Category : Westminster


Jury trials scrapped for sentences under three years

Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping court reforms, ending jury trials for offences likely to get three years or less. Discover the new 'bench division' and what it means for the justice system.

Jury trials scrapped for sentences under 3 years

Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major court reforms, ending jury trials for defendants likely to receive sentences of three years or less. Discover the new 'bench division'.

12 Officers Would Face Hillsborough Misconduct Cases

A police watchdog report reveals 12 officers would have faced gross misconduct cases for Hillsborough disaster failings, but none will be disciplined as all have retired. Read the full findings.

Sex crimes against women not a police priority, inquiry finds

A major inquiry sparked by Sarah Everard's murder finds police response to sexually motivated crimes against women in public is inconsistent and under-resourced. Lady Elish Angiolini urges leaders to act now as 'lives are at stake'.

Police forces failing on sex crime policies, report says

A damning official report finds a quarter of police forces in England and Wales lack basic policies for investigating sexual offences, despite promises of change after Sarah Everard's murder. Read the full findings.

Man stabbed to death in Wembley Post Office

A 22-year-old man was fatally stabbed in a Post Office on Wembley's High Road. Police are hunting the attacker after shoppers, including mothers with prams, fled in terror. Call 101 with information.

DWP £10 Christmas Bonus 2025: Who is eligible?

The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus is set to arrive for eligible claimants. Find out the payment dates, qualifying benefits, and if you are eligible for the extra support.

Lammy to Slash Jury Trials Amid 78,000 Court Backlog

Justice Secretary David Lammy unveils plans to drastically reduce jury trials in England and Wales, citing a courts emergency with a backlog nearing 100,000 cases. He argues reform upholds the spirit of Magna Carta.

Two mistakenly freed prisoners remain at large

Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals 12 more prisoners were mistakenly released in a month, with two still at large. Get the latest on this ongoing prison system failure.

Veteran killed in chicken wing row, friend jailed

A 'hero' army sergeant died from internal bleeding after being pushed in a pub beer garden argument over chicken wings. His friend has been sentenced to over four years. Read the full story.

Albanese reshuffles cabinet, promotes key allies

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils a significant cabinet reshuffle, promoting allies and shifting key portfolios. Discover the new political landscape and its implications.

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