Prime minister warns rapid spread of Omicron variant could mean curbs are imposed after 25 December Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Christmas will go ahead without any curbs on socialising, Boris Johnson has confirmed, prompting warnings this could lead to tougher measures later despite tentative signs […]
One in 10 college staff experienced sexual violence, with women, disabled, LGBTQ+ and minority ethnic workers more at risk Sexual harassment is “endemic” in universities and colleges, with one in 10 staff members saying they have experienced sexual violence in the past five years, according to a report. Women were […]
In 2008, newly discovered DNA pointed toward the involvement of an ‘unexplained third party’ in the six-year-old’s murder Twenty-five years after JonBenét Ramsey was killed, police say DNA hasn’t been ruled out to help solve the case. The six-year-old was found dead in the basement of her family’s Boulder, Colorado, […]
Jonathan Chew, charged with putting chief medical officer in headlock, defended himself by video link after lawyer withdrew in embarrassment A man accused of assaulting Chris Whitty in a central London park attended a court appearance via video link from his bedroom while wearing a dressing gown after saying he […]
Payment to protect Princess Haya and children from threat sheikh poses to them is highest awarded by a UK court Divorce settlement reveals ‘truly opulent’ standard of living The ruler of Dubai has been ordered to pay his ex-wife Princess Haya and their two children a divorce settlement which could […]
About 620,000 more in age group are gambling online at least once a month than two years ago in Great Britain Psychiatrists are warning of a surprise rise in problem gambling among the over-65s after the largest increase in online betting since before the pandemic was recorded among the age […]
Footage of Sarah Moulds shared online by Hertfordshire Hunt Saboteurs viewed by millions in November A primary school teacher has been sacked after footage of a horse being kicked and slapped sparked outrage on social media. Sarah Moulds, 37, was initially suspended from her position after the video showed a […]
Following leaked accounts, union’s new general secretary says possible ‘significant loss’ must be investigated Unite is launching an independent inquiry into how the building costs of a hotel and conference centre in Birmingham spiralled into a “potentially significant loss” for the trade union. The inquiry follows reports at the beginning […]
Anger towards Johnson at north London event shows strength of feeling about revelations of lockdown gatherings After weeks of embarrassing headlines over lockdown gatherings and criticism over his failure to heed scientists’ advice ahead of Christmas, Boris Johnson has found himself the target of some rather different negative publicity. Chants […]
Boris Johnson caught between scientific advisers and his sceptical cabinet over action on Omicron Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage New Covid restrictions are unlikely to be imposed before Christmas amid deep cabinet divisions but Boris Johnson warned further measures remain on the table, with data on […]