No watering down of Hillsborough Law, says Lammy ahead of first debate The courage of campaigners whose lives were devastated by state scandals will be honoured as the so-called Hillsborough Law comes before Parliament for its first debate, the Justice Secretary has said. The Public Office (Accountability) Bill will have its second reading in Parliament
Fifth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing during Halloween week CBBC actress Ellie Goldstein, the first celebrity with Down’s syndrome to compete on the main series of Strictly Come Dancing, is the fifth contestant eliminated from the show. Model Goldstein, 23, and her dance partner Vito Coppola faced a dance-off against EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal
Media needs to retain opportunities for ‘working-class voices’ – Lorraine Kelly TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has emphasised the need for better representation of working-class voices in the media because “if you’re only going to hear elite opinions we’re never going to get anywhere”. The daytime host appeared on the BBC’s Desert Island Discs, where she
Swinney to raise whisky deal in talks with US ambassador First Minister John Swinney has said he will raise tariffs on Scotch whisky in talks with the US ambassador. Warren Stephens will visit John Swinney at Bute House in Edinburgh on Saturday morning, before the pair take in the Scotland v USA rugby match at
Polling shows immigration concern ‘manufactured’, say campaigners Concern about immigration is a “manufactured panic”, a campaign group has said after polling suggested only a quarter of people think it is an important issue locally. A YouGov poll found only 26% of people said immigration and asylum was one of the three most important issues facing
David Attenborough backs bid to save vast upland estate ‘for nature and nation’ Sir David Attenborough is championing a bid by conservationists to raise £30 million to secure a vast upland estate in Northumberland for nature and the nation. The Wildlife Trusts and Northumberland Wildlife Trust are attempting to complete the purchase of the Rothbury
Morning-after pill available for free in pharmacies across England Women will be able to get the morning-after pill free of charge in pharmacies across England from today. The move – hailed by officials as the biggest change to sexual health services since the 1960s – is expected to be a “game-changer” in making care more
Rio to become ‘Earthshot City’ as it prepares to host environmental awards Rio de Janeiro is to become a “vibrant hub of climate action” as the Brazilian city prepares to host the Prince of Wales’ Earthshot Prize ceremony, organisers said. The Earthshot Prize launched the Earthshot Boulevard in central Rio on Monday, marking the beginning
Former Chelsea star, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, has left Strictly Come Dancing The 53-year-old and professional partner Lauren Oakley left the competition on Sunday night after losing the dance-off to Amber Davies and professional Nikita Kuzmin. Both couples performed their routine from Saturday night’s Icons Week show, with Hasselbaink dancing the American Smooth to Prince’s Purple
UK supermarkets warn business rates rise could push up food inflation Bosses of the UK’s biggest supermarkets are urging the Chancellor to exempt shops from a new business rates surtax, warning that shoppers will bear the brunt of higher costs. A letter, organised by industry group the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and addressed to Rachel