Plan to reduce jury trials an ‘irremediable error’, lawyers say in MoJ letter

Angela Rayner has urged Members of Parliament (MPs) not to 'blink or buckle' in their commitment to employment rights, following the government's recent reversal on protections against dismissal from day one. This U-turn occurred as part of efforts to advance a controversial workers' rights bill.

Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party, has called for a comprehensive nationwide inquiry into grooming gangs, emphasizing the need to consider ethnicity and religious backgrounds in the investigation. This statement reflects a growing concern over the handling of such sensitive issues by the government.

One year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Syria is undergoing significant changes as the new government seeks to establish its authority and rebuild the nation. The recent celebrations in Hama, marking this anniversary, reflect a sense of hope and resilience among the population, who are eager for a new chapter in their history.