Record number of cases reported to Freedom to Speak Up guardians in NHS
A record number of cases were reported by NHS workers to Freedom to Speak Up guardians last year. There was an uptick in concerns about inappropriate behaviour and staff safety,…
Women’s treatment in Great Manchester Police custody ‘needs urgent change’
The findings of an “explosive” report into the experiences of women and girls arrested and taken into custody by Greater Manchester Police must drive urgent change, its author has said.…
Kenya police ban protests in capital over security concerns
Police in Kenya have banned protests in the capital indefinitely, citing a lack of leadership that would ensure peaceful demonstrations. The ban was announced hours before a planned protest later…
John Ivison: Trudeau’s signature pot legalization is failing on all fronts
Isaac Newton said he lost money on the South Sea Bubble financial collapse because, although he could track the movement of stars, he could not calculate the madness of men.…
Redundancies in Northern Ireland ‘double in last 12 months’: report
Redundancies in Northern Ireland almost doubled in the 12 months to June 2024 compared to the previous year, a government report said. The latest labour force statistics released by the…
Jamie Sarkonak: Expect more injustice from the Liberals’ forthcoming Black Justice Strategy
The following are essential components of a racially fair Canada according to a pair of federally appointed brainstormers: dedicated Black courts and federal departments, racial “decarceration” targets … and, possibly,…
Damage done in Wales, claims Stephen Baxter as Crusaders suffer ‘worst’ European exit
It was the worst of endings for Crusaders but the damage was done in Wales, said Stephen Baxter on his swansong as manager of the Shore Road team. The Crues…
Adam Pankratz: France’s emboldened lunatic left keeps nation without a prime minister
Readers of a certain age will remember the halcyon days when society was allowed to have a sense of humour and comedy movies were actually funny. Among the best and…
Government confirms huge pensions shake-up with savers set for £11,000 boost
Labour has unveiled ambitious proposals to change pension schemes as part of today’s King’s Speech. The upcoming Pension Schemes Bill is set to benefit approximately 15 million savers, with the…
Watch: Police attend sudden death in Derry
Police are at the scene of a sudden death in the Culmore Road area of Derry.