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Hillsborough families hit out at report into disaster - as it finds 12 police officers would have faced gross misconduct cases
Police were guilty of "deep complacency", "fundamental failure" and a "concerted effort" to blame fans during and after the Hillsborough disaster, according to a report from the police watchdog.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:58:00 +0000
Police were guilty of "deep complacency", "fundamental failure" and a "concerted effort" to blame fans during and after the Hillsborough disaster, according to a report from the police watchdog.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:58:00 +0000

Rachel Reeves hit by Labour rural rebellion over inheritance tax on farmers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has suffered another budget blow with a rebellion by rural Labour MPs over inheritance tax on farmers.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:52:00 +0000
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has suffered another budget blow with a rebellion by rural Labour MPs over inheritance tax on farmers.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:52:00 +0000

Courts system in a 'calamitous' state, warns ex-judge who recommended jury cuts
Sir Brian Leveson, who conducted the independent review of the courts system that guided the government's decision to reduce on jury trials, has suggested there is no alternative.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:46:00 +0000
Sir Brian Leveson, who conducted the independent review of the courts system that guided the government's decision to reduce on jury trials, has suggested there is no alternative.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:46:00 +0000

Princess of Wales describes 'power of reaching out' in festive message
The Princess of Wales has written about the importance of "small acts of care" at a time "when life can sometimes feel fragmented or uncertain", ahead of her fifth annual Christmas carol service.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:15:00 +0000
The Princess of Wales has written about the importance of "small acts of care" at a time "when life can sometimes feel fragmented or uncertain", ahead of her fifth annual Christmas carol service.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:15:00 +0000

Girl, 16, who died in minibus crash named
A 16-year-old girl who died in a crash involving a minibus carrying a group of teenagers has been named.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:07:00 +0000
A 16-year-old girl who died in a crash involving a minibus carrying a group of teenagers has been named.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:07:00 +0000

Faberge egg sells for world-record sum
A Faberge egg commissioned by a Russian tsar has sold for a record £22.9m at auction in London.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:13:00 +0000
A Faberge egg commissioned by a Russian tsar has sold for a record £22.9m at auction in London.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:13:00 +0000

Holly Willoughby fined after colliding with moped and injuring rider
TV presenter Holly Willoughby has been fined in court after she admitted driving without due care and attention when her car collided with a moped, injuring the rider.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:19:00 +0000
TV presenter Holly Willoughby has been fined in court after she admitted driving without due care and attention when her car collided with a moped, injuring the rider.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:19:00 +0000

Inquiry into Crown Estate launched after controversy over Andrew's residence
An influential parliamentary committee is launching an inquiry into the Crown Estate - the vast range of properties and land owned by the monarchy.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:17:00 +0000
An influential parliamentary committee is launching an inquiry into the Crown Estate - the vast range of properties and land owned by the monarchy.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:17:00 +0000

Sarah Everard's mother 'tormented' by her last hours as report into women's safety released
Sexually motivated crimes against women in public do not get the same response as other high-priority crimes, an inquiry into the rape and murder of Sarah Everard by off-duty police officer Wayne Couzens has found.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:50:00 +0000
Sexually motivated crimes against women in public do not get the same response as other high-priority crimes, an inquiry into the rape and murder of Sarah Everard by off-duty police officer Wayne Couzens has found.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:50:00 +0000

'Brave and dashing': Family's tribute to cricketer Robin Smith
Former England cricketer Robin Smith has died aged 62.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:45:00 +0000
Former England cricketer Robin Smith has died aged 62.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:45:00 +0000