PM Keir Starmer condemns court decision to spare teenage rapists from jail after public outrage May 24, 2026 at 11:44PM

A shocking rape case in Hampshire has ignited a major law-and-order debate in Britain. Teenage boys convicted of attacking young girls received Youth Rehabilitation Orders instead of prison sentences. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for an urgent review of the sentences. The case raises serious questions about youth sentencing and the justice system's treatment of victims.

Britain records hottest day of 2026 as 35C heatwave scorches London, Kent and Southeast England May 24, 2026 at 10:56PM

Britain is experiencing its hottest weather of 2026, with temperatures soaring across England and parts of the country potentially reaching 35C. Official heatwave conditions have been declared in southern and eastern England, prompting amber heat-health alerts due to the extreme heat and potential strain on services.