Rioter Peter Lynch, 61, found hanging in cell, inquest told
South Yorkshire Police Peter Lynch was found dead at HMP Moorland, near Doncaster, on 19 October A grandfather who was found dead in prison after being jailed for taking part…
Rachel Reeves doesn’t mind if you don’t like her Budget
Getty Images Chancellor Rachel Reeves always knew she was going to spend many days explaining her Budget. The reaction of those paying the bills for this near-record increase in taxes…
Weekly quiz: Which TV Friend lost their on-screen mum?
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Ed Davey ‘minded’ to vote against assisted dying bill
PA Media Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey has said he is “minded” to vote against an upcoming bill to legalise assisted dying. MPs are due to debate proposals to…
UK borrowing costs at highest for a year after Budget
Getty Images The cost of UK government borrowing has risen to its highest level for more than a year in the wake of Wednesday’s Budget. The interest rate – the…
Sara Sharif was an innocent soul, murder accused stepmother said
Surrey Police Sara Sharif’s body was found in August last year A woman accused of killing 10-year-old Sara Sharif had told her sister the girl was an “innocent soul” who…
What questions are being asked about the case?
Reuters Axel Rudakubana appeared in court on Tuesday facing further charges Ever since the Southport attack in July, social media has been awash with misinformation, rumours and lies about what…
Juryless rape trials pilot to be axed by Scottish government
Reuters Lawyers and judges expressed concern the plans could breach human rights laws A pilot scheme to hold trials for serious sexual offences without a jury has been scrapped by…
Private schools proceed with legal action over VAT plans
BBC/BRIJESH PATEL A group representing 1,400 private schools will press ahead with plans for a legal challenge against the government’s introduction of VAT from January, the BBC can reveal. In…
Daniel Khalife says he ‘sabotaged operation’ to travel to Iran
MET Police Prosecutors allege Daniel Khalife collected sensitive military information for Iran The former British Army soldier accused of spying for Iran and escaping from prison has told a court…