46 m. ago Starmer faces more questions after publishing China spy case evidence

The CPS dropped the case after deeming the evidence did not show China was a threat to national security.

Politics

3 h. ago Rangers push to seal Kevin Muscat deal after Danny Röhl withdraws from race

German coach follows Steven Gerrard in dropping outMuscat is currently in charge of China’s Shanghai PortRangers face increased pressure to complete a deal for Kevin Muscat to become their new manager after another leading candidate, Danny Röhl, made it known he has withdrawn from the process.Röhl, who left Sheffield Wednesday in the summer, becomes the second coach after Steven Gerrard to remove his name from consideration after detailed talks with the Rangers board. The messiness of this situation is unlikely to placate an already angry fan base. There was, however, an increased confidence from Rangers sources on Wednesday that Muscat could be delivered. Continue reading...

Economics

67 h. ago China's exports to US drop in September, while rise in global shipments hits a 6

China has reported its exports to the United States fell 27% in September from the year before, even though growth in its global exports hit a six-month high

Events

3 d. ago US will be ‘perplexed’ by UK decision to drop China spy case, says ex

John Sawers questions why prosecutors chose not to proceed with trial of two Britons accused of espionage

Politics

3 d. ago Schoolboy faces explosives charge after bomb squad called to residential street

Police, specialist forensics officers and an army bomb disposal unit were present at a home in Monkseaton this week - a schoolboy has been charged with possession of an explosive substance

Events

5 d. ago Emma Raducanu visits doctors in China as tennis star drops health update statement

Emma Raducanu was forced to retire from her Wuhan Open first-round match against Ann Li on Monday after suffering from dizziness in the searing Chinese heat

Society

6 d. ago Three suspects charged after police descend on Greater Manchester street

They are due to appear in court

Events

7 d. ago Legal experts question reasoning behind CPS dropping China ‘spies’ case

Ex-DPP Ken Macdonald says prosecutors may have been ‘over-fussy’ in seeking further assurances from governmentLegal experts have questioned the explanation given by the Crown Prosecution Service for its sudden decision to drop charges against two Britons accused of spying for China amid a political row over who was responsible.The expert lawyers expressed surprise that the CPS thought it needed further assurance from the government that China was an enemy insofar as it posed “a current threat to national security” before the trial of Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry could go ahead. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Edinburgh crime: Man, 40, charged over 'serious assault' on city centre street

A man was rushed to hospital after the alleged attack.

Events

1 week ago Mass shooting suspect, 14, texted 'check the news hehe' after six people injured

The teen was reported missing hours before the attack in Gävle, Sweden, which saw six people shot in a busy city centre street. Police said he faces charged of six counts of attempted murder

Events

1 week ago Man, 35, charged with murder of victim stabbed to death in London street

Man, 35, charged with murder of victim stabbed to death in London street  London Evening Standard

Events

1 week ago Man, 35, charged with murder of victim stabbed to death in north London street

Scotland Yard described Shaun Latimer-Kayser’s killing in Camden Gardens as an ‘isolated incident’

Events

2 w. ago Edinburgh police charge four youths after alleged 'attack' on teenage girl on city street

Officers say they would like to reassure the public that violence ‘will not be tolerated’

Events

2 w. ago MPs demand ‘clear explanation’ for dropping of charges in China spy case

The Crown Prosecution Service’s justification for stopping the case against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry is inadequate, MPs suggested.

Politics

3 w. ago Armed police response in pictures as Glasgow street 'disturbance' leaves man in hospital

Armed police race to Glasgow street 'disturbance' as two charged

Events

3 w. ago Armed police storm Glasgow street as two people charged and man in hospital

Multiple police units raced to Ballantay Road in Castlemilk at around 1.40pm on Friday.

Events

3 w. ago Parliament vulnerable to ‘foreign actors’ after China spying charges dropped, Commons speaker says

Lindsay Hoyle says decision by prosecutors to drop case ‘leaves the door open’ to spiesThe aide, the associate and the ‘Chinese agent’ – and the collapse of a long-awaited UK spy trialThe UK parliament has been left vulnerable to “foreign actors” after charges against two men suspected of spying for China were dropped, the speaker of the House of Commons has warned.Speaking to the Times, Lindsay Hoyle said the decision to drop the charges effectively gave Beijing “licence to operate” within parliament. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Commons at risk from ‘foreign actors’ after China spy case dropped, says Speaker

The development sparked criticism across both sides of the political aisle.

Events

3 w. ago China IS spying on Parliament, warns CPS... despite dropping case against suspected agents

A senior figure in the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) told an MP the research group she led was 'targeted by China' as a means of 'obtaining information' on Government policies.

Events

3 w. ago Man charged over 'murder bid' after late night 'street attack' in Inverness

A 53-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection.

Events