Author: Dave Carter

Setting up and leading the inquiry into grooming gangs is proving to be a monumental challenge. Even Jim Gamble, a seasoned professional with a background in policing during The Troubles and child protection work, turned down the opportunity to chair the inquiry. The refusal from someone with his experience highlights the daunting nature of the… Continue reading Chris Mason: Who on Earth will want to take on grooming inquiry now?

Discussing potential strategies to support Ukraine in its conflict against Russia, Sir Keir Starmer will be leading efforts to secure more long-range missiles for Ukraine to target Russian positions. A meeting is set to take place in London on Friday, where the British Prime Minister will convene with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a coalition… Continue reading Starmer to push allies on long-range missiles for Ukraine at London summit

UK defence secretary issues warning to Putin: ‘We are monitoring you’ John Healey, the Defence Secretary, has a strong message for Russian President Vladimir Putin: “We are actively tracking your submarines.” He has highlighted a concerning “30% increase in Russian vessels encroaching on UK waters”, indicating a surge in “Russian aggression on multiple fronts” impacting… Continue reading UK defence secretary sends warning to Putin over submarines

Irish voters are gearing up to make a decision on who will be the next president of Ireland in an upcoming election. Scheduled for Friday, the election will see the replacement of current president Michael D Higgins with the country’s 10th head of state. The two candidates vying for the position are Catherine Connolly and… Continue reading Irish presidential election: Voters set to head to the polls

Mark Killick, a notorious figure in the British construction industry, has a long history of criminal activities dating back to 1995. With four fraud convictions since 2008, his latest crimes involved defrauding 37 victims of over £1.25m. Despite serving time in prison, Killick managed to change his name twice and continue working as a builder… Continue reading How prolific cowboy builder kept up cons despite criminal past

Afua Kyei, who serves as the chief financial officer for the Bank of England, has been recognized as the most influential black individual in the United Kingdom. At 43 years old, she holds a key leadership position overseeing the financial governance of the Bank’s £1 trillion balance sheet and funding reforms. Topping the 2026 Powerlist,… Continue reading Bank of England chief Afua Kyei tops 2026 Powerlist as UK's most influential black person

The headlines in various British newspapers are dominated by the departure of Strictly Come Dancing hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly after 12 years. The Daily Express leads with the duo’s decision to “waltz off” as they felt it was the right time to move on. Similarly, the Metro features the news with the headline… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'We are strictly done dancing' and 'Stop the show trials'

The chief commissioner of the legacy body investigating Troubles-related killings in Northern Ireland, Sir Declan Morgan, revealed that the organization is currently handling more live murder cases than London’s Metropolitan Police. According to Sir Declan, the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) is juggling 102 investigations involving 182 deaths, with approximately 11 new… Continue reading Northern Ireland legacy body 'investigating more killings than Met Police'

Following his return to the UK on a small boat after being deported to France under the “one in one out” policy, a migrant is set to be expedited in his removal process, as confirmed by the prime minister. Reports from the Guardian indicate that the man disclosed being a victim of modern slavery at… Continue reading Migrant who returned to UK to be 'fast-tracked' to France, says PM

In a public inquiry, Joanne Hodson, a teacher at The Acorns School in Lancashire, shared her apprehension about the Southport killer’s potential for violence within the school premises. She expressed the feeling of being abandoned by other agencies when seeking help with addressing Axel Rudakubana’s alarming demeanor. Hodson, who is currently serving as the head… Continue reading Southport killer's teacher 'dreaded' what he might do