Criminal barristers plot strike over jury trial cuts
Criminal barristers are planning industrial action that could bring courts to a standstill, opposing Justice Secretary David Lammy's proposal to slash jury trials by half. Read the full story.
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Court Backlog Crisis: Bold Reforms for Swift Justice
With a backlog of 80,000 cases, the UK's justice system is in crisis. New government reforms aim to prioritise victims and deliver swifter justice. Read the analysis from a former prosecutor.
UK Prison Population to Reach 100,000 Later Than Projected
New Ministry of Justice projections show England and Wales' prison population will hit 100,000 a year later than thought, reaching up to 103,600 by 2030. Discover the factors behind the shift and the ongoing crisis.
Legal Experts Defend Jury Trials in UK Justice System
Barristers argue jurors provide a crucial 'humane perspective' that professional judges cannot. Discover why calls to slash jury use face fierce opposition from legal professionals.
Leon warns of store closures and job cuts in overhaul
Leon's owner warns of potential closures and job cuts as the 'healthy fast food' chain struggles post-pandemic. Discover the planned changes and the founder's vision.
NDIS overhaul: Computer-generated plans, limited appeals
Exclusive: A major NDIS revamp will see funding decisions automated by computer, drastically reducing human discretion and appeal options for participants. Read the full details.
Lammy Unveils Sweeping Court Reforms, Scrapping Some Jury Trials
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces bold reforms to clear the Crown Court backlog, including judge-only trials for less serious crimes. Will this plan deliver swift justice?
Lammy to unveil major UK justice system reforms
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major justice reforms to tackle record court backlogs and put victims first. Could jury trials be restricted?
Lammy's plan to restrict jury trials in England & Wales
Exclusive: David Lammy's radical plan to abolish jury trials for most cases, handling over 30,000 annually by judges alone. Is this the solution to the 78,000-case backlog? Read our analysis.
Jury trials to be scrapped for most crimes in UK
Labour's plan to end jury trials for all but the most serious offences faces furious backlash from lawyers who warn it will 'destroy justice as we know it' and undermine democracy. Discover the full story.
US Transport Chief Targets Unhealthy Plane Snacks
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urges airlines to replace unhealthy snacks with better options. This latest push follows his campaign for improved civility in air travel.
UK's biggest migration overhaul in 50 years announced
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood reveals the UK's most significant legal migration reforms in half a century, prioritising high earners and NHS workers while extending settlement waits for benefit claimants.
UK-born children of refugees face deportation under new plan
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's asylum reforms introduce temporary refugee status, 20-year settlement waits, and potential deportation for UK-born children. Discover the full impact.
Panera's $7bn Revival Plan After Sales Slump
Panera Bread launches a multimillion-dollar reset, bringing back romaine lettuce and fan favourites after sales stalled. Can it win back UK diners?
Mahmood defends asylum plan, reveals racist abuse
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood defended her asylum system overhaul, citing personal racist abuse. The reforms aim to simplify deportations of foreign criminals and small boat migrants.
Royal Mail delivery performance weakens before overhaul
Royal Mail reveals less than 75% of first class post delivered on time as it prepares major service changes and hires 20,000 festive staff. Discover the full story.
Prison guard: Notorious robber Bronson set for release
Exclusive: A prison officer reveals Britain's most notorious inmate Charles Bronson could be released within months after nearly 50 years in custody, despite his violent reputation.
Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
Prison Crisis: Lammy Confronts PM Over Escalating Escapes
Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy exposes Britain's crumbling prison system as escape incidents surge and staffing crises deepen during fiery PMQs exchange.
Wandsworth inmate freed after 17 years maintains innocence
Billy Smith walks free from Wandsworth Prison after nearly two decades behind bars, continuing to protest his innocence in a controversial conviction that has drawn comparisons to the Post Office scandal.
Labour's Ambitious National Curriculum Overhaul Revealed
Exclusive insight into Labour's radical plan to transform England's education system, focusing on digital skills, creativity, and real-world learning for the 21st century.
Benefits claimants get subsidised Christmas card stamps
UK benefits claimants can now send Christmas cards using subsidised stamps in radical Post Office overhaul, raising questions about government spending priorities during cost of living crisis.
Trump allies plot Education Department dismantling
Former President Donald Trump's allies are drafting ambitious plans to dismantle the US Department of Education and redirect federal education funding, setting the stage for a dramatic conservative transformation of American schooling.
Ruby Tuesday Matthews reveals stunning brunette hair transformation
TV presenter Ruby Tuesday Matthews stuns fans with complete style overhaul, swapping her signature blonde locks for a sophisticated dark brunette look in London salon transformation.
King Charles axes palace staff in major monarchy shake-up
Buckingham Palace undergoes dramatic transformation as King Charles implements sweeping staff changes, cutting dozens of positions in bold monarchy modernisation move.
Celtic Crisis: Rodgers Demands Major Squad Overhaul
Brendan Rodgers issues stark warning to Celtic board demanding significant squad investment following disastrous Feyenoord defeat. The Hoops boss reveals urgent need for quality reinforcements.
Arne Slot's Liverpool Squad Overhaul Plans Revealed
Exclusive insight into Arne Slot's Liverpool overhaul plans as several first-team stars face uncertain futures following Jurgen Klopp's departure.
Wrongly jailed 43 years, now detained by ICE
After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, Glynn Simmons faces further detention by ICE despite his exoneration, highlighting serious concerns about justice system failures.
Govt delays justice reforms after Olivia Pratt-Korbel tragedy
Ministers under fire as long-awaited legislation to protect witnesses and victims remains stalled, nearly two years after nine-year-old Olivia's murder shocked the nation.
Early Release of Violent Criminals Halted Amid Prison Crisis
Shock policy reversal sees dangerous offenders kept behind bars as UK prison system reaches breaking point. Exclusive details on which criminals are affected.
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