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At the Old Bailey on Friday, two men pleaded not guilty to charges of spying for China. Christopher Berry, 32, and Christopher Cash, a 29-year-old former parliamentary researcher, were charged under the Official Secrets Act. The men are accused of obtaining, collecting, recording, publishing or communicating articles, notes, documents or information which were calculated to… Continue reading China spying case: Two men deny charges at Old Bailey

The Royal Navy has released the findings of a two-year investigation into allegations of misogyny, bullying, and sexual assault within the Submarine Service. The report found that such behaviour was seen “amongst all ranks” in the past, but was “not pervasive across the entire Submarine Service”. However, the female whistleblower whose claims sparked the investigation… Continue reading Royal Navy investigation finds misogyny and bullying

MPs will have the opportunity to debate and vote on the issue of assisted dying, according to Sir Keir Starmer. The prime minister has confirmed that his government will remain neutral on the subject and allow MPs to have a free vote, rather than follow a party line. Although Sir Keir’s views on the subject… Continue reading Keir Starmer 'very pleased' assisted dying vote will take place

Great Britain is set to compete in the America’s Cup for the first time since 1964 after defeating Italy 7-4 in a qualifying event held in Barcelona, Spain. Ineos Britannia won the best-of-13 series against the Italian Luna Rossa team, securing their place in the America’s Cup finals, where they will face off against New… Continue reading America's Cup: Great Britain qualify for first time since 1964

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Two former police officers who were fired in 2023 after stopping and searching two athletes, British world championship medallist Bianca Williams and Portugal Olympic sprinter Ricardo Dos Santos, have won an appeal against their dismissal. The two officers, Jonathan Clapham and Sam Franks, lied during the stop and search by saying they could smell cannabis… Continue reading Bianca Williams: PCs win appeal over stop and search sacking

People are helping police to catch reckless drivers by filming dangerous behaviour on their phones, helmet cameras, and dashcams. Every year, police in England and Wales receive 150,000 clips and it’s estimated that 90% of them result in drivers being sanctioned. Special portals have been set up by some police departments to allow the public… Continue reading Watch: Dangerous driving caught on camera

Plans for a Parliamentary vote on assisted dying have been welcomed by campaigners, including Dame Esther Rantzen. The parliamentary debate, scheduled to take place later this year, will be the first vote on the issue in nine years. The presenter, who is terminally ill with lung cancer, has been a vocal advocate for legalising assisted… Continue reading Assisted dying: Relief and fear ahead of bill vote

A Burger King restaurant in Kent has received the lowest food hygiene rating of any of the chain’s branches in the UK. Inspectors from the borough council criticised the Tunbridge Wells site for using “dirty and greasy” equipment. During the August inspection, the outlet received a rating of one out of five, which indicates that… Continue reading Burger King: New Tunbridge Wells site gets worst hygiene score

The United Kingdom’s government committed nearly £22 billion to two carbon capture clusters on Merseyside and Teesside over the next 25 years. These projects aim to support the UK’s climate goals, create thousands of jobs, and attract private investment. According to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the carbon capture, utilisation, and storage facilities represent a “game-changing technology”… Continue reading Government pledges nearly £22bn for carbon capture projects