Vodafone to meet MPs over franchisee scandal claims
Vodafone executives will meet MPs in January over a growing row with franchisees, with one MP citing 'uncomfortable echoes' of the Post Office Horizon scandal. Learn the full story.
Vodafone executives will meet MPs in January over a growing row with franchisees, with one MP citing 'uncomfortable echoes' of the Post Office Horizon scandal. Learn the full story.
Dozens of Labour MPs demand the government ensures new immigration rules do not block 200,000 Hong Kongers from permanent residency, honouring the UK's historic duty.
Lawyers warn Palestine Action-linked hunger strikers may die without justice secretary's intervention. Over 50 MPs and peers demand urgent meeting as health deteriorates.
Conservatives call on Labour to refund donations from Dale Vince after his controversial comments linking the Bondi Beach attack to Israel's actions in Gaza. Keir Starmer faces pressure to act.
A former doctor faces 45 charges for alleged sexual assaults on 38 patients, including children under 13, at hospitals in Stoke and Dudley. Police urge anyone with concerns to come forward.
Nathaniel Spencer, 38, faces 98 charges including sexual assault of children. The alleged offences occurred at two Midlands hospitals between 2017 and 2021. Read the latest.
Former PM Liz Truss returns with a YouTube talk show and a £500,000-per-head private members' club, aiming to 'save the West' from a 'doomloop'. Will anyone tune in?
Over 130 cross-party MPs urge the Foreign Office to prioritise children's rights in any Ukraine peace settlement. Read their crucial demands for safeguarding the future.
Explore the year's standout history and politics books, from Middle East revolutions and brutalist architecture to the Tory implosion and Starmer's rise. Discover essential reads.
A former British soldier has been detained in Ukraine, accused by the SBU of spying for Russia and planning terrorist attacks for 'easy money'. Read the full report.
A former England and Premier League footballer has been arrested at Stansted Airport over a non-recent allegation of attempted rape. He has been bailed until February 2026. Read the latest details.
Tulip Siddiq, the UK's former City Minister, has been sentenced in absentia by a Bangladesh court. Discover the details of the 2007 case and its political implications.
Crossbench MPs report persistent bullying in Parliament despite new behaviour standards. Read the latest on Westminster's conduct crisis and what changes are needed.
Labour MPs demand stronger worker protections after government abandons day-one unfair dismissal rights. Backbenchers seek concessions on bogus self-employment arrangements.
Former gymnast Lucie Colebeck sets a new Guinness World Record with 17 backflips in 30 seconds atop London's O2 Arena. Discover her incredible feat.
Peru's Supreme Court sentences ex-President Pedro Castillo to 11 years for attempting to dissolve Congress and rule by decree. Read the full story of Peru's political turmoil.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget abolishes the two-child benefit cap, a move celebrated by Labour MPs that will lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty. Discover the key measures.
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro claims psychotic attack led him to tamper with electronic tag using soldering iron. Read the latest developments.
Labour MPs are urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to abandon private finance initiatives for NHS buildings, warning it could harm patient care. Discover the alternatives proposed.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been arrested at his Brasília villa in a preventive custody move ordered by the supreme court. Follow the latest developments.
Labour MPs confront brutal choices on asylum policy as polling reveals public support for tough measures. Explore the economic impact of migration and political consequences.
Rachel Reeves faces rebellion from 40 Labour MPs demanding she abandon PFI-style NHS funding plans. Critics warn of 'fiscal illusion' and poor value for taxpayers. Read the full details.
Westminster City Councillor Alan Mendoza defects to Reform UK, citing 'abject crisis'. He will advise Nigel Farage on foreign policy. Read the latest political shift.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood faces backlash from Labour MPs and refugee groups over plans to admit only 'a few hundred' asylum seekers initially. Calls grow for compassion and clarity.
Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faces death penalty in corruption case. Explore the dramatic political fallout and what comes next for the nation.
New report exposes how Florida workers with criminal records become stuck in temporary employment with lower wages and no benefits, feeling 'disposable' in the system.
A major search is underway off the coast of Ireland for a missing Royal Navy crew member. Multiple agencies are involved in the rescue effort. Follow for live updates.
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn clash in their highly anticipated rematch. Four former world champions give their exclusive verdicts on who will win. Read the predictions now.
Edward Brandt, 61, convicted of stalking former Tory minister Penny Mordaunt after bombarding her with calls and jumping office barrier. Read the full court details.
Freshly elected Liberal and Labor MPs discuss their initial parliamentary experiences, challenges, and perspectives on Australian politics in revealing new podcast.