A boss at the firm behind the faulty Horizon IT system has apologised to victims of the scandal.
Month: January 2024
Atherstone ball game: Police issue violence warning
Significant improvements need to be made to the Atherstone Ball Game, police say.
Burslem: Four-letter find on Canadian beach sparks intrigue
Susan Benson’s discovery in New Brunswick introduces her to Stoke-on-Trent on the other side of the world.
Bars ignore abuse from sports stars, campaigner says
Assaults on three women by a pro rugby player is shocking but not surprising, Jess Davies says.
Councils in crisis: Town Hall debt levels staggering, MPs warn
The Public Accounts Committee warns of an “extreme and long-lasting effect” on public services.
Wage growth slows as UK job market begin to stall
Average pay rose by 6.6%, down from the previous three months, but continues to outstrip inflation.
Hannah Cockroft ‘scared’ to be disabled in UK after government decision
Hannah Cockroft says disabled people in Britain are being “almost criminalised” in the way they are treated.
Two British brothers ‘should be banned from Switzerland’ for museum heist
Prosecutors say the two British men should be jailed for stealing 14th Century Ming Dynasty artefacts.
General election: Labour would need record swing to win
Analysis shows the effect of the new election boundaries. Use our tool to look up your constituency.
Converted handguns fired more than ‘real’ weapons in UK crimes
Adapted blank firing guns were responsible for four deaths and 17 serious injuries in the UK in 2023.
