A report withheld by the Metropolitan Police for more than three years has revealed that hundreds of rape and sexual assault allegations were withdrawn by victims, highlighting serious failings in the force’s handling of cases. The disclosure follows a long legal battle by The Times, which forced Scotland Yard to release the 2022 “problem profile” […]
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Police discovered a number of stolen vehicles at a suspected chop shop near Stourbridge during a patrol in the West Midlands. Officers on patrol in Lye spotted a car connected to criminal activity near a yard on Church Street. On closer inspection, they found several partially stripped vehicles, including a black Nissan Navara, an Audi
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Rachel Reeves’s repeated policy U-turns have cost the public finances £8.2 billion, according to a new analysis that delivers the first full assessment of the government’s series of climbdowns. The Resolution Foundation said policy uncertainty remains stubbornly high despite Labour’s repeated promises to “restore stability” to economic decision-making. Using figures from the Office for Budget
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The Duke of Sussex was said to be feeling “confident and ready” as he arrived in the UK ahead of a long-awaited High Court trial against Associated Newspapers, which begins on Monday. Prince Harry is one of seven high-profile claimants bringing a so-called “super claim” against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on
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Teachers in England are set to receive specialised training in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) under a £200 million government programme aimed at strengthening inclusion across the schools system. The initiative, open to all teaching staff, will focus on adapting lessons for pupils with visual impairments, speech and language difficulties, and other additional learning
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The Church of England has confirmed it may not reach a decision on allowing standalone blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples until as late as November 2028, a delay some clergy have described as “utterly disgusting.” The church has been considering its stance on same-sex relationships for more than a decade. The process began in January
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Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has released its Business Outlook 2026 report, offering a detailed review of market activity in 2025 and setting out expectations for the year ahead across its core sectors, including the UK care home market. The report highlights continued strength in care home investment, with sustained interest from domestic
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Sting has paid his former bandmates in the Police more than £600,000 after a long-running royalties dispute over some of the group’s biggest hits, the High Court has heard. Drummer Stewart Copeland, 73, and guitarist Andy Summers, 83, are suing the 74-year-old singer, whose real name is Gordon Sumner, over unpaid royalties from hits including
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The UK economy moved back into growth in November, expanding by 0.3 per cent after contracting in October, according to official figures that exceeded market expectations and eased fears of a deeper slowdown ahead of the autumn budget. Data released by the Office for National Statistics showed economic output rose more strongly than the 0.1
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Elon Musk’s social media platform X has moved to restrict its artificial intelligence tool, Grok, from editing images of real people to place them in revealing clothing, marking a significant reversal after mounting political and regulatory pressure in the UK and the United States. The company confirmed on Wednesday night that it had introduced new
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