8 h. ago Sheku Bayoh inquiry boss faces conduct hearing over meetings with family

Inquiry chairman Lord Bracadale revealed he has met with the family of Sheku Bayoh on at least five occasions since hearings began.

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8 h. ago Sheku Bayoh inquiry chairman facing conduct hearing over meetings with family

Solicitor Aamer Anwar, acting for the family, branded it an ‘attack’ and a ‘desperate attempt to undermine the inquiry’.

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9 h. ago Why Sheku Bayoh inquiry chief is to consider stepping down, after police concerns

Key hearing scheduled for June into chair

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9 h. ago Sheku Bayoh public inquiry plunged into doubt amid police claims of bias

Key hearing scheduled for June into chair

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9 h. ago Sheku Bayoh public inquiry plunged into doubt amid police union claims of bias

Key hearing scheduled for June into chair

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25 h. ago Government urged to invest £260m in teacher training to boost school standards

All teachers should be given free access to a ‘golden thread’ of core professional qualifications, a think tank and charity has suggested.

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3 d. ago Man City in line for transfer windfall as star targeted for summer switch

Wolves midfielder Tommy Doyle's future has been plunged into doubt at Molineux and Manchester City stand to profit from any potential transfer deal thanks to a sell-on clause

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4 d. ago Met Police Federation chair sacked by union after ‘race row’ TV interview

Rick Prior said his members were increasingly nervous about challenging people from some ethnic minorities

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5 d. ago Human rights expert named chair of Emma Caldwell public inquiry

Emma's mother Margaret hopes the public inquiry will act as a legacy and of hope for all the victims of sexual violence and misogyny

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9 d. ago Emma Caldwell killer let off hook due to 'police bias' ex cop claims

A new documentary examines the 2005 death of the Glasgow sex worker and questions why it took nearly two decades to bring her killer Iain Packer to justice.

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1 week ago Ronnie O'Sullivan's first Crucible match plunged into doubt after freak injury

Ronnie O'Sullivan is set to make his return to the Crucible after confirming he will play in this year's World Championship, but his first round match could be cancelled

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2 w. ago US markets close with steep losses as Trump tariffs branded ‘worst self

Wall Street stocks tumbled again as investors remain jittery while former US treasury chief criticises Trump’s economic policyChina and the European Union have exchanged views on strengthening their economic and trade cooperation in response to US tariffs, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday, according to Reuters news agency.In a video call on Tuesday, China’s commerce minister Wang Wentao discussed with European trade and economic security commissioner Maros Sefcovic the restart of talks on trade relief and to immediately carry out negotiations on electric vehicle price commitments, the Chinese ministry statement said. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago US tariffs on China now 145%, as Trump’s policy branded ‘worst self

Total combines Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs of 125% and the 20% fentanyl levy, while former US treasury chief criticises Trump’s economic policyChina and the European Union have exchanged views on strengthening their economic and trade cooperation in response to US tariffs, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday, according to Reuters news agency.In a video call on Tuesday, China’s commerce minister Wang Wentao discussed with European trade and economic security commissioner Maros Sefcovic the restart of talks on trade relief and to immediately carry out negotiations on electric vehicle price commitments, the Chinese ministry statement said. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago PM urged to ‘do the right thing’ and order public inquiry into Sean Brown murder

The GAA official was abducted and murdered by loyalists in Co Londonderry in 1997

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3 w. ago Glasgow cops prepare for Rangers Union Bears 'street party' at Ibrox

Police Scotland have preparations in place to deal with a Union Bears "Copland Stairs Street Party" before Rangers' Europa League fixture.

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3 w. ago Major inquiry into Southport murders launched as Yvette Cooper vows to unearth failings

Yvette Cooper said the public inquiry into the Southport murders at a Taylor-Swift themed dance class will probe failings that allowed Axel Rudakubana to commit 'horrendous attack'

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3 w. ago Eljamel inquiry chairman will ‘listen to those whose voices have not been heard’

Lord Weir is chairing a public inquiry into former Dundee-based neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel who left dozens of patients with life-changing injuries.

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3 w. ago Government failure to order public inquiry into Sean Brown murder ‘cannot stand’

The GAA official was murdered in 1997 by loyalists.

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4 w. ago Martin Tyler ‘really annoyed’ by Man Utd bias claims with Liverpool stance made clear

Martin Tyler spent over three decades as the voice of the Premier League for Sky Sports and has long been accused of favouring Manchester United over Liverpool

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