Jury Trial Reforms Spark Labour Rebellion in Commons
Justice Secretary David Lammy's bill to scrap jury trials for most cases passed a Commons vote, but high abstentions from Labour MPs signal trouble ahead in committee and Lords stages.
Justice Secretary David Lammy's bill to scrap jury trials for most cases passed a Commons vote, but high abstentions from Labour MPs signal trouble ahead in committee and Lords stages.
A comprehensive roundup of the latest news and developments across Australia, covering politics, economy, and social issues for Wednesday's briefing.
Governor Kay Ivey spares Charles 'Sonny' Burton from nitrogen gas execution, commuting his sentence to life without parole, citing fairness concerns as he did not fire the fatal shot.
Behind-the-scenes footage shows Russian President Vladimir Putin struggling through a coughing fit during an International Women's Day recording, sparking renewed health speculation.
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RecommendedThe UK's £1.8bn digital ID project will only cover vehicle tax and right-to-work checks initially, with broader uses delayed until after the next election, according to minister Darren Jones.
Ella Baron's latest cartoon for The Guardian critiques Donald Trump's aggressive stance toward Iran, using dark humor to highlight the risks of escalating conflict in the Middle East.
A convicted IRA bomber testified that former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams was a senior figure in the IRA, contradicting Adams' denials. Adams is being sued by three men injured in IRA bombings.
A global survey shows concerning attitudes among young men toward women, with many supporting traditional gender roles. Experts link this to rising inequality and economic pressures.
The Metropolitan Police faces criticism for absorbing its anti-racism strategy into a broader anti-discrimination program, with academic Dr Shereen Daniels calling it a backward step that mocks decades of racial harm.
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RecommendedHillingdon councillor Naser Abby, expelled by Labour over a fake Facebook profile, defects to the Green Party, becoming its first representative in the borough amid political turmoil.
Joani Reid declared a £2,400 media training donation from Earthcott Ltd, her husband's lobbying firm, in February. David Taylor was arrested last week under the National Security Act.
The UK government has relaunched its digital ID scheme with a unique twist: a 100-person public panel will determine which services the app should simplify, from childcare to tax reminders.
Lee Cox, who won Best in Show at Crufts 2026, was convicted in 2001 for keeping dogs in filthy conditions at his kennel. The Royal Kennel Club confirms his unblemished record since.
An inquiry hears Valdo Calocane assaulted colleagues in Derby a month before the Nottingham stabbings, with a knife found at the scene, highlighting prior violent incidents.
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RecommendedNigel Farage's Reform UK petrol station event in Derbyshire turned awkward when media queries on Iran policy left him short-tempered, overshadowing a fuel price cut stunt.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has denied calling for the UK to join military strikes against Iran, clarifying her position after facing criticism from Labour over her statements regarding the conflict.
President Donald Trump has turned the Oval Office into a shoe showroom, gifting Florsheim footwear to cabinet members and visitors while sparking quiet complaints about forced fashion changes.
The UK government has relaunched its digital ID scheme, with a panel of 100 randomly selected citizens determining which public services will be integrated into the app. Chief Secretary Darren Jones compared the initiative to historic public service refor
Prime Minister Keir Starmer resists US pressure for military involvement in Iran, drawing on historical precedents to prioritize British interests and public opinion.
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RecommendedA family in West Wickham was awoken by a Ring doorbell alert as two masked intruders forced entry into their home. The thieves fled after being startled by the alarm and lights.
Jackie Weaver, the internet sensation from Handforth Parish Council's viral Zoom meeting, reveals how the council has transformed and her 'terrifying' fame experience.
Following a call with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump hints at easing US oil sanctions amid Iran war price hikes, potentially benefiting Russia's global standing.
Utah's Republican-controlled legislature passes new rules making it harder to withdraw signatures from a petition to repeal anti-gerrymandering Proposition 4, escalating the redistricting battle ahead of midterm elections.
Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, Archbishop of Washington, states the US-Israeli conflict with Iran fails Catholic just war criteria, surpassing papal appeals for dialogue.
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RecommendedLabour minister Jess Phillips discloses her own case won't be heard until 2028, backing controversial bill to limit jury trials amid record court delays.
New research reveals black people are up to 48 times more likely to be stopped by police in affluent London neighborhoods, with search grounds often more vague for black individuals.
An inquest reveals a teenage girl complained of a headache before she and her boyfriend died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a Yorkshire holiday park, with four arrests made.
Paul Ratledge, 82, died from multiple stab wounds in his Camden home. Billy O'Reilly, 53, has appeared at the Old Bailey charged with murder in a case where the two men were known to each other.
Families of the Southport stabbing victims express deep concern after a 17-year-old who wanted to 're-enact' the killer receives rehabilitation instead of jail time.
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RecommendedA woman was attacked near Gravelly Hill station in Birmingham, with her hijab forcibly removed during a car robbery attempt. Police search for three white male suspects.