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…
Barclays alert as cash limit rule means ‘we can refuse payments’
Barclays has issued an update on its cash limit policies after a customer shared their confusion when they realised a £200 feature was axed from their account. Voicing their frustration…
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,…
The 25,000 bugs in your Christmas tree and the 2p liquid solution
As the holiday season approaches, pet owners should be aware of an unexpected threat that may be lurking in their Christmas trees. Experts at Crown Pavilions , warn that real…
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.
Arson attack destroys community garden project in Bristol
Arsonists have destroyed a shelter and potting sheds at a community garden project in east Bristol. Fire crews were called to the allotments in Speedwell just after midnight on Tuesday…
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…