Ann Widdecombe Obituary: Letters and Legacy
Ann Widdecombe's obituary sparks letters, including a 1994 account of her abolishing age limits on training schemes despite political differences.
Category : Westminster
Powerball Jackpot Hits £411M After 40th Rollover
Powerball UK jackpot soars to £411 million after 40th consecutive rollover, one of the longest in history, offering a record-breaking prize for UK players.
Dad: Pair 'deserve special place in hell' for killing kids
A New York father says the grandmother and mother who killed his four children 'deserve a special place in hell' after texts revealed a chilling plot.
No action for officer who shot Chris Kaba
IOPC withdraws disciplinary proceedings against Sgt Martyn Blake, cleared of murder, after law change. Coroner to decide on inquest.
FCA Axes IPO Research Wait to Boost Listings
The FCA has removed the mandatory research pre-deal silence period for IPOs, effective immediately, aiming to increase London's attractiveness for listings.
MPs Back Legal Challenge to Stop EHRC Trans Guidance
A legal challenge has been launched against new EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces, backed by Labour MPs, arguing it is transphobic and unlawful.
Grim Reaper impersonator fined for hospital roof stunt
Leon Gillespie, 26, fined £200 after dressing as Grim Reaper on hospital roof, glaring at patients in North Wales.
Tory candidate's antisemitic past sparks calls to drop him
Luciana Berger urges Kemi Badenoch to drop Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a jailed antisemitic abuser, from Tory candidacy, citing his racism and misogyny.
PC Harper's Killers Freed Early Despite Uproar
Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole, convicted over PC Andrew Harper's death, will be released early after a review, sparking outrage from his family.
DNC report author claims missing chapter was cut
Paul Rivera says the DNC omitted a section from its 2024 election autopsy, including questions on Biden's re-election bid and operatives' wealth, which the party denies.
Trump vs Iran: A Stalemate of Stubbornness and Strategic Brinkmanship
Trump's claim of imminent Iran talks is denied by Tehran, which uses Hormuz as leverage, risking energy crisis and GOP midterm losses.
Lowe's olive branch piles pressure on Farage's Reform
Rupert Lowe's offer to cooperate with Nigel Farage, despite his suspension, underscores Restore's electoral threat and complicates Reform's path to power.
Former neo-Nazi selected as Tory candidate in Somerset
Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi with convictions for harassing a Jewish MP, has been selected as a Conservative candidate for Somerset council, sparking accusations of hypocrisy.
Lowe urges Farage to work with Restore Britain
Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe has publicly urged Nigel Farage to collaborate with the Restore Britain party, proposing a merger to strengthen the right-wing vote, according to The Guardian.
Lawmakers push for stronger Epstein Files Act II
Bipartisan lawmakers introduce Epstein Files Transparency Act II to enforce release of Jeffrey Epstein investigative files, addressing DOJ noncompliance and redactions.
Kay Granger, first Texas Republican woman in House, dies at 83
Kay Granger, the first Republican woman elected to the US House from Texas, has died at 83 from Alzheimer's disease, her son confirmed.
Guy Scott, Zambia's first white leader since independence, dies at 82
Guy Scott, who served as Zambia's acting president for 90 days in 2014, has died aged 82, becoming Africa's first white head of state since FW de Klerk in 1994.
PC dismissed for sharing vulnerable woman's video
City of London Police officer Isaac Keown dismissed after recording a vulnerable woman's body-worn footage on his phone and sending it to his cousin, also an officer.
Ukraine cuts power to Crimea, strikes Russian refineries
Ukrainian strikes cut power and fuel to Crimea, causing queues for hot meals; drones hit three Russian oil refineries; Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant loses power again.
Australia's Top Stories: Bird Flu, Corruption, and More
Australia faces bird flu outbreak, Senate inquiry into construction corruption, and political controversies as top news stories emerge.
Fifa council rebels seek emergency meeting to challenge Infantino
Fifa council members are pushing for an EGM to challenge Gianni Infantino, citing the Balogun suspension and World Cup sell-off scandal.
Trump's Iran War: A New Forever War
Trump's Iran war, now in its sixth month, mirrors Afghanistan's failures. Experts warn of a forever war with no exit, escalating violence, and immense human cost.
Israel Lobby's Influence on US Presidents from Truman to Trump
The pro-Israel lobby has influenced US presidents since Truman, often overriding national interest. From Truman's 1948 recognition of Israel to Trump's Iran war, presidents have caved to lobby pressure, shaping Middle East policy.
Trump cancels Iran strikes, cites rapid deal hopes
US President Donald Trump cancelled planned military strikes on Iran, citing prospects for a rapid nuclear deal and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran dismissed his claim as a lie.
Humanist Weddings Deeply Personal, Says Celebrant
Humanist celebrants create deeply personal, meaningful ceremonies, not casual compromises, says Mair Garland in response to Rachel Connolly's critique.
Burnham Pauses Early Prison Release Scheme
Andy Burnham halts early release scheme for serious offenders, focusing on child rapists, as talks on exemptions continue. Prisons face collapse without action.
Police failed to arrest killer before toddler's murder
Cleveland police failed to arrest Harrison Simpson on a warrant 18 months before he murdered two-year-old Isabelle Welsh; he was jailed for life with a minimum of 28 years.
Glasgow 2026 chief hails 'phenomenal' Games success
Glasgow 2026 chief Phil Batty says the revamped Commonwealth Games exceeded expectations, proving the event is sustainable and relevant for the next 100 years, with a reduced budget of £162.6m.
British woman found dead in suitcase; man arrested
A 26-year-old foreign national has been arrested for manslaughter and robbery after British charity worker Elisabeth Jane Ross, 38, was found dead in a suitcase in Athens.
Farage 'secret pact' to return as Reform leader revealed
Nigel Farage allegedly made a secret pact with Richard Tice and George Cottrell to return as Reform leader before the 2024 election, raising questions about undeclared £5m gift.
Page 14 of 346