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Reoffending by early-release prisoners fuels calls to scrap scheme
Criticism of the government’s early prisoner release scheme has intensified into sustained political and public pressure, with victims, their families and MPs calling for the policy to be substantially reformed or scrapped altogether. In Sheffield, a student named Emily was assaulted by a man who had been freed ahead of schedule despite holding a prior…
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‘Indefinite’ prison sentences once branded ‘biggest regret’ by Lord David Blunkett could be reviewed
They have been slammed by prison reform advocates and even the UN as “a serious human right violation”
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Haugesund New Nordic Films Unveils French Focus Including a Case Study on ‘Ibelin,’ From ‘The Imitation Game’ Director Morten Tyldum (EXCLUSIVE)
New Nordic Films, the Norwegian International Film Festival’s industry confab in Haugesund, has announced the program for its first ever French Focus, set up to foster partnerships and co-productions between France and the Nordic countries. The event, due to run Aug. 25-28, is organised by New Nordic Films in partnership with the Institut Francais de Norvège, the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, France’s National Center for…
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Hwang Bo-reum, Lee Geum-yi Among Authors in Busan Story Market’s 2026 Selections
The Busan Story Market (BSM), part of the Asian Contents & Film Market at the Busan International Film Festival, has announced its 25 official selections for 2026, drawing on original intellectual property from four Asian countries. The lineup includes work by international bestselling author Hwang Bo-reum and two-time Hans Christian Andersen Award finalist Lee Geum-yi,…
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Prison reforms: Everything Prime Minister Andy Burnham is planning including 14,000 new places
Releasing prisoners early is aimed at easing overcrowding in jails but the scheme has been paused
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Is it time to ban boozing in parliament?
Green MP Hannah Spencer “had a point” when she complained about drinking in parliament, ex-deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman has said.
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Cocaine-addicted stalker’s target on his back in jail – as he’s handed outrageous sentence for unhinged campaign against woman he had a work affair with
A court has sentenced Karl Mentzer to jail after he waged a stalking campaign against a woman with whom he had had a workplace affair, with reports indicating his cocaine addiction fuelled the unhinged behaviour that led to the prosecution. Coverage of the case notes that Mentzer’s crimes have reportedly made him a target for…
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Nauru, the world’s 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero
Nauru, the world’s third-smallest country by population, has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, restoring the traditional local spelling and pronunciation that had previously been anglicised for the convenience of foreigners. President David Adeang said the change was intended to “more faithfully honour our nation’s heritage, our language, and our identity”, following…
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Tadanobu Asano, Yukino Kishii’s Cannes Title ‘All the Lovers in the Night’ Lands North American Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)
Bitters End has secured North American distribution for “All the Lovers in the Night,” the Cannes Un Certain Regard title starring Yukino Kishii and Tadanobu Asano, with Several Futures taking the US rights and Ritual Films handling Canada. The deal is part of a broader international rollout for the Yukiko Sode-directed film, which is based…
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Oil profits spike as Middle East war fuels energy prices and Trump blasts soaring earnings – business live
Oil giants including BP, ExxonMobil and Chevron have reported surging profits, driven partly by higher energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict, prompting a sharp rebuke from Donald Trump and condemnation from environmental campaigners. Trump said the companies should “give some of that profit back to the public” and cut consumer fuel prices, while…