Removal of time limit for abuse payout claims a ‘watershed moment’ for survivors
Abuse victims will be able to bring compensation claims when they are ready rather than being bound by a three-year time limit, under reforms the Government has acknowledged are “long…
Government will not boost economic growth ‘until mental health crisis tackled’
The Government will not boost economic growth and productivity until it tackles the the mental health crisis in young people, which is costing more than £1 trillion in lost earnings,…
Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz could return to crease in Seattle
The door has been left open for the return of Anthony Stolarz to the Maple Leafs net. Following their game in Calgary against the Flames on Tuesday night, the Leafs…
‘Grey belt’ plan will have limited impact on housebuilding, peers warn
The Government’s plan to make it easier to build on already-developed parts of the green belt is “largely redundant” and could have a limited impact on housebuilding, a Lords committee…
Valdo Calocane possibly spared prison due to incomplete evidence, families say
A report into the care received by Nottingham triple killer Valdo Calocane shows he may have been “spared prison on the basis of incomplete evidence”, his victims’ families have said.…
Labour MPs set up group to focus on Reform UK threat
Dozens of Labour MPs have set up an internal group to focus on the threat posed by Reform UK, it has emerged after Nigel Farage’s party topped another national poll.…
What the papers say – February 5
Fresh doubts about the validity of killer nurse Lucy Letby’s convictions lead Wednesday’s headlines. Metro and the Daily Express splash on the findings from a team of experts, made up…
Five cases of measles reported in Manitoba connected to Ontario outbreak
Manitoba public health officials have confirmed five cases of measles in the southern part of the province are connected to an outbreak in Ontario. The cases involve five people living…
Trump’s tariff threats are a ‘wake-up call’ for Canadians, says Alberta premier
With the threat of steep tariffs on the sale of Canadian goods in the U.S. on pause, the Premier of Alberta said Tuesday there is a long list of things…
Man accused of North York break-ins facing hundreds of charges across Ontario
Police have charged a 24-year-old Toronto man with 15 offences in connection with three separate car dealership break-ins in North York. Toronto Police said that between Dec. 29 and Jan.…