Serving Met police officer arrested after BBC Panorama investigation

A Metropolitan Police sergeant stationed at Charing Cross police station has been apprehended on suspicion of obstructing the course of justice in connection to a BBC Panorama inquiry. The arrest took place on Thursday evening, according to a statement from the Met, and the officer has been granted bail and is currently on suspension. The… Continue reading Serving Met police officer arrested after BBC Panorama investigation

David Lammy booed and told 'shame on you' by attack vigil crowd

In a tense and emotionally charged atmosphere, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy faced a hostile crowd at a vigil for the victims of the recent Manchester synagogue attack. Boos and chants of “shame on you” rang out as Lammy, also serving as Justice Secretary, addressed the gathering. Accusations of allowing antisemitism to grow during Labour’s… Continue reading David Lammy booed and told 'shame on you' by attack vigil crowd

Brewdog announces job cuts after posting £37m loss

Scottish brewing magnate Brewdog has recently declared its decision to implement job cuts across the company following a significant £37m loss last year. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the company, headquartered in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, has reported pre-tax losses, amounting to a total of £148m. Specific details regarding the number of jobs affected have… Continue reading Brewdog announces job cuts after posting £37m loss

Tax wealthiest to end rip-off Britain, says Green leader Polanski

Political reporter Kate Whannel has reported on the plans of the newly-elected Green Party leader, Zack Polanski, who addressed the party’s conference in Bournemouth. Polanski emphasized the need for a tax on the wealthiest individuals to eliminate “rip-off Britain” and create a more affordable living environment. He proposed that taxing the assets of the richest… Continue reading Tax wealthiest to end rip-off Britain, says Green leader Polanski

Teenage girls detained for killing man in Islington street attack

The tragic death of 75-year-old Bolivian national Fredi Rivero in a street attack in London has resulted in three teenage girls being detained after admitting manslaughter. The incident, which took place near a bus stop in Islington on 27 February, involved the girls, aged 14, 16, and 17 at the time, pushing, shoving, kicking, and… Continue reading Teenage girls detained for killing man in Islington street attack

I saw evil as attacker tried to barge into Manchester synagogue, rabbi says

During a terrifying attack on a Manchester synagogue, Rabbi Daniel Walker described witnessing pure evil and hate as a man attempted to force his way inside. The rabbi, along with others, bravely held the doors of the Heaton Park synagogue to prevent Jihad Al-Shamie from gaining entry, despite the attacker’s violent attempts to break through.… Continue reading I saw evil as attacker tried to barge into Manchester synagogue, rabbi says

Michelle Mone has 'no wish' to return as Tory in House of Lords

Baroness Michelle Mone has made it clear that she has no intention of returning to the House of Lords as a Conservative peer. This decision comes after Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called for Mone to be stripped of her peerage following a scandal involving a firm she is associated with, PPE Medpro, which was ordered… Continue reading Michelle Mone has 'no wish' to return as Tory in House of Lords

Ethan Ives-Griffiths murder: Boy's grandparents jailed for life

A life imprisonment sentence was given to a couple who were found guilty of murdering their two-year-old grandson, Ethan Ives-Griffiths. The tragic incident occurred on August 16, 2021, at the grandparents’ residence in Garden City, Flintshire. Their abhorrent actions were described by the judge as part of a deliberate effort to break Ethan’s spirit whenever… Continue reading Ethan Ives-Griffiths murder: Boy's grandparents jailed for life

Zack Polanski: 'Migrants and refugees are welcome here'

In his inaugural conference address as leader of the Green Party, Zack Polanski took aim at the emergence of Nigel Farage’s Reform party. Addressing the crowd in Bournemouth, Polanski expressed his concerns about the potential threat posed by a party that is currently leading in the polls and advocating for the deportation of individuals who… Continue reading Zack Polanski: 'Migrants and refugees are welcome here'

True cost of becoming a mum highlighted in new data on pay

Mums in England experience a significant decline in earnings after having children, with new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealing that five years after having their first child, mothers’ earnings decrease by an average of £1,051 per month compared to their salary one year prior to childbirth. The impact continues after subsequent… Continue reading True cost of becoming a mum highlighted in new data on pay