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Constance Marten and partner ‘told each other to lie to police for protection’

Constance Marten and partner ‘told each other to lie to police for protection’

Constance Marten and partner ‘told each other to lie to police for protection’

25 March 2024

Marten, 36, is on trial over the death of her newborn daughter Victoria while on the run from authorities with her partner Mark Gordon, 49.


Hovis set to keep prices stable as losses narrow

Hovis set to keep prices stable as losses narrow

Hovis set to keep prices stable as losses narrow

25 March 2024

The bakery group hiked prices by 15% to 30% in 2022-23 after the Ukraine war sent wheat and energy costs soaring.


UK hits out at ‘unacceptable’ Chinese-backed cyber attacks on democracy

UK hits out at ‘unacceptable’ Chinese-backed cyber attacks on democracy

UK hits out at ‘unacceptable’ Chinese-backed cyber attacks on democracy

25 March 2024

The UK announced sanctions against individuals and a front company linked to a Chinese hacking group.


Government to review handling of ‘flashing’ cases in criminal justice system

Government to review handling of ‘flashing’ cases in criminal justice system

Government to review handling of ‘flashing’ cases in criminal justice system

25 March 2024

The Home Office said it would also launch a public campaign to encourage victims to come forward and commission research on flashing and re-offending.


Tougher action needed to combat copycat banking websites, says Which?

Tougher action needed to combat copycat banking websites, says Which?

Tougher action needed to combat copycat banking websites, says Which?

25 March 2024

Which? wants to see whichever party wins the next election place a duty on domain registrars to prevent scammers setting up fraudulent websites.


Scott Benton resigns as MP, paving way for Blackpool by-election

Scott Benton resigns as MP, paving way for Blackpool by-election

Scott Benton resigns as MP, paving way for Blackpool by-election

25 March 2024

The former Tory MP was suspended from the House of Commons after being caught in a lobbying sting.


Charities’ website traffic surges following news of Kate’s cancer diagnosis

Charities’ website traffic surges following news of Kate’s cancer diagnosis

Charities’ website traffic surges following news of Kate’s cancer diagnosis

25 March 2024

The Princess of Wales shared the news in a video message released on Friday.


MPs call for ‘new era of relations with China’ amid cyber attacks reports

MPs call for ‘new era of relations with China’ amid cyber attacks reports

MPs call for ‘new era of relations with China’ amid cyber attacks reports

25 March 2024

Sir Iain Duncan Smith renewed calls for China to be labelled a ‘threat’.


Free speech tsar issues warning to universities about overseas arrangements

Free speech tsar issues warning to universities about overseas arrangements

Free speech tsar issues warning to universities about overseas arrangements

25 March 2024

The Office for Students has launched a consultation on new guidance about freedom of speech in higher education in England.


Racecourse to host Easter corgi derby for third year

Racecourse to host Easter corgi derby for third year

Racecourse to host Easter corgi derby for third year

25 March 2024

The event was launched in 2022 to mark the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.


Julian Assange to discover whether appeal can go ahead

Julian Assange to discover whether appeal can go ahead

Julian Assange to discover whether appeal can go ahead

25 March 2024

Two judges will give their ruling on Tuesday.


Stormont stability key to unlocking economic opportunities, says Hilary Benn

Stormont stability key to unlocking economic opportunities, says Hilary Benn

Stormont stability key to unlocking economic opportunities, says Hilary Benn

25 March 2024

The shadow Northern Ireland Secretary was at Parliament Buildings on Monday as part of a cross-party delegation of MPs on a fact-finding visit.


Investigation continues following road crash which claimed four young lives

Investigation continues following road crash which claimed four young lives

Investigation continues following road crash which claimed four young lives

25 March 2024

Four people, all believed to be in their 20s, died in the single-vehicle crash in Co Armagh on Sunday.


NHS physician associates: Consultation launched on regulation

NHS physician associates: Consultation launched on regulation

NHS physician associates: Consultation launched on regulation

25 March 2024

The General Medical Council is looking into how it will regulate physician associates and anaesthesia associates.


Labour oil and gas plans could make UK ‘uninvestable’, says trade body

Labour oil and gas plans could make UK ‘uninvestable’, says trade body

Labour oil and gas plans could make UK ‘uninvestable’, says trade body

25 March 2024

OEUK released a report showing as much as £450 billion in investment was up for grabs by 2040.


Average house price-to-earnings ratios improved last year amid wage growth

Average house price-to-earnings ratios improved last year amid wage growth

Average house price-to-earnings ratios improved last year amid wage growth

25 March 2024

House prices have become more affordable since 2021, but remain in line with pre-coronavirus pandemic trends, the Office for National Statistics said.


Man admits three offences related to XL bully attack in Birmingham

Man admits three offences related to XL bully attack in Birmingham

Man admits three offences related to XL bully attack in Birmingham

25 March 2024

Farhat Ajaz, 61, pleaded guilty to three counts of owning a dog which caused injury while dangerously out of control at Birmingham Crown Court.


Mother of Nottingham attacks victim joins calls to overhaul murder laws

Mother of Nottingham attacks victim joins calls to overhaul murder laws

Mother of Nottingham attacks victim joins calls to overhaul murder laws

25 March 2024

Emma Webber said it was ‘abhorrent’ that murder charges against her son Barnaby’s killer Valdo Calocane were not pursued.


Mother’s tribute to ‘angel’ as two men convicted of footballer nightclub murder

Mother’s tribute to ‘angel’ as two men convicted of footballer nightclub murder

Mother’s tribute to ‘angel’ as two men convicted of footballer nightclub murder

25 March 2024

Tracey Fisher said her son Cody, 23, was ‘brave, fearless, and the most genuine soul I know’ after two men were convicted of his murder.


Boeing boss Dave Calhoun announces resignation amid safety crisis

Boeing boss Dave Calhoun announces resignation amid safety crisis

Boeing boss Dave Calhoun announces resignation amid safety crisis

25 March 2024

A Boeing 737 Max 9 operated by Alaska Airlines suffered a mid-air blowout on January 5.


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