GOV.UK websites, including those for Universal Credit, experienced significant outages starting around 6am, preventing users from accessing benefits information. Many users encountered error messages when attempting to log in, with reports indicating that approximately 60% faced login issues and 40% could not access the websites at all. Additionally, around 145 users reported problems with the HM Revenue & Customs portal, while the Department for Work and Pensions has been contacted for comments regarding the disruptions.
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Prisoner painstakingly dug a tunnel but failed to escape after getting stuck
This is the moment an inmate was found wedged in a hole during a bungled escape attempt in Brazil. Prisoner Alan Leandro da Silva, 32, spent two days digging a hole in his cell at Rio Branco Penitentiary with a broomstick handle and a nail. Attempting to escape while guards were distracted, he became stuck, leading wardens to call firefighters for rescue; he was freed unharmed after extensive efforts. Need More Context? 🔎
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