Wales’ first minister Eluned Morgan said it is “damn right” the nation should receive more rail funding from the UK government.
Iran plans to execute protester Erfan Soltani amid a severe nationwide crackdown, with hundreds killed and limited legal access reported.
Swindon Town signs Sunderland U21 midfielder Ben Middlemas on a two-and-a-half-year deal, adding their third January transfer signing.
Man United appoints Michael Carrick as interim manager with Steve Holland as assistant, aiming to stabilize the team ahead of Premier League fixtures.
Paul Hardcastle confirms the tragic death of his son, Paul Hardcastle Jr, who died at 35 in a fatal motorbike accident, sharing his heartbreak publicly.
Emma Raducanu took the first set at the Hobart International before heavy rain halted her match against Camila Osorio in the WTA 250 event.
US warns UK officials could face travel bans if X is blocked amid Grok AI deepfake row, raising tensions over tech regulation and free speech.
Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, guitarist for acclaimed rock band Black Midi, has died at the age of 26, prompting tributes from fans and musicians.
Kent (Parliament Politics Magazine) January 12, 2026 – Authorities declared a major incident after water supply failures left approximately 30,000 properties without water or facing low pressure across Kent and Sussex. Both Southern Water and South East Water attributed disruptions to Storm
Anchorage (Parliament Politics Magazine) January 12, 2026 – US Representative Mary Peltola announced her candidacy for Alaska’s US Senate seat, launching a challenge to Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan in the 2026 midterm elections. The Democrat, serving her second term in the state’s
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) January 12, 2026 – The UK Government tabled regulations in Parliament confirming day-one rights to unpaid parental leave and bereavement paternity leave effective April 2026 benefiting 18 million workers including 1.5 million previously ineligible parents. Reforms under the
Southampton (Parliament Politics Magazine) January 12, 2026 – Batt Cables Limited entered administration January 6 with Ernst & Young partners Samuel Woodward Dan Edkins appointed joint administrators placing 290 jobs at risk across UK Ireland European operations. Southampton-headquartered electrical cable distributor maintains