Murdered Sara Sharif failed by system that missed opportunities to save her Murdered 10-year-old Sara Sharif was “failed by the safeguarding system” in multiple ways throughout her short life, according to a review which said her father’s domestic abuse had been overlooked and underestimated. The report into numerous missed opportunities concluded that while a “great
Vapes are ‘compromising children’s human rights’ – experts Vapes are “compromising children’s human rights”, academics have said as they called for more regulation of e-cigarettes to protect young people. Experts said some children are missing lessons to vape and are unable to concentrate in classrooms due to nicotine dependence. In a new analysis, published in
Kate’s Christmas carol service to celebrate the power of love The power of love and togetherness are to be the focus of this year’s Christmas carol service, hosted by the Princess of Wales. The Together At Christmas event, which is being led by Kate for the fifth time, is to take place at Westminster Abbey
UK economic growth slows ahead of Budget UK economic growth slowed to 0.1% for the past three months in a blow to the Chancellor ahead of the autumn Budget. Official figures also showed that the economy declined by 0.1% in September after the cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover hit activity in the manufacturing sector.
Money for old rope? Artwork given £1m price tag A Turner Prize-nominated artist has launched an exhibition where the only artwork is a 10-tonne pile of discarded rope priced at £1 million. David Shrigley spent months scouring the country for unwanted material to prove he really can get money for old rope. All lengths gathered
Half of people want EV tax revenues used to lower charging costs – survey Nearly half of people (47%) want revenues from electric vehicle (EV) taxes to be used to lower charging costs, a new survey suggests. EVs lost their exemption from vehicle excise duty (VED) in April, and there is speculation a 3p per
Criminals posing as banks’ anti-fraud teams to drain high-value accounts UK businesses, charities and other high-value bank account holders are being warned about a scam which often starts with a phone call and ends with criminals taking control of victims’ computers and online banking to drain accounts. Fraudsters are using software to steal tens of
Bond Street’s Spectacular Crown Jewels Have Switched On For Christmas Bond Street’s iconic Christmas lights made their return tonight, marking the start of the festive season for the world-renowned street. Tonight, over 80,000 LED bulbs lit up the sky above the world famous fashion, jewellery and art houses of Bond Street. The ornate light display
Anthony Joshua tipped for return to ring against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul Anthony Joshua looks set to end his 14-month hiatus outside the ring with a last-minute fight against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Former world heavyweight champion Joshua has not fought since he was stunned with a fifth-round stoppage by British rival Daniel Dubois last September. It
Thousands of Leonardo staff walk out in dispute over pay Thousands of staff at aerospace firm Leonardo have walked out in a dispute over pay, on the first of a number of planned days of strike action. Hundreds of workers took to picket lines at the company’s site in Edinburgh, while similar scenes are understood