Establishment covered up child abuse claims to protect senior MPs, inquiry finds
The Westminster strand of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse said institutions turned ‘a blind eye’ to allegations over decades.
Farming leader issues warning over ‘morally bankrupt’ food trade deals
National Farmers’ Union president Minette Batters cautioned against ‘ignoring the hidden cost’ of how food is produced.
Assange ‘handcuffed and stripped naked on first day of extradition hearing’
The WikiLeaks founder’s barrister complained about his client’s treatment inside high-security Belmarsh prison.
Trump’s former doctor hid cauliflower in his mashed potato to make him lose weight
Dr Ronny Jackson tried help the president lose weight by sneaking veg into his meals and making ice cream “less accessible”.
Austerity blamed as life expectancy stalls for first time in 100 years
“This damage to the nation’s health need not have happened. It is shocking,” Sir Michael Marmot said.
Battle lines drawn for Brexit trade talks
London and Brussels are set to clash on issues including trade terms and the Elgin Marbles.
MP makes emotional plea for action after warning over deaths linked to benefits issues
Labour MP Debbie Abrahams is seeking an inquiry into failures of the Government’s social security benefits system.
Capitalism in need of rethink, Bank of England chief economist says
Andy Haldane also said there were now greater incidents of ‘in-work poverty’ compared to out-of-work poverty due to ‘less secure’ employment.
Rose McGowan celebrates Harvey Weinstein conviction
The actress was one of the first women to come forward with allegations against the film mogul.