Two arrested after fatal Wembley stabbing
A 22-year-old man has died after a stabbing on Wembley's High Road. Two suspects are in custody as police appeal for witnesses.
Category : Politics
Courts in 'calamitous' state, warns ex-judge
Sir Brian Leveson defends government plan to restrict jury trials, claiming it will save 20% time and tackle the 80,000-case backlog. Victims are waiting years for justice.
Labour rural MPs rebel over farm inheritance tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a Labour rebellion as rural MPs defy the government over the controversial 'family farms tax' on estates worth over £1m. Read the full story.
Kate's festive message highlights 'power of reaching out'
The Princess of Wales writes about the importance of love and community in her Christmas letter ahead of the Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey. Read her heartfelt message.
Farage aide fronted for billionaire's betting syndicate
Exclusive: High Court documents allege George Cottrell, a key Reform UK figure, let a syndicate headed by Brighton FC's Tony Bloom control his betting accounts in a secretive arrangement.
UK Military Instructor Held in Ukraine on Spying Charges
A British military instructor from Dunfermline has been detained in Ukraine, accused of spying for Russia and plotting assassinations. Read the full details of the shocking case.
Trump denies knowledge of second strike on Venezuelan boat
Former President Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth claim they were unaware of a follow-up strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug vessel. Explore the details and implications of this military action.
FEMA Workers Placed Back on Leave After Whistleblower Petition
Fourteen FEMA employees who warned of disaster response risks have been placed back on administrative leave hours after returning to work, in a move labelled 'appalling' by their lawyer.
Colombian family files complaint over US airstrike killing
The parents of a Colombian fisherman killed in a US airstrike have filed a formal human rights complaint. Exclusive details on the first legal challenge to Trump's anti-drug boat bombings.
California mass shooting at child's party kills four
A mass shooting at a toddler's birthday party in Stockton, California, left four dead and 11 injured. Victims include three children. Police search for multiple suspects.
Trump Warns of Strikes on Drug-Producing Countries
President Donald Trump has declared any nation producing illegal drugs for the US faces military attack, with land strikes in Venezuela imminent. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Trump calls Somali immigrants 'garbage'
Donald Trump launched a xenophobic tirade against Somali immigrants, calling them 'garbage', as reports confirm a major US deportation operation targeting Minnesota's Somali community. Read the full story.
National Guard Shooting Suspect in Court on Murder Charges
A man accused of killing two National Guard members and injuring three others in a 2024 shooting has appeared in court. Read the latest on the charges and investigation.
Bruce Lehrmann loses defamation appeal in Australia
Bruce Lehrmann's defamation appeal against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson has been dismissed. Read the full details and implications of this high-profile legal ruling.
Hegseth defends second US strike amid Venezuela tensions
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth cites 'fog of war' over a controversial second strike. As Pope urges Trump against military action in Venezuela, tensions escalate over drug trafficking claims.
Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defence of US strike
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has invoked the 'fog of war' to defend a controversial second strike on a boat. The news comes as Pope Leo XIV urges President Trump against military action in Venezuela.
New UK Passport Design Launches with King Charles Arms
Discover the new UK passport design featuring King Charles III's coat of arms and advanced anti-forgery tech. Learn what it means for your travel and how to renew. #UKPassport #TravelNews
Murder trial hears of Christmas Day 'trail of carnage'
Aidan Chapman, 25, died after being hit head-on by a Mercedes in London's West End. Anthony Gilheaney, 30, denies murder and attempted murder charges in the Old Bailey trial.
Readers Praise Metro's Award-Winning Campaign on Violence
Metro's 'This Is Not Right' campaign, highlighting violence against women, wins charity award. Readers also debate Tommy Robinson, Starmer's stance, and Rachel Reeves' Budget. Join the conversation.
National Guard Deployed in Washington DC
The National Guard has been activated in Washington DC following a security alert. Get the latest details on the deployment and official statements.
Man 'didn't stand a chance' in West End Christmas crash
Aidan Chapman, 25, died after being hit head-on by a Mercedes on Christmas Day in London's West End. The driver, Anthony Gilheaney, denies murder. Read the full court report.
Driver 'tried to hit baby' in fatal Christmas Day rampage
A driver left a 'trail of carnage' in London's West End, allegedly trying to strike a baby. One man died in the Christmas Day attacks. Read the latest from the Old Bailey trial.
Andrew Windsor Loses Titles, Becomes Commoner
The Duke of York has been stripped of his remaining royal titles and is now officially a commoner. Discover the details and reactions from within the Royal Family.
Hillsborough families: 'We will never get justice'
Families of the 97 Hillsborough victims say justice is denied as a report finds 12 retired officers would have faced gross misconduct charges. Read the full story on the latest developments.
OBR Chief's Departure Eases Pressure on Chancellor Reeves
The surprise resignation of the OBR's chair offers Chancellor Rachel Reeves temporary relief from fiscal scrutiny, but experts warn the underlying economic challenges remain. Discover the implications for UK economic policy.
Bertrand Russell's maths quote applies to UK fiscal forecasts
A university professor invokes Bertrand Russell's famous definition of mathematics to critique the uncertainty of the UK's five-year fiscal headroom forecasts. Read the latest letters to the editor.
Farage's missing apology for school 'banter' speaks volumes
Readers share powerful accounts of lifelong bullying trauma, challenging Nigel Farage's denial of antisemitic taunts. The absence of a simple 'sorry' reveals a deeper character issue.
Hillsborough families 'very, very angry' as police escape punishment
Relatives of the 97 victims express profound anger after CPS decides not to charge two ex-officers. Read the full story on the latest development in the long fight for justice.
Labour to Scrap Jury Trials in Certain Cases
The Labour government plans to abolish jury trials for some serious offences, sparking a major debate on justice reform and civil liberties in the UK. Read the full analysis.
UK Women Stranded in Sri Lanka Cyclone Landslides
Two London women are stranded without food or water in Sri Lanka's tea mountains after Cyclone Ditwah-triggered landslides. Their daughter criticises the UK Foreign Office's lack of evacuation plan. Read more.
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