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A dozen policemen should have faced gross misconduct proceedings over the Hillsborough tragedy, a damning investigation published today has found.The Independent Office for Police Conduct’s report found officers committed “fundamental failures” during the 1989 FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest.However, the law at the time means no officers will face disciplinary proceedings because they had all retired before investigations began.Nicola Brook, representing bereaved families through Broudie Jackson Canter solicitors, condemned the outcome as a “bitter injustice” that delivers acknowledgement but denies accountability. Senior officers identified for potential gross misconduct included match commander David Duckenfield, who “froze in the…
Kemi Badenoch has told GB News that Nigel Farage is “not serious” about leading Reform UK following a triple defection from the Tories.Speaking to the People’s Channel, the Conservative leader hit out at the Reform UK leader and claimed he is sending a “very confused message” to Britons.Taking aim at the triple defection, on the same day Mr Farage declared he “doesn’t trust the Tories”, Mrs Badenoch said: “I think he is worried. On the same day when he’s trying to recruit as many former Conservatives as possible, he’s saying ‘don’t trust the Tories’. “It can’t be both things at…
Prince William has opened up on “making a home” with Princess Kate when they first moved to Wales just weeks after the pair settled into Forest Lodge.He delivered a speech in front of 300 delegates from 25 countries who were attending the Wales Investment Summit. The audience included Chancellor Rachel Reeves during the one-day summit at the International Convention Centre in Newport. The prince spoke fondly of Wales revealing: “Wales was the first place Catherine and I made our home together – on the island of Anglesey. Prince William revealed his fond memories from his time in Wales | GETTY“When…
The Chancellor has been warned that new car tax measures announced last week could lead to an increase in mileage fraud as motorists look to cut their costs.Rachel Reeves confirmed that a pay-per-mile scheme would be introduced in 2028, with electric car owners being charged 3p per mile, while plug-in hybrid drivers are expected to pay 1.5p.The controversial road pricing scheme will be rolled out following a consultation where the industry is expected to provide feedback on the plans and identify any instances where issues could arise.When the new taxes are introduced, motorists will be expected to take mileage readings…
Monday evening’s episode of Only Connect sparked widespread outrage when contestant Kai Laddiman employed an unconventional approach during the programme’s challenging Connecting Wall segment.The Benchwarmers team member’s strategy of frantically tapping clues at random rather than methodically analysing potential links drew fierce criticism from audiences watching the BBC quiz show.Social media erupted with complaints as frustrated viewers witnessed Laddiman’s haphazard button-pressing technique throughout the two-and-a-half-minute challenge.The controversial approach ultimately contributed to the team’s narrow defeat, with the Worker Bees securing victory by a single point and progressing to the quarter-finals.BBC Only Connect is presented by Victoria Coren Mitchell | BBC…
One of the most popular car brands in the world has unveiled massive savings for its headline electric vehicle.Honda has enhanced its EV Grant offering, allowing drivers to save up to £8,750 off the price of its e:Ny1 electric SUV.The offer is valid from the start of December until February 28, 2026, and could see motorists save up to £8,740 and benefit from 0 per cent APR.This is made up from a £5,000 Honda Deposit Contribution and the £3,750 Honda EV Grant. This offer is available for both the Advance and Elegance variants.The Honda e:Ny1 has an impressive 256-mile battery…
Urgent action is needed to prevent violent, sexual attacks against women and girls, a report has found four years after the rape and murder of Sarah Everard.The latest stage of the Angiolini Inquiry found more than a quarter of police forces in England and Wales had not made basic changes for investigating sexual offences.The kidnapping and murder of Ms Everard by serving police officer Wayne Couzens while she was walking home in south London in March 2021 led to national outrage and widespread protests. Lady Elish Angiolini KC, chair of the inquiry, said: “This has to start with prevention.”But she…
In the aftermath of a crushing defeat in Perth, the first two-day Ashes Test for 104 years, England came under fire for their approach on the field, activities off it and decision not to send any of their first-Test XI to play in an England Lions game in Canberra.Former Australia pace bowler Mitchell Johnson called England “arrogant”, to which Stokes responded: “I’d rather words like ‘rubbish’. ‘Arrogant’, I’m not too sure about that.”All-rounder Stokes is one of the most high-profile cricketers in the world. The 34-year-old experienced extreme media scrutiny in 2017 when he was charged with affray following an…
A teenage girl has been killed after a minibus collided with a car near a secondary school in North Yorkshire. The fatal crash occurred at approximately 12.28pm on Monday where Toulston Lane meets Rudgate near Tadcaster Grammar School.Nine youngsters between the ages of 16 and 18 were travelling in a Mercedes Sprinter when it was struck by a Hyundai i10. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but a teenager was pronounced dead upon medical inspection.A second teenage girl sustained serious injuries, although injuries are not considered life-threatening.The remaining passengers and the driver suffered minor injuries and were taken to hospital…
Fury has erupted as it has been discovered that one people smuggling gang has managed to return more migrants to France than the Labour Government’s returns programme.The smuggling operation transported 243 individuals out of Britain over a period spanning from December 2022 to September 2023, whilst Labour’s arrangement with France has resulted in just 153 returns.The disparity between these figures has prompted sharp criticism of current border control measures.Critics argue that the statistics demonstrate fundamental weaknesses in the Government’s approach to managing migration, with unauthorised operations proving more effective at moving people across the Channel than official schemes.The operation’s leader,…