Day: February 17, 2026
Met Police searching for prisoner who escaped custody for second time in a week
February 17, 2026The Met Police are searching for a 21-year-old prisoner after he escaped from custody at Lewisham hospital in south London on Sunday afternoon. Daniel Boakye, who was reportedly due to be deported to Ghana, had been receiving treatment at the hospital when he fled. The Met Police said officers tried to chase him but were […]
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Keir Starmer pleads with London parents to get children vaccinated against measles amid ‘big outbreak’ in city
February 17, 2026The Prime Minister’s intervention highlighted how worried the Government is about the outbreak in Enfield. “It’s concerning to see more children getting measles,” Sir Keir, MP for Holborn and St Pancras, messaged on X. “We’re urging all parents to check their children are up to date with their recommended vaccinations.” He stressed that vaccines are […]
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Greggs thief nicknamed ‘Hamster’ by staff seen stealing drinks in plain sight
February 17, 2026CCTV footage shows a serial Greggs thief nicknamed “Hamster” by staff stealing drinks in plain sight. Adam Gosling, 39, was spared jail after stealing from a branch of the bakery chain in Greenford, west London, 38 times between December 30 2025 and February 10. The value of the thefts ranged from £12.30 to £100 per […]
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Bomb disposal experts investigate items found at property as homes evacuated
February 17, 2026Bomb disposal experts are investigating items found at a property in Plymouth as a number of homes are evacuated, police say. Officers carried out a warrant at a property in College Avenue on Tuesday morning where a white British man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm without a certificate. The 26-year-old remains in […]
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£1 billion government investment in community energy projects will ‘drive down’ bills across London
February 17, 2026Social clubs, places of worship and community centres will be able to bid for funding for clean energy generation under plans announced last week. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has said the intention is for every local community to “own and control clean energy so the profits flow into the community and not simply out to […]
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Could dual nationals without a British passport be stopped at the border?
February 17, 2026British dual nationals who don’t have a British passport could be stopped from entering the UK under new rules coming into force later this month. From 25 February, visitors to the UK who don’t have a British passport will either need a visa, Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), or certificate of entitlement to enter the country. […]
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FTSE 100 hits record high as rate cut hopes rise
February 17, 2026Stock prices in London have closed mostly higher, as investors shored up bets on the Bank of England cutting interest rates in March after unemployment increased, while the pound fell. The FTSE 100 index closed up 82.48 points, 0.8%, at 10,556.17, a new record high. The FTSE 250 ended up 180.35 points, 0.8%, at 23,555.82, […]
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Noah Donohoe police search delayed by ‘visceral’ atmosphere in crowd – inquest
February 17, 2026A police search for Noah Donohoe in a Belfast park was hampered due to a “visceral” atmosphere among a crowd of hundreds which had gathered in the area, an inquest into the death of the schoolboy has heard. A former police inspector told a coroner’s court that political representatives had asked people to assist in […]
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Stirling becomes third university to face threat of strikes amid cuts row
February 17, 2026The University of Stirling has become the third university this week to face the threat of strikes after lecturers backed industrial action in a row about job cuts and compulsory redundancies. University and College Union (UCU) members at the university voted 80% in favour of strike action on a turnout of 66%, with 88% saying […]
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Freemasons’ legal challenge attempt against Met fails
February 17, 2026Freemasons have failed in their attempt to bring a legal challenge against Britain’s biggest police force over its decision to compel staff to declare whether they are or have been members. Mr Justice Chamberlain said on Tuesday that the Metropolitan police’s decision “serves a legitimate aim, maintaining and enhancing public trust in policing, and is […]
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