Flora Thompson

Politics

UK wins court clash with Rwanda over failed migrant deportation deal

The east African nation sued Britain for more than £100 million, claiming it breached the terms of its agreement and is owed the money.
1 Jun 2026
Politics

Calls to discipline judge who spared women guilty of terror offence

Judge Tan Ikram decided ‘not to punish’ three women who displayed pictures of paragliders – linked to the Hamas attacks on Israel – at a protest.

15 Feb 2024
Crime

Watchdogs warn of worrying levels of inexperience within criminal justice system

Inspectors who scrutinise the work of prosecutors, police forces and prisons have called for answers on why people are leaving their roles.
15 Feb 2024
Politics

Government considering tougher crossbow laws

There is currently no registration system for owning a crossbow and no requirement for a licence.
14 Feb 2024
Crime

Conditions at Bedford prison ‘some of the worst I have seen’ – watchdog

The Victorian jail is said to be infested with rats and cockroaches and rife with violence.
14 Feb 2024
Politics

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork to face fresh parole hearing

The Parole Board granted an appeal to reconsider the case.
12 Feb 2024
Crime

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork to face fresh parole hearing

Pitchfork successfully challenged the Parole Board’s decision to keep him behind bars and his case will now be reviewed again

12 Feb 2024
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Politics

Protesters risk jail and £1,000 fine under Home Office clampdown

Setting off flares and blocking traffic could be banned under the proposed new rules

8 Feb 2024
Crime

Gary Glitter refused prison release by Parole Board

The paedophile former pop star was jailed for abusing three girls between 1975 and 1980.
7 Feb 2024
Crime

Gary Glitter refused prison release by Parole Board

The decision comes after a parole hearing took place behind closed doors last month to consider the 79-year-old’s case

7 Feb 2024
UK

Manhunt for Clapham chemical attack suspect Abdul Ezedi continues for sixth day

Police have offered a £20,000 reward to anyone with information leading to the 35-year-old’s arrest.
6 Feb 2024
UK

Sunak pressed on asylum rules amid questions over chemical attack suspect

Downing Street has been under pressure to explain how Abdul Ezedi was allowed to stay in the country years after being convicted of sexual assault.
5 Feb 2024
UK

Questions over how sex offender suspected of chemical attack was granted asylum

Abdul Shokoor Ezedi is being hunted by police after a woman and girl were left with potentially life-changing injuries in London.
2 Feb 2024
Politics

January migrant Channel crossings up 13% on previous year

Some 1,335 people arrived in the UK after making the journey from France in January, according to provisional Home Office data.
1 Feb 2024
Politics

Migrants pulled from sea during Channel crossing rescue

The PA news agency understands some people were in the water when help from the coastguard and lifeboats arrived on Wednesday.
31 Jan 2024
Politics

Plans to cut net migration levels to be introduced from March

Rishi Sunak previously vowed to ‘do what is necessary’ to bring net migration down as he sought to blame the ‘very large numbers’ on his predecessors.
30 Jan 2024
Politics

Channel crossings top 1,000 for year so far

Home Office figures show more than 300 people made the journey at the weekend, taking the provisional total for 2024 to date to 1,057.
29 Jan 2024
Crime

How could Valdo Calocane’s sentence change if reviewed by appeal court?

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer added his voice to calls for an inquiry into any failings that led to the Nottingham attacks.
26 Jan 2024
Crime

Drones banned from flying within 400 metres of prisons

People caught smuggling items behind bars already face up to 10 years in prison.
25 Jan 2024
Crime

Police-recorded shoplifting offences in England and Wales jump 32%

It is the first time since current records began in 2002/03 that the number recorded by police has risen higher than 400,000.
25 Jan 2024