95% of jury trials could be scrapped under Labour plans
Labour's proposed court reforms could eliminate jury trials for 95% of cases, threatening 800 years of legal tradition. Legal experts warn this could 'destroy justice as we know it'.
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Jury trials to be scrapped for most crimes in UK
Labour's plan to end jury trials for all but the most serious offences faces furious backlash from lawyers who warn it will 'destroy justice as we know it' and undermine democracy. Discover the full story.
Radical Plan to Scrap Jury Trials for Most Cases
Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes removing jury trials for most crimes to tackle record 78,000-case court backlog. Critics warn this could 'destroy justice as we know it'.
Lammy's Plan: Jury Trials Only for Most Serious Crimes
Justice Secretary David Lammy suggests limiting jury trials to rape, murder, and manslaughter cases to tackle the 78,000-case court backlog. Discover the controversial plans for court reform.
Jury trials set to be scrapped for most crimes
The UK government considers limiting jury trials to serious offences like murder and rape to tackle the record 78,000-case court backlog. Discover the proposed reforms.
Legal Fears Over Plan to Scrap Most Jury Trials
Justice Secretary David Lammy's controversial proposal to remove jury trials for most cases to tackle court backlogs faces strong opposition from barristers. Discover the legal concerns.
UK driving test changes focus on high-speed roads
New UK driving test rules now require longer practice on faster roads to improve safety. Learn how these changes impact learner drivers and tackle the test backlog.
Bar Council: Don't Scrap Jury Trials for Court Backlog
The Bar Council warns the government against controversial plans to remove jury trials for some offences. Chair Barbara Mills argues fixing existing court inefficiencies should be the priority over a new, untested court system. Read the full analysis.
Government Plans to Curtail Jury Trials in England & Wales
Radical proposals by Sir Brian Leveson aim to tackle the record court backlog by moving thousands of trials from juries to judges. Could this reshape Britain's justice system?
Jury Trial Rights Removed in Justice Overhaul
Ministers plan to remove jury trial rights for thousands of cases to tackle court backlogs. Critics warn this threatens fundamental justice principles. Read the full story.
NHS Fails to Cut Waiting Times as Promised
A damning report reveals NHS England is failing to meet its recovery plan targets, with millions still facing long waits for scans and treatment. Discover the full story.
Labour's costly asylum plan faces system collapse
Shabana Mahmood's asylum reforms risk overloading the Home Office with 70,000 annual reviews while handing political advantage to the far right. Discover the alternative solution.
Immigration Court Backlog Doubles to Over 121,000
The immigration tribunal backlog has more than doubled to over 121,000 cases, new data reveals. Discover how this impacts the £4.7bn asylum system and taxpayer costs.
Driving test overhaul: Bots banned, military called in
The UK government bans bots and third parties from booking driving tests and enlists military examiners to tackle the severe 668,000-learner backlog. Find out how the new rules affect you.
Military Help to Cut Driving Test Waiting Times
The UK government is deploying military driving examiners to conduct civilian tests, creating 6,500 extra slots. New rules also target test resellers. Learn how this affects learner drivers.
Army examiners join fight against driving test backlog
Military driving examiners deployed to deliver 6,500 extra tests annually. New rules target third-party bots reselling appointments. Learn how this affects learner drivers across the UK.
DWP Benefits Payment Shake-Up: Major Changes Coming
The Department for Work and Pensions is planning significant reforms to the benefits payment system, potentially affecting millions of claimants across the UK. Learn what changes are coming and how they might impact you.
DWP 2025 Christmas Bonus: £10 Payment Details
Millions of Britons on benefits will receive the traditional £10 Christmas bonus from DWP in 2025. Here's who qualifies and when to expect the tax-free payment.
Starmer's NHS pledge: 40,000 extra weekly appointments
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer unveils bold plan to clear NHS backlog with 40,000 extra weekly appointments funded by clamping down on non-dom tax loopholes in major pre-election pledge.
Universal Credit: Full migration by 2026 confirmed
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced its final timeline for moving legacy benefit claimants to Universal Credit, affecting millions across Britain. Discover what this means for you and when the changes are coming.
DWP Means-Tested Benefits: Complete Guide
Exclusive guide reveals which DWP benefits require means-testing and how your income and savings could affect your payments. Don't miss out on financial support you're entitled to.
Driving test crisis: 18-month waits force learners to travel
UK learner drivers face unprecedented delays with waiting times stretching to 18 months, forcing many to travel hundreds of miles and pay premium prices for last-minute test slots.
UK Asylum Appeals Surge Overwhelms Courts
Britain's immigration courts face collapse as asylum appeals surge to unprecedented levels, creating dangerous backlogs and raising serious concerns about public safety.
Judge orders snap benefits for food aid cut victims
A landmark court ruling mandates immediate emergency food payments for thousands affected by controversial Trump administration cuts to pandemic food assistance.
Labour to clear asylum backlog and end migrant hotels
Sir Keir Starmer commits to clearing asylum backlog and closing costly migrant hotels within months through new processing centres and enforcement measures.
Home Office spends millions on asylum hotels in Inverness
Exclusive investigation uncovers UK government spending over £6.7 million on hotel accommodations for asylum seekers in Inverness alone, as backlog crisis deepens.
Labour's plan to clear asylum backlog and end hotel use
Exclusive: Labour reveals comprehensive strategy to clear asylum backlog and move migrants out of expensive hotels, tackling both humanitarian concerns and public spending.
MPs demand Home Office action on asylum backlog crisis
Senior Conservative MP Karen Bradley leads parliamentary scrutiny as Home Office faces mounting pressure over delayed asylum decisions and management failures.
Councils to house asylum seekers until year-end
Local authorities across Britain face extended housing obligations for asylum seekers until December 31st as government struggles with processing delays and accommodation shortages.
Winter Support: Full List of DWP Benefits 2024
Comprehensive guide to all non-pensioner benefits and cost of living payments available this winter, including eligibility criteria and payment dates from the DWP.
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