Hard-up Brits are warned to brace for ‘the biggest heist in modern political history’: Rachel Reeves to unveil £35BN tax grab as Labour’s first budget in a generation targets NI, fuel duty, school fees and even bus fares

In Hartlepool, three German Shepherds escaped from a property and attacked several people, resulting in injuries. Armed officers responded to the incident on Sheriff Street and advised residents to stay indoors while they secured the area. Cleveland Police confirmed that the dogs have been seized and that none were harmed, ensuring the immediate threat to the public was eliminated. Full Article

New research led by Professor Justin Stebbing at Anglia Ruskin University suggests that studying dinosaur fossils, particularly a Telmatosaurus transsylvanicus with a jaw tumor discovered in Romania, could provide insights into cancer treatments. Using fine drills and microscopes, researchers found structures resembling human red blood cells within the fossil, helping to understand the role of environment on cancer. This study parallels the upcoming film "Jurassic World Rebirth," which features scientists exploring prehistoric remains to develop...

Microsoft has announced that the Authenticator app will discontinue password management features, with significant changes occurring from June to August 2025. Users will no longer be able to save or autofill passwords, and all saved passwords will become inaccessible by August 2025, as the company shifts its focus towards passkeys and the Edge browser for password management. Microsoft cites a rise in password-related attacks as the reason for this transition, urging users to export their...

A serious crash at the Old Stratford roundabout near Milton Keynes has resulted in the closure of the A5 in both directions, affecting traffic from the A508 to the A422 Monks Way. Thames Valley Police advised drivers to avoid the area due to expected delays, as the closure is anticipated to last for an extended period. The nearby A508 is also impacted, and local traffic may be heavier than usual due to weekend travel and...

There's a chance to see the Northern Lights across England, Wales, and Scotland tonight, according to the Met Office, despite the official start of summer. Best visibility is expected in Scotland, northern England, and Northern Ireland, particularly around midnight, although areas as far south as the Midlands may also catch a glimpse if conditions allow. While the peak aurora season is from September to mid-March, intense geomagnetic activity can occasionally extend visibility into summer; ideal...

A 79-year-old British man was arrested in Chile for attempting to smuggle over five kilos of methamphetamine, hidden in a suitcase with a false bottom, valued at £200,000. He claimed he was unaware of the drugs' presence and was promised a £3,000,000 reward for delivering the suitcase from Cancun to Australia. The man is currently detained in Santiago and faces a potential prison sentence, with initial reports suggesting 15 years, though legal experts believe a...