Mr Bates is said have refused an OBE while ex-Post Office boss Paula Vennells still held a CBE.
Month: January 2024
Rape complainants warned pre-recording evidence could backfire
Convictions are lower when rape interviews and cross-examinations are pre-recorded, a study suggests.
Mysterious plants and fungi named new to science
Kew scientists discovered nearly 100 new plants and fungi last year – but some may already be extinct.
Pornography review to canvas public’s view on issue
Porn stars, parents and the public are invited to answer questions to help advise government.
Post Office paid Fujitsu £95m to extend Horizon
Troubled IT system still creates errors, but its replacement is behind schedule at a cost of millions.
The key NHS targets that have never been met
BBC News finds key NHS targets have been missed for at least seven years – and two have never been met.
Boohoo put ‘Made in UK’ labels on clothes made overseas
T-shirts from Pakistan had their labels swapped by workers in fashion firm’s Leicester factory last year.
Ex-Royal Marine’s prosthetic legs stolen in Premier Inn car park
Mark Ormrod said the legs were taken from his car overnight while it was outside a Premier Inn.
Liverpool’s Radio City name could go from tower after rebrand
As Radio City changes its name, Bauer Media says it is reviewing the signage on its famous tower.
Craft beer giant Brewdog abandons real living wage for new employees
The Ellon-based craft beer giant says the decision was “necessary” despite a £321m profit last year.
