Strictly 2026: Who are the couples competing for the Glitterball Trophy?

Read our privacy notice . It’s time to grab your dance shoes and douse yourself with glitter as Strictly Come Dancing is officially back on our screens. The BBC dance competition returned on Saturday for its 24th series…

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PM says bailed sex offender case must be reviewed

The ministry added: "The protection of victims, witnesses, and the public must always be considered when deciding whether or not an offender should be released on bail." London's victims' commissioner Andrea Simon said…

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Andy Burnham rules out plunging country into early general election

Prime Minister said he wants to boost people’s hope rather than plunge Britain into a snap election. His pledge comes after rumours swirled that the PM’s advisers were looking into the prospect of an election as early as…

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Russia could target phones and laptops at Labour party conference

Among them may be some unwanted guests. Shorts Scroll to previous short Scroll to next short news The three ways Healey could soften energy price rises Caption: Newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey…

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Cyber attack on police force may have 'compromised' staff information

The force said the incident was identified on 14 September, and an investigation is under way. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has been notified, with a spokesperson saying: "We can confirm we have received a…

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Met Police should investigate itself over arrest of Putney Pusher suspect, watchdog says after the millionaire banker was found dead at home

Scotland Yard referred itself to the police watchdog over its contact with him prior to his death. The IOPC has today decided that the Met should carry out the inquiry, with an inquest into his death suspended pending…

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Celtic and Rangers contest closed doors sanctions

The Glasgow clubs are also challenging fines of £100,000 levelled on both after their fans clashed on the pitch at the end of last season's quarter-final at Ibrox, when Celtic progressed after a penalty shoot-out. Appeal…

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Students strike across Germany in protest against military service

One of the organisers of the strike, Bela Breitner, from School Strike Against Compulsory Military Service said the federal government was "serious about gradually reintroducing compulsory military service". At one…

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Manchester City found guilty of breaking Premier League’s financial fair play rules

The serial champions now face the possibility of being relegated from the Premier League , or expelled from the competition altogether, after a verdict in the biggest disciplinary case in the history of the sport was…

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Rapist and grooming gang members who preyed on children jailed

The victims of the group were aged 14, 15 and 16 at the time of the abuse in the seaside town of Rhyl, Denbighshire. The ringleader of the gang Mustafa Iqbal was jailed for 35 years after being convicted of 21 offences…

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