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Experts have issued an urgent warning to motorists that could see them seriously impacted by new rules designed to scrap many jury trials.The Government has confirmed that a “modernisation of the criminal courts” will take place to help victims of crimes as it looks to launch a fast-track scheme.Data shows that tens of thousands of victims are still waiting for justice, with the caseload backlog expected to hit 100,000 by the end of this Parliament.Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy unveiled the new changes earlier this week, which will see the removal of jury trials for crimes with…
The aunt of murdered law graduate Zara Aleena is calling for a new law which would require bystanders to step in when they see people in danger.The 35-year-old was killed by a prolific offender in June 2022 as she walked home after drinks with a friend in east London. It follows a report by Lady Elish Angiolini into the prevention of sexually motivated crimes against women in public, published four years after the rape and murder of Sarah Everard in March 2021.One of its recommendations was the government should encourage more people to take action when they see bad behaviour…
“I don’t read it; I protect myself. I don’t watch TV when they are talking about Manchester United, not because I don’t agree – most of the times I do – but it’s a way of me being healthy.”My feeling as a coach is enough. I don’t need other feelings. The only way – there is no other way – is to protect myself.”The analysis in BBC’s investigation was conducted with data science company Signify.It looked at posts made during 10 Premier League matches and six WSL matches on 8 and 9 November, and found messages including racist slurs, homophobia…
A “number of children” have been injured in a horror bus crash into a bridge that saw the roof of the vehicle torn off. Emergency services sped to Spendmore Lane in Coppull, Lancashire, after the double-decker bus careered into a low bridge this afternoon.Paramedics, police and firefighters were on the scene shortly after 12.30pm. Police said Spendmore Lane will remain “closed for some time” from the junction of Lancaster Street to Regent Street while officers carry out investigations.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has come under fire for pledging to commit taxpayers to funding more than £3billion towards the Lower Thames Crossing, the UK’s most expensive new highway ever built.The funding was announced in the Autumn Budget last week, with the move now bringing total public investment in the 14-mile road and tunnel scheme to £3.1billion, with over £1.2billion already spent, according to Treasury officials. Originally estimated at between £5.3billion and £6.8billion when first agreed in 2017, the project’s price tag has now ballooned to almost £11billion. The crossing will be the first entirely new route across the Thames east…
A man has died in a fire at a bungalow in Greater Manchester.The body of a man was discovered inside the detached property on Marches Close, in Royton, Oldham, at about 06:00 GMT.Three crews from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) were sent to the scene, off Oldham Road. Firefighters remain at the scene to make the area safe.Greater Manchester Police said an investigation into the incident remained ongoing.Neighbour Luke Hargreaves was woken up by sirens and said he saw flames coming through the roof of the property at about 07:00 GMT.”It’s a very sad day,” he said. He…
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has arrived in Britain for a landmark State Visit, marking the first such trip by a German head of state in nearly three decades.King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales extended a cordial reception to Steinmeier and his wife, Elke Budenbender, outside Windsor and Eton Riverside station on a crisp December morning.FULL STORY HERE.
Raising the state pension age to 70 is a “necessary” proposal to tackling Britain’s retirement crisis as the triple lock becomes increasingly “unsustainable”, a leading think has suggested.The Intergenerational Foundation has put forward its recommendations as part of the Labour Government’s third state pension age review, which is considering whether the rules surrounding when people can access payments are “appropriate”.As part of its report, the organisation cited that “inequalities between generations have grown” while Government spending has increasingly skewed towards older Britons.According to the think tank, per-person Government expenditure on pensioners has risen by 55 per cent in real terms,…
Spotify Wrapped has just been released today in the UK. The annual end-of-year feature gives listeners a personalised, shareable breakdown of their music habits — including top songs, artists, genres and more. It will be available to both free and Premium users, though Premium subscribers (from £12.99 per month) get more detailed insights.For instance, Premium members can see how many new artists they discovered over the past year — a stat not available to those on the free tier.These are the top songs on Spotify in the UK: Alex Warren – OrdinaryGracie Abrams – That’s So TrueLola Young – MessyChappell…
Drivers have received a huge update on the future of the car finance scandal, as motorists could start receiving compensation in the coming months.The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that it will be lifting the pause on the handling of motor finance complaints on May 31, 2026.It said that the timeframe will allow the regulator to finalise and begin implementing any compensation scheme, while allowing companies to have a say in how it will work.Car finance complaints were first paused in January 2024 to prevent inconsistent outcomes for consumers and shocks for businesses and the market.Compensation could be owed…