May and June heatwaves killed about 2,700 people in England and Wales, data suggests
People struggling in the sweltering conditions in Liverpool, 25 June. Friends of the Earth said it was a ‘national scandal’…
Two Romanians jailed over stabbing of Iranian TV journalist in London
From left, police CCTV footage of Nandito Badea and George Stana. Photograph: Counter-Terrorism Policing/PA MediaView image in fullscreenFrom left, police…
Reform UK-led council fails to attract any sponsors for union flag scheme
The Reform MP Lee Anderson, centre, whose Ashfield constituency is in Nottinghamshire, said last year the scheme ‘will not cost…
Hundreds join global support group for survivors of drug-facilitated rape
The NCA said they had uncovered a ‘truly international network’ of organised drug-facilitated sexual abuse Photograph: kieferpix/Getty ImagesView image in…
Andy Burnham: dodging scrutiny, or just a different type of communicator?
Burnham arriving for LBC’s Andrew Marr show, after taking the unusual decision not to take any questions after Monday’s speech…
Freed Rochdale grooming gang leader was judged ‘high risk’ to children in 2023
Shabir Ahmed, 73, was freed from HMP Leeds on Thursday despite three failed attempts to secure parole. Photograph: Greater Manchester…
Three men found not guilty of murdering journalist Lyra McKee
Lyra McKee. Her friends described the verdict as ‘heartbreaking’. Photograph: Chiho Tang/Oranga Creative/PAView image in fullscreenLyra McKee. Her friends described…
UK parents warned over posting images of children amid AI sexual abuse fears
A still from a video released as part of new guidance from the National Crime Agency and the Internet Watch…
Police criticise decision to let pubs stay open until 5am for England match
Pubs across England and Wales will be able to stay open late for England’s World Cup match against Mexico, which…
Keir Starmer ally Hollie Ridley to step down as Labour general secretary
Keir Starmer (left) and Lucy Powell (second right), sitting alongside Hollie Ridley at an event in London in October last…