Police hit back at decision not to bring more charges against nurse Lucy Letby Police have hit out at the decision not to bring further charges against child killer nurse Lucy Letby. She is serving 15 whole life terms for the murder of seven babies and attempting to kill seven more. Cheshire Constabulary passed evidence
Under-16s social media ban and overnight curfews to be considered – Liz Kendall Overnight curfews and breaks to prevent “doomscrolling” will form part of the Government’s consultation on social media for children, which will also consider an Australian-style ban for under-16s. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said she is “determined” to give children the childhood they
Chinese embassy plan approved by Government China has been given permission to build a vast new embassy in the heart of London despite criticism from MPs and campaigners that it will be used as a base for spying and security crackdowns. Local Government Secretary Steve Reed has approved the plans for the building at Royal
Wage growth falls as unemployment stays at highest level for nearly five years UK wage growth has fallen back once again while the unemployment rate has remained at the highest level for nearly five years as official figures reveal deepening jobs woes in the retail and hospitality sectors. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said
New NHS advice on children’s eating disorders A child’s weight should not be the main focus when it comes to whether they qualify for help for an eating disorder, according to new NHS guidelines. The advice from NHS England, which also offers support to teachers, GPs and school nurses, says “single measures such as
Water companies to undergo ‘MOTs’ as plans for new regulator to be unveiled Water companies will be required to carry out to infrastructure “MOTs” to prevent major failures under plans for a new industry watchdog, the Government has said. Ministers are set to unveil a series of reforms in Parliament as they move ahead with
Scottish singer Jacob Alon has been named the winner of the Brit’s Critic Choice award Scottish singer Jacob Alon has been named the Critics’ Choice prize winner ahead of next month’s Brit Awards Alon was on a shortlist alongside indie artist Rose Gray and singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro who recently went viral on social media
Prostate cancer most common type in the UK Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK, according to a new analysis. Figures examined by the charity Prostate Cancer UK found that 64,425 men were diagnosed with the disease in 2022, compared with 61,640 with breast cancer, which had previously been the
Scottish singer Jacob Alon has been named the winner of the Brit’s Critic Choice award Scottish singer Jacob Alon has been named the Critics’ Choice prize winner ahead of next month’s Brit Awards Alon was on a shortlist alongside indie artist Rose Gray and singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro who recently went viral on social media
Starmer seeks to steady ship as tensions simmer over Greenland Sir Keir Starmer will seek to steady the ship amid a tumultuous rift between Donald Trump and European countries over Greenland as the US President marks one year in the White House. The Prime Minister will hold talks with ministers at his weekly Cabinet meeting