Kim Avis faked his own death and went on the run but was eventually tracked down and convicted of rape.
Month: March 2024
Two ministers quit government in mini-reshuffle
Education minister Robert Halfon and armed forces minister James Heappey are also standing down as MPs.
Assange judges seek no death penalty pledge from US
Court postpones decision on the Wikileaks founder’s case to give the US time to make assurances.
Successful school building bids drop to record low
The government has approved the lowest number of school building work requests since its model began.
Treasury staff worked at bank linked to China state
The Treasury says the secondment scheme deepens ties with Asia and boosts British business.
School ski trip coach crashes with lorry in Germany
Pupils are reported to be OK as the coach they are travelling on crashes while en route to Austria.
‘Unlikely’ baby died of hypothermia, trial hears
An witness called by Constance Marten’s lawyers said he did not think her newborn died from exposure.
Wales miss out on Euros after Poland shootout defeat
Rob Page’s Wales miss out on Euro 2024 after a crushing penalty shootout defeat against Poland in their play-off final at Cardiff City Stadium.
British Gas chief’s pay package jumps to £8.2m
Centrica chief executive Chris O’Shea gets £4m more in 2023, up from £4.5m the year before.
Labour will not commit to government childcare plan
Bridget Phillipson tells the BBC the £4bn plan is a “mess” and calls for wider reform of provision.
