15 h. ago NHS hospitals plagued by rats and vermin as staff survey reveals disgusting state of buildings

Around one in six NHS staff said they had seen vermin such as rats inside their building in the past 12 months, in a report published by Unison.

Politics

32 h. ago Lucy Letby's legal team publishes report giving alternative causes of death for the 17 babies

The 14-strong panel concluded that no criminal offences had been committed by the convicted baby-killer

Events

35 h. ago Jury were 'misled' with 'false' evidence to convict serial killer Lucy Letby, her legal team claim as they try to cast 'serious doubts' on her guilt

Lucy Letby, 35, from Hereford, is serving 15 whole-life orders after she was convicted of murdering seven of those children and attempting to murder seven more.

Events

35 h. ago Lucy Letby medical experts publish bombshell report claiming nurse killed NO babies

The 14-strong panel concluded that no criminal offences had been committed by Lucy Letby at the Countess of Chester Hospital in 2015 and 2016 and instead provided alternative causes of deterioration

Events

38 h. ago Drake can request to see Kendrick Lamar’s record label contracts in Not Like Us lawsuit: ‘It’s time to see what UMG was trying to hide’

A New York judge has ruled that the Canadian star’s legal team can begin discovery

Politics

49 h. ago Drake’s lawyer says he’ll expose what record label is ‘trying to hide’ after ruling in defamation lawsuit

A New York judge has ruled that the Canadian star’s legal team can begin discovery

Politics

51 h. ago Scullion LAW promotes Aimee Holmes: A shining example of talent development

Scullion LAW is thrilled to announce the promotion of Aimee Holmes from Administrator to Legal Clerk in the Road Traffic and Criminal Law Team. This exciting career milestone highlights the firm's dedication to nurturing talent and providing top-notch training and development.

Politics

58 h. ago Lucy Letby's legal team are poised to deliver 'fresh evidence' to commission reviewing killer nurse's case

Mark McDonald (right) said he would be presenting the 'fresh evidence' to the Criminal Cases Review Commission, at its headquarters in Birmingham at 12pm.

Events

3 d. ago Trump accidentally sends Maryland father to El Salvador jail dubbed 'tropical gulag'... but can’t get him back

The case involving the father, who had protected legal status, marks the first time the president’s team has admitted to deporting someone by mistake

Politics

3 d. ago Jamie Vardy's Leicester pay cheque as Rebekah 'encouraged' to go up against Coleen again

Rebekah Vardy is back in court after her legal team claimed that Coleen Rooney’s lawyers committed misconduct by 'very substantially' understating some of her legal costs

Economics

3 d. ago New Zealand Rugby and Ineos settle sponsorship contract dispute

NZR had launched legal action over missed paymentDetails of settlement to remain confidentialThe Manchester United co-owner Ineos and New Zealand Rugby have announced a settlement has been reached in their sponsorship contract dispute.In February NZR, the federation responsible for the All Blacks team, said it had launched legal action against Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos after accusing the chemicals firm of failing to pay the first 2025 instalment of a six-year deal. Ineos at the time said it had looked to “adjust” its sponsorship, with it having to implement “cost-saving measures” due the impact of “high energy costs and extreme carbon taxes” on its European businesses. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Rebekah Vardy's net worth as she takes rival Coleen to court again over Wagatha costs

Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy's court battle is not over yet as the wife of football star Jamie appeals against the decision to clear Coleen’s legal team of misconduct

Economics

9 d. ago Players’ body hits out at ‘confusing’ schedule and wants Nations League of cricket

World Cricketers’ Association calls for reform of calendarWCA also wants modernisation of global governing bodyThe World Cricketers’ Association has called for reform of the global calendar and of the International Cricket Council, the world game’s governing body, describing the current schedule as “chaotic and confusing”.In a report published on Wednesday, based on interviews with 64 stakeholders including the Australia Test captain, Pat Cummins and England’s Jos Buttler, the WCA demanded that the ICC be “modernised” to “ensure it is fit for purpose to lead the global game”, criticising its “lack of centralised global leadership”. Continue reading...

Sport

1 week ago UK could lose low TB status amid rising cases, officials warn

It comes as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) published its first annual report detailing the infectious diseases impacting England.

Events

1 week ago Violence and sexist harassment against female MPs ‘rife across Asia

Report reveals scale of abuse faced by women in politics from countries including Australia, China, Japan and IndiaSexism, harassment and violence against women are rife in parliaments across the Asia-Pacific region, according to a damning report published on Tuesday that lays bare the scale of abuse faced by women in politics.Based on interviews with 150 female MPs and parliamentary staff across 33 countries across the region – including Australia, Mongolia, India, Indonesia and Micronesia – the study found that 76% of MPs and 63% of staff had experienced psychological gender-based violence, with 60% of MPs saying they had been targeted online by hate speech, disinformation and image-based abuse. An equal number of women were interviewed from each country. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Evidence from killer nurse Lucy Letby's new defence team 'is full of errors', grieving families say

In submissions to the public inquiry into the killer nurse, the families accused her new legal team of inaccuracies, including details of supposed infections which two babies did not have.

Events

2 w. ago Lucy Letby's 'misinformed' supporters are 'exacerbating the harm and hurt' victims have suffered, furious parents say

The parents of babies murdered by Lucy Letby have accused Tory MP David Davis and Letby's legal team of 'exacerbating the harm and hurt' they have suffered.

Events

2 w. ago Watchdog investigating whether Defra breaking laws on cleaning up English rivers

Office for Environmental Protection says targets for water quality likely to be missed, and clarifying rules may helpThe Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) watchdog has launched an investigation into the UK government over potential failures to clean up England’s rivers under EU-derived laws.The OEP published a report last year saying that plans to clean up waterways were too generic and did not address specific issues at individual sites. It said plans were being put in place despite low government confidence that their objectives could be achieved. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Ryan Reynolds slams 'predator' Justin Baldoni as he moves to dismiss case against him

Ryan Reynolds' legal team have filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit made against him from Justin Baldoni, who co-starred alongside the Deadpool star's wife, Blake Lively, in It Ends With Us

Politics

2 w. ago Nigel Farage announces 29 councillors have defected to Reform as he says Rupert Lowe row 'at edges' of party

Report into Lowe could be published this week, Reform UK leader suggests

Politics