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Post Office inquiry: Released Fujitsu emails accuse sub postmaster of being ‘nasty chap’
Alex Thomson explains developments at the inquiry into the Post Office Horizon scandal.
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‘Every stone we unturn, we find even more to worry about’, says Conservative MP on Post Office scandal
We spoke to Conservative MP Duncan Baker, who was a sub-postmaster himself.
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Post Office Board knew about Horizon system flaws and exclusive document show its insurers were alerted
As the Post Office Inquiry continues to hear testimony, more and more details are coming to light about who knew what when.
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Daniel Kaluuya on authentically representing the working class in his directorial debut
It’s a sci-fi film but you’ll recognise this story from cities across the UK where gentrification has forced low-income communities to leave the areas they once called home. ‘The Kitchen’ is directed by Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya, who grew up on an estate in London where barely any of the old residents still live. Our…
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Northern Ireland braces for ‘biggest ever day of industrial action’
Northern Ireland is about to witness what unions are calling as its biggest ever day of industrial action. Workers from 16 trade unions covering schools, hospitals and public transport are due to walk out for 24 hours tomorrow, in a dispute over pay. Our senior political correspondent Paul McNamara is at Stormont.
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Contaminated blood scandal: Will Post Office publicity speed up justice?
The inquiry into the Post Office Horizon IT scandal has been hearing from more employees of Fujitsu after the tech giant’s bosses apologised yesterday for its role in the wrongful prosecution of hundreds of subpostmasters. Also today, the victims of another scandal were told the final report of the public inquiry into what happened to…
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Ecuador cracks downs on cartels after chaos descends
Ecuador used to be one of Latin America’s most peaceful countries – but in the last few years it descended into chaos as Mexican drug cartels started to move cocaine through its ports and recruit local affiliates. In recent weeks, two major gang leaders escaped from prison – reigniting a turf war that has left…
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Unexpected inflation rise could delay interest rate cuts
There’s been an unexpected increase in the rate of inflation. It’s the first rise in inflation for 10 months and could mean that the Bank of England delays any cuts in interest rates this year.
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Israel-Gaza war: Aid heads into Gaza as regional tensions continue to rise
In Gaza, aid destined for Israeli hostages who are being held by Hamas – and for ordinary families living in the middle of a severe humanitarian crisis – is being delivered following a joint Qatari-French deal announced yesterday. But Israel’s onslaught has continued, and regional tensions are continuing to rise, with Iran now having launched…
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Rwanda rebellion ‘shows a confidence of leadership from PM’, says Conservative MP Robin Millar
We had been hoping to speak to a Home Office minister, but the amendments currently being voted on means the minister is now unable to leave the chamber. But we were joined by Conservative MP Robin Millar – who voted against the government last night.
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Why is the government so keen on its Rwanda policy?
Why exactly is the government so keen on its Rwanda policy? Ciaran Jenkins explains.
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Rwanda Bill: Sunak expected to overcome second day of rebellion
Rishi Sunak is expecting to face down a second day of rebellion by backbenchers who want him to toughen up his plans to deport migrants to Rwanda. MPs are just voting on a rebel amendment that would give ministers the power to ignore emergency injunctions from the European Court of Human Rights. The rebels say…
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‘It’s obviously tragic, avoidable’: Local MP on death of Skegness toddler Bronson Battersby
We’re joined by Matt Warman, the MP for Boston and Skegness.
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Bronson Battersby: Toddler found dead with his father in Skegness
Two-year-old Bronson Battersby was found alongside his dad Kenneth at their flat on the Lincolnshire coast. It appears he died of malnutrition and lack of water after his father’s death, which could have been as long ago as the 27th December. The actions of the organisations involved are now being urgently investigated.
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FactCheck: what is the UK’s new inflation rate, why has it risen and how is it calculated?
Inflation has risen unexpectedly for the first time in almost a year. FactCheck takes a look.