Ex-Commissioner slams government's COVID child failures
Anne Longfield accuses ministers of treating children as 'an afterthought' during COVID crisis, revealing shocking lack of contingency planning for young people's welfare.
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Manchester Bombing: Secret 'Plato' Codeword Failures Revealed
An official inquiry has uncovered that the codeword 'Plato' was secretly triggered during the Manchester Arena terror attack, exposing critical failures in the emergency response that left victims waiting for help.
Lockdown rules devastated children's play, inquiry hears
Shocking testimony reveals how pandemic restrictions left children unable to play normally, with experts warning of long-term developmental consequences from the 'play deprivation' during lockdown.
Labour MSP suspended over Holyrood harassment claims
Scottish Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury has been suspended from the party following serious harassment allegations made by a female Holyrood staff member, prompting an internal investigation.
Lockdowns caused 'catastrophic' child mental health crisis
Official inquiry hears devastating evidence that pandemic restrictions caused unprecedented harm to young people's mental wellbeing, with eating disorders and self-harm cases surging.
Australia signs defence pact with UAE amid price crackdown
In a major diplomatic move, Australia signs a sweeping security agreement with the United Arab Emirates as the government intensifies pressure on supermarkets over cost of living concerns. Reserve Bank holds interest rates steady while political tensions
Southport Tragedy: Locked Doors Hampered Rescue - Inquiry Demanded
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking security failures at Southport property where multiple deaths occurred, prompting calls for urgent public inquiry into systemic safety breaches.
Covid Contracts: £22bn 'Biggest Spending Scandal in UK History'
A devastating investigation exposes how £22 billion of public money was handed to unfit firms with Tory links during the pandemic, revealing systemic failures and cronyism at the highest levels of government.
Scottish Tory exodus: Douglas Ross and senior MSPs quit Holyrood
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross announces he will not stand for re-election to Holyrood, joining a growing exodus of senior Tory MSPs ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.
Jack Straw: 'I'm often asked how we got away with Iraq War'
Exclusive: Former Labour Foreign Secretary Jack Straw makes a stunning confession about public perception of the Iraq War, revealing the haunting question he is most frequently asked by the British public.
SNP Minister Quits After Alleged Assault by Tory MSP
Scottish Parliament in crisis as SNP's Gillian Mackay resigns, claiming she was 'assaulted' by Conservative MSP Stephen Kerr following a foul-mouthed tirade over a proposed seagull protection law. The shocking incident exposes deep fractures at Holyrood.
BHA Launches Urgent Inquiry Into Trainer Over Horse Welfare
The British Horseracing Authority has opened a formal investigation into trainer Kitts Hillsin Barnes following grave concerns over the condition of horses at his yard, with one animal tragically euthanised.
Scotland's 'Not Proven' Verdict Faces Historic Abolition Vote
Exclusive: Scotland's controversial third verdict, branded an 'affront to justice' by critics, faces abolition as MSPs prepare for a landmark vote. Discover the verdict's bloody history and why campaigners demand its end.
Inquiry into Southport Killer's Brother After Missed Signs
Exclusive: A damning independent inquiry is launched into how Axel Rudakubana's brother, known to authorities, was not prevented from the Southport tragedy that claimed five lives.
UN Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza
A damning UN Commission of Inquiry report provides a comprehensive legal analysis, concluding that Israel's actions in Gaza amount to genocide. The findings detail a pattern of conduct with genocidal intent.
SNP Minister: Starmer 'Dancing to Tory Tune' on Devolution
Scotland's Drugs and Alcohol Minister launches a blistering attack on the Labour leader, claiming his stance on devolution aligns with the Conservatives and undermines Scottish interests.
UN Inquiry: Israel Committed Genocide in Gaza
A damning UN independent investigation has concluded that Israel is guilty of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, citing mass killings, systematic torture, and the deliberate imposition of starvation.
Lammy: Hillsborough Law will punish serious wrongdoing
Foreign Secretary David Lammy announces landmark 'Hillsborough Law' to end impunity for public authorities and create a legal duty of candour, forcing transparency in official investigations.
Jockey Faces BHA Inquiry Over 'Frightening' Southwell Fall
Jockey George Kitts is under investigation by the British Horseracing Authority after a dramatic fall from Hillsin at Southwell, sparking serious welfare concerns.
Cameron Faces Scrutiny Over Parachute Regiment Comments
Former Prime Minister David Cameron's remarks about the Parachute Regiment's actions on Bloody Sunday have resurfaced, drawing criticism and calls for accountability from victims' families and political figures in Northern Ireland.
Cameron's Historic Bloody Sunday Apology
Former Prime Minister David Cameron delivers a landmark apology for the 1972 Bloody Sunday killings by British parachute regiment soldiers in Northern Ireland, acknowledging 'unjustified and unjustifiable' actions.
Southport Parents Demand Answers at Killer Inquiry
Exclusive: Families of Southport attack victims to give emotional testimony at official inquiry into systemic failures that allowed killer to roam free despite warning signs.
Chinook disaster families launch court bid for new probe
Relatives of the 29 victims killed in the 1994 RAF Chinook helicopter crash on the Mull of Kintyre are taking the Ministry of Defence to court in a historic bid to overturn the controversial pilot negligence ruling and force a full, independent inquiry.
Lord Mandelson sacked over Jeffrey Epstein links
Former Labour minister Lord Mandelson is under pressure to explain his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following his dismissal from a polling role. The scandal raises serious questions about judgement in Westminster.
Sydney Water misled public over PFAS in drinking water
A parliamentary committee has found Sydney Water provided inaccurate information about PFAS 'forever chemical' hotspots in drinking water catchments, raising serious concerns about transparency and public health safeguards.
Rogue Surgeon Ignored Inquiry Into Dangerous Practices
A disgraced surgeon at the centre of a major NHS scandal repeatedly ignored official attempts to question him about his dangerous and unauthorised procedures on patients, a damning report has revealed.
Scottish Government Faces Inquiry Over Libya Lobbying Claims
An independent investigation has been launched into the Scottish Government's alleged lobbying efforts for a Libyan-linked firm in Dundee, raising serious questions about due diligence and transparency.
Teacher injured in Southport attacks shunned by community
A teacher seriously injured in the Southport knife attacks faces a devastating double trauma: recovery from her physical wounds and rejection by the community she helped build, a safeguarding inquiry has been told.
Southport Dance Teachers Give Harrowing Attack Testimony
Dance instructors from the Southport attack give a chilling account of the tragedy, revealing new details about the events and the heroic efforts to protect children during the assault.
Charity Commission blocks MPs over child abuse probe
A major political row has erupted after the Charity Commission blocked a powerful committee of MPs from investigating its handling of child sexual abuse allegations. Read the explosive details.
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