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'Real fear' of new scandal Full shift to eVisa system delayed due to access flaws

People with British residency rights will be allowed to use expired identity documents to travel to the UK because of flaws in the eVisa system, a minister has told the Guardian.

A reset is long overdue for ancient relics in Britain - and not just Jacob Rees-Mogg

There must be something in the water. It's normally in early January that people start to think of giving themselves a makeover.

Prison places plan devised by Tories '₤4bn over budget and insufficient'

Boris Johnson's plan to provide 20,000 new prison places by 2026 was due to be completed five years late and billions over budget, a scathing assessment by Whitehall's spending watchdog said yesterday.

Chef's stolen van found but 2,500 pies too spoiled to eat

A van that was stolen carrying 2,500 pies has been found abandoned, with its cargo too damaged to eat.

'Fighting a losing battle' to save red squirrels, new data suggests

Campaigners are concerned about the rising presence of grey squirrels in England's last remaining strongholds of reds.

New gastric balloon simulating digestion could cut food intake

From weight loss jabs to vibrating pills, the obesity crisis has spawned myriad innovations to help people shed pounds.

Schools get £740m boost to increase provision for pupils with special needs

Schools are to get £740m to create more places for pupils with special needs, in a new push by the government to ease the strains on England's education system.

Sports Direct under fire for misspelling Wales on hat

There are undoubtedly some Welsh names that can be difficult for someone who does not speak the language to negotiate, but the country itself - Cymru - is surely not too tricky.

Models take back seat as Jaguar unveils much-hyped EV at last

Jaguar's design boss said yesterday the car brand had shown \"fearless creativity\" as he unveiled a much-hyped electric vehicle that has attracted an online backlash over its unusual marketing campaign.

'It turns heads' Industry experts give their verdict on the Type 00

Jeff Dodds Former marketing director at Honda, now chief executive of Formula E, in which Jaguar competes

British food exports to EU drop by '£3bn a year since Brexit'

Exports of British food to the EU have dropped by nearly £3bn a year since Brexit, a thinktank has said, with new physical and documentary checks at the border complicating trade.

Owner of bitcoin lost in tip says it can be retrieved

For more than a decade, a computer expert from Newport in south Wales has doggedly fought to recover £500m of bitcoin he says was accidentally thrown into a council tip.

'A foolhardy decision' Yoon over-estimated nostalgia for military

In declaring martial law, South Korea's president, Yoon Suk Yeol, sought to awaken ghosts that the rest of the country thought had been laid to rest for good.

Welsh village sinkhole still growing as residents face festive gloom

People who have been evacuated from homes perched precariously close to a large and growing sinkhole in south Wales that appeared in the wake of Storm Bert fear they may not return by Christmas.

Four minutes a day of exertion 'can halve women's risk of heart attack'

Women who add four minutes a day of high intensity routine activities, such as climbing the stairs instead of taking a lift, could halve their risk of heart attacks, a study suggests.

Sign language TV star 'made lewd requests to interpreter'

Gregg Wallace asked a British Sign Language interpreter to sign \"big boobs\" and \"sexy bum\" in front of a live audience at the BBC Good Food show, an attendee has told the Guardian.

MasterChef specials dropped as claims against Wallace grow

The BBC has pulled two MasterChef celebrity specials from its Christmas schedule as new allegations emerged against Gregg Wallace.

Jasleen Kaur wins 2024 Turner prize with fusion of Sufi music and Irn-Bru

Jasleen Kaur has won the 2024 Turner prize for work that animates everyday objects to reflect the pluralities of identity and community.

South Western first train firm nationalised under Labour

South Western Railway will be the first train operator nationalised under the Labour government, ministers have announced.

British Steel could be returned to state control

Ministers are considering renationalising British Steel in a last-ditch attempt to save thousands of jobs, amid a standoff between the government and the company's Chinese owners over a £1bn investment.

Turmoil in South Korea after president declares martial law

United opposition from national assembly forces troops back to barracks

Aleppo's residents wait in fear for Assad reprisal

A billboard of the Syrian president that once overlooked a central square in Aleppo has been burnt almost beyond recognition, but the influence of Bashar al-Assad is still felt in the now rebel-held city as residents live in fear of bombardment by his regime.

West Ham look to Conceicao as Lopetegui pressure grows

West Ham are considering Sergio Conceicao as a replacement for Julen Lopetegui, whose future as manager is under growing pressure after his team's 5-2 defeat at home against Arsenal last Saturday.

Van Nistelrooy's 'hurt' New Leicester manager stung by his enforced United exit

New Leicester manager stung by his enforced United exit

'So far so good' Coach perfect fit for Reds, says captain

Virgil van Dijk believes Liverpool found the \"perfect match\" for their tight-knit, experienced squad when appointing Arne Slot as Jürgen Klopp's successor.

Definitely maybe: Slot looks imperious at Anfield but could Guardiola be forced from Etihad?

Perhaps the most extraordinary aspect of Sunday afternoon at Anfield was how ordinary it all felt. Everybody came for something apocalyptic and what they got was a league game that felt like pretty much any other league game in which Liverpool beat a side who aren't as good as them.

Van Dijk still Liverpool's spirit animal as City's decay deepens

Imperious defender is central to Slot's success and makes a stark contrast to Haaland's struggles in City's attack

Yoro in line for overdue Manchester United debut

Ruben Amorim has revealed \"special talent\" Leny Yoro could make his Manchester United debut at Arsenal tomorrow evening.

Saudi Arabia seals more than 900 sponsor deals amid World Cup drive

Saudi Arabia has struck more than 900 sponsorship deals across the sporting landscape and made dozens of formalised agreements with football federations as it prepares for a controversial coronation to host the 2034 World Cup.

Wiegman ready to make Lionesses 'uncomfortable' in Euro 2025 push

Sarina Wiegman says she has wanted England's players to feel uncomfortable so they can learn new things before Euro 2025.