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Lancashire constabulary, already subject to an IOPC inquiry, now to undergo College of Policing reviewThe police force behind the search for Nicola Bulley is facing two investigations into its handling of the case amid further criticism of its release …
Latest census reveals 1.2m more unmarried 25- to 35-year-olds in England and Wales than in 2011A slump in the number of younger people getting married has sparked fresh calls to protect rights for those not in legally registered partnerships.Amid a con…
Deputy first minister John Swinney intervenes as activists call for Forbes to withdraw from leadership campaignUK politics live – latest news updatesCriticism of Kate Forbes’ views on equal marriage, transgender rights and sex outside marriage has noth…
Labour leader urges PM to ‘just get on with it’ and reach deal with EU over Northern IrelandKeir Starmer has accused Rishi Sunak of being too weak to take on Brexit “malcontents” on the Conservative benches and reach a deal with the EU over Northern Ir…
Reason could be shrinking pool of most vulnerable, say experts as report shows first fall in deaths since 2013The growing epidemic of drug-related deaths in Scotland may finally have peaked, data suggests, with experts warning that one reason could be …
Renewable energy generator said underlying group profits were helped by windy conditions last yearProfits for ScottishPower, the renewable energy generator, were improved by windy conditions last year – but the supplier took a hit as Britons cut back o…
The 24-hour strike kicks off on budget day in dispute over pensions and working arrangementsLondon Underground drivers are to strike on 15 March – budget day – in a dispute over pensions and working arrangements.The Aslef union announced on Wednesday t…
Firm’s owner says closure of coking ovens is down to global economic challenges and rising energy billsBritish Steel is closing the coking ovens at its Scunthorpe works with the loss of 260 jobs, as the UK steel industry struggles amid high energy pric…
John Apter was suspended in 2021 amid accusations over his conductThe former head of the Police Federation is to face gross misconduct proceedings over allegations about his behaviour in late 2021.John Apter, who is retired, was suspended in December 2…
Actor accuses government of ‘further dividing communities’ after 138-year-old venue loses £1.8m grantThe actor Maxine Peake has accused the government of “further dividing communities” after one of Britain’s oldest theatres lost its arts subsidy.Manage…