Tories: Early release scheme an ‘insult to victims’ as prisoners set to be freed The Conservative Party said the Government is putting the public at risk as it prepares to release hundreds of prisoners on Thursday. Shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy said the public would “pay the price” for the decision, which ministers have said
Unemployed young people to face ‘tough love’ under Tory policies to tackle Neets The Conservatives have said people who are fit to work and aged under 25 will be unable to claim benefits if they have not worked continuously for six months. In the run-up to its party conference in Birmingham which begins on Sunday,
TV presenter and assisted dying campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 Broadcaster and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen has died aged 86. The former presenter, known for hosting shows such as That’s Life!, established charities to help the young and old, and in recent years became a prominent voice in the attempt to legalise assisted
Teenagers killed when car plunged into River Wear named by police Three teenagers who died when a car drove into the River Wear in Sunderland on Tuesday have been named by police. Jackson Duke, 17, and Luke Etheridge and Zara Shaw, both aged 16, were all in the car when it plunged into the river,
Grenfell fire investigators pass files on 20 firms and 54 people to prosecutors Detectives investigating the Grenfell fire have passed files of evidence relating to 20 companies and 54 individuals to prosecutors, the Metropolitan Police said. The blaze in June 2017 in North Kensington, west London, claimed the lives of 72 people and was found
Energy bills set to see biggest rise in four years in January, experts warn Household energy bills are forecast to see the biggest hike in four years as experts warned a typical bill could soar by nearly £300 in January due to the Iran war. Experts at Cornwall Insight have predicted the average dual fuel
UK economy grows faster than first thought amid service sector boost Britain’s economic growth was stronger than first thought in the second quarter as a hot weather and World Cup boost offset Iran war impacts, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said UK gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.5% between
Greggs to axe around 740 jobs and shut four factories Greggs has said it plans to shut four factories with the loss of about 740 jobs as part of an overhaul of its food manufacturing operations. The high street bakery chain said the proposed changes, which will take place over the next two-and-a-half years, will
Pension triple lock: How does it work and what does Andy Burnham plan to change? A shake-up of the way increases to the state pension are calculated from 2030 has been unveiled by Prime Minister Andy Burnham as part of plans to help pay for “landmark” social care reforms. Mr Burnham said pensions would rise
Burnham not ruling out going ‘all the way’ and rejoining European Union Andy Burnham has acknowledged he could go “all the way” and propose rejoining the European Union as he considers the UK’s future relationship with Brussels. The Prime Minister, who has blamed Brexit for a decade of drift and division, said he would look