Sexual abuse survivor urges Lammy to halt jury trial cuts
Vicki Crawford, who waited nearly six years for justice, urges the Government not to use victims' trauma to justify controversial plans to slash jury trials. Read her powerful open letter.
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UK Prison Population to Reach 100,000 Later Than Projected
New Ministry of Justice projections show England and Wales' prison population will hit 100,000 a year later than thought, reaching up to 103,600 by 2030. Discover the factors behind the shift and the ongoing crisis.
12 more prisoners accidentally released since November
Justice Secretary David Lammy confirms 12 further accidental prisoner releases since November, bringing the total to over 100 this year. Two remain at large. Read the latest.
Royal Mail delivery delays hit 25 UK postcodes
Royal Mail warns of significant delivery delays across at least 25 UK postcodes due to high sick absence and resourcing issues. Check the full list of affected areas.
Lammy to unveil major UK justice system reforms
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major justice reforms to tackle record court backlogs and put victims first. Could jury trials be restricted?
Royal Mail Delays: Vehicle Breakdown & Staff Shortages
Royal Mail apologises for delivery delays across parts of the UK due to vehicle breakdowns and high staff absence. Check if your postcode is affected.
Expert tips to survive worsening UK flight delays
Flight delays are worsening across the UK. Discover travel expert Peter Greenberg's essential tips for making long airport waits bearable, from portable chargers to a change of clothes.
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.
Migrant sex offender freed in Home Office blunder
David Lammy faces scrutiny after Home Office error frees convicted migrant sex offender due to administrative failure, raising serious public safety concerns.
Police warn of crime wave as probation service fails
Exclusive: Senior police officials sound alarm over potential crime surge as Labour's controversial justice reforms threaten to overwhelm an already failing probation system. Lords prepare for critical showdown.
Mother's fury as son's killer walks free on bail
Exclusive: The grieving mother of murdered teenager Mikey Roynon speaks out after her son's violent killer is granted bail despite previous convictions, raising serious questions about Britain's justice system.
Lammy defends PMQs silence on prisoner error
Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy justifies his decision not to raise a serious prisoner release error during Prime Minister's Questions, arguing it was inappropriate for the political theatre of the Commons.
Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
Lammy's shocking prison visit exposes overcrowding crisis
Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy witnesses shocking conditions at Wandsworth Prison, calling for urgent reform as Labour pledges to tackle prison overcrowding and rehabilitation failures.
Prison Crisis: Lammy Confronts PM Over Escalating Escapes
Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy exposes Britain's crumbling prison system as escape incidents surge and staffing crises deepen during fiery PMQs exchange.
UPS Plane Crash Causes Major UK Shipping Delays
A UPS Airbus A300 freighter crash at Louisville International Airport has triggered significant delivery disruptions, with customers warned to expect widespread delays to UK shipments.
Lammy slams Tories over prison system 'mess'
Justice Secretary David Lammy accuses former Conservative minister Robert Jenrick of leaving prisons in 'total mess' as overcrowding emergency deepens across England and Wales.
Second wrongful prison release exposes system failures
England's prison system faces scrutiny after another inmate was mistakenly freed, revealing systemic failures and overcrowding that put public safety at risk.
Prison Service Crisis: Two Inmates Wrongly Freed
Exclusive: The Ministry of Justice faces crisis after two prisoners were incorrectly released in separate incidents, raising serious questions about prison security protocols and public safety.
Sydney Transport Crisis: Major Rail Delays Hit Network
Commuters across Sydney and New South Wales face severe disruptions as significant delays hit the rail network, with Transport for NSW issuing urgent warnings and alternative travel advice.
Victoria prisoners serving full terms in police cells
Exclusive investigation reveals Victoria's correctional system at breaking point as prisoners complete entire jail terms in police cells, raising serious human rights concerns.
US Shutdown Threat: Airport Delays and Staffing Crisis
Exclusive: Former TSA chief Sean Duffy warns of catastrophic airport delays and security staffing shortages as US government shutdown deadline approaches, potentially stranding thousands of travellers.
US Government Shutdown Triggers Major Airport Delays
A partial US government shutdown triggers widespread airport delays as TSA agents and air traffic controllers work without pay, creating travel chaos across major airports.
EU digital border checks paused at Dover amid delay fears
French border officials have suspended the controversial new EU digital border checks at Dover, preventing what experts warned could become four-hour queues for British travellers. The last-minute pause comes as relief for summer holidaymakers facing pote
EU Border System Delays Threaten UK Travel Chaos
Critical delays to the EU's new border control system threaten massive disruptions at Dover and Eurotunnel, with potential 14-hour queues and £3 billion economic impact looming.
OAP's 48-hour ambulance wait exposes NHS crisis
A pensioner's medical emergency turned into a three-day ordeal as he waited two days for an ambulance followed by an 11-hour delay for hospital admission, exposing critical pressures within the UK's healthcare system.
English prisoners transferred to Welsh jails in capacity crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals Westminster's controversial prisoner transfer programme to Wales, sparking devolution concerns and straining Welsh prison resources.
Prison Overcrowding Forces Expanded Early Release Scheme
Exclusive: England and Wales prisons implement emergency early release measures as capacity crisis worsens, with thousands of inmates set for release weeks before their scheduled date.
Prison overcrowding forces early inmate release in England and Wales
Exclusive: Ministry of Justice implements emergency measures as prison population reaches breaking point, with offenders being freed up to 70 days early in desperate bid to create cell space.
Boeing 777X deliveries delayed until 2027
Boeing confirms further setbacks for its troubled 777X aircraft, with deliveries now pushed to 2027 amid certification hurdles and manufacturing challenges.
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