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Heathrow among airports hit by delays after cyber attack on check in provider

Flights have been delayed and cancelled at airports including Heathrow after an alleged cyber attack targeted a service provider for check-in and boarding systems.

Commons at risk from foreign actors after China spy case dropped says Speaker

UK Parliament has been left vulnerable to “foreign actors” after charges against two men suspected of spying for China were dropped, the Speaker of the House of Commons has warned.

Apple fans queue up as the iPhone 17 goes on sale

The latest phone is priced from just under 800 pounds

Citroen and Vauxhall models recalled over brake pedal fault

Drivers are being told to not drive the vehicles

Take That announce UK and Ireland tour

The band are also set to release a new album in 2026

Queen Camilla would nail Strictly Come Dancing

That's according to judge Craig Revel Horwood

Arsenal in major board reshuffle

Vice-chairman Tim Lewis departs

Consumer confidence records sharp slide in expectations for general economy

Consumer confidence fell in September amid a sharp slide in expectations for the general economy, figures show.

Tribunals falling short in addressing sexual misconduct among doctors report

Sanctions for doctors found guilty of sexual misconduct may be too lenient in around a quarter of cases, a report suggests.

Government branded cowardly over rent control exemptions

The Scottish Government has been branded “cowardly” over the decision to exempt certain properties from rent controls.

Migrant set to be deported after losing one in one out removal challenge

An Eritrean man is set to be deported to France on Friday after losing a High Court bid to have his removal under the Government’s “one in, one out” scheme temporarily blocked.

Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas teases exciting changes for new series

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has teased some “exciting changes” and “twists and turns” ahead of the new series.

Interest rates held at 4 as UK not out of woods on inflation

The Bank of England has held interest rates at 4% as it said the UK was “not out of the woods” on inflation, with taxes contributing to rising food costs.

Little progress made opening up top jobs to state educated people charity

The privately educated are “maintaining a vice-like grip” on the top jobs in Britain, a charity has said, and is calling for employers to be required to report on the economic backgrounds of their workforce.

Power of peatlands embraced in new strategy to tackle climate crisis

The “power of peatlands” is to be embraced in a new strategy by Stormont to tackle the nature and climate crisis and improve water quality.

US firms to invest 150 billion in UK as part of Donald Trumps state visit

American investment worth £150 billion has been unveiled as part of US President Donald Trump’s historic second state visit.

Irish police find remains of child in search for missing boy

Irish police believe they have uncovered the skeletal remains of a child who had been missing for years following a search in the Donabate area of Co Dublin.

Jake Wightman secures 1500m world silver as Josh Kerr pulls up in Tokyo final

Great Britain’s Jake Wightman claimed a stunning world 1500 metres silver medal after defending champion Josh Kerr pulled up in a final won by Portugal’s Isaac Nader in Tokyo.

Salfords survival is the only thing that matters

That's according to Coach Paul Rowley

Union calls for support for staff affected by Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack

Unite has called for a furlough scheme to be introduced