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Thursday, 29 May 2025 22:35
Liverpool tragedy: 79 injured, driver charged with multiple offences
Police have been continuing to question a 53-year-old man from West Derby, Liverpool, after a car ploughed into a crowd during Liverpool FC’s victory parade on 26 May. Authorities were granted extended time to hold the…
Thursday, 29 May 2025 22:23
Government plans to invest £1 billion in advanced cyber warfare
The Government plans to invest over £1 billion in advanced cyber warfare capabilities, including a new ‘digital targeting web and a dedicated cyber command, as part of its strategic defence review. Defence secretary John Healey announced…
Thursday, 29 May 2025 22:20
Drug use: Sadiq Khan calls for personal cannabis use to be decriminalised
London mayor Sadiq Khan has endorsed a recommendation to decriminalise the possession of small amounts of natural cannabis, based on findings from the independent London Drugs Commission (LDC). The commission, chaired by former lord chancellor Charlie…
Thursday, 29 May 2025 22:02
Social housing: ombudsman warns of growing frustration about poor conditions
The housing ombudsman, Richard Blakeway, has warned that growing public frustration over substandard social housing could escalate into wider social unrest. Complaints about poor living conditions have surged 474% since 2019/20, with 45% related to repairs.…
Thursday, 29 May 2025 21:54
Prison overcrowding: senior police express concerns over early release plans
Senior police and intelligence leaders, including Met Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, have raised concerns over the Government’s plan to release some prisoners early to ease overcrowding. They have warned that the proposals could harm public…
Thursday, 29 May 2025 21:50
Norovirus warning: stay at home for 48 hours
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a strong public warning about norovirus, urging anyone affected to remain at home for 48 hours after symptoms cease, as individuals can still be infectious. Known as the…