Laila Soueif has not eaten for 134 days as she campaigns for the release of her pro-democracy activist son from jail in Egypt.
Month: February 2025
Troubled NHS trust pleads guilty in baby deaths case
The trust has pleaded guilty to six offences in relation to the deaths of three babies in 2021.
MoD investigates air crew cancers after helicopter claims
Some military personnel claim officials knew about safety concerns with certain aircraft as far back as 1999.
Oliver Ryan suspended as Labour MP over WhatsApp messages
Ryan had been summoned to a meeting with his chief whip after the Mail on Sunday published the texts.
Teenagers mocked by nurses at psychiatric unit
A BBC investigation finds some nurses were verbally abusive and cruel towards unwell teenagers.
MPs’ pay set to increase 2.8% to £93,904 in April
Parliament’s expenses watchdog says the rise is in line with pay rises in the broader public sector.
Police officer dismissed over tragedy chanting
Tyler Coppin is formally dismissed after he is convicted of “tragedy chanting” at Liverpool.
Second Labour MP apologises over WhatsApp comments
Burnley MP Oliver Ryan says his comments in the group were “completely unacceptable”.
Chris Mason: Raids show ministers want to look tough on immigration
With high numbers still arriving in the UK, the government is keen not to appear wishy-washy on an issue that matters to so many people.
John Cooney’s family thankful for Belfast support
Mr Cooney’s aunt Georgina Ivors said: “The people are just amazing and we’re very touched.
