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The crisis in West Midlands Police following the controversial ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match against Aston Villa has escalated further. The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, says she has lost confidence in Chief Constable Craig Guildford, following a damning report citing leadership failures, confirmation bias, and the misuse of AI-generated intelligence.The inspectorate’s report found confirmation bias, which means focusing and relying on information that supports their existing view, and overlooking evidence that challenges it, misleading public statements, and the use of false intelligence generated by AI evidence was exaggerated and in some cases simply untrue. Parliament was…
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Nikki Glaser has revealed her reasoning for steering clear of political material whilst hosting the 83rd Golden Globe Awards on Sunday evening.Speaking on SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show on Tuesday, the 41-year-old comedian, who earned widespread praise for her second consecutive stint as host, addressed why her opening monologue contained no political barbs.”It’s not funny,” she stated plainly.The comedian disclosed she had considered making a subtle reference to immigration enforcement, telling Stern: “I was going to come in at some point and say, ‘I’m hearing from the bar that we’re out of ice. And you know, we don’t really need…
The aftermath of yet another storm should be a timely reminder for all of us to make sure our homes are prepared for winter weather.In 2024, UK insurers paid out a record £585 million for weather-related damage to homes and possessions following a particularly turbulent storm season.Two-fifths of homes have experienced some form of extreme weather damage in the five years leading up to 2024, with 12 per cent affected by flooding and a fifth suffering storm damage.While you can’t control the weather, there are practical steps you can take to reduce the risk of costly damage and avoid becoming…
Lucy ManningSpecial correspondentPA MediaWhen a police force is supposed to seek the truth and uphold the law, what happens when the evidence they present to officials and the public is, as Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood put it, “exaggerated or untrue”?The police inspectorate has concluded the leaders of West Midlands Police fell foul of “confirmation bias”. In simple terms, that means senior officers had already reached a decision and were looking for intelligence to justify it.The list of errors and inaccuracies set out in an independent review of the decision-making that led to fans of Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv…
British taxpayers face a loss exceeding £765,000 following confirmation that legendary jockey Frankie Dettori cannot repay his substantial tax debt.A Companies House filing published yesterday revealed that the liquidation of Frankie Dettori Limited and Newmarket Activities Limited will yield nothing for creditors.The 55-year-old racing icon was declared bankrupt last year after becoming embroiled in a tax avoidance scheme that HMRC subsequently challenged.The liquidator’s report stated: “Assuming that realisations and expenses are as anticipated, it is not expected that there will be a return to unsecured creditors due to insufficient funds.”Frankie Dettori cannot repay his substantial tax debts | PAThe update…
Ryanair has agreed to pay £4,350 in compensation to a Hampshire woman who suffered burns from hot coffee during a flight to the Spanish island of Majorca.Denise Elliott, a 63-year-old registered nurse residing in Southsea, received the out-of-court settlement from the budget airline following the incident aboard a service departing from Bournemouth.The carrier’s legal representatives confirmed the airline does not accept responsibility for the injuries sustained by Ms Elliott.She had been travelling with friends when the accident occurred, leaving her with scalding injuries that would require months of recovery. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Prior to the incident, cabin crew…
The inquest was told Martina Karos did not feel her life was worth livingA single mum who cared for her severely disabled daughter had been given a lot of support to overcome depression and loneliness, an inquest has heard.The bodies of Martina Karos, 42, and eight-year-old Eleni Edwards were found at their home on South Radford Street in Salford, Greater Manchester, after police were called when the girl failed to attend her special school on 23 September 2024.Greater Manchester Police said it was not looking for anyone else in connection with their deaths.Bolton Coroner’s Court was told a pathologist had…
A member of the House of Lords and former Labour MP has set an expiry date for Sir Keir Starmer’s reign over Labour, urging backbenchers to rebel against No10.Joining GB News, Baroness Kate Hoey argued the sheer number of U-turns reveals “something wrong somewhere at the heart of Government”. And Baroness Hoey did not hold back from hitting out at Sir Keir’s record thus far after the Prime Minister performed his 13th U-turn since entering No10 in July 2024. Earlier today, Sir Keir endured a brutal grilling from Tory leader Kemi Badenoch in the Commons just hours after he announced…
Princess Anne performed two duties in just one day as the royal filled in for her brother, King Charles.The Princess Royal, 75, awarded individuals with OBEs and MBEs at Windsor Castle during a lengthy day.One of the recipients was Jackie Bird, who was awarded an MBE, having been the face of BBC Scotland News for over 30 years.Upon hearing she would be recognised, she said: “I’m thrilled. Absolutely surprised and thrilled.”Princess Anne stepped in for her brother on two occasions in one day | PAOther people to be awarded included Sir Rufus Norris, Devon Malcolm, Martha Kearney and Jane Tranter.Anne…