‘British FBI’ to take over counter-terror and fraud probes under police reforms Counter-terror, fraud and criminal gang investigations are set to be taken over by a new national police force dubbed the “British FBI” under major policing reforms. The National Police Service (NPS) will be created to crack down on serious and complex crimes, bringing
Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan were ‘among the greatest of all warriors’ Donald Trump has said UK soldiers who fought in Afghanistan were “among the greatest of all warriors” after previously drawing criticism for his claims Nato troops stayed away from the front lines during the conflict. In a post on social media on
Burnham says he plans to stand in by-election Andy Burnham has announced that he intends to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election, setting up a potential return to Westminster for the Greater Manchester mayor. Mr Burnham said he had applied to Labour’s National Executive Committee (NEC) for permission to seek selection for the contest
Trump remarks about British troops ‘insulting and appalling’, Starmer says Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Donald Trump’s remarks about British troops in Afghanistan were “insulting and frankly appalling” and signalled the US President should apologise. Mr Trump suggested in an interview with Fox News that Nato allied troops “stayed a little off the front
Husband pleads guilty to drugging and raping ex-wife over 13 years A husband has admitted drugging and raping his now ex-wife over a 13-year period. Former Tory councillor Philip Young, 49, pleaded guilty to multiple charges in front of his former spouse Joanne Young at Winchester Crown Court on Friday. He took 27 minutes to
Health Secretary promises improved cancer care in deprived areas Wes Streeting vows to end the postcode lottery of cancer care with more training and technology More doctors will be able to train to become cancer specialists at NHS trusts in deprived areas of England under Government plans to end a postcode lottery in cancer care. A raft of new
Increase in workers on a four-day week, research shows More than 50 organisations employing over 1,400 workers moved to a four-day working week in 2025, according to new figures. The 4 Day Week Foundation said the total number of workers on a four-day week is now more than 6,000 at 253 accredited employers. Newly accredited
Late Queen’s ‘strong and complex personality’ to feature in national memorial An acclaimed artist, known for her depictions of Second World War heroines, is to design a sculpture “portraying the strong and complex personality” of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the national memorial to the late monarch. Karen Newman, who also spent 20 years
Asylum seekers moved into military barracks amid pressure to end hotel use The first asylum seekers have been moved into a former military barracks in East Sussex as ministers face pressure to end the use of hotels. Some 27 men have been housed at Crowborough Training Camp planned to accommodate up to 500 adult male
Ex-Labour minister says he is standing down as MP for medical reasons A former Labour minister has announced he will stand down as an MP for medical reasons, paving the way for a potential Westminster return for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. In a statement on Thursday, Andrew Gwynne, who lost the party whip last