Politics
Water industry under fire over ‘3.6 million hours of sewage spills last year’
Campaigners accused the sector of ‘running amok with billpayers’ money’ and demanded shareholders foot the bill for protecting rivers and the sea.
Ireland is to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
Deputy leader Micheal Martin said the Government will make a final ‘formal’ decision when South Africa files its substantive case.
Gordon Brown calls for new partnership to tackle poverty
There is no better time than an election year to rediscover our moral compass, says the former prime minister.
Former ethics adviser sanctioned for breaking House of Lords rules
The Lords Conduct Committee described Lord Geidt’s breach as ‘an oversight’ and limited to a one-off meeting in which he played “a very limited role’.
Tories on track to shed 500 seats in local elections mauling
Rishi Sunak's party lost more than 1,000 councillors and control of 40 councils in 2023. They could be on track for more big losses.
Best reactions as Jonathan Gullis named new Tory Party deputy chair
'WON'T SOMEONE THINK OF THE SATIRISTS!'
Churches warned of ‘potential damage’ over involvement in asylum cases
Home Secretary James Cleverly called in Christian leaders in the wake of the Abdul Ezedi case.
Trump is selling ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles as he faces mounting legal bills
The effort comes as Mr Trump has faced a serious money crunch amid mounting legal bills.
Khan pledges 1,300 more police officers, PCSOs and special constables
The Mayor of London made the pledge alongside shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper while out on patrol with officers from the Metropolitan Police.