BBC News New Justice Secretary Alex Norris has been urged to reconsider the early release scheme after being appointed by Andy Burnham on Monday. Asked about reports that the prime minister could be working on exempting rapists and child groomers from the scheme, his spokesman said: “The government’s fully focused on keeping the public safe. […]
BBC News Ukrainian drones have hit warehouses belonging to Russia’s biggest online retailer again, injuring 10 people, according to Russian media and the region’s governor. Logistics hubs belonging to Wildberries in Krasnodar and Stavropol were struck during overnight strikes, forcing workers to be evacuated, the company’s owner said. It is the second time Ukraine has […]
BBC News The BBC spoke to a number of service women who asked to remain anonymous. One described her body armour as “definitely not female and definitely not good”. Another said there was “none or barely any” female specific kit available to her and that the body armour did not account for “busty women”. Issues […]
BBC News Newcastle United are in advanced talks to sign Republic of Ireland forward Leanne Kiernan from Liverpool. The 27-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Nottingham Forest but still has at least a year remaining on her Liverpool contract. It means second-tier Newcastle would be expected to pay a fee […]
BBC News Wes Streeting has said there was “no ill intent” behind comments he made about the early prisoner release scheme, which were caught on camera. In a video, published by Guido Fawkes, the new Justice Secretary Alex Norris can be seen walking towards the pair and being greeted by the home secretary, Mahmood. The […]
BBC News Chelsea ended last season without a trophy and finished 10th in the Premier League, but their academy teams won league and cup titles. It highlights the quality of the talent coming through under the leadership of Shields and Van der Kraan, with pathways director Jack Francis providing continuity as he enters his 16th […]
BBC News Six beluga whales have arrived at aquariums in the United States after being moved from a closed Canadian marine park that could no longer care for the mammals. They are part of a large pod of 30 belugas living at Marineland of Canada that need to be re-homed. Sierra, Acadia, Osiris and Lillooet […]
BBC News The imminent appointment of the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar to Andy Burnham’s government, via a seat in the House of Lords, sees the promotion of another key figure in the downfall of Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister. When Sarwar said publicly, back in February, that Sir Keir should stand down, it […]
BBC News Rebel Wilson has been cleared of accusations that she defamed a young Australian actress, a Sydney court has found. Charlotte MacInnes, who starred in Wilson’s film The Deb, sued the Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect actress for allegedly harming her reputation in Instagram posts in 2024 and 2025. In the posts, Wilson accused MacInnes […]
BBC News France’s parliament has approved a law to ban social media for under-15s from January 2027, making it the first European country to block young people from the platforms. The law will mean everyone in France must verify their age to access social media and comes as the UK and EU are developing their […]
