KEMI BADENOCH CLAIMS SHE NO LONGER IDENTIFIES AS NIGERIAN

A Chinese money laundering gang has been jailed for operating a £55 million illegal money operation out of Hackney. Seven members were sentenced to a total of 24 years and 11 months in prison following hearings at Snaresbrook Crown Court. The gang used unregistered money service businesses and currency exchanges to launder large sums of money, with sentences ranging from 11 months to 12 years for various offences involving conspiracy to launder money and possessing criminal property.

The Notting Hill Carnival will “boost the economy by £396 million” according to a study commissioned by the Voice Newspaper.

Nathaniel Mortley, also known as Natty Can Cook, has transformed his life from a troubled past into a promising culinary career. After being stabbed at 16 and serving time at HMP Brixton, he discovered his passion for cooking through the Clink charity’s rehabilitation programme. Now, Mortley is taking on a permanent residency at the Greyhound Pub in Peckham, where he’s serving up Caribbean-inspired dishes with a French twist. Mortley’s journey is not just about his love for food but also about giving back to the community, as he plans to launch a charity to help others in need of a second chance. His story is a powerful example of resilience and the transformative power of opportunity.

Jermaine Jenas, former footballer and presenter for "The One Show" and "Match of the Day," has been dismissed by the BBC following complaints regarding his workplace conduct. The BBC terminated Jenas's contract earlier this week after allegations involving inappropriate digital communications were raised.

The UK government has activated "Operation Early Dawn," an emergency measure to address prison overcrowding in Northern England. Defendants will be held in police cells until prison spaces are available. The initiative, covering regions like Yorkshire, Manchester, and Merseyside, was triggered by a surge in sentences following recent riots. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer defended the decision, blaming a lack of prison capacity inherited from the previous government.

Kaydell Brown, a 38-year-old mother of two from Sheffield, tragically died during cosmetic surgery in Istanbul. After being lured by cut-price offers and aggressive marketing from Clinic Expert, Kaydell underwent a “Mummy MOT” procedure, including a Brazilian butt lift, but never recovered. Her sister Leanne, who was with her in Turkey, was shocked to find parts of Kaydell's organs missing when her body was returned to the UK. The clinic has denied responsibility, stating no organ trauma was found.

The mother of a 13-year-old who died after drinking a single sip of a Costa Coffee hot chocolate has heavily criticised food and drink outlets for treating allergy training as a "tick box exercise.

A mother has been jailed for four years after having sexual intercourse with two 13-year-olds in her son's bedroom while he was at school.

Well - wishers who donated more than £65,000 to a man whose car was set alight during last week’s riot in Middlesborough will now be refunded.