British families of Palestinians in Gaza have condemned Israeli-backed aid distribution systems as “death traps,” citing mounting casualties among civilians seeking humanitarian assistance. Reports indicate that Israeli forces have opened fire on aid seekers, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries. For instance, in Rafah, southern Gaza, at least 27 individuals[Read More…]

Keir Starmer, once celebrated as a staunch human rights advocate, is increasingly distancing himself from his progressive legal roots as he navigates the complexities of leading the UK government. While his tenure as Director of Public Prosecutions showcased his commitment to civil liberties, recent policy decisions suggest a pivot towards[Read More…]

Authorities in Suffolk have been granted additional time to question a man arrested in connection with a woman’s death in Newmarket. The incident occurred on November 28, 2023, when emergency services responded to a call at an address on Exning Road shortly before 10 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a[Read More…]

A court has been told that the individual accused of a recent murder in Hainault had a clear intention to kill. During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence suggesting that the accused planned and deliberately carried out the fatal attack, which left the victim dead. Witnesses described the events leading up[Read More…]

The government has announced a wider rollout of winter fuel payments for pensioners this year, aiming to support more elderly people struggling with heating costs. While this move has been welcomed by many, there remains widespread uncertainty over who will qualify for the payment. The policy shift comes after criticism[Read More…]

Police forces across England and Wales have identified 287 historic cases of suspected child sexual exploitation involving grooming gangs that are now set to be reviewed. The announcement came from Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, who had previously directed all 43 police forces to re-examine unresolved or inadequately investigated cases. So[Read More…]

Hungarian authorities have denied a permit for the annual LGBTQ+ Pride march in Budapest, intensifying fears of an escalating crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government. The ban follows recent legislative and constitutional changes enacted earlier this year that grant the government increased power to prohibit LGBTQ+[Read More…]

Former glamour model Jodie Marsh has successfully overturned a council decision that threatened to remove eight ring-tailed lemurs from her private animal sanctuary, Fripps Farm, in Lindsell, Essex. The victory came after a protracted legal battle with Uttlesford District Council, which had initially denied Marsh a dangerous wild animal licence,[Read More…]

The 2020 strip-search of 15-year-old Child Q in a London school has ignited a nationwide debate on police practices, safeguarding protocols, and racial discrimination. The incident, which involved the Metropolitan Police searching a menstruating Black schoolgirl without an appropriate adult present, has been widely condemned as a gross violation of[Read More…]

Hospitality workers across Northern Ireland are speaking out about the “horrendous” levels of harassment they face on the job, calling for immediate changes to protect staff, particularly in late-night venues. Unite the Union is demanding a zero-tolerance approach to workplace harassment, alongside free transport for night-time economy workers, as part[Read More…]