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Andrew Bridgen’s Libel Case Against Matt Hancock Can Proceed to Trial, Judge Rules
Judgment finds in favour of vaccine critic Bridgen that Hancock’s post accusing him of ‘anti-Semitic’ actions could cause serious reputational damage.
Teachers Report Increase in Unfilled Posts and Worsening Stress, Poll Finds
Staffing has also been impacted by higher levels of sickness, with 71 percent of teachers saying that absence from illness at their schools had increased.
Government ‘Confident’ It Has Supplies to Keep British Steel Blast Furnaces Lit
Union officials also said they are “hopeful” that the coal and iron ore required at the North Lincolnshire works will arrive within the next 48 hours.
Record Number of Illegal Immigrants Cross Channel in First 4 Months of the Year
656 people landed on Saturday, the highest number in a single day so far in 2025, beating the second highest number of arrivals from March 2, when 592 arrived.
Former Tory MP Among 15 Facing Charges Related to Gambling on Election Date
Former Montgomeryshire MP Craig Williams admitted at the time to having a “flutter” on the general election date just days before it was announced.
British Government’s Encryption Row With Apple ‘Really Strange,’ Expert Says
Robin Wilton said the government’s approach ‘did not make a huge amount of sense.’
Parliament to Vote on Nationalising British Steel in Rare Recall Sitting
The rare Saturday sitting—the first in over 40 years—will see MPs debate the future of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant.
Tommy Robinson Should Have Sentence Reduced as Jail ‘Making Him Ill,’ Court Told
Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was jailed for 18 months for the civil offence of contempt of court in October last year.
Police Target Hundreds of Barber Shops in Major Operation Against Money Laundering
Operation Machinize involved 19 police forces, regional organised crime units, and agencies including Home Office Immigration Enforcement.
UK Economy Grows Faster Than Expected in February as Trump Tariff Threat Looms
The figures are a positive for Labour, but economists said growth will likely be hampered by U.S. trade policies in the coming months.
Starmer Unveils Plans to Boost Community Policing and End ‘Culture of Crime’
In the long-term, the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee will put 13,000 more officers into neighbourhood policing by 2029, an increase of 50 percent.
Cabinet Office to Shed 2,100 Jobs as Government Shrinks Civil Service
Some 1,200 people will be made redundant and another 900 transferred to other departments under plans announced on Thursday.
UK Home Secretary Insists Local Reviews Into Grooming Gangs Will Go Ahead
Yvette Cooper was speaking amid accusations the plans were being watered down.
Andrew Tate Accused of Pointing Gun in Woman’s Face, Court Documents Say
Four women have accused the controversial social media influencer of sexual violence against them.
Dismantling NHS England Could Cost £1 Billion in Redundancies, Take 2 Years
Wes Streeting said the aim is to cut the number of staff undertaking central work for running the NHS by 50 percent, with many roles returning to government.
7 Officers Taken to Hospital After Multi-Vehicle Crash During Police Pursuit
Two people were arrested following the collision involving five police vehicles and a BMW car on the A1 on Tyneside.
Universal Theme Park Will Bring Growth, Jobs, and Joy to UK, Prime Minister Says
Sir Keir Starmer sought to strike an optimistic note and talk up domestic strengths amid ongoing market turmoil.
Controversial Statue Outside BBC Headquarters Goes Back on Display
A spokesman said the sculpture by alleged child abuser Eric Gill is an ‘integral part’ of Broadcasting House.
People Identifying as LGB+ ‘At Higher Risk’ of Self-Harm or Suicide
The risk of suicide for LGB+ adults is estimated to be 2.2 times higher than for those identifying as straight or heterosexual.
