22 h. ago US writers at growing risk of crackdown on free speech, says PEN America

China again biggest jailer of writers in 2024, followed by Iran – with Israel in fifth place, says organisation’s annual reportWriters in the US are at growing risk amid a worldwide crackdown on free speech that has begun to spread to countries previously renowned for unfettered expression and openness, according to a leading writers’ advocacy group.PEN America said it was concerned about an emerging threat from the Trump administration as it published its annual Freedom to Write index report, which showed that the number of writers jailed worldwide had jumped for the sixth year running to 375 in 2024, compared with 339 the year before. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago GPs in poor parts of England are paid £5,500 less a year than in wealthy areas, study finds

Report analysed data from 8,500 doctors over 2015-21 and also found pressures on GPs were higher in deprived areasPatient satisfaction with GP services in England has collapsed, research findsGPs working in the most deprived areas in England are paid an average salary £5,525 less a year than their counterparts working in wealthier areas, according to a study.The report, by researchers at the University of Manchester and published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, analysed data from more than 8,500 GPs between 2015 and 2021 in the GP work life survey. Continue reading...

Economics

3 d. ago Luke Mitchell parole hearing postponed after killer's legal team request extra time

The ‘official’ Luke Mitchell Campaign confirmed the hearing was delayed at the request of Mitchell’s representatives, sparking anger and frustration from those connected to the case.

Events

7 d. ago Cleland Hospital praised by care inspectors following recent visit

Healthcare Improvement Scotland has published a report relating to a safe delivery of care inspection visit to the hospital.

Politics

7 d. ago JLo faces court grilling in Diddy trial as his legal team fights to dismiss evidence from infamous 1999 New York club shooting

Diddy's legal team is not only asking for a two month delay for the trial, but to suppress key evidence they such as the 1999 shooting at a club that's tied to ex J Lo.

Events

7 d. ago J Lo faces court grilling in Diddy trial as his legal team fights to dismiss evidence from infamous 1999 New York club shooting

Diddy's legal team is not only asking for a two month delay for the trial, but to suppress key evidence they such as the 1999 shooting at a club that's tied to ex J Lo.

Events

1 week ago Surprising new twist could turn Blake Lively's legal battle on its head... as Justin Baldoni's team reveals major flaw in timeline

The epic legal fight between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively is heating up again after the actor's former publicist furiously responded to his countersuit overnight.

Society

1 week ago Trump is ‘fully fit’ and manages high cholesterol, says White House physician

Report also shows president is up to date on recommended vaccines as health secretary sows doubts on their efficacyDonald Trump – the oldest person to ever be elected US president – controls high cholesterol with medication and has elevated blood pressure but is “fully fit”, White House physician Sean Barbella said in a report released on Sunday.The US navy captain’s report was published two days after Trump underwent a routine physical. It also said he was up to date on all recommended vaccines – despite his national health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr having spent years sowing doubt about the safety and efficacy of vaccination. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago SARAH VINE: While Harry thinks the world is out to get him, all he'll achieve is second homes for his lawyers

Prince Harry was back in town this week, visiting his favourite people, aka his legal team. I don't understand that man.

Society

1 week ago Explosive memo raises fresh doubts over Lucy Letby’s conviction after doctor’s ‘red

The previously undisclosed document could significantly bolster her legal team’s efforts to overturn her convictions

Events

2 w. ago Kylian Mbappé’s legal team go on attack over ‘missing €55m’ dispute with PSG

Striker argues PSG owe him unpaid wages and bonusesHis lawyers have asked Paris court to start proceedingsKylian Mbappé’s legal team are going on the attack with multiple lawsuits to try to resolve the legal dispute between the World Cup winner andhis former club Paris Saint-Germain.The France striker argues PSG owe him €55m (£47.5m) in unpaid wages and bonuses, and his lawyers say they have asked the Paris court to start proceedings. Thomas Clay, one of the forward’s legal experts, said Mbappé had been authorised to make a precautionary seizure of the money, which was frozen from PSG’s bank accounts on Thursday. A legal hearing is scheduled for 26 May, he said. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Rebekah Vardy loses to Coleen Rooney again as High Court judge rules 'no misconduct'

A court has ruled in favour of Coleen Rooney after Rebekah Vardy's lawyers claimed the formers legal team had committed 'very substantially' misconduct during the Wagataha Christie

Events

2 w. ago Prince Harry’s ‘life is at stake’ over security arrangements, says lawyer

Home Office legal team deny ‘bespoke’ plan drawn up by Ravec for duke’s protection is inadequateThe safety, security and life of the Duke of Sussex is at stake in his appeal against arrangements for his security while in the UK, the court of appeal has been told.Prince Harry appeared at the high court in London for a second day as he challenged the decision of the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures, known as Ravec, that he should receive a different degree of protection at public expense while in the UK after he stepped down as a working royal and moved abroad. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago The nine times conniving plastic surgeon tried to escape justice

Jonathan Peter Brooks' trial at Leicester Crown Court was the ninth time it had been listed before a jury since it was first expected to get underway in September 2021.

Politics

2 w. ago Russell Brand fears US prosecution over sexual assault claims

Comedian’s legal team attempting to delay a civil case filed in New York

Events

2 w. ago Talks on water charges ‘should not be avoided’ amid crisis in public services

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee has published a follow-up report into the funding and delivery of public services in the region.

Events

2 w. ago New 'smoking gun' bombshell that could destroy Blake Lively's claims: Justin Baldoni celebrating 'significant' discovery

Baldoni's team believe the discovery could be the 'smoking gun' in their rancorous legal fight with the actress. 'It will absolutely be used by his legal team,' a source told the Daily Mail.

Events

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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