 midwives and maternity staff in Essex have been awarded almost £750,000 in compensation after being exposed to high levels of nitrous oxide.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:17:00 +0100
More than 120 midwives and maternity staff in Essex have been awarded almost £750,000 in compensation after being exposed to high levels of nitrous oxide.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:17:00 +0100

'Yes cuzzie': Prisoners celebrate as hundreds freed in second swathe of early releases
Prisoners rejoiced as they left jail early during the second stage of a government scheme to ease overcrowding that will see hundreds released.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:50:00 +0100
Prisoners rejoiced as they left jail early during the second stage of a government scheme to ease overcrowding that will see hundreds released.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:50:00 +0100

How HMRC knows you owe tax on your savings | Money newsletter
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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100

Man fatally attacked by tiger at UK wildlife park was visiting alone, police say
The victim of the tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park was visiting alone, police have said.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:03:00 +0100
The victim of the tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park was visiting alone, police have said.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:03:00 +0100