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Justice Secretary David Lammy has revealed the exact number of inmates still at large after being mistakenly released from prison.Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Lammy confirmed three convicts have evaded capture from the authorities.The Justice Secretary also reassured the public that none of the offenders have previous convictions for sexual offences.“We understand that there are three mistakenly freed prisoners currently and willfully at large,” Mr Lammy said.“Their prison records show that none of these are convicted sex offenders. I have been informed, Mr Speaker, this afternoon that HMPPS are investigating a further case of a potential release in…
Millions of drivers could be slapped with new car taxes in the near future as Rachel Reeves considers introducing road pricing through pay-per-mile charges.Reports suggest Chancellor Rachel Reeves will choose to introduce car tax changes for electric car owners, with drivers having to pay 3p per mile.It comes as the Government looks to plug a £50billion financial black hole, with several motoring policies believed to be under review by the Treasury.New data suggests that van drivers will be spared the hefty pay-per-mile charges, although plug-in hybrid cars will be required to pay the 3p per mile charge.The Times reports that…
GB News presenter Martin Daubney has attracted praise for responding to Channel 4 star Kirstie Allsopp over the current BBC scandal.Channel 4 presenter Ms Allsopp posted a statement on X, formerly Twitter, regarding director-general Tim Davie’s resignation from the broadcaster.Mr Davie’s resignation came after a BBC Panorama documentary was said to have misled viewers, with Deborah Turness, the CEO of News, having also resigned.The BBC Panorama documentary in question was found to have aired misleading information after a speech by US President Donald Trump was edited.Martin Daubney responded to Kirstie Allsopp’s X post | XTaking to X on Monday evening,…
Britons are in for a treat as Aldi rolls out its new Festive Munch Box for just £3.99.Available from tomorrow, the 600g box joins Aldi’s Inspired Cuisine range and promises to “satisfy every Christmas craving”.The supermarket’s latest creation brings together the nation’s seasonal favourites while delivering a “playful” take on traditional dinners.Shoppers can expect tender shredded chicken, pigs in blankets, traditional sage and onion stuffing balls, and crispy mini hash browns, all topped off with a “rich, festive gravy”.It’s a brilliant option for two people who fancy a festive feast without going to the fuss of making a full roast…
The police watchdog is investigating a force’s handling of an alleged attack in Peterborough and its possible link with the mass stabbings on a train.The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it was looking at a complaint from a man who said he was punched by someone with a knife in Fletton, in the city, on 27 September.Cambridgeshire Police has already been reviewing its prior contact with the man suspected of stabbing people on the Doncaster to London King’s Cross train on 1 November which was stopped at Huntingdon.Anthony Williams, 32, has appeared in court charged with 11 counts…
Kevin FitzpatrickGreater Manchester political reporterPAChildren in Manchester are supported by “exemplary” social workers who show “compassion and care”, inspectors sayChildren’s services in Manchester have been rated as “outstanding” by inspectors, with the city council named as the first in the north-west of England to achieve such an accolade.Services in Manchester have gradually improved since 2014 when they were branded “inadequate” by Ofsted.Following the regulator’s latest inspection, “exemplary” social workers in the city were praised for their “compassion and care”.The city council said services had been transformed as a result of “concerted investment, innovation and strong political and managerial leadership”.’Compassion and…
Scotland are bidding to reach a men’s World Cup finals for the first time since 1998.”The biggest thing I’ve noticed is that there’s a real understanding of what it takes to be successful,” said former Scotland forward Naismith.”Making the two Euros has been so valuable to this squad. You can now see that there is a focus, an understanding that, ‘we need to do this to get to a major tournament’.”We’ve got a squad here who’ve been really successful. That’s four campaigns in which we’ve made the play-offs for a World Cup, got to two Euros and got a real…
The High Court’s decision for The Bell Hotel in Epping to continue housing asylum seekers has been branded “shocking” and a “let down” to locals.Speaking to GB News, Reform UK Branch Secretary for Epping Forest Karen McIvor said the community feels they are “banging their head against a brick wall” in getting the hotel closed down.Following their latest legal battle against the High Court, Essex Council has lost its bid for an injunction to block asylum seekers being housed in the hotel.Mr Justice Mould dismissed the claim on Tuesday and said in a judgment that it is “not a case…
David Lammy has been issued a dressing down by Speaker of the House Sir Lindsay Hoyle.Following the completion of the Deputy Prime Minister’s address to the Commons, Sir Lindsay said: “Can I just clear something up, and it’s not got to happen.”First of all, I was told that this Secretary needed 13 minutes. Bear with me – and I said look, you need to ask. The Department said it was 10. It wasn’t 10, it was almost 12 minutes.“I will work with Secretaries of State but it is 10 minutes. If there needs to be an extension, please ask, don’t…
A member of the public revealed she was left “shaking” after meeting Princess Kate during the Armistice Day service at the National Memorial Arboretum. It was the first time that Kate had attended the service held at the Armed Forces Memorial. She was seen standing silently and still in a military-style black coat, accompanied by a wide-brimmed black hat with a bow, and two poppies.Before leaving the Arboretum, Princess Kate made time to greet crowds, and she spoke to 72-year-old Josephine Bradburn, who celebrated her birthday on Friday, and said it was a “fantastic birthday present” to meet her. Princes…