6 h. ago Paedophile lawyer allowed to keep working months after admitting vile crimes

One “disgusted” legal insider called for an urgent probe yesterday after Alan Eccles, from Giffnock, near Glasgow, had his practising certificate renewed despite being sentenced for a string of “despicable” offences in June.

Events

5 d. ago Apple iPhone 17 deal sees 'lowest ever' monthly price to less than £30 ahead of Black Friday

Apple's iPhone 17 now comes in at its 'lowest ever' monthly price with a 500GB data allowance, available ahead of Black Friday

Economics

7 d. ago The Guardian view on Labour’s asylum plans: ministers cannot out

Shabana Mahmood’s asylum overhaul burdens an overstretched system and hands political advantage to her opponentsIn government, politicians often mistake gestures for progress. It is disappointing to see Shabana Mahmood succumb to that temptation. The home secretary’s flurry of proposals are designed to signal purpose, but constitute a wishlist of demands that her department can’t deliver. Currently, those fleeing persecution are given a five-year right to stay in the country and can apply for settled status after that. Ms Mahmood wants refugees to stay in the country initially only for a 30-month period, and then review their status to see whether they will be allowed to remain in the country for another 30 months. After two decades in Britain, they could apply to stay here permanently.Denmark is held up as the model. A decade ago a centre-left government there was under pressure, with a surging populist right and immigration dominating voters’ concerns. Danish Social Democrats clai...

Politics

7 d. ago Older people on Attendance Allowance due up to £458 every month from April

More than 1.7 million people on Attendance Allowance will see payments rise by 3.8 per cent from April.

Economics

2 w. ago Fans furious as Rockstar delays Grand Theft Auto VI until November 2026

Rockstar Games said ‘these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve’

Politics

2 w. ago Rockstar Games delays Grand Theft Auto VI – again – to late 2026

The hugely anticipated sequel was due to arrive in May of next year but has been pushed back to November 2026Rockstar Games’s Grand Theft Auto VI, which was due to release on 26 May next year, has been delayed again – this time to the end of 2026. It has now been nearly two years since the game was announced, and more than 12 years since the release of Grand Theft Auto V.“Grand Theft Auto VI will now release on Thursday, November 19, 2026,” reads Rockstar Games’s statement on X. “We are sorry for adding additional time to what we realize has been a long wait, but these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve.” Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Attendance Allowance payments set to end for thousands of pensioners next month

Older people with a disability or long-term health condition could be due either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.

Economics