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Court rejects garden search in 1969 McKay murder case

The family of Muriel McKay, murdered in 1969, have lost a High Court bid to search a London garden for her remains. The judge criticised their 'appalling' behaviour. Read the full legal ruling details.

Labour demands probe into Cabinet Secretary's Tory links

Labour Party escalates pressure on Cabinet Secretary Simon Case over undisclosed Conservative Party connections, demanding immediate investigation into potential conflicts of interest at the heart of government.

Paddington Bear faces legal gag order in Spitting Image case

The beloved marmalade-loving bear finds himself at the centre of a legal storm as an injunction prevents his appearance in a satirical Spitting Image sketch, raising questions about parody and censorship in British entertainment.

Kendall: 'One-In, One-Out' Asylum Deal Will Go Ahead

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall confirms the government will push ahead with its controversial asylum seeker relocation agreement with an unnamed third country, following a last-minute High Court injunction attempt.

UK's Top Civil Engineering Universities 2025 Revealed

The Guardian's 2025 league table ranks UK universities for civil engineering. Discover which institutions lead in teaching, research, and graduate prospects in this comprehensive guide for future engineers.

Businessman handed restraining order in neighbour war

A wealthy businessman's campaign of harassment against his neighbours, which included spraying them with water and destroying a birdhouse, has ended with a restraining order. Read the full story of this suburban dispute turned legal battle.

Civil Service Graduate Scheme Failing, Warns Report

A damning Institute for Government report reveals the Civil Service's flagship graduate scheme is failing to attract top talent, risking the future of UK policymaking. Discover the critical reforms needed.

SNP's £150k 'Work From Home' Fat-Cat Sparks Fury

Exclusive: A senior Scottish Government official is under fire for a £150,000 salary and a generous hybrid working arrangement, sparking accusations of hypocrisy and 'fat-cat' culture within the SNP administration.

High Court Injunction Halts Epping Hotel Migrant Protests

The Home Office secures a High Court injunction to ban protests outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, after demonstrations against its use to house asylum seekers. The ruling follows reports of intimidation and disorder.

Met Police Expands Live Facial Recognition in London

The Metropolitan Police is significantly expanding its use of live facial recognition technology on London's streets, aiming to tackle serious crime but raising major concerns from civil liberty groups over privacy and accuracy.

Man wins £13k after wrongful arrest for silent prayer

Thames Valley Police pays substantial compensation to Graham Smith, a charity volunteer falsely arrested for praying silently in his mind near an abortion facility, in a landmark case for freedom of thought.

Holidaymaker's £100 parking fine becomes £1,700 nightmare

A tourist's dream holiday in Cornwall turned into a financial nightmare after a disputed parking fine from a private firm spiralled into a £1,700 court battle. Discover how a common mistake led to a devastating legal loophole.

Christian Group Demands Ban on Civil Service Pride Lanyards

Exclusive: The Christian Institute faces a major backlash after demanding a ban on Civil Service Pride lanyards, accusing the government of 'virtue signalling' and triggering a fierce debate on LGBTQ+ inclusion in Whitehall.

High Court Blocks Govt's Epping Forest Asylum Plan

A last-ditch legal bid by the Home Office to house asylum seekers at a controversial Essex site has been thwarted by a High Court injunction, sparking a major political row and leaving the government's immigration strategy in disarray.

Govt Uses Suffragettes to Justify Protest Crackdown

Ministers are invoking the legacy of the Suffragettes to justify draconian new laws that would criminalise the very tactics they used. This political stunt is a dangerous rewriting of history that threatens the right to protest itself.

US citizen wrongfully detained by ICE in California facility

A 19-year-old California-born US citizen was wrongfully detained by ICE for three weeks in the Van Nuys immigration facility, exposing critical failures in the US immigration enforcement system and prompting a federal lawsuit.

High Court Injunction Secures Epping Forest From Protesters

A landmark High Court injunction has been granted to protect Epping Forest from disruptive protesters, with Yvette Cooper condemning their actions as 'criminal damage'. The order empowers police to swiftly remove activists targeting critical infrastructur

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