Joanne Sheen human remains identified as police launch murder investigation
Human remains identified as Joanne Sheen have prompted a murder investigation, with two 56-year-old Southampton men arrested in connection with her death.
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Earl Spencer says Prince Harry and Meghan face echoes of Diana media criticism
Earl Spencer said it was a pity to see echoes of Diana’s treatment in the criticism directed at Prince Harry and Meghan, according to BBC News.
Government considers lowering mansion tax threshold to £1.5m, affecting nearly 300,000 homes
The government is considering lowering the mansion tax threshold to £1.5m, with nearly 300,000 homes potentially affected. The proposal is being discussed as John Healey seeks £10bn for the Autumn Budget.
Christian Brueckner reportedly writing book about Madeleine McCann case
Christian Brueckner has reportedly started writing a book about the Madeleine McCann case, while remaining uncharged in the investigation.
Earl Spencer memoir alleges Charles sounded ‘giddily elated’ after Diana’s death
Earl Spencer’s memoir alleges that Charles sounded “giddily elated” after Diana’s death and details claims about her funeral, engagement and health.
Green Party considered delaying conference to support Zack Polanski’s by-election campaign
Green Party officials confirmed that delaying the party’s conference was considered as the party weighed how to direct resources towards Zack Polanski’s Holborn and St Pancras by-election campaign.
Sky’s new The Wargame series revisits BBC nuclear war controversy
Sky’s four-part The Wargame will depict responses to a Russian attack on UK soil, revisiting the BBC’s controversial 1965 nuclear war documentary.
FCA targets three London premises suspected of illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading
The FCA has targeted three London premises suspected of illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading and issued three cease-and-desist letters in a joint operation with HMRC and the Metropolitan Police.
Nats says software defect caused September air traffic disruption
Nats has said a software defect caused the September 2026 air traffic control failure, which led to more than 2,000 cancellations and affected hundreds of thousands of passengers.
Nearly 2,000 firms entered insolvency in England and Wales in August
The Insolvency Service reported that 1,946 firms entered insolvency in England and Wales in August, while compulsory liquidations and company administrations rose.