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Urgent review into movement of transgender prisoners ordered – Keith Brown

Urgent review into movement of transgender prisoners ordered – Keith Brown

Keith Brown said the rule will include those guilty of sexual violence towards women.

‘Obviously something has gone wrong’ says Julian Sands’ hiking partner

‘Obviously something has gone wrong’ says Julian Sands’ hiking partner

Sands disappeared in California’s San Gabriel Mountains more than two weeks ago.

Four people arrested after man dies following altercation in street

Four people arrested after man dies following altercation in street

The victim, a man in his 40s, suffered a chest wound.

Ukrainian soldiers pictured arriving in UK for tank training

Ukrainian soldiers pictured arriving in UK for tank training

The troops will begin training on Monday, the Government said.

Emergency care plan cannot ignore staffing and funding, Sunak warned

Emergency care plan cannot ignore staffing and funding, Sunak warned

Rishi Sunak said his Government had an ‘ambitious and credible plan’ to fix emergency and urgent care in England.

Labour and unions launch fresh attack on minimum service levels Bill before vote

Labour and unions launch fresh attack on minimum service levels Bill before vote

Labour said ministers have admitted the Government has had no contact with the International Labour Organisation about the Bill.

New reforms to tackle ‘abuse’ of modern slavery laws by criminals

New reforms to tackle ‘abuse’ of modern slavery laws by criminals

Under plans announced by the Home Secretary, migrants convicted of serious offences may no longer be able to claim to be victims of modern slavery.

Zahawi timeline: How the former minister’s tax controversy played out

Zahawi timeline: How the former minister’s tax controversy played out

The MP ultimately paid a political price for a tax bill linked to his shares in YouGov, the polling firm he founded.

Lady Susan Hussey attends church service with King and Princess Royal

Lady Susan Hussey attends church service with King and Princess Royal

The Prince of Wales’s 83-year-old godmother was photographed after attending a church service at Sandringham with Charles and Anne.

‘Hospital at home’ plans cannot alone fix NHS pressure, ministers warned

‘Hospital at home’ plans cannot alone fix NHS pressure, ministers warned

Ministers will also publish an urgent and emergency care plan for the NHS on Monday.

‘Polar Preet’ makes furthest unsupported solo polar ski expedition in history

‘Polar Preet’ makes furthest unsupported solo polar ski expedition in history

Captain Preet Chandi covered 922 miles (1,485km) in 70 days and 16 hours on her record-breaking trek.

45% of young people fear they will never earn enough to start family – survey

45% of young people fear they will never earn enough to start family – survey

The Prince’s Trust said the happiness and confidence of 16 to 25-year-olds is at its lowest level since research began in 2008.

Parts of the UK could be hit by 80mph winds as weather warnings issued

Parts of the UK could be hit by 80mph winds as weather warnings issued

Weather forecasters said travel could be disrupted in the affected areas next week.

Braverman urges Lords to back ‘proper penalties’ for disruptive protesters

Braverman urges Lords to back ‘proper penalties’ for disruptive protesters

The Public Order Bill is aimed at curbing the guerrilla tactics used by groups like Just Stop Oil, Insulate Britain and Extinction Rebellion.

Education Secretary to meet union leaders in bid to avert teachers’ strike

Education Secretary to meet union leaders in bid to avert teachers’ strike

National Education Union leaders will hold talks with Gillian Keegan in a last-ditch attempt to stop a walkout on Wednesday.

Wait for facts in BBC chairman row, says Gove amid Johnson finance claims

Wait for facts in BBC chairman row, says Gove amid Johnson finance claims

Boris Johnson was reportedly warned to stop discussing his financial arrangements with Richard Sharp days before the latter was named BBC chairman.

Boy, 16, charged with murder over fatal stabbing of teenage girl

Boy, 16, charged with murder over fatal stabbing of teenage girl

Holly Newton, 15, of Haltwhistle, was found injured in the Priestpopple area of Hexham on Friday afternoon and later died in hospital.

PM has ‘done the right thing’ in sacking Zahawi, says Scottish Tory chairman

PM has ‘done the right thing’ in sacking Zahawi, says Scottish Tory chairman

The Scottish Greens and SNP said the dismissal of the former chancellor raises questions over Rishi Sunak’s judgment.

Nadhim Zahawi: Child refugee who built business fortune before political career

Nadhim Zahawi: Child refugee who built business fortune before political career

The MP for Stratford-on-Avon was seen as a clear and effective communicator and promoted to several cabinet posts.

Sunak fires Zahawi for ‘serious breach’ after tax affairs row

Sunak fires Zahawi for ‘serious breach’ after tax affairs row

The Prime Minister told the Conservative Party chairman that he believed he had committed a ‘serious breach of the Ministerial Code’.

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