In recent news, ex-Tory MP Mark Menzies has come under fire for his alleged misuse of party funds. A whistleblower raised concerns that the misuse may have constituted fraud, but was informed by the Conservative Party that there was no duty to report it. This raises questions about the party’s responsibility when it comes to
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Peter Murrell, the husband of Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and a former SNP chief executive, has been re-arrested as part of a police investigation into the party’s funding and finances. This recent development comes more than a year after Murrell was first arrested and subsequently released without charge. The initial arrest resulted in a
The governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has indicated that the UK is still on track for a potential interest rate cut following the release of official figures showing a decrease in the rate of price growth in the country’s economy. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) recently reported a drop in the
In recent news, a Muslim student has faced legal challenges against a strict school policy at Michaela Community School in Brent, North London. This article will delve into the details of the case and analyze the implications of the High Court’s decision, as well as the arguments presented by both sides. The unnamed Muslim student
Research conducted by the charity Chance UK reveals that the majority of children excluded from primary school fail to pass their GCSEs in English and Maths. The study, which tracked 3.2 million pupils in England, found that 97% of those excluded had a special educational need or disability. This statistic sheds light on the challenges
The aftermath of the tragic Manchester Arena bombing in May 2017 has left a lasting impact on the survivors and the families of the victims. As the investigation into the attack unfolded, it became clear that there were missed opportunities to prevent the bombing, which claimed the lives of 22 people and injured hundreds more.
Sharon Osbourne recently made headlines for her comments about Simon Cowell, accusing him of not knowing how to keep friends. During a conversation with fellow former X Factor judge Louis Walsh on Celebrity Big Brother, Osbourne expressed her sentiments about Cowell’s behavior. In response to Osbourne’s remarks, Amanda Holden, who works alongside Cowell as a
Former armed forces minister, James Heappey, recently highlighted the need for the UK to consider providing training and other forms of support to Ukrainian forces in their ongoing conflict with Russia. While emphasizing the importance of staying away from the frontline, Heappey suggested that British troops could play a crucial role in bolstering the capabilities
Caroline Flack’s tragic death in February 2020 shed light on the potential impact of celebrity status on legal proceedings. Flack’s mother, Chris Flack, believes that her daughter’s fame played a role in the Metropolitan Police’s decision to charge the TV presenter with domestic abuse. According to Sky News, there was no written rationale provided for
The tragic story of baby Ollie Davis, who died after suffering a “snapped neck,” has taken a new turn as his father, Michael Davis, was sentenced to life in prison. The young child was found lifeless in his crib in Leicester in October 2017, with disturbing injuries including more than 20 broken ribs and fractures