Child abuser faked disability to avoid justice
John Siddell sexually assaulted three boys in Leicestershire between 2018 and 2021.

John Siddell sexually assaulted three boys in Leicestershire between 2018 and 2021.

Plans to relax affordable housing quotas for developers building 10-49 homes in rural England could put half of future supply at risk, according to National Housing Federation analysis. Ministers are considering allowing cash payments instead of building homes.

England secured a dramatic 3-2 World Cup victory against Mexico at the Azteca stadium, overcoming altitude, hostility, and a red card to advance to the quarter-finals. Jude Bellingham scored twice in a standout performance, with Harry Kane adding a penalty.

A 12-year-old girl, Fabiana, was rescued alive after being trapped for 32 hours in rubble following a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Venezuela. Her mother, Karina Blanco, endured immense distress searching for her daughter amidst the devastation.

Thousands of pre-partition Indian soldiers from WW1 are being recognized with 9,909 names added to CWGC records. UK volunteers digitized unique registers from Punjab, reconnecting descendants with their ancestors' sacrifices.

BT CEO Allison Kirkby has overseen an 80% share price climb and a £5.6m pay package. Questions linger on her credit for the revival, with foundations potentially laid by predecessor Philip Jansen. Kirkby faces competition and challenges in unlocking Openreach's value.

As Andy Burnham prepares to become UK Prime Minister, he faces the challenge of managing relations with Donald Trump. Experts advise a strategy of maintaining distance and focusing on tangible outcomes, rather than engaging in personal attacks or reviving the 'special relationship'.