Category : Westminster


New Chair Appointed to Sheku Bayoh Inquiry

Judge Lord Colbeck takes over the inquiry into Sheku Bayoh's 2015 death. The move follows Lord Bracadale's resignation over impartiality concerns. Read the latest developments.

Teens 'posed as girl, 16, to lure man to death'

Three teenagers are on trial for murder after allegedly posing as a 16-year-old girl online to lure a 49-year-old man to a Kent beach, where he was beaten to death with rocks. The trial continues at Woolwich Crown Court.

Trump's War on Human Conscience and American Ideals

As the US marks 250 years since its founding, the Trump administration's attacks on liberty, education, and human dignity challenge the very core of the American project. Analysis by Osita Nwanevu.

Starmer's 13 U-turns since entering No 10

An analysis of the 13 significant policy reversals by Keir Starmer's government since July 2024, from tax hikes to welfare cuts. Discover the political impact and public backlash.

Victims' chief warns justice system risks collapse

Exclusive: Claire Waxman says watering down sentencing bill reforms risks a 125,000-case backlog, undermining Labour's pledge to halve violence against women and girls. Read the full warning.

London's shoplifting hotspots revealed in new data

Exclusive data reveals London's worst areas for shoplifting as Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley calls for retailers to improve cooperation in tackling the 'epidemic' of retail crime.

Starmer U-turns on mandatory digital ID for Brits

PM Keir Starmer is set to abandon compulsory digital ID plans, marking another major policy reversal. The scheme faced public backlash and a £1.8bn cost estimate. Read the full story.

Police Chief Apologises for AI Error in Football Ban

West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford apologises to MPs after incorrect evidence, blaming a Microsoft Copilot AI error for a fictitious match used to justify banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.

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