by Marti Stelling | Mar 18, 2024 3:17PM | Live News
A leading barrister and a former council chief have taken their seats on the Tory benches in the House of Lords. Lord Banner KC wore the traditional scarlet robes for the short introduction ceremony in the Lords, where he swore the oath of allegiance to the King. The...
by Marti Stelling | Mar 18, 2024 3:13PM | Live News
The Government makes it “difficult” for the long-term sick to access financial support when they are unable to work, a Conservative MP told the Commons. Duncan Baker (North Norfolk) said a constituent of his who is being treated for cancer had difficulty accessing...
by Marti Stelling | Mar 18, 2024 3:08PM | Live News
Former US president Barack Obama has arrived at Downing Street for an undisclosed private meeting. Mr Obama, who served in the White House from 2009 to 2017, smiled and waved at members of the press before he entered No 10 shortly after 3pm.
by Marti Stelling | Mar 18, 2024 3:02PM | Live News
A “controlling and coercive” father who shook his three-month-old daughter, causing her un-survivable head injuries, has been jailed for 14 years. Samuel Warnock, 29, of Devizes in Wiltshire, previously pleaded guilty at Winchester Crown Court to the manslaughter of...
by Marti Stelling | Mar 18, 2024 2:50PM | Live News
Unions have raised concerns about Ofcom proposals which could allow Channel 4 to allocate 91% of its production budget to projects in England. The broadcasting regulator is consulting on the licence renewal for Channel 4 as the current licence ends on December 31 this...
by Ruby Watson | Mar 18, 2024 2:49PM | Live News
Francesco Acerbi has left the Italy national squad ahead of upcoming friendlies in the United States after he was alleged to have racially abused Napoli defender Juan Jesus. The Inter Milan defender is alleged to have racially abused Brazil international Jesus in...
