The government has shown a strong commitment to tackling criminal activity during violent disorder across the UK. Minister for policing, Dame Diana Johnson, emphasized the government’s determination to ensure that those engaging in criminal behavior are dealt with swiftly. This includes the possibility of courts sitting overnight to process arrests quickly and efficiently. The government’s
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The recent wave of protests in the UK, particularly in the aftermath of the Southport stabbings, has highlighted the growing tensions within society. Sky News analysis has revealed that almost 30 protests are scheduled to take place over the weekend, with many of them being organised by far-right activists. This surge in far-right demonstrations follows
The recent decision to block Levi Bellfield’s civil partnership has sparked mixed reactions among the public. Bellfield, known for his heinous crimes including the murders of several young women and girls, was on the verge of getting married behind bars until a new law prohibited such marriages for serious offenders. One of the most controversial
The recent interest rate cut by the Bank of England marks a significant shift in monetary policy since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. While this cut is a positive development, experts caution that borrowers may still face challenges in securing more favorable borrowing costs. The rate had been raised 14 times in succession to
In an appalling display of violence, a homeless man, Brwa Shorsh, pushed a Tube passenger onto the tracks at Oxford Circus Underground station in central London. This 24-year-old Kurdish migrant committed this heinous act against stranger Tadeusz Potoczek, a 61-year-old postman who was on his way home from work. Following the incident, Shorsh was found
The Southport stabbings incident left Joel Verite, an ordinary man with an extraordinary story to tell. As he stopped to help at the scene, he described locking eyes with the attacker, an experience that will likely haunt him for the rest of his days. He vividly recounted the tragic events of that fateful day, starting
The recent 22.3% pay rise offer by the government to junior doctors in England has sparked discussions and debates within the medical community. This offer comes after months of strike action by junior doctors over issues related to their pay. The British Medical Association’s (BMA) junior doctors committee is considering the offer, which, if accepted,
The dangerous journey of crossing the Channel from France to the UK has once again resulted in tragedy, with one person found dead near Calais after a small boat attempted the perilous voyage. French authorities reported that another 34 individuals were rescued and taken to emergency services after their boat ran into trouble. This incident
The families of four young men who tragically lost their lives in a car crash in Gloucestershire are mourning the devastating loss of their loved ones. The car crash occurred on the A436, where the bodies of the four friends were found in a Renault Clio. The police reported that the car veered off the
The family of Emily Sherwin, a 20-year-old diver who went missing off the Dorset coast, is devastated by her disappearance. They described her as outgoing, loving, and loyal, and stated that they will miss her forever. Emily was last seen on 23 July when she went diving off the Old Harry Rocks near Swanage. After