A convicted murderer has been sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison after orchestrating a revenge plot against a prison officer who delayed his transfer to the hospital during a suspected medical emergency. Robert Paterson, 45, was serving a life sentence at HMP Edinburgh when he faked a[Read More…]

British lawmakers have approved a government motion to designate Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, a move that has sparked both support and outrage. The vote, which passed by 385 to 26 in the House of Commons, means the group, known for targeting arms companies linked to Israel, will be[Read More…]

UK universities have failed to adequately protect gender-critical academics from harassment and career suppression, according to a new report by Professor Alice Sullivan. The report highlights growing threats to academic freedom, calls for stronger protections, and criticizes excessive bureaucracy that enables activism to silence legitimate research on sex and gender.[Read More…]

The High Court has ordered an independent investigation into MI5 after it admitted to providing false evidence in a case involving an undercover agent accused of abusing women. Judges found previous internal reviews inadequate and raised the possibility of contempt proceedings, signaling serious concerns over transparency and accountability within the[Read More…]

A recent inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services has found that Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is still failing to adequately protect victims of child sexual exploitation, leading to a significant breakdown in public trust. The report, which follows a reinspection of the force’s handling[Read More…]

United Nations human rights experts have urged the UK government to reconsider the use of anti-terror legislation against the protest group Palestine Action, warning that such measures risk violating international human rights standards. The statement follows reports that the UK is considering proscribing the group under the Terrorism Act 2000,[Read More…]

“There is space for every girl and woman in football.” That was the message delivered by England goalkeeper Mary Earps as the Football Association launched its new “Made for This Game” campaign, aiming to build on the momentum behind women’s football in the UK. Unveiled on International Women’s Day, the[Read More…]

A farmer in southeast London is challenging his local council after refusing to pay council tax on a home rendered uninhabitable by flood damage. David Setterfield and his wife Jacqueline returned from a holiday in early May to discover their property in Rudland Road severely flooded. Water had surged through[Read More…]

Children should only be detained or strip-searched when necessary, according to a new report from MPs examining how young people are treated in police custody. The all-party parliamentary group (APPG) on children in police custody has raised concerns about the routine use of these practices, calling for changes that would[Read More…]

A local council’s school transport costs have surged past £6 million, raising concerns over the rising burden of taxi services used to shuttle children to and from school. The increase reflects growing demand for specialized transport for students with additional needs, as well as wider pressures on public services coping[Read More…]