8 h. ago Prisoners let out ‘in error’ or held illegally beyond their release date in ‘squalid’ prison, watchdog warns

Inspector issues urgent notification over mice and cockroach infested HMP Pentonville after staff monitoring suicidal inmates caught sleeping on the job

Events

8 h. ago Prison illegally detaining inmates after release date put in special measures

The chief inspector of prisons also said the backlog in sentencing calculations at HMP Pentonville has seen some prisoners freed early.

Events

38 h. ago Families of UK prisoners abroad urge ministers to keep promises to help

David Lammy said he hopes to appoint special envoy for British nationals detained overseasFamilies and lawyers of prominent British prisoners detained abroad have called for the government to deliver on promises to help secure their release and appoint a special envoy.Last week, David Lammy, the foreign secretary, said he hoped to appoint a special envoy for British nationals arbitrarily detained overseas by the end of the year, after vowing to do so in November 2024 and as part of a Labour manifesto pledge. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Families of UK prisoners detained abroad urge ministers to keep promises of help

David Lammy said he hopes to appoint special envoy for British nationals detained overseasFamilies and lawyers of prominent British prisoners detained abroad have called for the government to deliver on promises to help secure their release and appoint a special envoy.Last week, David Lammy, the foreign secretary, said he hoped to appoint a special envoy for British nationals arbitrarily detained overseas by the end of the year, after vowing to do so in November 2024 and as part of a Labour manifesto pledge. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Couple who claimed they 'didn't know' their log cabin was illegal hastily complete demolition after being threatened with PRISON

Andrew and Debbie Melbourne spent £45,000 building their off-grid wood cabin (pictured) near the town of Waterlooville, Hampshire, in the South Downs National Park.

Events

8 d. ago NBA 2K26 release date, price and special editions announced with Angel Reese cover

2K Games announced Wednesday that NBA 2K26 will be released on Sept. 5 and Angel Reese and Carmelo Anthony will be featured on special edition covers.

Economics

8 d. ago NBA 2K26 release date, price and Angel Reese, Carmelo Anthony special editions announced

2K Games has announced that NBA 2K26 will be released on Sept. 5 and Angel Reese and Carmelo Anthony will be featured on special edition covers

Economics

3 w. ago Call The Midwife comes to emotional end after 15 years as prequel announced

The last episodes of the long-running show will be released early next year after a two-part Christmas special.

Politics

3 w. ago Call The Midwife to end after 15 years as 'emotional' BBC cast film last series

Hit BBC show Call The Midwife is ending after 15 years as an emotional BBC cast film the final series of the show, slated to be released in early 2026 following a two-part Christmas special

Culture

4 w. ago Man City collector's item now on sale and will be on display at the Club World Cup

Manchester City have released a special kit that will only be used at the 2025 Club World Cup.

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