Cambridge academics reject university’s attempt to end row over Jason Arday
The University of Cambridge has announced a review into the way it vets and hires senior academic staff in an effort to fend off external and internal criticism of its…
Cambridge to review process for hiring senior academics after Jason Arday resignation
The University of Cambridge will review its process for appointing senior academics following the resignation of Jason Arday in the midst of a plagiarism row. The institution said findings from…
Streeting ‘sickened’ by sex abuse claims at Army college
Warning: This article contains sexual language and details of sexual assault Wes Streeting has said he is “absolutely sickened” by reports of rape and sexual abuse of young female recruits…
Police and prosecution errors left proven sex offender free to murder two women in London
Catastrophic errors left a persistent and proven sex offender free before he murdered two women in London, it can be revealed. On Friday, an Old Bailey jury found Simon Levy,…
Madonna and Blur producer William Orbit dies aged 69
Acclaimed British music producer William Orbit, known for his work with acts including Madonna, Blur, All Saints and Pink, has died at the age of 69. A statement, external released…
Tate brothers’ lawyers urge US judge to release the two from Miami jail on bail
Lawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate urged a US judge on Friday to release the brothers from a Miami jail as they fight the British government’s efforts to extradite them…
Counter-terror police reopen attempted burglary probe as part of Widdecombe inquiry
Counter-terrorism police investigating the death of ex-MP Ann Widdecombe have reopened an inquiry into a report of an attempted burglary at a London address in April last year. The BBC…
French officers halted small boats at sea 10 times since spring
The French authorities have halted small boats at sea in the Channel on 10 occasions since the spring, officials said on Friday. Despite claims from the Conservatives and Reform that…
Officer who led PC Harper investigation ‘appalled’ killers could be released early
The senior investigating officer in the PC Andrew Harper case has told BBC Breakfast he is “appalled” that two of the killers will become eligible for early release. PC Harper,…
Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
Millions of adults and children in England face being forced to wait longer for mental health care, with more than two-thirds of NHS providers planning to cut services and half…