Angela Rayner launches pitch to lead Burnham’s devolution revolution
Angela Rayner has launched her pitch to lead Andy Burnham’s devolution revolution, arguing we “need to change politics” and “give…
Miscarriage of justice watchdog urgently ordered to improve in wake of Andrew Malkinson scandal
The Criminal Case Review Commission (CCRC) has been told to urgently tackle delays in potential miscarriages of justices in a…
Met Police detectives use DNA to trace possible relatives of suspected double rapist
The Metropolitan Police are using cutting edge DNA techniques to trace possible relatives of a suspected double rapist accused of…
Diesel prices fall by record amounts as Iran crisis eases
Diesel prices in the UK have seen their largest monthly fall in over a quarter of a century, new figures…
College student, 18, drowns during Duke of Edinburgh expedition in Wales
An 18-year-old college student has died during a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) expedition in Wales. Emergency services were called…
Andy Burnham to ask ministers to ‘review all possible options’ as grooming gang ringleader avoids deportation
Andy Burnham has vowed to ask government ministers to “review all possible options” to ensure the ringleader of the Rochdale…
Bosses urged to allow staff to leave early for England World Cup game – or risk workers pulling a ‘sicky’
Employers are being urged to allow staff to clock off early or watch the World Cup in the office as…
June was the hottest on record for England, says Met Office
Last month was the hottest June on record for England, the Met Office said. Temperatures broke the previous record of…
Judge suggests young people more likely to be assaulted because they ‘go out drinking’
A judge has been given a warning for misconduct after he suggested that young people are more likely to be…
New heat health alert issued as another UK heatwave approaches
A new yellow heat health alert has been issued across the south of England and parts of the Midlands, as…