The issue of delayed rape trials in England and Wales has reached a critical point, with nearly 200 “very old” cases expected to be brought to trial by the end of July. These cases, which have been pending in crown courts since 2021, involve a mix of retrials and allegations of child victims. The senior
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Recently, an inspection by the Chief Inspector of Prisons revealed a deeply alarming incident at YOI Wetherby in West Yorkshire. A young and extremely vulnerable girl was subjected to multiple instances of being forcefully stripped by male prison guards while being restrained. This act of humiliation and violation has brought to light the stark reality
As Britain gears up for another round of elections, the electoral map of the country seems poised for a significant shift. While Labour is currently projected to win a majority, traditional strongholds in the North of England and the Midlands are proving to be challenging battlegrounds. In areas like Grimsby, where voters are predominantly white,
The increasing fares in England and Wales have become a major concern for cash-strapped train travellers. Despite the high levels of cancellations and disruptions caused by rail strikes, fares have been hiked by nearly 5%, making it even more challenging for passengers to afford train travel. This has led to campaigners warning that passengers are
Raye made history at this year’s Brit Awards by winning a record-breaking six awards, including best song, best artist, and best album for “My 21st Century Blues.” The star was visibly emotional during her acceptance speeches, especially when she was joined on stage by her grandmother, Agatha. Raye humorously apologized for her tears, jokingly saying,
Thomas Kingston, the husband of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent’s daughter Lady Gabriella Kingston, tragically passed away from a “traumatic head wound” in a devastating turn of events. An inquest revealed that his body was found with a gun nearby in an outbuilding at his parent’s home. The 45-year-old financier died suddenly, leaving behind
The recent Rochdale by-election saw a surprising victory for George Galloway, a controversial left-wing figure who garnered significant support from the local voters. The former Labour MP and Celebrity Big Brother contestant, standing for the Workers Party of Britain, secured 12,335 votes, surpassing his rivals with a majority of 5,697. However, his campaign was not
Health experts have raised concerns that children are now “suffering needlessly” due to a decrease in the number of parents opting for routine childhood vaccines. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) noted that all jabs missed the 95% World Health Organisation (WHO) uptake target in England last year, with particularly low uptake in inner city
The Ministry of Defence has recently announced a pause in the implementation of new military housing plans due to a significant backlash over changes to entitlement rules. Following feedback and a review, Defence Minister Andrew Murrison stated that the rollout of certain policy elements related to Service Family Accommodation would be put on hold. This
It has been reported that Rishi Sunak, the current Chancellor of the Exchequer, has been accused of neglecting the Muslim community in the UK. Former minister, Tory MP Rehman Chishti, claimed that Mr. Sunak has “made the calculation” that he does not need Muslim voters for his political agenda. This accusation comes in light of