Category: UK News

The UK justice secretary, Alex Chalk, has announced that certain low-level offenders could be released up to 60 days early to ease overcrowding in English and Welsh jails. Last autumn, Chalk announced the release of less serious offenders up to 18 days early. The prison population in England and Wales has grown in recent years… Continue reading Prisoners could be released up to two months early to ease overcrowding

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A housing association in Wales has asked more than 40 households to evacuate their homes due to concerns about reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete. Trivallis discovered that two properties in Hirwaun were at “critical risk” due to the lightweight material used in their construction. Another 38 properties in the area have the same design. Raac, a… Continue reading Hirwaun: People urged to evacuate 44 homes after Raac found

The Princess of Wales released her first official image since undergoing surgery in honor of Mother’s Day. In an effort to quell the rampant speculation surrounding her health, the photograph featured the princess alongside her three children. However, instead of putting an end to the gossip, the picture’s release caused widespread confusion and chaos after… Continue reading Is the pressure on Kate after photo chaos unfair?

The Old Bailey has heard claims by Constance Marten that she had planned to take her newborn abroad to avoid the family travel ban imposed by the High Court. Marten, 36, is currently on trial with partner Mark Gordon, 49, defending themselves against the charge of manslaughter by gross negligence following the discovery of their… Continue reading Constance Marten planned to smuggle baby abroad, court told

After allegations of “bullying, sexual harassment and favoritism,” two Welsh fire services have announced that they will participate in independent reviews of their workplace culture. Both North Wales and Mid and West Wales fire services have agreed to have people conduct the reviews as soon as possible, with Deputy Minister for Social Welfare Hannah Blythyn… Continue reading Welsh fire services to face reviews of workplace culture

Police have returned in force to Legacy Independent Funeral Directors on Hessle Road in Hull, where 34 bodies were removed following reports of “concern for care of the deceased”. Humberside Police said that two people have been arrested on suspicion of “prevention of a lawful and decent burial, fraud by false representation and fraud by… Continue reading Hull funeral directors inquiry: Police return to site

The Princess of Wales has issued an apology after the photo she posted on social media for Mother’s Day was taken down by five photo agencies because of concerns that it had been “manipulated.” The Princess accepted responsibility for the changes made to the picture, stating that, “[l]ike many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment… Continue reading Kate photo: Princess of Wales says she edited Mother's Day picture recalled by agencies

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Nottinghamshire Police has been placed on special measures by a watchdog, the His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS). The force has been asked to produce an improvement plan as a matter of urgency. The “engage” process, which involves an increased level of monitoring, will be implemented. The inspection dates back… Continue reading Nottinghamshire Police put in special measures by watchdog