Labour Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's authority is being questioned by his own cabinet and backbenchers, following revelations surrounding Lord Mandelson's security vetting and concerns over the government's relationship with the Civil Service. The internal dissatisfaction surfaces days before crucial elections, presenting a significant challenge to Starmer's leadership.
The parents of missing soldier Lance Corporal Ryan Rudd have criticised the British Army for a two-week delay in reporting their son missing from Catterick Garrison, arguing it has severely hampered efforts to find him.
Two men, Dilshad Shamo and Ali Khdir, have been sentenced to 19 years each in prison for orchestrating a vast people-smuggling operation from a car wash in South Wales. They facilitated the movement of approximately 100 migrants to Europe weekly, utilising a multi-tiered service and Hawala banking for transactions.
Lee Milne has been sentenced to eight years in prison for the culpable homicide of his wife, Kimberly Milne, who died after jumping from a motorway bridge in Dundee. This landmark Scottish case established his responsibility despite her actions.
