Whitehall to cut consultations that slow down decision-making, ministers say Ministers have vowed to strip away “outdated regulations and overlapping consultations” in a bid to speed up decision-making in Whitehall. The Civil Service has for too long “been trapped” by long-running public consultations, Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds said as he set out plans to
Watchdog probing force’s handling of sex abuse reports made against Andrew Tate The police watchdog is investigating a force’s handling of sexual abuse allegations made against influencer Andrew Tate. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it was probing Hertfordshire Constabulary’s response to reports made by three women after their case was closed in
Consumer confidence ‘collapses’ as Middle East war escalates Consumer confidence has “collapsed” as the war in the Middle East raises fears of soaring inflation over the coming months, figures show. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) survey by Opinium, taken between March 10 and March 13, shows consumer expectations of the economy over the next
Resident doctors announce strikes just after Easter break Resident doctors in England are to strike for six days in the ongoing row over jobs and pay, the British Medical Association (BMA) announced. The latest round of industrial action will start just after the Easter long weekend from 7am on April 7 until 6.59am on April
First music roster for disabled artists aims to stop ‘infantilisation’ A new music roster for disabled artists has been launched to help ensure musicians are recognised as professionals and tackle “infantilisation” in the industry. UnMute has already seen its artists booked for shows at festivals such as Shambala in Northamptonshire and Brighton’s The Great Escape,
Olivia Dean, Lily Allen and CMAT among artists nominated for The Ivors Olivia Dean, Lily Allen and CMAT are among the artists nominated for awards which celebrate songwriting. Dean bagged her first Ivor nominations and is up for two categories including best album with her Brit-award winning record The Art of Loving. It comes after
Luke Littler helps England squad hit target in darts tournament Luke Littler was happy to teach the England squad how to hit the target as he hosted a darts tournament at St George’s Park. The double world champion visited Thomas Tuchel’s group as they build up towards upcoming pre-World Cup friendlies with Uruguay and Japan.
Teenager who recorded fatal hammer attack on mother jailed for murder A teenager who murdered his mother with a hammer and recorded his attack on a dictaphone has been jailed for a minimum of 22 years and six months. Tristan Roberts, 18, later “boasted” online about the fatal attack on Angela Shellis, a 45-year-old teaching
First woman Archbishop of Canterbury vows to ‘create space amid difference’ The first female Archbishop of Canterbury has pledged to “create a space where there is difference” as she acknowledged there is not universal support for women bishops. Dame Sarah Mullally made history when she was named last year as the first woman to hold
Two men arrested over Golders Green ambulances arson attack Two men have been arrested in connection with the Golders Green arson attack on Jewish community ambulances, police said. The Metropolitan Police said the men, aged 47 and 45, were arrested on Wednesday morning at addresses in north-west London and central London. They were arrested on