New legislation is set to clear the names of 26 postmasters from Northern Ireland who were wrongly accused and convicted in the Post Office scandal. A lot of sub-postmasters across the United Kingdom were prosecuted because of a fault in the computer software which calculated money missing from post office branches. This resulted in many… Continue reading Post Office victims from NI to have names cleared under new law
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FTSE 100 stock index closes at new all-time high
The FTSE 100, the UK’s benchmark stock index, hit an all-time high on Monday, surpassing its previous record of 8,012.53 in February 2018. The index closed at 8,023.87 points, with a rise of 1.62% at the end of the day. The surge was driven by the strength of the dollar due to inflation sticking at… Continue reading FTSE 100 stock index closes at new all-time high
Rishi Sunak says he has confidence in Met Police chief after protest row
Rishi Sunak has voiced support for Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley after criticism over the treatment of a Jewish man at a pro-Palestinian march. However, the UK Prime Minister stated that Sir Mark must work to rebuild the trust of the Jewish community, adding that what occurred was “clearly wrong”. Sir Mark had faced… Continue reading Rishi Sunak says he has confidence in Met Police chief after protest row
Huw Edwards leaves BBC on medical advice
BBC news anchor Huw Edwards has resigned from the corporation on medical advice, according to a statement released by the BBC. Edwards, who was the BBC’s highest-profile news presenter, was last on air in July 2022, following reports in the media that he had paid for sexually explicit images from a young person. Edwards had… Continue reading Huw Edwards leaves BBC on medical advice
First-time buyers face toughest test for 70 years, lenders say
The cost of buying a first home has hit a 70-year high, making it even more difficult for first-time buyers to get onto the property ladder. According to a report from the Building Societies Association (BSA), Housing analyst Neal Hudson suggests that younger people are increasingly reliant on parental support or two high incomes to… Continue reading First-time buyers face toughest test for 70 years, lenders say
Lucy Letby: Judges hear serial killer's conviction appeal
Former nurse Lucy Letby is seeking permission to appeal against her convictions for the murder and attempted murder of babies in her care. A panel of three judges at the Court of Appeal in London is currently considering her case. Letby, who is 34 years old, was sentenced to 14 whole-life terms last year after… Continue reading Lucy Letby: Judges hear serial killer's conviction appeal
Met Police: PM appalled by way police treated Jewish man, says No 10
A Jewish man wearing a kippah skull-cap was subjected to treatment by police that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson called “appalling”. Gideon Falter, who is the boss of the Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA), was stopped by police at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in London on 13 April. At the protest, Falter was threatened with arrest and… Continue reading Met Police: PM appalled by way police treated Jewish man, says No 10
Thames Water makes fresh bid to lift bills by at least 40%
Thames Water, the heavily indebted water firm, is trying to persuade the industry regulator Ofwat to permit raising consumer bills by 40% or more to fund environmental projects. The company, which intends to spend an extra £1.1bn between 2025 and 2030, had its original plan rejected by Ofwat, which initiated questions over the company’s future.… Continue reading Thames Water makes fresh bid to lift bills by at least 40%
Met Police apologises to Stephen Lawrence's mother after breaking promise
The Metropolitan Police has issued an apology to Baroness Doreen Lawrence, mother of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence. The apology came after the police broke their promise to answer questions following a BBC investigation into the murder, which identified a major suspect with whom the police had failed to investigate. Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley apologised and… Continue reading Met Police apologises to Stephen Lawrence's mother after breaking promise
Claims that smart motorways tech leaves drivers at risk
The smart motorway network in England faces ongoing issues with its technology, according to an investigation by the BBC. Panorama obtained figures through a Freedom of Information request that uncovered hundreds of instances when safety equipment was not working, including five-day outages in radar and camera equipment that is used to detect broken-down vehicles or… Continue reading Claims that smart motorways tech leaves drivers at risk