Research by centre-right thinktank says gap between the mainstream and poorest in society is widening Covid lockdowns had a “catastrophic effect” on the UK’s social fabric and the most disadvantaged are no better off now than at the time of the financial crash, a new report claims. The country is […]
Health board launches investigation after family forced to hold second funeral service after hospital in Cwmbran, south Wales, told them of its mistake An investigation has been launched after a family cremated the wrong body due to a mix-up at a hospital in Wales. An NHS board has apologised over […]
ERG lawyers conclude plans will not forestall court challenges, echoing concerns of goverment’s own legal team Rishi Sunak has been dealt a fresh blow over his Rwanda legislation as a legal assessment for the Tory right has concluded that the prime minister’s plans are not fit for purpose. Bill Cash, […]
US vetoes resolution despite pleas from secretary general and Arab allies, saying ceasefire ‘would only plant the seeds of the next war’ Israel-Gaza war latest updates The US has defied appeals from its Arab allies and the UN secretary general to back an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, telling the […]
Agreement between European Parliament and member states will govern artificial intelligence, social media and search engines The world’s first comprehensive laws to regulate artificial intelligence have been agreed in a landmark deal after a marathon 37-hour negotiation between the European Parliament and EU member states. The agreement was described as […]
Top civil servant summoned to give ‘full and frank’ answers after costs of scheme rose from £140m to £290m The Home Office has been ordered to disclose the full costs of Rishi Sunak’s secretive deal to deport migrants to Rwanda, as insiders told of turmoil within the department over the […]
Samuel Paty had shown pupils caricatures of the prophet Muhammad during a class on freedom of expression Six teenagers have been convicted in connection with events leading to the beheading of their teacher Samuel Paty in 2020, in a case that horrified France. One, a 13-year-old girl at the time, […]
Death of star of Paper Moon, What’s Up, Doc? and Barry Lyndon announced by his son Patrick O’Neal Ryan O’Neal, a leading star in the Hollywood in the 1970s known for iconic films such as Love Story and Paper Moon, has died, according to a series of emotional posts from […]
US secretary of state says ‘it remains imperative that Israel put a premium on civilian protection’ as Hamas-run health ministry says 350 Palestinians killed in 24 hours Israelis are marking the Jewish festival of Hanukkah in a more solemn fashion than usual this year. Here are some photos. It’s past […]
Ex-PM says No 10 staff were unfairly maligned and some representations were ‘absolutely absurd’ Boris Johnson was accused of “shocking disrespect” by families bereaved by Covid after he claimed it was unfair to have expected him to stop parties held by “hard-working” aides in Downing Street during lockdown. In a […]