British former soldier Daniel Khalife has been found guilty of breaching the Official Secrets and Terrorism Acts by collecting sensitive information and passing it to agents of Iran.
The 23-year-old, who has already admitted escaping from prison, was cleared at Woolwich Crown Court of carrying out a bomb hoax.
Tony Chambers, who was formerly in charge of the hospital where Lucy Letby killed seven babies, has spoken publicly for the first time about his role. The former chief executive of the Countess of Chester Hospital gave evidence to the Thirlwall Inquiry at Liverpool Town Hall on Wednesday, beginning with an apology to the families of Letby’s victims. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
MPs will vote this Friday on a bill that would legalise assisted dying for people who are terminally ill in England and Wales. It is the first debate and vote on the issue in the Commons since 2015. With three days until the vote, here is what we know about the party leaders’ voting intentions. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The world’s oldest man has died at the age of 112. John Tinniswood was born in Liverpool on August 26 1912 and became the world's oldest living man in April. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Thousands of farmers descended on Westminster on Tuesday to protest against the inheritance tax changes for farming businesses introduced in last month’s Budget. The changes mean inheritance tax of 20% will apply to combined agricultural and business property worth more than £1 million. The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) also held an event at Church Hall, ahead of their meetings with MPs. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Commander Steve Clayman confirms the Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation into more than five people who may have “facilitated” Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed in his alleged sexual abuse of dozens of women and girls. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch vowed to review the UK’s membership of the European Convention on Human Rights. Calling the current system “broken,” she proposed strict migration caps, transparency on costs and benefits, tougher citizenship rules, and zero tolerance for foreign criminals. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A hospital boss has apologised to the families of Lucy Letby’s victims “for the pain that may have been prolonged” by his decision-making. Tony Chambers was chief executive of the Countess of Chester Hospital during the time the neonatal nurse murdered seven babies and attempted to murder seven others in 2015 and 2016. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn