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Badenoch urges Conservatives to prepare for snap election as Burnham meets Cabinet
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has warned her party must be ready for a snap election, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham gathers his Cabinet for intensive talks at Chequers to discuss his 10-year plan. Although Burnham has repeatedly denied intentions to call an early election, Conservative suspicions have been raised by his recent conference speech, in…
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John Boyega recalls how Damilola Taylor’s ambition inspired him
John Boyega has reflected on his childhood friendship with Damilola Taylor in a new BBC Two documentary, honouring how the boy’s ambition continues to inspire him. Taylor, who had recently moved from Nigeria to Peckham, was fatally stabbed in November 2000 at the age of ten whilst walking home from the library. Boyega, who was…
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Nearly all women who try to reach UK in small boats are raped during their journey, home secretary says
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has made serious claims about the dangers facing migrants attempting to reach the UK via small boats, stating that nearly all women from northern France are raped during their journeys. She attributed this to criminal gangs and traffickers who control migration routes, arguing that such criminal networks should not determine who…
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Probation Union Warns Over Labour Scheme; Prince Andrew Faces Judicial Review Hearing
Labour’s early release scheme faces warnings of existential risk, while Prince Andrew faces judicial review over search warrants. Overseas, a co-pilot attacks a captain in Flydubai flight and Barcelona crushes Real Madrid 7-0 in women’s football.
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Body of missing girl, 11, is found in park as police probe ‘unexplained’ death
Police are investigating after the body of an 11-year-old girl was found in a park in Elmley Castle, Worcestershire. Her death is being treated as unexplained while officers work to establish what happened. The girl was reported missing at about 11.20pm on Sunday, 4 October, and was later found near the village cricket ground. Her…
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Teenager fighting for life after firebombing ignites two cars – as police investigate possible organised crime links
Two cars were set alight in a suspected targeted firebombing at a home in Taylors Hill, north-west Melbourne, shortly after 5am on Monday. A teenage boy allegedly involved was found with severe burns in a crashed car nearby and taken to hospital in a critical condition, while two other people reportedly fled. Police are investigating…
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Ireland staff member claims Israel player ‘SPAT’ at him during half-time melee – as Israeli government make ‘Nazi Germany’ comparison after Irish players bow their heads during rivals’ national anthem and refuse to shake hands
Ireland’s fitness coach Damien Doyle alleged an Israeli player spat at him during a half-time tunnel incident in a UEFA Nations League match that ended 1-1 in Serbia. Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson suggested the incident was designed to provoke his team but credited his players for maintaining discipline and avoiding escalation. The confrontation occurred amid…
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US bombers leave RAF Fairford after suspected security incident
The US has withdrawn all its bombers from RAF Fairford after new threat information reportedly emerged about a possible Iran-backed plot against the base. A Pentagon official confirmed the aircraft had returned to their home stations in the US, though Washington has not publicly given a reason for the move. Tracking websites showed B-1 bombers…
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Conservatives propose scrapping environmental bodies and simplifying taxes in deregulation drive
The Conservative Party has unveiled an ambitious deregulation agenda aimed at reducing the state’s size and boosting the economy. Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith plans to scrap environmental regulations, abolish quangos, and simplify tax policy, framing this as a contrast to what he calls the government’s “socialist fever dream of the 1970s”. The party, led by…