Ashlea Simon, formerly of Britain First, was apprehended at Manchester Airport in connection with an investigation into alleged attacks on Homes of Multiple Occupation (HMOs). The arrest follows her online campaign identifying properties across Greater Manchester.
The number of individuals awaiting planned hospital treatment in England has climbed to 7.77 million, marking a new high as the National Health Service grapples with increasing demand ahead of the winter period. Accident and Emergency departments also report a surge in patient volumes.
Faisal Shoukat, an ex-Birmingham city councillor, has been found guilty of fraudulent trading and money laundering for operating a fake Covid-19 testing laboratory. The conviction follows a trial that exposed the illicit scheme.
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has rejected proposals for additional train services on the West Coast Main Line, arguing the plans would exacerbate existing delays and cancellations. This decision impacts Grand Union Trains' ambition to introduce new routes between London Euston, Stirling, and Mossley Hill.
