Police chiefs will be able to automatically sack officers who fail background checks, under new measures.
Month: April 2025
Instagram still posing serious risks to children, campaigners say
Instagram promised more “built-in protections” for young people but researchers say users are still exposed to sexualised images and negative stereotypes.
Three more UK interest rate cuts this year, predicts IMF
But the IMF also sees UK inflation going up as bills rise, while economies will be hit by Trump tariffs.
Starmer does not believe trans women are women, No 10 says
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of a woman should be based on biological sex.
Mystery of medieval cemetery near airport runway deepens
Skeletons and artefacts unearthed from the site near Cardiff Airport are baffling archaeologists.
Talks to resume as Birmingham bin strike enters sixth week
Negotiations between the city council and the Unite union are due to resume on Wednesday afternoon.
Government borrowing for financial year higher than expected
The government borrowed £151.9bn in the year to March, according to official figures.
Prince William to attend funeral of Pope Francis
The Prince of Wales will represent the King at the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday.
London to host fresh Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks
Speculation that Russia might be willing to halt its invasion along current front lines is growing.
Tasers in prisons to be trialled after Abedi attack
The justice secretary says the use of electric stun guns will be tested following an attack on prison staff.