The Magistrates’ Association’s chief executive said the powers will help with the courts’ “log jam”.
Month: September 2024
Ex-police chief to lead efforts to tackle small boats
Martin Hewitt will head efforts to combat smuggling gangs and end small boat crossings.
Starmer defends Sue Gray after reports of No 10 rifts
The prime minister’s chief of staff has been the subject of numerous media reports since Labour entered government.
Eight dead after Channel crossing attempt
The Home Office says 801 people crossed the Channel on Saturday.
Public inquiries not delivering change, report warns
Peers call for a shake-up of the public inquiry system so it gets results for victims.
HS2 blew billions – here’s how and why
How did HS2 manage to go so far over its original budget?
Huw Edwards due in court for sentencing hearing
The disgraced BBC News presenter could be sentenced for charges involving indecent images of children.
Columnists quit Jewish Chronicle in Gaza articles row
Jonathan Freedland, Hadley Freeman and David Aaronovitch announce they are quitting their columns in a row over allegedly fabricated articles.
Glasgow ‘on verge’ of deal to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Scottish government is on the verge of agreeing a deal to host the Commonwealth Games in 2026.
Fears grow for man who failed to complete Highland trek
Paul Conway, 67, last spoke to his family after he travelled from Newcastle to Glenfinnan by train on Tuesday.
