Justice system must put rights of children over paedophiles – Met Commissioner Pressure to cut the number of prisoners on remand has led to “dangerous and prolific offenders” being granted bail, the country’s most senior police officer said after a paedophile was allowed to return to his flat which overlooked a children’s playground. Zafer Dogan
UK announces £88 million to provide healthcare and clean water to Palestinians The UK Government has announced an £88 million package to deliver healthcare, clean water and protection to hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. Support for medical consultations, rehabilitation for children with blast injuries and vital mental health services will be delivered as part of
Meghan given ‘loving’ welcome back, duchess’s friend reveals The Duchess of Sussex has been given a “loving” reception after returning to the UK, which has been “beautiful to witness”, her friend has said. Kelly McKee Zajfen posted images on Instagram of Meghan and the Duke of Sussex, and her own baby son Jack, enjoying walks
Dolly Parton’s sister says there is no family ‘feud’ after nephew was fired Dolly Parton’s sister Freida has said there is no “feud” within the family after the late singer’s estate filed a temporary restraining order against her nephew, Bryan Seaver. Mr Seaver, who is the son of Parton’s other sister Cassie, served as her
Freddie Mercury’s godson hopes singer’s piano will be ‘cherished’ after sale Freddie Mercury’s only godson, Freddie Mack, has said he hopes the grand piano used by the singer will be “cherished” and honoured after it is sold at auction The piano, which went on public display on Wednesday, is part of a collection offered by
FIFA president Gianni Infantino ‘committed’ to doing what is right for football FIFA president Gianni Infantino says he has “never been more determined and committed” to doing “what is right for the game” after pledging to conduct an independent review of the organisation’s governance. Infantino has faced major criticism and pressure, particularly from European football’s
Crown court backlog: Record number of cases waiting more than year to be heard Record numbers of victims are waiting more than a year for their case to be heard as the crown court backlog in England and Wales continues to soar. There were 80,829 outstanding cases at the end of June, Ministry of Justice
Channel crossings: Home Office records 781 arrivals in a day More than 700 migrants arrived in the UK on Wednesday – the highest number for a single day so far this year. It comes after a Cabinet minister said not every migrant boat can be intercepted in the wake of two boats landing undetected on
Britain should ‘rejoin EU within a decade’, says report by Tony Blair think tank Britain should commit to rejoining the European Union within a decade, according to the think tank chaired by Sir Tony Blair, as the former Labour prime minister said the country needed a “new approach” to post-Brexit relations. Sir Tony, who left
Tories would ban long-term benefit claimants from buying alcohol and cigarettes Long-term jobless benefits claimants could be banned from spending their welfare payments on alcohol, cigarettes and gambling under plans being launched by the Conservatives. The plans would also see universal credit (UC) payments slashed for those who have not made consistent contributions to the