2,400 prisoners remain under abolished IPP sentences
Over 2,400 people remain imprisoned under the discredited IPP system, scrapped in 2012. The Independent demands justice for those serving indefinite terms for minor crimes like theft.
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2,422 Still Trapped by Abolished IPP Sentences
Over 2,400 people remain imprisoned under the abolished IPP scheme, with some serving decades beyond short tariffs. As the Sentencing Bill is debated, Lord Thomas argues this injustice can no longer be ignored.
Ex-judge urges PM to scrap 'unjust' indefinite IPP sentences
Lord Thomas compares IPP prison scandal to Post Office and infected blood sagas, calling on Keir Starmer to end 'psychological torture' for nearly 2,500 inmates.
Major UK road safety changes proposed by Government
The UK Government unveils its Road Safety Strategy, including mandatory eyesight tests for over-70s, a longer learning period for new drivers, and lower alcohol limits. Read the full details.
Shock as over 100 Scottish lifers freed since 2021
Exclusive figures reveal more than 100 prisoners serving life sentences in Scotland have been released since 2021, some after just 10-11 years. Victims' groups and politicians express outrage.
UK Conscription Debate: National Service Plans Explained
Explore the heated debate on reintroducing national service in the UK. Learn what it could mean for young people, the political arguments, and how other nations handle conscription.
Set For Life Results: Winning Numbers for 8 January
The winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for the draw on Thursday 8 January 2026 have been announced. One lucky winner could secure £10,000 a month for 30 years. Check the results now!
Mandatory eye tests for over-70s drivers proposed
UK drivers over 70 may need vision checks every three years under new safety plans. The move sparks 'ageism' debate as experts warn of isolation risks. Read the full story.
Major UK driving changes: eye tests for over-70s, lower drink limit
A major new road safety strategy for Britain proposes mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 and lowering the drink-drive limit. Learn how these changes aim to cut deaths and serious injuries.
Older Drivers Face Mandatory Eye Tests in Safety Shake-Up
The UK government's new road safety strategy proposes mandatory eye tests for over-70s and stricter alcohol limits to cut road deaths by 65% by 2035. Read the full plan.
DWP: 1.1 Million May Need to Repay Benefits
Thousands face DWP benefit overpayment reclaims, often due to official errors. Learn the key reasons, your rights, and how to check if you're owed money instead.
Reform UK: Mandatory Life for Child Rapists
Reform UK's Zia Yusuf announces mandatory 'whole life' orders for child rapists, meaning no parole. Policy targets historic abuse and grooming gangs. Read the full story.
Reform UK Pledges Whole Life Orders for Child Rapists
Reform UK's policy chief announces mandatory 'whole life' sentences for child rapists, meaning no parole. The party claims current sentencing is a 'national stain'. Read the full policy details.
Reform UK pledges whole-life jail terms for child rapists
Reform UK's policy chief announces mandatory life sentences for child rapists, calling grooming gang impunity a 'national stain'. Read the party's full plan.
Reform Party Pledges Whole Life Terms for Child Rapists
Nigel Farage's Reform Party pledges mandatory whole life sentences for child rapists, including grooming gangs, if elected. The policy aims to end 'ludicrously light' sentences.
Poll: Public Opposition to Digital ID Cards Grows
Support for Keir Starmer's mandatory Digital ID scheme has collapsed, a new poll shows. Calls mount for the PM to scrap the plan amid privacy and cost fears. Read the full story.
IPP Prisoners Caught in Kafkaesque Mental Health Loop
Over 2,400 inmates remain on abolished indefinite IPP sentences. A 'Catch-22' sees 233 mentally ill prisoners returned to jail upon recovery, perpetuating the crisis. Ministers must act.
Judicial panel proposed to review IPP prisoner cases
Lords table amendments for a panel of judges to reconsider the cases of nearly 2,500 inmates still serving abolished indefinite sentences. Campaigners urge the government to end this 'stain' on justice.
Dwight Howard's Mandatory Military Service Call Divides Fans
Basketball Hall of Famer Dwight Howard suggests a year of compulsory service for all Americans. The ex-Laker's proposal, mirroring nations like Israel, has ignited fierce online debate. Discover the divided reaction.
Dwight Howard Calls for Mandatory US Military Service
Basketball Hall of Famer Dwight Howard has ignited a fierce debate by suggesting the US should enforce a year of compulsory military service. Discover the divided reaction.
DWP: Claimants must repay benefits after official errors
The DWP has updated guidance on benefit overpayments, warning claimants they may have to repay money even for departmental mistakes. Learn your rights and the new waiver process.
EasyJet's Georgia Travel Insurance Warning for Brits
EasyJet alerts UK tourists to a new mandatory travel insurance rule for Georgia from 2026. Learn the coverage requirements and avoid entry denial.
DWP: Benefit overpayments must be repaid after errors
The DWP has admitted people with serious or terminal illnesses may be chased for benefit overpayments caused by official mistakes. Find out your rights and how to challenge a decision.
4 Common PIP Mistakes Hurting DWP Claims
New data reveals a drop in successful PIP appeals. Experts highlight four critical errors applicants make, from language to evidence, that can lead to claim rejection.
Iran arrests organisers over women running without hijabs
Iranian judiciary arrests two marathon organisers after images show unveiled female competitors. The incident highlights the ongoing struggle over mandatory hijab laws in Iran. Read the full report.
Switzerland votes on mandatory national service for women
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum that could compel women to undertake national service, a move testing European views on civic duty during the Ukraine war.
Childcare centres to close early for safety training
UK childcare centres will close early five times a year for compulsory staff safety training from February. Learn how this protects children from abuse.
Ex-Student Gets Life for University of Virginia Shooting
A former University of Virginia student has been sentenced to five life terms for the 2022 campus shooting that killed three football players. Read the full story on the sentencing and its impact.
F1 mandates two-stop rule for Qatar GP over tyre safety
Formula 1 introduces a mandatory two-pit-stop rule for the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix due to high tyre wear concerns at Lusail. Learn more about the safety changes.
Charities boycott forced migrant volunteering plans
Over 320 UK charities condemn government plans to force asylum seekers to volunteer for settlement, calling the policy exploitative and un-British. Read their full response.
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