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?
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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.
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.
Judge's 'Bend the Knee' outburst in court goes viral
A judge erupted in fury at Leeds Crown Court when a defendant refused to stand, shouting 'Bend the knee!' in a dramatic courtroom confrontation that's gone viral.
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.
No Pants Court Hearing Sparks Judicial Fury in Detroit
A Detroit court hearing descends into chaos as multiple defendants appear virtually without trousers, prompting stern judicial rebuke and raising questions about remote proceedings decorum.
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.
27-year-old dies after cancer treatment delays in NHS
Harry Moseley's heartbreaking story highlights growing fears over NHS treatment delays as young father dies after multiple postponed appointments during pandemic.
Starmer's £171M NHS plan targets waiting list crisis
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces major funding injection for NHS to tackle backlog crisis, creating 100,000 extra appointments and procedures.
25,000 face Parkinson's diagnosis delays in NHS crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals devastating NHS Parkinson's diagnosis delays leaving thousands without vital treatment as COVID backlog continues to cripple neurological services.
UK Prisons Face £1 Billion Repair Crisis
Shocking new figures expose England and Wales' deteriorating prison estate, with repair costs soaring to nearly £1 billion as overcrowding and poor conditions escalate.
NHS to use weight-loss jabs and ADHD drugs for waiting lists
The NHS is launching a groundbreaking initiative using weight-loss injections like Mounjaro and ADHD medications to tackle record treatment backlogs and transform patient care across Britain.
Trump Allies Make Dramatic Court Appearance in San Francisco
Former President Donald Trump's high-profile legal team, including Kash Patel and Pam Bondi, made a striking appearance at a San Francisco appeals court hearing, signalling intense focus on a crucial case with significant implications.
NHS surgeons operating in corridors amid backlog crisis
Exclusive: Senior surgeons reveal shocking reality of NHS corridor operations and cancelled cancer surgeries as waiting list crisis escalates across England.
Tommy Robinson Courtroom Outburst Over Contempt Charges
English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson could face jail time after allegedly filming defendants outside Leeds Crown Court and confronting a police officer during heated exchange.
Driving test delays fuel scam epidemic targeting learners
Criminal gangs are exploiting Britain's driving test backlog crisis, charging desperate learners hundreds of pounds for phantom test slots and fake cancellations.
Cancer patient's 8-month benefits wait forces food bank reliance
A breast cancer patient from Cheshire has been left in financial ruin after Department for Work and Pensions delays left her waiting eight months for Personal Independence Payment, forcing her to rely on food banks during treatment.
UK creates 50,000 new driving test slots monthly to clear backlog
The UK government launches emergency measures to create 50,000 additional driving test appointments monthly, aiming to clear the growing backlog of learner drivers waiting for their practical exams.
UK Driving Test Backlog: Learners Face 6-Month Waits
Massive driving test backlog leaves thousands of learners stranded as waiting times hit unprecedented levels across Britain, with some areas seeing delays of over six months.
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