Category: UK
Pollution exposure linked to mental health hospital admissions, says study
Exposure to air pollution is linked to an increased risk of hospital admission for mental illness, according to the most comprehensive study of its kind. [more…]
Avanti West Coast workers to strike on New Year’s Eve
Workers on Avanti West Coast will go on strike on New Year’s Eve after rejecting a deal designed to resolve an ongoing dispute over rest [more…]
Young terrorism suspects could avoid prosecution in plan for diversion scheme
Young terrorism suspects could avoid prosecution if they agree to a diversion scheme, in a new government plan to cope with the post-lockdown surge in [more…]
Expert witness condemns claims by Lucy Letby’s lawyer
A doctor has said claims he has changed his mind over the cause of death for three of Lucy Letby’s victims are “unsubstantiated” and “inaccurate”. [more…]
Labour’s review of UK-China relations on hold until after chancellor visits Beijing
A review of UK-China relations has been delayed until after the chancellor makes her first trip to Beijing next month, the Guardian has learned, amid [more…]
European Commission takes UK to court over EU citizens’ rights
The European Commission is taking the British government to court over alleged violations of the rights of EU citizens in the UK, a decision that [more…]
Starmer accused of ‘sycophantic’ tone towards Chinese as Yang Tengbo denies being a spy – UK politics live
China policy. Given what we’ve learned and what we know, these very close relations that the prime minister is apparently attempting may not be wise, [more…]
Lucy Letby lawyer seeks fresh appeal over reliability of expert witness
Lucy Letby’s lawyer has announced he is seeking to reopen her appeal because the prosecution’s lead medical expert witness, Dr Dewi Evans, has “changed his [more…]
New cabinet secretary vows to implement PM’s Whitehall ‘rewiring’
The new cabinet secretary has told the country’s half a million civil servants they must “do things differently” to deliver Keir Starmer’s plans for government, [more…]
Flat tax rate is an ‘attractive idea’, Kemi Badenoch says
A flat tax rate is an “attractive idea”, which the Conservatives would aim for if in power, Kemi Badenoch has said. The leader of the [more…]