The hearing is questioning key ministers about the decisions they made during the pandemic.
Month: March 2024
Cambridge University to scrap state school targets
The university’s current target is to have at least 69% of undergraduates coming from state schools.
Baptisms ‘a ticket’ for some asylum seekers – vicar
A vicar tells MPs most baptism requests he had from asylum seekers were during their appeal stage.
Neighbour saves family from devastating dryer fire
The family-of-four were at home when a neighbour messaged to say there were flames in their kitchen.
No evidence Church of England is a ‘conveyor belt’ for asylum claims – bishop
A cross-party committee of MPs is questioning Church leaders and Home Office representatives about the role Christianity plays in UK asylum applications.
Abbott calls Tory donor’s comments frightening
Top Conservative donor Frank Hester allegedly said Diane Abbott made him “want to hate all black women”.
Man jailed for murdering friend and cutting up body
Lee Clarke used power tools to cut up Phillip Lewis and disposed of his body parts in two ponds.
Life is absolute hell, says mum of gang-related murder victim
The mothers of James Quigley and Joe Dix describe the pain of losing their sons to gang rivalry.
Five injured as car crashes into Windsor Castle wall
The crash involved two vehicles and two pedestrians, the fire service says.
Workplace mental health service firm investigated
Allegations of poor practice at major UK provider Health Assured have been made to BBC File on 4.