A number of Labour MPs say they will vote against the government’s proposed welfare reforms.
Month: May 2025
Nine arrested over ‘Hitler birthday party’ in pub
Those arrested are accused of displaying written material intended to stir up racial hatred.
Criminals who skip sentencing could face more jail time
A new bill providing powers for judges to punish offenders will be introduced to Parliament on Wednesday.
NHS worker likened to Darth Vader awarded £29,000
An NHS employee is compared to the Star Wars villain in a personality test and made to feel “unpopular”.
Government defends NI exemption in UK-India trade deal
Opposition parties claim the new trade agreement means Indian workers will be cheaper for employers to hire.
Suitcase remains victim had raped teen, jury told
Albert Alfonso, whose dismembered body was found in Bristol, sexually assaulted and blackmailed a teenager years earlier, a court hears.
Blow to clean energy drive as major windfarm ditched
In a blow to the government’s clean energy ambitions, a company cancels a huge windfarm off Yorkshire.
‘Unforgettable day’: The wedding with almost 100 bridesmaids
The average number of bridesmaids for a wedding in the UK is about three to five.
Co-op cyber attack leaves island shop shelves empty
The attack has disrupted deliveries to island communities where Co-op is one of the biggest retailers.
Asylum accommodation costs set to triple, says watchdog
The cost of housing asylum seekers is expected to reach £15.3bn over 10 years, the National Audit Office says.
