Seven years after 72 people died in the Grenfell Tower disaster, the public inquiry has said that “systemic dishonesty” contributed to the horrific fire. Its report laid bare years of missed opportunities to prevent the catastrophe and how those responsible for fire safety were at risk of being compromised by commercial interests. Here are some
The East Midlands market town of Kettering is famous for its trusty boots, Weetabix and at one stage John Profumo. It is also a proper bellwether seat having swung between Labour and the Conservatives over the past 30 years. In July it helped form part of Labour’s majority of 158. The Conservatives’ worst defeat since
Baby P’s mother is back in prison after breaching her licence conditions. Tracey Connelly was freed from jail in July 2022 after the Parole Board ruled she was suitable for release. But she has now been recalled to prison in a move authorised by Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood. Connelly was jailed in 2009 for causing
A general drone view shows the Nafoora oil field in Jakharrah, Libya, August 27, 2024. Jawhar Deehoum | Reuters U.S. crude oil futures fell more than 1% on Tuesday, largely returning to where they were at the end of last year, as OPEC+ is poised to increase production in coming weeks and China’s economy remains
Four people have been shot dead on an early morning commuter train near Chicago. Police said they were seated apart in two carriages and appeared to have been attacked while asleep in their seats as the train was moving. Officers were called to Monday’s incident just before 5.30am and pronounced three of the victims dead
Zilch CEO Phil Belamant. Zilch British financial technology firm Zilch on Tuesday reported its first-ever month of profit, marking a key milestone for the company as it looks toward an eventual initial public offering. In a trading update, Zilch, which competes with the likes of Klarna and Block in the buy now, pay later space,
Elle Macpherson has revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago – but decided not to undergo chemotherapy or traditional medical treatment. The supermodel, who is now 60, said she wanted to take a holistic approach to treating the disease, but acknowledged this is not right for everyone. In an interview with The
Former minister Tom Tugendhat has apologised for the “disrespect and double standards” of previous Conservative governments as he made his appeal to become the next party leader. Speaking from Westminster at his campaign launch, Mr Tugendhat said he had “witnessed the recent political trauma” within the Tory ranks “with a combination of depression and anger”,
Three children and two teenagers have been arrested over the murder of an 80-year-old man. The victim, who was walking his dog in a park in Braunstone Town, Leicestershire, was seriously assaulted on Sunday and died in hospital last night. A boy and a girl, both 14, and one boy and two girls, all aged
A man who died of an overdose after appearing on The Jeremy Kyle Show felt he was “thrown under a bus” on the show, an inquest has heard. Steve Dymond, 63, was found dead at his home in Portsmouth, Hampshire, in May 2019, seven days after taking part in the programme. He had taken a
Kia introduced the updated EV6 for the UK on Monday with an enhanced design, longer range, and more. The EV6 joins Kia’s new electric vehicle lineup, showcasing the brand’s fresh new look. Kia introduces the new EV6 for the UK market The EV6 was launched in 2021 as Kia’s first dedicated EV based on Hyundai’s
Tensions between Brazil and Elon Musk’s business empire ratcheted up further as the country’s telecoms regulator threatened to sanction his satellite broadband company Starlink hours after its top court stood behind a controversial decision to ban social network X from the country. Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva also backed the top court’s Judge
At least 12 people have died after a boat with dozens of migrants tore apart in the English Channel, a local mayor has said. Olivier Barbarin, mayor of Le Portel, a French coastal town being used in a rescue operation, said “the bottom of the boat ripped open”. The French coastguard said more than 50
Sep 2, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions As the final month of the 2024 MLB regular season begins, a few teams are already looking to October. The Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies have opened comfortable leads in the NL Central and NL East, respectively, while the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Baltimore
A massive rise in bag and phone “snatch thefts” has prompted the government to promise a crack down on street crime. An estimated 78,000 people, or more than 200 a day, had their phones or bags stolen in the year leading up to March 2024, according to Home Office analysis of data from the Crime
Benjamin Netanyahu stood in front of a giant digital map, that mysteriously erased the West Bank and explained why Israeli forces wouldn’t be leaving Gaza anytime soon. He has shied away from engaging with Israeli media during the war but was forced to do this press conference under pressure from the huge protests on the
Day one of a new term at Westminster and Sir Keir Starmer was already facing double trouble from Labour MPs. First, a partial arms export ban on Israel, which opponents claimed was a sop to pro-Gaza Labour left-wingers, ended up pleasing no-one. And then, predictably, at a packed Parliamentary Labour Party meeting, senior cabinet ministers
Belgian private bus operator Hansea already has 90 electric city buses in its fleet – and last week, the company announced plans to add 181 more electric buses by the end of 2025. Hansea’s electric bus success story began back in 2021, when VW-owned heavy truck brand MAN released the Lion’s City E Coach model (yes,
Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty Images A panel of Brazil’s federal supreme court justices voted unanimously to uphold orders suspending the use of Elon Musk’s social network X nationwide. One justice, Luiz Fux, voted to uphold but expressed “reservations” about a measure of the order that allows the court to fine individuals or businesses
The ticketing system for gigs, including next summer’s Oasis concerts, is “broken”, a senior executive at a resale site has told Sky News. Matt Drew, who oversees business development at Viagogo, said Saturday’s sale of tickets for the band’s first gigs in 16 years “descended into chaos”. Thousands of fans were left angry and frustrated