Shocking Loophole Allows Registered Sex Offenders To Serve As Councillors
Under current legislation, registered sex offenders remain eligible to stand for public office if they've not been given a custodial sentence. A new disqualification bill seeks to close that loophole.
Man Admits To Leaving Offensive Voicemails On MP's Office Phone
The 51-year-old man pleaded guilty to three malicious communications offences directed at MP Peter Bone.
Concern Over Covid Is At Its Lowest
The Office for National Statistics' survey also found a high percentage of adults worry over their increasing costs of living.
Ukrainians Flee To Romania To Escape Russian Invasion
Many individuals all across Romania have offered their homes to Ukrainian war refugees.
Rail Strikes To Disrupt Services on Sunday
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) will walk out for 24 hours, with further weekend stoppages planned until June.
Gambling Addict Teacher Who Killed Himself Was ‘Abused By Parasites’
The verdict was reached after an inquest into the English teachers death was launched in 2017.
Florida Ban On Abortion After 15 Weeks Likely To Become Law
GOP-controlled statehouse moves to ban abortions after the 15 week mark, with the exception of threat to life for mother or foetus.
Turkey's New Policy Against Abuse of Women
Erdogan introduces a set of measures aimed to curb the violence against women, a year after withdrawal from Istanbul Convention, which protects women from abuse.
Sunak Urged To Cut VAT On Fuel
The average cost of a litre of petrol in the UK reached a record high of 153.50p on Thursday
Entertainment and Arts, International
Lady Gaga To Introduce BAFTA Awards Nominees
The Rising Start Segment at BAFTA Awards is the only category to be voted on by the British public.