Keir Starmer looks to Italy on how to stop migrant boats

Sir Keir Starmer is looking into adopting Italy’s approach to handling migrant boats crossing the English Channel. During a recent visit to Rome, the UK Prime Minister discussed the concept of Italy’s asylum processing deal with the Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni. Sir Keir was interested in learning about Italy’s model of paying North African countries… Continue reading Keir Starmer looks to Italy on how to stop migrant boats

Channel 4 will not drop alleged abuser Alexander Henry from show

Married at First Sight, a reality show broadcast on Channel 4, has refused to remove one of its participants despite allegations of domestic abuse. Alexander Henry, one of the programme’s groomsmen, has been accused of abusive behaviour by an un-named woman.The allegations were initially made in messages sent to Channel 4, in which the complainant… Continue reading Channel 4 will not drop alleged abuser Alexander Henry from show

New investigation ordered into 'doorstep murder' of Alistair Wilson

Scotland’s Lord Advocate, Dorothy Bain KC, has ordered a full, fresh investigation into the murder of Alistair Wilson at his home in Nairn almost 20 years ago. The case, widely referred to as the “doorstep murder,” has remained unsolved since Mr. Wilson’s shooting in 2004. Under Bain’s direction, investigators from the Crown Office and Procurator… Continue reading New investigation ordered into 'doorstep murder' of Alistair Wilson

Harland and Wolff: Titanic Shipyard to go into administration

Harland and Wolff, the shipbuilding company behind the Titanic, has announced it will be placed into administration for the second time in five years. Insolvency practitioners Teneo will act as administrators, with non-core staff redundancies across the group. The Belfast yard, along with the shipbuilding operations in Appledore, England and Methil and Arnish, in Scotland,… Continue reading Harland and Wolff: Titanic Shipyard to go into administration

I was given four days left to live, says Lib Dem deputy leader

During the Liberal Democrats’ conference, Daisy Cooper, the party’s deputy leader, recounted how the NHS saved her life. She also voiced her concerns for anyone going through a similar experience today, citing issues such as a lack of GP appointments, long waits for scans, and patients being left in hospital corridors in pain rather than… Continue reading I was given four days left to live, says Lib Dem deputy leader

Watch: Silent Huw Edwards arrives at court

Former BBC News presenter, Huw Edwards, has arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today for a sentencing hearing. In July, Edwards admitted to having 41 child abuse images which were sent to him via WhatsApp. The case has been met with a flurry of media attention with TV cameras, photographers and journalists vying for a glimpse… Continue reading Watch: Silent Huw Edwards arrives at court