Leaked government proposals to restrict jury trials for offences carrying up to five years in prison have sparked fury from senior lawyers. Discover what this means for democracy and the 80,000-case backlog.
Leading accountancy body ICAEW demands urgent audit reforms as PwC faces scrutiny over WH Smith audits. Discover the implications for UK financial regulation.
Ministers briefed on controversial plans to restrict jury trials to most serious cases only, aiming to tackle 78,000-case court backlog. Bold justice reforms expected.
Justice Secretary David Lammy faces Tory backlash over plans to drastically reduce jury trials to tackle England and Wales' 80,000-case court backlog. Read the full story.
UK justice system faces record 78,000 case backlog as radical plans to scrap jury trials for most crimes spark legal backlash. Will this destroy British justice?
Ministers set to unveil major curbs to jury service, with future juries likely to decide only murder, rape or manslaughter cases. Bold action promised to tackle the 80,000-case backlog.
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to remove jury trials for most criminal cases to address England and Wales' record court backlog. Read the controversial reforms.
Bar Council chair Barbara Mills argues proposed crown court reforms risk constitutional change without evidence. The government should first fix existing inefficiencies plaguing the justice system.
After fleeing torture, Ussu endured 17 years in UK asylum limbo facing homelessness, injury and legal battles. His story exposes systemic failures in Britain's immigration system.
Ministers plan to remove jury trial rights for thousands of cases to tackle court backlogs. Critics warn this threatens fundamental justice principles while government claims it's necessary.
Major changes to the UK driving test aim to reduce young driver deaths on rural roads. Learn how the new rules and the 600,000 test backlog are being tackled.
A damning report reveals NHS England is failing to meet key waiting time targets for scans and hospital care, despite billions in investment. Discover the full story.
Haringey Council failed to read over 1,100 emails, including 500 police reports, between 2019 and 2023. A new management team promises reforms. Discover the full story.
The UK government bans bots from booking driving tests and introduces new limits to tackle the 670,000-learner backlog. Find out how this affects you.
The government is deploying military driving examiners to address record waiting times of up to 20 months for driving tests across Britain. New measures aim to create 6,500 additional tests.
Exclusive: A domestic abuse survivor reveals her six-year ordeal waiting for justice as Britain's court crisis leaves thousands in legal limbo.