58 m. ago Jury trials to be scrapped in some cases in bid to tackle court backlog

The crown court backlog currently is at a record level of more than 78,000 cases.

Events

67 m. ago Hillsborough report: Cops from second force potentially helped undermine fight for truth

West Midlands Police was tasked with investigating the Hillsborough tragedy in 1989, where 97 Liverpool fans died, and its results were 'wholly unsatisfactory', according to a new report

Politics

67 m. ago The 12 police officers with a case to answer over Hillsborough

Twelve officers have been identified as having a case to answer for gross misconduct in a report into the Hillsborough disaster and its aftermath.

Events

67 m. ago Hillsborough probe finds 12 officers would have faced gross misconduct cases

A report into the 1989 disaster and its aftermath was published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) on Tuesday.

Events

2 h. ago Christmas: 10 free things to do in London this festive season

London is an expensive city, but it doesn’t always have to be

Politics

2 h. ago Canadians charged with attempted murder after young man stabbed near Tower of London

Jermaine Blackstock, 40, and Kamara Lewis, 26, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court

Events

2 h. ago Post Office warns customers to send Christmas parcels before this date

The Post Office survey has revealed a big increase in Britons planning to send gifts this year

Events

4 h. ago UK slams Gaza aid delays as tents for displaced take months to arrive

The Foreign Office said 1,100 UK-funded tents will finally be delivered to Gazans displaced by the war

Politics

4 h. ago UK growth facing headwinds from tax hikes and spending cuts – OECD

The OECD said growth will slow to 1.2% next year, before edging up to 1.3% in 2027, with ‘substantial’ downside risks from fiscal tightening.

Economics

4 h. ago News | Office leasing rises to record level in London’s City Core North submarket

News | Office leasing rises to record level in London’s City Core North submarket  CoStar

Politics

4 h. ago Tip of an iceberg: Hong Kong's deadly blaze raises anger over corruption and safety lapses

As Hong Kong mourns after a high-rise fire killed at least 151 people, anger is mounting over building safety lapses and government oversight

Events

14 h. ago Sepa flood alerts across majority of Scotland continue into Tuesday

It comes after heavy rain on Sunday and Monday.

Events

16 h. ago Schumer says New York offices were targeted with ‘MAGA’ bomb threat emails

The email address alleged that the “2020 election was rigged”

Events

16 h. ago Keir Starmer slams Brexit 'wild promises' and takes swipe at Reform's 'corrosive' attitude

In his annual foreign policy address in the City of London, Keir Starmer said the UK’s place on the world stage had been restored under the Labour government

Politics

19 h. ago Police consider corporate manslaughter charges in Post Office scandal

A process of providing case file material to the Crown Prosecution Service is ongoing

Events

20 h. ago Inspectors praise services for City of London children with SEND in highly positive report

Inspectors praise services for City of London children with SEND in highly positive report  My London

Politics

20 h. ago Top police officer 'retired early' after sending penis picture to junior colleague

Former chief superintendent Rob Cousen was avoiding a disciplinary hearing which concluded he was guilty of gross misconduct

Events

21 h. ago Teen prison officer admits misconduct after sex with inmate as she's taken into custody

Alicia Novas, 19, and Declan Winkless, 30, both pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office after incidents at HMP Five Wells while having a sexual relartionship

Events

21 h. ago Trump summons military leaders to White House to discuss Venezuela as the US increases its presence in region

Meeting follows days of controversy over airstrikes on small boats as part of the administration’s crackdown on alleged drug trafficking

Events

22 h. ago Zipcar UK to shut operations ahead of new London EV Congestion Charge

Zipcar UK to shut operations ahead of new London EV Congestion Charge  City AM

Politics