Fewer women ‘have confidence in NHS maternity staff’ – national survey
Fewer women have confidence in NHS maternity staff and say they can always access the care they need, new data suggests. A survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) of…
Prisons crisis and chaos at HMP Wandsworth laid bare in wake of Khalife’s escape
Daniel Khalife’s jail break shone a light on the “shocking” level of chaos at HMP Wandsworth and brought the crisis in prisons across England and Wales to the fore. The…
Ex-British Army soldier Daniel Khalife found guilty of spying for Iran
Former soldier Daniel Khalife has been found guilty of breaching the Official Secrets and Terrorism Acts by collecting sensitive information and passing it to agents of Iran. The 23-year-old spy,…
Royal Mail closes in on takeover deal after ‘concessions agreed’ – reports
The sale of Royal Mail to a Czech billionaire is close to being finalised, after extra concessions were agreed, according to reports.
Why have the UK migration figures been revised?
Net migration to the UK in the year to June 2023 has been revised up from an initial estimate of 740,000 to an estimated record 906,000, while the total for…
Body-in-the-garden trial adjourned due to juror illness
The trial of a couple who buried their three-year-old son’s body in their back garden has been adjourned until next week after a juror became unwell. Tai and Naiyahmi Yasharahyalah,…
UK ‘on the brink of defeating’ meningitis C
The UK is close to eradicating a potentially fatal bacterial disease that can cause meningitis and septicaemia, new figures suggest. There were just three cases of meningococcal group C –…
More than 28,000 rail fare evasion prosecutions quashed
More than 28,000 prosecutions brought by two rail firms for alleged fare evasions have been quashed. Northern Rail, which covers large swathes of northern England, brought 28,631 prosecutions against passengers…
Drivers still paying too much for fuel, says competition watchdog
Drivers are still paying more for fuel than they should due to “stubbornly high” margins, the competition watchdog said.
William and Kate pay tribute to ‘brave and humble’ young photographer Liz Hatton
The Prince and Princess of Wales have expressed their sadness at the death of teenage photographer Liz Hatton, saying it was “an honour to have met such a brave and…