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Angela van den Bogerd to give evidence at Post Office Horizon IT inquiry

Angela van den Bogerd to give evidence at Post Office Horizon IT inquiry

Angela van den Bogerd to give evidence at Post Office Horizon IT inquiry

25 April 2024

The probe into the Post Office’s IT failings will continue in London.


What the papers say – April 25

What the papers say – April 25

What the papers say – April 25

24 April 2024

Politics dominates the front pages for Thursday.


James Cleverly: Italian bid to stop migrant boats ‘mirrors’ UK effort

James Cleverly: Italian bid to stop migrant boats ‘mirrors’ UK effort

James Cleverly: Italian bid to stop migrant boats ‘mirrors’ UK effort

24 April 2024

Mr Cleverly had a tour of a police vessel and was given an operational briefing on how agencies respond to mass landings on Lampedusa.


Rwanda scheme spending ‘absolutely worth it’, says Cleverly

Rwanda scheme spending ‘absolutely worth it’, says Cleverly

Rwanda scheme spending ‘absolutely worth it’, says Cleverly

24 April 2024

Home Secretary James Cleverly has been defending the Government’s plans during a visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa.


Teenage girl remains in custody after teachers and pupil stabbed at Welsh school

Teenage girl remains in custody after teachers and pupil stabbed at Welsh school

Teenage girl remains in custody after teachers and pupil stabbed at Welsh school

24 April 2024

Two teachers and a teenage pupil were taken to hospital with stab wounds, police said.


Cleverly backs Met chief after antisemitism campaigner protest row

Cleverly backs Met chief after antisemitism campaigner protest row

Cleverly backs Met chief after antisemitism campaigner protest row

24 April 2024

A police officer had appeared to threaten the man with arrest during a pro-Palestine demonstration.


Saturday’s Lotto jackpot estimated at £7.1m after no player scoops top prize

Saturday’s Lotto jackpot estimated at £7.1m after no player scoops top prize

Saturday’s Lotto jackpot estimated at £7.1m after no player scoops top prize

24 April 2024

The winning Lotto numbers were 08, 14, 18, 53, 56 and 59, and the bonus number was 40.


Hunt visits Kyiv and urges allies to ‘pile pressure on Putin’

Hunt visits Kyiv and urges allies to ‘pile pressure on Putin’

Hunt visits Kyiv and urges allies to ‘pile pressure on Putin’

24 April 2024

The Chancellor ‘s visit came after the UK announced £500 million more in military aid for Ukraine.


Freezing nights to come before Arctic air moves away from UK over weekend

Freezing nights to come before Arctic air moves away from UK over weekend

Freezing nights to come before Arctic air moves away from UK over weekend

24 April 2024

Temperatures could plunge as low as -3C overnight in parts of northern England and Scotland, with snowfall on higher ground.


How common is pupil violence in schools?

How common is pupil violence in schools?

How common is pupil violence in schools?

24 April 2024

The number of school suspensions in England rose to more than 260,000 in the spring term of last year, Government data shows.


Church of England branded ‘feudal’ landowner in row over leasehold reform

Church of England branded ‘feudal’ landowner in row over leasehold reform

Church of England branded ‘feudal’ landowner in row over leasehold reform

24 April 2024

Non-affiliated peer Lord Truscott told peers that the Church is a ‘multibillion-pound business’ that is fighting to protect its interests.


First online terror group proscribed in the UK

First online terror group proscribed in the UK

First online terror group proscribed in the UK

24 April 2024

Terrorgram will become the sixth extreme right wing terrorist group to be banned in the UK, on the list of 81 banned organisations.


Rental reforms clear the Commons amid fears they favour landlords over tenants

Rental reforms clear the Commons amid fears they favour landlords over tenants

Rental reforms clear the Commons amid fears they favour landlords over tenants

24 April 2024

The Government has been accused of implementing an ‘indefinite delay’ on banning so-called no-fault evictions.


Ex-England star John Barnes banned as company director over unpaid taxes

Ex-England star John Barnes banned as company director over unpaid taxes

Ex-England star John Barnes banned as company director over unpaid taxes

24 April 2024

An investigation by the Insolvency Service into Mr Barnes’ conduct as a director began in September 2023.


UK needs to see Israeli plan for Rafah offensive, Lord Cameron says

UK needs to see Israeli plan for Rafah offensive, Lord Cameron says

UK needs to see Israeli plan for Rafah offensive, Lord Cameron says

24 April 2024

The Foreign Secretary held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week.


Florence Welch and Sam Smith to make BBC Proms debut in 2024 season

Florence Welch and Sam Smith to make BBC Proms debut in 2024 season

Florence Welch and Sam Smith to make BBC Proms debut in 2024 season

24 April 2024

The expansive programme will feature 90 concerts in total – 73 taking place at London’s Royal Albert Hall and 17 hosted at venues across the UK.


Campaigners call for asylum laws to be repealed to avoid ‘catastrophe’

Campaigners call for asylum laws to be repealed to avoid ‘catastrophe’

Campaigners call for asylum laws to be repealed to avoid ‘catastrophe’

24 April 2024

The Refugee Council claimed 115,575 asylum seekers could be stranded in a “permanent limbo” by the end of 2024.


Man accused of wearing headband in support of Hamas denies charge

Man accused of wearing headband in support of Hamas denies charge

Man accused of wearing headband in support of Hamas denies charge

24 April 2024

Khaled Hajsaad, 24, was arrested at a pro-Palestine rally in London in November last year.


Insurance principles aim to manage cost of paying monthly for motor cover

Insurance principles aim to manage cost of paying monthly for motor cover

Insurance principles aim to manage cost of paying monthly for motor cover

24 April 2024

The principles are part of a raft of actions to tackle the cost of motor insurance, the Association of British Insurers said.


Independent historians to write a ‘public history’ of Northern Ireland

Independent historians to write a ‘public history’ of Northern Ireland

Independent historians to write a ‘public history’ of Northern Ireland

24 April 2024

The historians will have access to government files for an examination of the UK government’s policy towards the region.


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