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Susan Hall told academics during a Greater London Authority meeting to “toughen up”, leading to a furious row in City Hall. During a Police and Crime Committee (PCC) session, the leader of the Conservatives in the London Assembly asked the panel of experts about non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs), which the Metropolitan Police are no longer reporting after Father Ted creator Graham Linehan was cleared over social media posts.Ms Hall, a prominent critic of “woke leftie” opinions, argued that due to a £260 million funding gap the Metropolitan Police no longer have the resources to investigate NCHIs.She said: “And a bit…

Housing Secretary Steve Reed came under fire during a tense GB News interview with presenters Stephen Dixon and Ellie Costello over mistaken prisoner releases.The row came as it emerged earlier this week that two inmates were accidentally freed from HMP Wandsworth in London within the space of a week, although one criminal has now handed himself in. Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, an Algerian sex offender, is still being hunted by police, but William ‘Billy’ Smith has returned to his cell after a four-day manhunt.Speaking on Britain’s News Channel, Stephen said: “If you’re taking responsibility for it, and if it’s all the previous…

Join Royal Correspondent Cameron Walker as he hits the green carpet for Prince William’s illustrious Earthshot Prize 2025.The event, held in Brazil on Wednesday, was attended by dignitaries, pop icons and sporting legends, with Sir Keir Starmer joining the likes of Kylie Minogue and Brazilian football legend Cafu. Prince William founded the environmental award ceremony to recognise and support individuals and organisations developing innovative solutions to climate and environmental challenges.Each winner receives a £1million grant along with ongoing mentorship, resources, and access to the Earthshot network, enabling them to expand their impact and drive lasting change.This year’s winners hailed from…

Analysts are giving Chancellor Rachel Reeves a stark warning and telling her to avoid four major reforms to the pension system which could hurt savers in the Autumn Budget on November 26, 2025.Speculation is rife in the weeks leading up to the fiscal statement with the Treasury understood to be considering income tax hikes, a cut to National Insurance and other changes to balance the books.PensionBee has voiced alarm over potential pension reforms in the forthcoming Autumn Budget, cautioning that speculated changes could undermine retirement savings efforts across the UK.This comes following the Chancellor’s changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules…

Adil Ray has faced a barrage of complaints from furious ITV viewers for his line of questioning to a WWII veteran during Friday’s Good Morning Britain.Alongside Kate Garraway, the presenter welcomed former Navy serviceman Alec Penstone onto the programme to discuss his memories of the war and why, at 100 years old, he continues to sell poppies for the Royal British Legion. Mr Penstone was just 15 when he volunteered to help move the dead and injured during the Blitz, and just two years later, at 17, he joined the Navy, where he went on to serve in the Arctic…

Boots has kicked off the festive season with a magical new Christmas advert that brings “beloved” fairytale characters to the high street.Entitled “Gift Happily Ever After”, the charming short film sees classic storybook figures hunt for the perfect beauty presents.The campaign marks a significant expansion of Boots’ festive offerings this year. The retailer has welcomed more than 50 fresh brands to its Christmas line-up, including the worldwide launch of White Fox as a high street exclusive.With presents starting at just £1.50, it’s clear the retailer wants to make Boots the “go-to destination for gifting”.The 60-second video follows feline protagonist Puss…

PA MediaJustice Minister Naomi Long says a decision could be made in the next few weeks on a PSNI pay dealThe justice minister has said she believes she will be able to offer a pay award to Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) staff by the end of this year.Naomi Long has been speaking after the Health Minister Mike Nesbitt announced on Thursday that he has been given approval to award pay parity to healthcare workers here.Long said a decision on police pay could be made in the next few weeks.”I’m confident that by the end of this year that…

Full England squadGoalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Nick Pope (Newcastle Utd)Defenders: Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Reece James (Chelsea), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur), John Stones (Manchester City)Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Alex Scott (Bournemouth), Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace)Forwards: Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona, loan from Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

Damning new data has shown that one driver in London has racked up more than £100,000 in motoring fines in just nine months.Research obtained through a Freedom of Information request found that the owner of a Kia Ceed owes a staggering amount of fines for various offences across London.In total, the Kia driver has racked up £66,610 in fines from the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) and a further £41,730 in fines from the Congestion Charge.The costs and fines have been issued between January and September this year, with the driver owing money for 265 Ulez fines and 167 Congestion…

Prince William avoided discussion of royal scandals during his time in Brazil, while offering comments that could be interpreted as a veiled reference to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.The Prince of Wales skilfully sidestepped questions about Royal Family controversies during a question-and-answer session, declining to directly address recent upheavals concerning his uncle.During a “fireside” conversation with veteran journalist Christiane Amanpour in Rio de Janeiro, William faced direct questioning about recent changes within the Royal Family.Ms Amanpour referenced William’s previous comments about pursuing “change for good” when he becomes king, pressing him to elaborate, given the family’s recent turmoil.Prince William sidesteps scandal questions…