The comments have been widely criticised by survivors groups and political opponents who said they downplayed the seriousness and lasting…
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Thames Water gave finance chief a £1m signing-on fee
The prime minister’s official spokesman said: “It’s unacceptable that one of the worst-performing water companies is handing out huge payments…
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Ex-PE teacher who hit children with golf balls ordered to do unpaid work
Sheriff Eoin McGinty said Neil’s offences represented a “great breach” of the trust placed in him as a teacher. Referring…
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Craig and Lindsay Foreman end hunger strike in Iran
A British couple jailed in Iran after being accused of espionage have ended their hunger strikes after 93 and 84…
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Migrant hotel resident jailed for sexual assaults on two women
Sheikhi was also placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely and ordered not to contact or approach the victims for…
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Record 230 people cross English Channel in one small boat
Tap the questions below How many people cross the English Channel in small boats? Between 1 January and 3 August…
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Crews still tackling New Forest fire that spread from van on A31
Smoke from the fire drifted across both sides of the Solent, prompting fire crews to urge people to keep doors…
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Drought expected to be declared in more parts of England
A drought is expected to be declared in more parts of England on Monday, joining half of the country and…
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Fleadh: ‘Roll on 2027’ as Belfast 2026 festival comes to an end
The first All Ireland Fleadh in Belfast ended in the early hours of Monday morning with organisers saying they were…
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PM faces pressure as Jackdaw licence consultation closes
The leader of the Green part in England and Wales Zack Polanski said approving Jackdaw and Rosebank would be “a…
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