Martina Bet
Politics
Wes Streeting describes Cabinet reshuffle as another ‘Conservative clown show’
Former PM David Cameron has made a surprise return to frontline politics as Foreign Secretary.
By Martina Bet
13 Nov 2023
Politics
Plans to move 2,000 migrants into RAF Scampton ‘delayed until October’
The Home Office had indicated the first group of migrants would begin arriving at the former airbase in August.
By Martina Bet
28 Jul 2023
UK
‘Concerning’ rise in people dying in or following police custody, watchdog says
Figures from the IOPC show the number has more than doubled from 11 in the previous year to 23 in 2022/23.
By Martina Bet
28 Jul 2023
Crime
Self-harming in women’s prisons reaches highest level on record
The figures came in the latest safety in custody statistics for England and Wales.
By Martina Bet
27 Jul 2023
Crime
Lowest number of prisons rated outstanding in six years, figures show
The Annual Prison Performance Ratings for 2022/23 showed there was a slight increase in the number of prisons rated as a ‘serious concern’.
By Martina Bet
27 Jul 2023
Politics
Justice Secretary demands ‘full force of sanctions’ against unscrupulous lawyers
Multiple solicitors agreed to help an undercover reporter posing as an economic migrant submit a phoney application in exchange for money.
By Martina Bet
27 Jul 2023
Politics
NatWest boss Dame Alison Rose quits after admitting Farage leak to BBC
An emergency board meeting was called late on Tuesday, with the announcement of Dame Alison Rose’s resignation a few hours later
By Martina Bet
26 Jul 2023
Celebrity News
‘Significant concerns’ in Downing Street after NatWest boss admits Farage leak
Dame Alison Rose said she had made a ‘serious error of judgment’.
By Martina Bet
26 Jul 2023
UK
NatWest Group chief faces resignation calls over Nigel Farage leak
Dame Alison Rose said she had made a ‘serious error of judgment’
By Martina Bet
25 Jul 2023
Business News
NatWest backs Rose as she admits ‘error of judgment’ in Farage case
In a statement, the bank’s chairman Sir Howard Davies said the bank’s chief executive ‘should not have spoken in the way she did’.
By Martina Bet
25 Jul 2023
Business News
City minister to meet top banks to address freedom of expression concerns
The talks were arranged after the recent closure of Nigel Farage’s account with Coutts.
By Martina Bet
25 Jul 2023
Politics
Rising temperatures ‘likely to be beneficial’ for Britain
The Tory former minister and Brexit negotiator said he is ‘sceptical’ about mitigating the impacts of climate change.
By Martina Bet
24 Jul 2023
Politics
House of Lords could be replaced by bots with ‘higher productivity’
Lord Londesborough asked if the prospect of being replaced is ‘exciting’ or ‘alarming’.
By Martina Bet
24 Jul 2023
Politics
UK’s defence industry is not a Marks & Spencer’s operation, says ex-top brass
Former head of the Royal Navy Lord West urged the Government to move away from a ‘just-enough, just-in-time’ approach.
By Martina Bet
24 Jul 2023
Politics
Labour blames Ulez for Uxbridge by-election defeat
Labour frontbencher Steve Reed pinpointed the Sadiq Khan-backed scheme as a significant factor behind their defeat
By Martina Bet
21 Jul 2023
Politics
Labour calls for equal access to Lord’s cricket ground for England women’s team
Her comments come following the publication of a report by the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket.
By Martina Bet
20 Jul 2023
Politics
Home Secretary ‘particularly concerned’ about rapid development of AI chatbots
Suella Braverman’s comments came as she was pressed by Labour and the SNP about an update to the UK’s counter-terrorism strategy.
By Martina Bet
19 Jul 2023
Business News
Keegan urged to apologise for ‘needless’ disruption caused by teacher strikes
The Education Secretary defended her record, highlighting additional funding, improvements in childcare services and a pay rise for teachers.
By Martina Bet
17 Jul 2023
Politics
Measures to tackle workplace harassment to be watered down after compromise
The changes come after Conservative peers had raised concerns about free speech.
By Martina Bet
14 Jul 2023
Politics
Blackford unveils roadmap for a green industrial future for Scotland
The SNP’s business ambassador said higher education in Scotland provides a ‘massive opportunity’ to reshape the future.
By Martina Bet
14 Jul 2023
Music
MP demands action to protect ‘our daughters’ from Taylor Swift ticket resellers
One ticket for the star’s Cardiff show was spotted on a re-sale site for £3,352
By Martina Bet
13 Jul 2023