The home secretary says the scheme is “the most shocking waste of taxpayers’ money I have ever seen”.
Month: July 2024
Early release for long-term prisoners is horrifying, says victim
Linda McDonald, who was attacked by a convicted killer, says Scottish government plans have filled her with fear.
Shipyard support was ‘too risky for taxpayers’
The loss-making shipbuilder had applied for a loan guarantee of up to £200m.
Woman killed in attack by pet dog
Police say the woman was treated by paramedics after the attack but died a short time later.
The stars you won’t see on the BBC salaries list
Michael McIntyre, Bradley Walsh and Alex Jones are among the stars whose salaries will not appear.
New Prince George photo released on 11th birthday
Kensington Palace has posted the image, taken by his mother, Catherine, Princess of Wales.
Former PM Lord Wilson sold papers to help fund his care
The two-time prime minister agreed to sell his entire archive to fund his care towards the end of his life.
Unis told to manage own budgets after call for bailouts
Education secretary comments after union says many unis face “catastrophe” without emergency cash.
BT fined millions for failing to connect 999 calls
The telecoms firm was found to be ill-prepared after an IT error affected “life and death” services.
Woman died after begging GP for help – inquest
Maeve Boothby-O’Neill had asked her GP for “help with feeding” just four months before her death.
