4 h. ago Criminals held in hospital will have benefits cut under new Government plans

Nottingham attack victims' parents said they were 'delighted' by the proposed changes, which would extend the benefits ban to serious offenders detained in hospitals under court order

Politics

6 h. ago Criminals in hospital to lose benefits as Labour closes ‘loophole’

Families of victims of the Nottingham attacks have welcomed the plans

Events

6 h. ago Convicted killers in hospital face DWP benefits ban after fury over Nottingham attacker

Convicted killers who are detained in hospitals under court order face being banned from claiming benefits after uproar over Nottingham attacker Valdo Calocane’s eligibility

Events

6 h. ago Criminals detained in hospitals could lose thousands in benefits under plans

The parents of a Nottingham attack victim said they were ‘delighted’ that the Government is looking into a benefits ban for hospital order convicts.

Events

52 h. ago Murder and mystery of Arlene Fraser the subject of new true crime documentary

THE notorious murder and disappearance of Arlene Fraser is to be re-told in the latest instalment of an award-winning true crime series. The mystery around the fate of the mother-of-two has baffled investigators for almost 30 years and prompted calls to stop convicted killers walking free while keeping secret the whereabouts of their victim’s remains....

Events

1 week ago Murderer Matthew Armstrong and violent offender on run after prison escape

Convicted killer Matthew Armstrong and violent criminal Daniel Washbourne are being urgently sought by Avon and Somerset Police after escaping from a prison on New Year’s Day

Events

2 w. ago New UK laws coming in 2026 include bin rules, junk food ads and fresh DWP powers

A raft of new laws will impact Brits in 2026, from new border controls and a £17 fee to travel to Europe to four-bin recycling rules, a junk food ad ban from January, and DWP powers to tackle benefit fraud

Society

3 w. ago Tragic British teen, 13, is named after being ‘stabbed to death by his mum’s violent convicted killer ex’ in Portugal

TRIBUTES have been flooding in for a British teenager who was allegedly stabbed to death by his mum's ex-partner in Portugal. Alfie Hallett, 13, was honoured by his local basketball team as a "cherished member" of the community and praised for "leaving an indelible mark" on all who knew him. Alfie was fatally attacked with...

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