Almost every English region receives more in benefits handouts than it brings in in personal tax, new analysis reveals

Daily Mail - Oct 7, 2026

Birmingham, which is playing host to the Conservative Party's conference, takes £2.54 in welfare for every £1 its residents contribute in income tax and National Insurance.

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Melissa Caddick's husband wins court fight over claim he knocked elderly dog walker to the ground

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Melissa Caddick's husband wins court fight over claim he knocked elderly dog walker to the ground

Hairdresser and part-time DJ Anthony Koletti, 44, appeared in Downing Centre Local Court on Tuesday after previously pleading not guilty to one count of common assault.

Justice Alito 'not pleased' with Trump as he denounces 'rhetoric' aimed at Supreme Court

Oct 6, 2026

Justice Alito 'not pleased' with Trump as he denounces 'rhetoric' aimed at Supreme Court

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has been hailed by Trump as one of the 'greatest of all time' - but Alito had slightly less warm remarks about the president's rhetoric.

After surviving Auschwitz, my family found refuge and kindness in Britain. Now, with the toxic fallout from Oct 7 fuelling hatred of Jews once more, I fear they would not be so welcome today: ALEX BRUMMER

Oct 6, 2026

After surviving Auschwitz, my family found refuge and kindness in Britain. Now, with the toxic fallout from Oct 7 fuelling hatred of Jews once more, I fear they would not be so welcome today: ALEX BRUMMER

Soon after the horrific October 7 Hamas attacks, I visited Kibbutz Kfar Aza, from where 30-year-old British hostage Emily Damari was snatched, and the site of the nearby Nova music festival.

Top CIA boss arrested with $40million in gold bars admits to handing secret intel to foreign official

Oct 6, 2026

Top CIA boss arrested with $40million in gold bars admits to handing secret intel to foreign official

A former senior CIA official admitted he abused his position and government funds to enrich himself by acquiring Florida real estate and hundreds of gold bars worth over $40 million.

Ipswich father charged with murdering three-month-old son

Oct 6, 2026

Ipswich father charged with murdering three-month-old son

Queensland Police launched an investigation last Thursday after the infant was taken to Ipswich Hospital with significant internal injuries.

The mystery of what actually happened at RAF Fairford that's straight out of a Hollywood thriller: Were US bombers targeted by an audacious drone attack straight out of the Ukrainian playbook?

Oct 6, 2026

The mystery of what actually happened at RAF Fairford that's straight out of a Hollywood thriller: Were US bombers targeted by an audacious drone attack straight out of the Ukrainian playbook?

For the past ten days, villagers near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire have felt as if they've been living through their own high-octane movie.

Martin Clunes wins planning battle against site being built next to his £5million farm amid fears it could turn into hub for travellers

Oct 6, 2026

Martin Clunes wins planning battle against site being built next to his £5million farm amid fears it could turn into hub for travellers

The Doc Martin actor will be breathing a sigh of relief that the latest application has been withdrawn after he lost a four-year battle earlier this year against another set of neighbours.

October 7 hostage Mia Schem tells the Mail what she thinks of pro-Palestine 'sheep' who hate Israel, Drake's pro-Gaza song and reveals Hamas brutality left her with one arm shorter than the other

Oct 6, 2026

October 7 hostage Mia Schem tells the Mail what she thinks of pro-Palestine 'sheep' who hate Israel, Drake's pro-Gaza song and reveals Hamas brutality left her with one arm shorter than the other

On the three-year anniversary of October 7, former Hamas hostage Mia Schem 24, has revealed the lasting physical and psychological scars of captivity.

American man charged after allegedly helping trans shooter plan Canada school attack that left 5 kids and teacher dead

Oct 6, 2026

American man charged after allegedly helping trans shooter plan Canada school attack that left 5 kids and teacher dead

James Cody Bryant has been charged after allegedly spending six months helping an 18-year-old plan the devastating Tumbler Ridge school massacre.

Tories pledge to 'immediately' shut down Labour's new asylum routes for Afghans and Palestinians

Oct 6, 2026

Tories pledge to 'immediately' shut down Labour's new asylum routes for Afghans and Palestinians

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said the scheme should not be contemplated amid 'rife' illegal immigration.

Benefits bill is growing TWICE as fast as wages in most parts of the UK

Oct 6, 2026

Benefits bill is growing TWICE as fast as wages in most parts of the UK

New analysis has found earnings have risen by just 10.4 per cent over the same period.

'Terrorist hijacker' who tried to undertake 'Israeli 9/11' learned to fly in Britain - reports

Oct 6, 2026

'Terrorist hijacker' who tried to undertake 'Israeli 9/11' learned to fly in Britain - reports

Omani national Hamam Al Hammami, 29, severely wounded captain Smit Machchhar using the onboard crash axe as he tried to take control of the Flydubai plane on its way to Tel Aviv last week.

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