Category: UK News

Alleged spy tells trial she thought she was helping police

Vanya Gaberova, a woman accused of spying for Russia, told the Old Bailey that she believed she was assisting her boyfriend with police work. Gaberova claims that she was misled by Biser Dzhambazov, who said they were working on legitimate operations linked to Interpol. Gaberova, along with Katrin Ivanova and Tihomir Ivanchev, denies the charge… Continue reading Alleged spy tells trial she thought she was helping police

Priti Patel clarifies defence of party's immigration record

In a recent interview on The Sun’s Never Mind The Ballots, Priti Patel, the shadow foreign secretary, defended her party’s record on immigration while declining to apologize for the rise in immigration that occurred when she was home secretary. Patel insisted that it was “totally distortionary” to suggest that the government had thrown open the… Continue reading Priti Patel clarifies defence of party's immigration record

Bishop of Warrington comes forward as Bishop of Liverpool John Perumbalath accuser

The Bishop of Warrington, Bev Mason, has come forward as one of the women who accused the Bishop of Liverpool, the Right Reverend Dr John Perumbalath, of sexual misconduct. Following allegations outlined in a Channel 4 News programme, Bishop Perumbalath announced his resignation. One woman accused him of kissing and groping her without consent, while… Continue reading Bishop of Warrington comes forward as Bishop of Liverpool John Perumbalath accuser

Marianne Faithfull: Singer and actress dies at 78

Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull has passed away at age 78, as confirmed by her spokesperson. Faithfull was known for her music career, including hits like “As Tears Go By” and her starring roles in films such as “The Girl on a Motorcycle.” She was also once the girlfriend of Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger… Continue reading Marianne Faithfull: Singer and actress dies at 78

Marianne Faithfull: 60s icon who carved her own path

ll was frequently in the public eye. But her personal life spiralled out of control. After splitting up with Jagger, she turned to heroin. She lost custody of her son, Nicholas, and hit rock bottom – spending two years living rough in Soho’s seedy streets. Her transformation from doe-eyed pop star to hopeless addict was… Continue reading Marianne Faithfull: 60s icon who carved her own path

Wimbledon crash: Woman rearrested over girls' deaths is bailed

A woman who was involved in a car crash that killed two eight-year-old girls has been re-arrested. Claire Freemantle, 48, was taken into custody on Tuesday for the second time on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The Metropolitan Police re-investigated the case after the decision was made last June by the Crown Prosecution… Continue reading Wimbledon crash: Woman rearrested over girls' deaths is bailed

Roman Abramovich tax dodge must be probed, HMRC urged

A group of MPs is urging HMRC to investigate Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich’s alleged £1bn unpaid tax. In a letter to HMRC, Joe Powell, the leader of a Parliamentary group on fair taxation, requests that the department investigates Abramovich following BBC reports that have raised questions on whether tax is due on offshore investments. The… Continue reading Roman Abramovich tax dodge must be probed, HMRC urged

Martin McCauley: Court told DNA links man to police officer murders

DNA evidence may link a man extradited from Ireland to the 1982 murders of three British police officers, a court has heard. Martin McCauley appeared in Craigavon Magistrates’ Court on Thursday accused of the killing of the Royal Ulster Constabulary officers’ murder in an explosion near Lurgan, County Armagh. “Modern era” forensics could match the… Continue reading Martin McCauley: Court told DNA links man to police officer murders