Hunt for missing sisters in Aberdeen is not a criminal case, police say

Police in Aberdeen have said they are not treating the disappearance of two Hungarian sisters from the city as a criminal investigation. Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, who are both 32 and live in Aberdeen, went missing on 7 January. The triplets were last seen at Victoria Bridge in the city centre at around 2.12am on… Continue reading Hunt for missing sisters in Aberdeen is not a criminal case, police say

MI5's tips for spies and confessions revealed in new exhibition

Recently declassified documents from MI5 have been released to the public, revealing insights into the world of espionage. The National Archives in the UK is displaying these documents as part of a new exhibition, featuring the accounts of some of the country’s most notorious spies. The newly released collection includes the paper version of the… Continue reading MI5's tips for spies and confessions revealed in new exhibition

Google faces UK investigation over search dominance

The UK’s regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), is conducting an investigation into whether Google has too much power in online search. Google accounts for 90% of UK web searches and the CMA is investigating whether it is using its dominant position to damage competition or restrict users’ choice. This is the CMA’s first… Continue reading Google faces UK investigation over search dominance

Market nerves continue with Rachel Reeves set to face MPs

The pound and UK government borrowing costs have experienced some stabilisation following a period of upheaval. The currency initially grew somewhat early on Tuesday but then dropped back under $1.22, a figure close to its lowest since November 2023. Meanwhile, interest rate measures for UK government borrowing experienced a slight decline, although they still remained… Continue reading Market nerves continue with Rachel Reeves set to face MPs

Rotherham MP Sarah Champion backs national grooming inquiry

Labour MP for Rotherham, Sarah Champion, has called for a full national inquiry into grooming gangs in the United Kingdom. Champion stated that only a full investigation would be able to “restore faith in our safeguarding systems,” adding to calls from other politicians such as the Conservatives and Reform UK. Champion’s comments come after tech… Continue reading Rotherham MP Sarah Champion backs national grooming inquiry

M1 shut near Watford after body found in undergrowth

Police discovered the body of a man in undergrowth adjacent to the motorway, leading to the closure of the M1 in both directions near Watford between junctions five and six. The closure, which occurred at approximately 3:00 pm GMT on Monday, caused substantial delays during the evening rush hour whilst officers worked to determine the… Continue reading M1 shut near Watford after body found in undergrowth

Sheree Black: Mum says baby's killer should never be released

Sheree Black, whose 14-week-old son Cameron was murdered by his father Ryan Leslie in 2008, has spoken out against Leslie’s potential release on parole. In 2011, Leslie was given a minimum 17-year life sentence for the murder, but he is due to be considered for parole soon. As a precondition for this consideration, Ms Black… Continue reading Sheree Black: Mum says baby's killer should never be released

Kiena Dawes: Police misconduct hearings after mum's death

The death of a young mother, Kiena Dawes, who suffered prolonged domestic abuse, has resulted in three police officers facing misconduct hearings. Ms. Dawes, 23 years old, left a note on her mobile phone before she took her own life saying her 30-year-old partner Ryan Wellings had killed her. One Lancashire Police officer faces disciplinary… Continue reading Kiena Dawes: Police misconduct hearings after mum's death