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Drivers out of pocket after errors in London's Ulez scrappage scheme

A grant scheme launched by the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, for scrapping polluting vehicles is leaving hard-up households out of pocket as they wait for payouts to be processed, according to applicants.

Gates beats Hancock and Lloyd in Celebrity SAS finale

Gareth Gates has won this year's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins series, in a final where one of his competitors - the former health secretary Matt Hancock was recognised for being \"really good at lying\".

Hundreds a day seeking help as crisis in youth homelessness worsens

Enough young people sought help for homelessness in the UK last year to fill the Albert Hall 25 times, but tens of thousands are getting no assistance from councils, figures show.

Police called to farm protest over 'Britain's loneliest sheep'

Police were called to a farm in Scotland yesterday where \"Britain's loneliest sheep\" was due to be taken following her rescue from the foot of a cliff, after animal rights activists were accused of intimidating staff.

Deputy PM denies rape allegations against MP covered up

Oliver Dowden, the deputy prime minister, has denied that rape allegations against a Conservative MP were \"covered up\" during his time running the party's headquarters.

Britons in Gaza Yousaf's in-laws back in Scotland as others struggle to escape

The parents-in-law of Scotland's first minister, Humza Yousaf, have arrived safely in Scotland after fleeing the conflict in Gaza as dozens of other British citizens struggle to leave.

Relatives of Hamas hostages urge Netanyahu to make concessions

Relatives of hundreds of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza are calling on Benjamin Netanyahu to make significant concessions to secure their loved ones' freedom.

Musk unveils Grok, his AI firm's chatbot with a 'rebellious streak'

Elon Musk has unveiled Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot with a \"rebellious streak\" inspired by The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

'A kind of magic': pop artist Peter Blake on using AI robots to create portraits in his 90s

While many younger artists fear the impact of artificial intelligence on their creativity and copyright, Sir Peter Blake, at the grand age of 91, has been inspired by the technology.

Israeli strikes on Gaza intensify as violence on Lebanon border flares

Gaza was rocked by a series of huge explosions and communications with the territory were cut last night amid a separate increase in violence on Israel's border with Lebanon.

Licensing plan for oil in king's speech

Rishi Sunak will announce legislation for a new annual system for awarding oil and gas licences as part of a highly political king's speech tomorrow that the Conservatives hope will open up clear dividing lines with Labour.

'Wrong person, wrong time' Narrative of Johnson's rule will be hard to shift

Just hours after Dominic Cummings' marathon evidence session to the Covid inquiry on Tuesday, Boris Johnson met the former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison for a social drink at the Mayfair private members' club 5 Hertford Street.

Sixth suspect in Stephen Lawrence murder 'had killed before'

A man named this year as the sixth suspect in the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence reportedly claimed he had killed before as he attempted to stab a black security guard, according to a report.

Air pollution in Delhi soars to 100 times WHO health limit at start of annual season of smog

Air quality in Delhi hit severe levels yesterday and a thick toxic smog cloaked the city, marking the beginning of a pollution season that has become an annual catastrophe for India's capital.

Labour accuses Sunak of angling for a post-No 10 job after Musk interview

Rishi Sunak is already angling for a job after Downing Street, Labour has said, after criticism that the prime minister allowed the multibillionaire Elon Musk to overshadow his AI safety summit.

Tory MP guilty of racial abuse for saying 'go back to Bahrain'

A Tory MP has been found guilty of racially abusing an activist by telling him to \"go back to Bahrain\" during a confrontation in central London.

Armistice Day Pro-Palestinian march provocative, says Sunak

Rishi Sunak has described pro-Palestinian protests planned for London on Armistice Day as \"provocative and disrespectful\".

Labour Starmer tries to show party is united over conflict

Keir Starmer sought to portray the Labour party as unified over its position on the Israel-Hamas conflict yesterday, as he insisted calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian pauses were \"coming from the same place\".

'The next fire' Jews in Russia fear invasion of Gaza is reawakening spectre of antisemitism

For Vladimir Putin's more than two-decade rule, he has promoted himself as a friend and protector of the Jewish community, and he launched an invasion last year with the ostensible goal of \"denazifying\" Ukraine.

US Blinken calls for Israel to rethink its war strategy

The US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, has applied the greatest pressure yet on the Israeli government to rethink its strategy in Gaza, calling for localised humanitarian pauses and insisting Israel cannot achieve long-term security solely through military means.

Expulsions: Thousands of workers deported to Gaza

Thousands of Palestinian workers from Gaza who were stranded in Israel when war broke out last month have been deported back to the wartorn strip after an Israeli government decision to expel them.

Lebanon Hezbollah's leader warns of 'realistic escalation' in fighting

The leader of Lebanon's lah has said his powerful engaged in cross-border with Israel and has threatened further \"realistic escalation\".

Storm Ciarán 'caused five years' worth of erosion on south coast'

The clear-up was under way yesterday after record-breaking Storm Ciarán caused widespread damage with a conservation charity estimating the combination of wind, rain and powerful waves had caused five years' worth of erosion in just one day at cliffs on the south coast of England.

UN to seek pledge from Sunak over climate backsliding fears

The UN secretary general, António Guterres, will be seeking assurances from Britain that there will be no reneging on climate promises, after Rishi Sunak's rowing back on green measures.

Boss of cryptocurrency firm faces decades in jail over fraud that cost investors billions

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, has been found guilty on all counts of defrauding his customers in Manhattan federal court.

Israel rules out ceasefire until hostages are freed

Netanyahu rebuffs US secretary of state's plea to pause offensive to allow aid into Gaza. Hezbollah leader says 'all options' remain open for an expansion of Israel-Hamas conflict

Frankie's gone to Hollywood but can Dettori spark power of love on US track?

Move to California may not have the same impact as Beckham's but the jockey can galvanise American racing

Designed to deter The impact of Slapp lawsuits on journalists and free speech

Eliot Higgins found out two weeks before Christmas 2021. The news came in a sevenpage letter sent by lawyers acting for the head of Russia's Wagner militia group.

Retailers enlist celebs to move Christmas ad rivalry online

Food retailers have recruited celebrities with internet clout for their festive advertising campaigns as they battle for digital influence this Christmas and try to tap into a burgeoning market for partying at home.

'This wave would be bulldozed' Iceland's surfers fear port plan will ruin perfect point break

'Look at this wave,\" says Mathis Blache, pointing to the sea from the shore's black rocks as a swell rolls in.