Category: UK
Alleged Russian spy denies knowing of ‘honeytrap’ plan to target journalist
An alleged Russian spy tearfully told the Old Bailey she knew nothing of plans to deploy her as a “honeytrap” and claimed she was “lied [more…]
British conman sentenced to six years for ramming police with car in France
A British conman who featured in a Netflix documentary has been sentenced to six years in prison by a French court for deliberately ramming two [more…]
Green campaigners fear UK to renew subsidies to Drax power station
Green campaigners fear ministers are poised to award billions of pounds in fresh subsidies to Drax power station, despite strong concerns that burning trees to [more…]
‘Stagflation’ fears as Bank of England cuts growth forecast and warns of price rises
Rachel Reeves’s plans for growth suffered a double blow after the Bank of England halved its forecast for the year and warned households would face [more…]
‘How patronising’: rail bosses face anger over plan to hide train departure times
Rail bosses have been accused of patronising passengers by hiding trains’ departure information minutes before they are due to leave in a bid to tackle [more…]
McDonald’s accused of tough tactics in fights with councils over new branches
McDonald’s has thwarted attempts to stop it opening new outlets by stressing that it sells salad, promotes “healthier lifestyles” and sponsors local children’s football teams. [more…]
Badenoch: claiming benefits should bar foreign workers from settling in UK
Foreign workers will have to live in the UK for 10 years without claiming any kind of benefit before being allowed indefinite leave to remain [more…]
Evelyn de Rothschild left bank in 2004 after sexual misconduct complaint
The financier Sir Evelyn de Rothschild left the bank that bears his family name in 2004 after an investigation into a sexual misconduct complaint, it [more…]
Grenfell Tower, where 72 people died, ‘to be demolished’, families are told
Grenfell Tower is to be demolished, bereaved families are understood to have been told by Angela Rayner. Rayner, the deputy prime minister and housing secretary, [more…]
Naomi Campbell taking legal action in attempt to overturn charity trustee ban
Naomi Campbell has launched legal action in an attempt to overturn an order banning her from running a charity, claiming she was the victim of [more…]
