Police Chief Fined £50K for Court Contempt
Northamptonshire Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet fined £50,000 after force repeatedly ignored court orders to hand over arrest footage. Judges condemn 'wilfully disobedient' police behaviour.
Category : Politics
Former Soho toilet set to become café or shop
A former Soho toilet, once notorious as a 'cottaging' spot, is set for a new life as a café or shop. Westminster Council's plan faces criticism over the area's lack of public facilities.
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Doreen Lawrence condemns police spying on family
Stephen Lawrence's mother tells inquiry covert police surveillance was 'disrespectful and dehumanising' while seeking justice for her son's murder. Read her powerful testimony.
Man Found Alive Five Years After Going Missing
Ismail Ali walked into a police station safe and well days after five people were arrested on suspicion of his murder in Bradford. Read the astonishing story.
COVID Inquiry: UK Failures Cost 23,000 Lives
A damning COVID-19 inquiry report finds UK governments' 'toxic culture' and delayed lockdown led to thousands of preventable deaths. Discover the key findings.
Covid Inquiry Slams UK Government's Pandemic Response
Damning report reveals how toxic Downing Street culture and delayed decisions led to avoidable deaths during pandemic. Read the key findings.
Covid Inquiry: Cummings 'Poisoned' No 10 Atmosphere
Official Covid inquiry finds Dominic Cummings created a toxic culture in Downing Street, with Boris Johnson's 'oscillation' hampering vital pandemic decisions. Read the full damning report.
Ukraine dismisses US-Russian peace proposal as 'absurd'
Kyiv officials condemn US-Russian peace plan requiring territorial concessions and army reduction. Zelenskyy meets US delegation amid political scandal. European leaders demand consultation role.
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Covid Inquiry: Johnson's Chaos Cost 23,000 Lives
Official Covid Inquiry finds Boris Johnson fostered toxic culture in No.10, with delayed lockdown causing 23,000 preventable deaths in England. Read the damning report.
Warren Calls Trump's Ballroom a 'Golden Crime Scene'
Senator Elizabeth Warren urges a Department of Justice investigation into the private funding of Trump's White House ballroom, citing serious corruption concerns. Discover the full story.
Lords block assisted dying bill in democratic outrage
Unelected peers are filibustering the assisted dying bill with 1,047 amendments, blocking the will of Commons and public opinion. This democratic crisis demands immediate government action.
UK Blizzard Warnings as Snow Causes Gridlock
Fresh yellow and amber weather warnings are in force across the UK, with blizzard conditions threatening parts of northeast England. Discover the latest on school closures and travel chaos.
Covid Inquiry: UK Response 'Too Little, Too Late'
A damning official report condemns the UK's 'toxic and chaotic' pandemic response, revealing a week's earlier lockdown could have saved 23,000 lives. Read the full findings.
UK Unveils 10-Year Immigration Path, Fast-Track for Earners
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces a major UK immigration overhaul, introducing a 10-year path to settled status with carve-outs for high earners and entrepreneurs to boost economic growth.
Trans People Fear Exclusion Under New Government Guidance
Leaked EHRC guidance could allow exclusion of trans people from single-sex spaces based on appearance. Critics warn this threatens all women who don't fit stereotypes.
Brent Council uses AI to plug £10m budget hole
Facing a £10m deficit, Brent Council proposes AI service redesign and selling empty buildings. Council tax to rise 4.99%. Have your say on the draft budget by January 30.
UK migrant settlement wait extended from 5 to 10 years
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping immigration reforms, extending indefinite leave to remain from five to ten years for many migrants. Discover the full impact.
East London Paedophile Jailed for 22 Years
Barthimaus Ehiemere, 25, from Hackney, has been sentenced for grooming and raping boys as young as 12. Police believe there could be hundreds more victims and urge them to come forward.
FBI's $15m hunt for ex-Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding
Former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding, accused of running a billion-dollar cocaine empire and ordering witness murders, is on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. A $15 million reward is offered.
Starmer preparing for controversial China trip
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is preparing for a potentially contentious visit to China in January 2025, Sky News understands. The trip comes amid heightened tensions over spying allegations.
Funeral bosses left body decomposing for 36 days
Gosport funeral directors accused of fraud and preventing a lawful burial after a man's body was found decomposing in an uncooled room. Read the shocking court details.
Missing man found alive after five years in Bradford
Ismail Ali, who vanished in 2020, walked into a Bradford police station safe and well, just days after five people were arrested on suspicion of his murder. Read the full story.
EU Demands Role in Ukraine Peace Negotiations
European diplomats insist on involvement in Ukraine peace deal after reports of US-Russian draft plan. EU's Kaja Kallas states no Russian concessions seen. Read the latest developments.
Lawrence: Police tried to smear us after Stephen's murder
Baroness Doreen Lawrence expresses shock at claims police sought to 'smear' her family after Stephen's racist murder. Read her powerful testimony to the undercover policing inquiry.
Drug Lord 'Brother Wang' Extradited After Escape
Alleged trafficker Zhi Dong Zhang's global manhunt ends in US court, exposing the sophisticated Chinese-Mexican drug nexus and money laundering operations. Read the full investigation.
New UK Migration Rules: Up to 20-Year Wait for Settlement
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils a major UK immigration overhaul, doubling settlement time to 10 years and adding penalties. Learn how it affects you.
Ex-police officer David Carrick gets 37th life sentence
Former Met Police officer David Carrick receives his 37th life sentence for sex offences including molesting a child. Read the full story of one of the UK's worst sex offenders.
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A lucky South Londoner has an unclaimed £10.5 million National Lottery prize. Discover if you're the winner and how to claim your life-changing fortune before the April deadline.
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