31 m. ago West Midlands police boss declines to sack chief constable amid ‘damning’ review

PCC Simon Foster has said he listened to Shabana Mahmood’s statement on Wednesday and awaits a parliamentary report over the matter.

Events

2 h. ago ‘Complete shambles’: Exasperated Labour MPs lash out at Starmer over digital ID U

Former Labour home secretary Lord Blunkett says scheme was doomed to ‘run into the sand’ because PM ‘failed to make the case’ for it

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2 h. ago UK government urges police official to quit over ban of Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans

The U.K.'s home secretary has urged the head of West Midlands Police to resign following a report on the banning of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match against Aston Villa

Politics

2 h. ago Home Secretary says she has no confidence in police boss after Maccabi fan ban

She also expressed frustration that she was not able to sack chief constable Craig Guildford herself.

Society

3 h. ago Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood 'no longer has confidence' in West Midlands Police chief

The Home Secretary said the findings of a report into Chief constable Craig Guildford's force were 'damning' and 'devastating'.

Society

3 h. ago Mahmood has ‘no confidence’ in police chief behind Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

The home secretary has declared that she will change the law to give her the powers to dismiss the chief constable of West Midlands police

Events

3 h. ago Democratic lawmakers to file articles of impeachment against Kristi Noem

Robin Kelly, Ilhan Omar and Maxine Dexter to move against homeland security secretary over ICE killing of Renee GoodDemocratic representative Robin Kelly on Wednesday plans to formally introduce articles of impeachment against Donald Trump’s homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, following the fatal shooting of a US citizen by an immigration agent in Minneapolis last week.The new push comes amid mounting national outrage over the death of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, at the wheel of her car on a residential street, by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Strictly star and former Labour MP Jacqui Smith engaged to partner of six years

The ex-Home Secretary - who is a government minister in the Department of Education - is set to marry Professor Graham Timmins, who is affectionately known as Page Three Boy, this August

Politics

6 h. ago Home secretary says she has lost confidence in police chief behind Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

Statement by Shabana Mahmood is blow to Craig Guildford’s chances of remaining West Midlands police chief constable UK politics live – latest updatesThe home secretary has said she has lost confidence in the West Midlands chief constable after a “damning” report into a ban on Israeli fans from a football game in Birmingham.The inquiry, which was ordered by Shabana Mahmood and carried out by the policing inspectorate His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary, found the force made a series of errors in how it gathered and handled intelligence. Continue reading...

Society

7 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star 'absolutely smitten' after sharing engagement announcement

Former Home Secretary Baroness Jacqui Smith is engaged to Professor Graham Timmins, affectionately known as Page Three Boy, her friend Iain Dale has said

Politics

8 h. ago Police chief blames AI for banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in apology to MPs

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to make a statement to MPs after receiving report on the decision

Events

8 h. ago Police chief apologises for error in evidence over Maccabi football fan ban

West Midlands Police Chief constable Craig Guildford wrote to the Home Affairs Committee to apologise.

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11 h. ago Brighton townhouse for sale with secret tunnel that inspired Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

The tunnel runs between the property’s communal gardens and Brighton seafront

Society

15 h. ago 'They're absolutely smitten': Former home secretary Jacqui Smith, 63, is engaged to politics professor after six

As a former Strictly star, Jacqui Smith is no stranger to sparkles and glitter.

Society

17 h. ago End of the line for top officer in Maccabi fan ban fiasco? Chief constable is fighting to save his career after Aston Villa saga

A chief constable fighting for his career is set to face heavy criticism today when a damning inquiry into the Maccabi Tel Aviv fan fiasco is shown to the Home Secretary.

Sport

42 h. ago Minnesota sues Trump administration claiming ICE operations are a 'federal INVASION' after woman was shot dead

The lawsuit names US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and several US immigration officials, and comes less than a week after the death of mother-of-three Renee Good.

Events

52 h. ago Alesha Dixon's emotional journey to father's homeland unearths shocking secrets

One of BGT's best-loved stars has taken a powerful deep dive into their family history for a new docuseries- and some of the secrets they unveil are jaw-dropping

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53 h. ago The best budget buys Cotswolds designers can't get enough of for that glossy countryside look, revealed by interiors expert JENNY WOOD

Breathe new life into your decor by taking inspiration from the much coveted Cotswolds.

Economics

69 h. ago ‘Hundreds’ more agents head to Minnesota, says homeland security secretary

Increased federal enforcement in state follows widespread protests after ICE officer killed woman in her car

Society

69 h. ago Dunelm's heavily reduced mirror's design instantly makes a hallway 'look bigger and brighter'

The right mirror can make a room look much bigger, according to interior design experts

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