2024-12-13
Daily Express Front Page 13th of December 2024
The PM, Sir Keir Starmer, is calling for urgent inquiries following the tragic death of Sara Sharif, highlighting concerns of inadequate protective measures for vulnerable children.
The PM, Sir Keir Starmer, is calling for urgent inquiries following the tragic death of Sara Sharif, highlighting concerns of inadequate protective measures for vulnerable children.
European NATO members are evaluating increasing their defence spending target to 3% of GDP amidst growing pressures from US demands, Ukraine’s military needs, and the broader geopolitical landscape, emphasising the strain on national budgets.
Badenoch and Starmer engage in a light-hearted debate over steak and sandwiches, highlighting the ongoing political tensions as the UK’s challenges continue to mount.
Detectives are investigating dozens of Fujitsu and Post Office staff for potential crimes, including allegations of perjury and perverting the course of justice, related to the wrongful prosecution of subpostmasters, with an inquiry involving over 1.5 million documents, but final charging decisions are expected only after a public inquiry, likely delaying trials until 2027.
The tragic case of young Sara highlights systemic failures, where numerous reported warnings of her suffering were overlooked, leading to a devastating outcome with her father and stepmother being convicted.
Israel has announced the destruction of Syria’s naval fleet through air strikes, with its troops now extending operations within Syrian territory beyond a designated buffer zone, leading to international calls for restraint amid fears of escalating conflict.
The UK government plans to cut over 10,000 civil service jobs as part of a new campaign to enhance efficiency and reduce spending, with the Chancellor pushing departments to find 5% cuts amid growing demands from Brexit and the COVID pandemic.
The tragic case of Sara Sharif highlights major failings by the courts, police, social services, and educators, who missed numerous opportunities to prevent her death at the hands of her father and stepmother.
A tragic case has emerged as a stepmother and father have been found guilty of the murder of a young girl, sparking public outrage over numerous missed opportunities by authorities to intervene and save the child, who endured years of mistreatment.
Labour’s proposal to accelerate housing development in the Home Counties has sparked concerns among local communities over potential reduction in their influence on planning decisions.