Justice Secretary to set out reforms to tackle ‘courts emergency’ Plans to free up crown courts to deal with serious crimes swiftly and hand more support to victims are set to be announced by the Justice Secretary as part of efforts to tackle the “courts emergency”. David Lammy, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, will
Rock drilled from Great Glen Fault gives rare look into distant geological past Geologists have been given a “one-of-a-kind” window into Scotland’s geological past as they analyse core rock drilled from the Great Glen Fault during investigations for a hydro-storage scheme. The Great Glen Fault is the largest geological fault structure in the UK at
Ending new HIV transmissions by 2030 ‘within reach thanks to action plan’ The Government’s goal to end new HIV transmissions by 2030 is now within reach thanks to a new action plan, the Health Secretary has said. The HIV action plan, being unveiled by Wes Streeting on World Aids Day on Monday, is set to
Last-minute knee surgery cancellations ‘cost millions and ramp up waiting lists’ Cancelling knee replacement surgeries is “unforgivable”, academics have said, as a new study highlighted how postponing operations is costing the NHS millions and increasing hospital waiting lists. As well as the economic cost, cancelled procedures come at a “great cost” to patients, researchers from
Eighth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing Actress Alex Kingston has become the eighth celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing. The Doctor Who star and her professional dance partner Johannes Radebe have left the show after losing the dance battle to EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon. The couples performed their routines
Lando Norris bid for F1 glory goes to decider as Max Verstappen takes Qatar win Lando Norris’ bid to become champion of the world will go to a season finale in Abu Dhabi next weekend after Max Verstappen cashed in on a calamitous McLaren strategy decision to win the Qatar Grand Prix. Norris, who finished
West Ham pay moving tribute to Billy Bonds after club great’s death aged 79 West Ham paid a moving tribute to former captain and manager Billy Bonds ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match against Liverpool following his death at the age of 79. Bonds was the longest-serving player for the Irons, making 799 appearances across
Setback for Jeremy Corbyn as Your Party opts for collective leadership Jeremy Corbyn suffered a setback on Sunday as his new party’s founding conference rejected his preferred leadership set-up. Members of the new Your Party voted narrowly against having a single elected leader, opting instead for a collective model that put a committee of members
Rachel Reeves defends Budget comments amid row over headroom Rachel Reeves has defended her handling of the Budget as opposition figures claimed she misled the public over the size of the fiscal “repair job” she faces. In media interviews on Sunday morning, the Chancellor said she “of course” did not lie to the public when
Prince of Wales ‘moved by courage’ of Gazan children brought to UK for treatment The Prince of Wales was “moved by the courage” of the Gazan children he met who had been evacuated to the UK for specialist care. Fifty children and their immediate families had been brought to Britain from Gaza for treatment as