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MP Mike Amesbury taken to prison after sentencing

Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury has been taken to HMP Altcourse in Liverpool as he begins his 10-week sentence for punching a man in the street in Frodsham, Cheshire, last October. Report by Jonesia...

Ukrainian church service in London marks three years of war

A Ukrainian church in central London has held a prayer service to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. Hymns, prayers and a commemorative candle lighting were delivered during the..

Suspended MP Mike Amesbury arrives at court for sentencing

Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury arrives at Chester Magistrates' Court for sentencing, after being found guilty of punching a man following a row in the street. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook..

UK and US not ‘heading in two directions’ over Ukraine

Security Minister Dan Jarvis says he doesn’t think the UK and US are “heading in two directions” over their pursuit of peace between Ukraine and Russia. The Home Office has also announced a new..

Minister: We absolutely will get to two and half percent

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says the government is “determined to get to two and half percent” of GDP for defence spending which she says is “very ambitious”. Report by Blairm. Like..

Tories: Ukraine peace deal cannot be win for Russia

Ahead of Sir Keir Starmer's meeting with Donald Trump this week, Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge says there cannot be a Ukraine peace settlement that is seen as a "win for Russia". Report by..

PM: Britain will take a leading responsibility in Ukraine

Sir Keir Starmer receives a standing ovation as he states the “Scottish people stand with the people of Ukraine”. Speaking at the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow the prime minister says:..

Protesters march in London over Ukraine war anniversary

Hundreds of people march on the Russian Embassy in London, marking the upcoming third anniversary of the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The demonstration, organised by a coalition of groups under the..

Ukraine campaigner speaks about ‘frustration’ ahead of march

An organiser of the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign speaks about his “frustration” of the current political “betrayal” around the war in the eastern European country. Referencing Russia’s..

Designer ‘honoured’ to showcase at London Fashion Week

Disabled fashion designer Kat Paylor-Bent says she is “honoured” to be showcasing her clothing at London Fashion Week. Paylor-Bent makes history by incorporating braille into her clothes designs at..

Funeral held for 15-year-old boy stabbed at school

The funeral of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose took place at Sheffield Cathedral after he was fatally stabbed at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at..

Campaigner says domestic abuse law will support victims

Nour Norris, the aunt of Raneem Oudeh who was killed by her ex-husband, has welcomed the 'Raneem's law' scheme which will see specialists embedded in 999 control rooms across some police forces as..

Jess Phillips: We must sort the systems that are failing

Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips says 'Raneem's law' scheme will “sort the systems we have now that are currently failing” as the initial phase is rolled out. The new law is named in memory of..

Abuse continued in Army after Beck's death, friend says

A friend of Jaysley Beck has said sexual abuse in the Army is still going on years after the former Royal Artillery gunner's death. The body of the 19-year-old was found in a locker room at Wiltshire's..

Army covered up my daughter's sexual assault, mum says

Jaysley Beck's mother has accused the British Army of covering up the sexual assault her late daughter suffered in 2021. The body of Leighann McCready's 19-year-old daughter was found in a locker room..

Chancellor: Govt is ready to support creative industries

The chancellor says the government is ready to support creative industries, after announcing film studios in England are to receive business rates relief for the next nine years. On a visit to the..

Govt 'committed' to raising defence spending to 2.5% of GDP

Rachel Reeves says she is "absolutely committed" to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence and will "set out a pathway" to do so "in the proper way". The chancellor adds, "a strong economy depends on strong..

Masked raiders break into Keegan and Wright's home

Celebrity couple Michelle Keegan and husband Mark Wright reportedly barricaded themselves in their bedroom during a break-in at their mansion. Essex Police said it received a call at around 6.20pm on..

Prit Patel: Volodymyr Zelenskyy is not a dictator

Dame Priti Patel has rejected US President Donald Trump's accusation that Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a "dictator". The shadow foreign secretary adds the Ukrainian president "is fighting heroically for the..

Priti Patel hails Donald Trump's 'extraordinary mandate'

Dame Priti Patel has hailed Donald Trump's "extraordinary mandate" as US President, and says the Conservative Party believes in the UK's "special relationship" with the United States. The shadow..

Nandy: TV industry has culture of silence over abuse

Lisa Nandy says there is a "culture of silence" in the TV industry and a "power imbalance" between executives and those starting out in their careers. Her comments come after an ITV News investigation..

Nandy: Skills crisis in creative industries is devastating

The culture secretary says it is "devastating" that many young people do not have the skills required to work in creative industries. Lisa Nandy has announced the launch of the Arts Everywhere Fund,..

Nandy: Zelenskyy is a legitimate leader and not a dictator

Lisa Nandy says Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a "legitimate leader", rejecting US president Donald Trump's description of the Ukrainian president as a "dictator". The culture secretary also warns "there can..

Hotel boss: Most difficult period of business in 30 years

The chairman of Best Western Hotel has said this has been the “longest, sustained, most difficult period” for business he has seen in 30 years, describing rising running costs. Robert Smith also..

Waterstones CEO: Booksellers are lucky despite inflation

Chief Execative of Waterstones, James Daunt, explains the impact of inflation on business and how booksellers are uniquely affected and protected from rising prices and decreasing spending. Report by..