‘Exploratory and curious animals’: mysterious rise in orca sightings off Northumberland coast
‘Exploratory and curious animals’: mysterious rise in orca sightings off Northumberland coast Reasons for increase not clear but experts say…
England’s mayors should be given sweeping new powers, says devolution expert
Andy Burnham has said the ‘days of Whitehall fighting the devolution of power into the regions and nations are over,…
Andy Burnham urged to be radical on economy to help Labour win next election
Burnham is facing a barrage of competing demands from Labour MPs, union leaders, political advisers and business lobbyists. Photograph: Dan…
Criminal Cases Review Commission told to urgently improve after Malkinson failings
The CCRC has been heavily criticised for its handling of the case of Andrew Malkinson (pictured), one of the worst…
US-UK drug deal could result in 229,000 excess deaths in England, analysis suggests
Ministers hailed the deal as a way of avoiding US tariffs. Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/ReutersView image in fullscreenMinisters hailed the deal…
There is no immediate military threat to Britain. We should spend less on defence | Simon Jenkins
An AugustaWestland AW159 Wildcat helicopter comes in to land as an F-35B sits on the flight deck of HMS Prince…
Author of England maternity care review ‘listened to wrong voices’, says adviser
Doctors say interventions have increased to help ensure the safety of mothers and babies at a time when the complexity…
Andy Burnham says ‘nothing off table’ in case of Rochdale grooming gang leader
Shabir Ahmed’s victims were told in 2012 he would be deported. Photograph: Greater Manchester Police/PAView image in fullscreenShabir Ahmed’s victims…
Keir Starmer forced on back foot at PMQs over ‘weak’ defence plan
Keir Starmer departing 10 Downing Street to attend PMQs on Wednesday. Photograph: Thomas Krych/Zuma Press/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenKeir Starmer departing…
PMQs: Starmer faces MPs after backlash over his defence investment plan – UK politics live
Badenoch says Lord Dannatt, the former head of the army, said yesterday the plan was inadequate. She says Badenoch. is…