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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 hours ago

Crime victims and bereaved families given more time to challenge lenient sentences

Victims' Commissioner Claire Waxman expressed her delight at the government's decision, stating that the change is long overdue and acknowledges the years of campaigning led by bereaved families like Tracey Hanson, who sought justice following the tragic death of her son Josh.
Law
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

It shouldn't take a war for Britain to wake up to the need for food security | Tim Lang

The UK must prioritize food security and diversify food supply chains to mitigate vulnerabilities exposed by global crises.
#journalism
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
Media industry

Why do we cover inquests when it can pain families? The objections to this are understandable, but often misplaced

Journalists face the challenging task of reporting on inquests, often intruding on grieving families, yet this can lead to powerful stories.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Reform to launch new podcast after run-ins with media

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, while Reform UK launches a podcast for behind-the-scenes political insights.
Media industry
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Why do we cover inquests when it can pain families? The objections to this are understandable, but often misplaced

Journalists face the challenging task of reporting on inquests, often intruding on grieving families, yet this can lead to powerful stories.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Reform to launch new podcast after run-ins with media

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, while Reform UK launches a podcast for behind-the-scenes political insights.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

More than 50 young asylum seekers have died in UK since 2015, data shows

Over 50 young asylum seekers in the UK have died in the past decade, primarily from suicide, with a significant increase since 2020.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
21 hours ago

Rush hour commuters hit by severe disruption as Justice Minister warns protesters: 'no one is above the law'

Protests in Galway and Dublin disrupt fuel supplies, with demonstrators blocking ports and city centers over rising fuel prices.
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Twin corruption trials cast a shadow over Spain's main parties ahead of key elections

Spain's major political parties face corruption trials that could impact their credibility ahead of upcoming elections.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

UK opening new oil and gas fields would imperil global climate goals, experts say

Opening new oil and gas fields in the North Sea threatens global climate targets and undermines the UK's leadership in climate action.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

We'd all be in the destruction zone!' Can anything stop today's nuclear free-for-all?

Nuclear weapons pose an increasing global threat, with modernization efforts overshadowing disarmament discussions amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Data science
fromTheregister
1 day ago

UK National Data Library plan needs work, study finds

The UK's National Data Library needs improved dataset accessibility to support AI development and meaningful analysis.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Don't look at who voted to call the slave trade the gravest crime', look at who didn't | Kenneth Mohammed

The Ghana-led UN resolution on slavery highlights global disparities in acknowledging historical injustices, with significant opposition from Western nations.
EU data protection
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

What photo ID will you need to vote in the May elections?

Voters in England must show valid photo ID for local elections on 7 May, while Scotland and Wales do not require ID.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'Two weeks will make such a difference': UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave

Northern Ireland now offers two weeks of paid leave for parents experiencing a miscarriage, providing essential support during a difficult time.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

UK has detained 76 age-disputed' children under one in, one out scheme

Over 70 age-disputed children have been unlawfully detained in the UK, facing mental health declines and lack of access to necessary support.
#reform-uk
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The Guardian view on Britain's religious right: using and abusing faith in the pursuit of power | Editorial

Reform UK's policy aims to prevent church conversions to mosques, exploiting cultural division for political gain despite rare occurrences of such conversions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Reform cold calling public in bid to find paper' candidates for local elections

Reform UK is cold calling individuals to recruit paper candidates for local elections before the deadline.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Reform UK becomes first British political party to launch its own podcast

Reform UK launches a podcast to provide behind-the-scenes access to Nigel Farage and party activities, marking a first for British political parties.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Drip feed of Reform UK controversies puts party's policy drive in shade

Reform UK faces significant internal issues, including high attrition rates and controversial statements from candidates.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Reform UK suspends Scotland candidate over financial allegations

Reform UK suspended candidate Stuart Niven pending investigation into financial conduct allegations.
Privacy professionals
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Gearoid O'Sullivan: Would you be happy to have details of your tax affairs paraded in public?

New rules threaten taxpayer privacy by limiting the right to private hearings in the appeals process.
Retirement
fromIndependent
4 days ago

State took 70m from estates of dead people after detecting overpayments

Welfare officials reclaimed nearly €70m from deceased individuals' estates due to overpayments.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Ten years after Brexit, this is the UK: a divided nation frozen in time | Aditya Chakrabortty

On 23 June 2016, the British voter changed. Before that day, they picked a party, usually red or blue. By that morning, only two tribes mattered: remain or leave.
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London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Landlords evicting tenants before law to prevent practice comes into force in England

Landlords are evicting tenants before new laws ban no-fault evictions, with reports of increased evictions noted by renters' unions.
#immigration
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Mother warns UK faces 'more rapes and murders' unless small boats are stopped - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Siobhan Whyte warns that current immigration policies increase risks of violence against British women following her daughter's murder by an asylum seeker.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Ministers working with Labour backbenchers to temper Mahmood immigration plans

Ministers are seeking exemptions to Shabana Mahmood's immigration changes, which would extend the wait for settled status from five to ten years.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Britain must lead efforts to stop Israel's annexation of the West Bank | Letter

Israel continues its West Bank annexation despite international condemnation, undermining the two-state solution and facing little consequence from global powers.
Media industry
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

GB News makes its pitch for a slice of public broadcasting funds

GB News seeks access to government broadcasting grants through competitive tendering, challenging the automatic funding of the BBC.
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Brenda Power: Botox behind bars and no jail terms for financial crime - radical ways to shake up our broken prison system

A detective garda who brutally assaulted his wife in front of their young children walked free from court without a custodial sentence, raising serious concerns about justice.
Law
#reproductive-rights
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Call for crime victims' compensation cap to be lifted

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the need for support to continue reporting on important stories.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
15 hours ago

Tories accuse Starmer of being all mouth no trousers' on defence spending

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
23 hours ago
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Former Channel 4 chair Sir Ian Cheshire chosen to steer Ofcom

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Call for crime victims' compensation cap to be lifted

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the need for support to continue reporting on important stories.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
15 hours ago

Tories accuse Starmer of being all mouth no trousers' on defence spending

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
23 hours ago

Former Channel 4 chair Sir Ian Cheshire chosen to steer Ofcom

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Man jailed for fake gun threat over garlic sauce

A man was jailed for three years for threatening a worker with a fake gun over a garlic sauce complaint.
#london-elections
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Local elections 2026: London may become a political patchwork quilt

London's upcoming elections may see a significant shift in political power with multiple parties competing for control of councils.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Local elections 2026: London may become a political patchwork quilt

London's upcoming elections may see a significant shift in political power with multiple parties competing for control of councils.
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Suppose Portugal Did It - Above the Law

If Portugal announced that it wanted France to be its newest state, the world might react by labeling its leader as a lunatic, questioning the legitimacy of such ambitions.
World politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

Plaid Cymru promises action on NHS, childcare and economy

Our manifesto sets out a new direction for Wales one rooted in fairness but driven by ambition. We will take action where it is needed most - cutting NHS waiting times, supporting parents with the cost of childcare, raising standards in our schools, and growing a stronger Welsh economy that works for our communities.
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UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Girl shot dead had no crime links, court told

A 17-year-old girl, Tanesha Melbourne-Blake, was shot dead in Tottenham while socializing with friends, leading to a murder trial.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Asylum seeker who filmed an alleged rape accused of telling a pack of lies'

An asylum seeker filmed an alleged rape, claiming he tried to stop it, but faces accusations of lying in court.
#home-office
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Five Met officers taken off duty after weapons find

Five Metropolitan Police officers removed from front-line duties after firearms and a Taser were found on a London street.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Tuesday briefing: What is driving the record rise in stalking offences?

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged over the past decade, with significant increases in every region.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Reform UK may breach data laws with free energy bills competition

Reform UK's energy bill lottery competition risks violating UK data protection laws by collecting sensitive voting data without transparent disclosure of its intended use.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

NHS questions dominate election leaders' programme

Welsh NHS faces a crisis with high waiting lists and newly qualified paramedics urged to seek jobs abroad.
UK news
fromCN Traveller
1 day ago

The UK will have a three-day working week in 2027, thanks to 'substitute' bank holidays

Bank holidays in 2027 allow for an extended break from December 25 to January 3 with just two days of annual leave booked.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
21 hours ago

Lib Dems pledge extra 300m for social care at Senedd campaign launch

The Welsh Liberal Democrats aim to influence the next government with a focus on social care and environmental issues in the upcoming Senedd elections.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Compensation for crime victims capped in 1996 not enough, say campaigners

Campaigners demand lifting a 30-year freeze on crime victim compensation, citing insufficient funds for long-term care and inflation adjustments.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Undercover police officer exposed by his own blunder, spycops inquiry hears

An undercover officer was exposed after accidentally recording himself discussing activists during a covert operation infiltrating leftwing groups.
#reparations
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What are reparations for slavery and colonialism and will the UK pay?

Reform UK party plans to stop visas for countries seeking reparations for historical injustices related to slavery.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Commonwealth leaders vow to keep seeking reparations after Reform UK plan to halt visas

Commonwealth politicians will persist in seeking reparations despite UK political opposition, which risks isolating Britain internationally.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What are reparations for slavery and colonialism and will the UK pay?

Reform UK party plans to stop visas for countries seeking reparations for historical injustices related to slavery.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Commonwealth leaders vow to keep seeking reparations after Reform UK plan to halt visas

Commonwealth politicians will persist in seeking reparations despite UK political opposition, which risks isolating Britain internationally.
fromIndependent
4 days ago

File sent to DPP on couple at centre of Baby John mystery

The garda investigation into a Kerry couple who were arrested on suspicion of murder of an infant child more than 40 years ago has concluded, with a file sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
UK news
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Young adults facing life or indeterminate sentences almost doubles in a decade

The number of young adults receiving life sentences has nearly doubled in a decade, raising concerns about their mental health and future prospects.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
20 hours ago

Reeves faces fury over 17.5bn North Sea block - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Oil and gas companies have had their North Sea profits all but wiped out by a punitive energy profits levy that has made the UK virtually uninvestable.
UK politics
#andrew-mountbatten-windsor
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

CPS giving 'investigative advice' to police over Andrew and Mandelson probes

Prosecutors are providing early investigative advice to police regarding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

CPS giving 'investigative advice' to police over Andrew and Mandelson probes

Prosecutors are providing early investigative advice to police regarding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

British Indian rail worker wins race harassment case after EDL leaflet put in boots

A British Indian Network Rail employee won a race harassment case after being targeted with anti-Islam propaganda and faced further racial harassment from colleagues.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Seismic change': how election wins for nationalists in Celtic nations could reshape UK

Nationalists are expected to control Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, potentially leading to significant constitutional disputes in the UK.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Greens promise rent controls and 1 bus fares in Welsh election manifesto

Wales Green Party proposes rent controls and transport reforms in its manifesto for the Senedd election.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Plan to scrap most short jail terms comes into effect

Under the reform, courts must stop handing out such short prison terms other than in a number of specific or exceptional circumstances. MPs passed the measure as part of the government's plan to end the population crisis in prisons.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Labour should hold a referendum on whether Britain should rejoin the EU | Letter

Seeking closer relations with the EU is positive, but a referendum on re-entry is necessary for a genuinely ambitious plan.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

As Farage sacks an acolyte for his shameful' words, how far is too far for the high priest of toxic politics? | Martha Gill

Nigel Farage navigates shifting boundaries of decency in British politics, struggling with controversial statements and actions while redefining his party's stance on various issues.
UK politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Fionnan Sheahan: The Dail reform dorks are coming after your TD - beware of geeks bearing grift

Capping the number of TDs may undermine essential elements of the political system.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Starmer attacks Greens, saying vote for Labour rivals puts new workers' rights at risk

Keir Starmer emphasizes new workers' rights to criticize the Green party and highlight Labour's economic credibility ahead of local elections.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Voters in Wales failed by inaccurate UK media reports on devolved issues, study finds

Prof Stephen Cushion stated that news reporting failing to differentiate between the UK's devolved governments neglects audiences' constitutional needs. He emphasized that issues like housing and healthcare are governed differently in Wales, which is often invisible in UK-wide news.
UK politics
Privacy professionals
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Why the UK needs to rethink the Investigatory Powers Act and allow intercept evidence in court | Computer Weekly

The Investigatory Powers Act 2016 is outdated and fails to address modern digital evidence collection, creating privacy risks and requiring clearer, consistent legal controls.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Police offered support to tackle rising threats against MPs

A new national democracy protection unit is established to support police in addressing rising threats and abuse against MPs.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Trussonomics still haunts parties' economic promises in run-up to UK local elections | Phillip Inman

Local and regional elections in the UK reveal extravagant spending promises from various parties, often funded by cuts or borrowing without clear economic consequences.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched

Grooming gangs exploited young girls, with many perpetrators remaining unpunished despite some convictions.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Defection MP rightly locked out of office - court

Andrew Rosindell lost a High Court bid to regain access to his constituency office after defecting from the Conservatives to Reform UK.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

No evidence of 'family voting' in by-election

GMP said there was 'no evidence to suggest any intent to influence or refrain a person from voting as stated in the Ballot Secrecy Act 2023'.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Ex-justice secretary to lead review into MP murder

An independent review led by Sir Robert Buckland will investigate state failings before the murder of MP Sir David Amess.
#hillsborough-law
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Hillsborough campaigners blame Mahmood for law delay

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood faces accusations of delaying Hillsborough Law legislation, with campaigners expressing frustration over lack of communication and proposed amendments.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Hillsborough Law to be further delayed

The Hillsborough Law will be delayed further, with hopes for passage in the autumn after being carried over to the next parliamentary session.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

MPs threaten fresh inquiry into carers allowance scandal amid redress delays

MPs are considering a new inquiry into the DWP's handling of the carers allowance scandal due to ongoing issues with overpayment bills.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Ban corporate donations to UK political parties to protect elections, says thinktank

A thinktank warns that proposed UK election funding reforms inadequately address foreign interference through corporate donations and recommends banning corporate donations outright.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Decriminalising abortion: how could the House of Lords amend the legislation?

MPs voted to decriminalize abortion for women terminating pregnancies outside legal frameworks, marking the largest reproductive rights advancement in England and Wales in 60 years, with the House of Lords now considering amendments to the legislation.
#freedom-of-information
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Watchdog says he 'can't trust ministers' with Sturgeon inquiry files

Scotland's information commissioner threatens legal action against the Scottish government for repeatedly failing to release documents about Nicola Sturgeon ethics investigation and missing freedom of information deadlines.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Watchdog says he 'can't trust ministers' with Sturgeon inquiry files

Scotland's information commissioner threatens legal action against the Scottish government for repeatedly failing to release documents about Nicola Sturgeon ethics investigation and missing freedom of information deadlines.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Is the net closing in on Andrew as UK police probe deepens sparking nationwide investigations - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK law enforcement is intensifying investigations into Jeffrey Epstein's network, probing airports, multiple police forces, and potential involvement of royal protection officers.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

David Lammy's controversial court reforms supported by MPs after Commons vote

David Lammy's Courts and Tribunals Bill passed its first parliamentary stage despite Labour backbench criticism that victim experiences are being exploited to advance judicial reforms limiting jury trials.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Lammy braced for showdown with Labour MPs over plan to limit jury trials

Up to 65 Labour MPs are believed to be ready to rebel against the justice secretary's plans ahead of the first vote on the controversial bill on Tuesday. MP Karl Turner, a former Starmer loyalist, is leading the calls for a rethink.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour lawyers blocked' from briefing MPs on jury trials overhaul before vote

Labour MPs opposing jury trial cuts faced blocked access to legal briefings from affiliated lawyers, with 65 MPs potentially voting against the courts and tribunals bill.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on secrecy in parliament: hiding the names of MPs' staff would undermine democracy | Editorial

The House of Commons standards committee's recommendation to remove MPs' staff names from the register represents a harmful retreat from transparency and public accountability during a period of fragile institutional trust.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Interpol Red Notice has been issued for a Labour MP - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

An Interpol Red Notice is a request to law enforcement agencies worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition or similar legal proceedings. Recognising this helps the UK public understand the notice's significance and potential influence on international cooperation.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

MP asks High Court to block watchdog investigation

substantive claim to judicial review alleges procedural unfairness in the processes of ICGS, as well as perversity and illegality
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

What are the major police reforms and how will they affect Britons?

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