2025-02-03
Daily Express Front Page 3rd of February 2025
Campaigner Ruthie Henshall has condemned the dire conditions of the UK’s social care system, stating a preference for death over being placed in a care home.
Campaigner Ruthie Henshall has condemned the dire conditions of the UK’s social care system, stating a preference for death over being placed in a care home.
Rising temperatures linked to global warming are leading to an increase in rat populations in urban areas, causing concern as these rodents become more prevalent in city environments.
Kyiv is enduring persistent drone attacks from Russian forces, with Ukrainian defenders tirelessly working through the nights to counter these threats and protect their city.
The UK is expected to consider implementing a defence system similar to Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ to enhance protection against potential missile threats from Russia and other states, according to a forthcoming major government defence review.
Businesses are pushing back against trade measures that are expected to increase inflationary pressures and raise prices for consumers, with concerns over economic impact and supply chain disruptions.
UK schools are facing criticism over proposed Ofsted reforms involving a new colour ratings system, with concerns that it could mirror problematic aspects of previous evaluation methods and affect school morale.
Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership style reportedly drew criticism from within the Labour Party, as outlined in a new book, with some members likening him to an “HR boss,” expressing dissatisfaction over his cautious and managerial approach which they felt lacked political boldness and vision.
The PM’s government has extended a £67m contract to an IT firm previously implicated in the Post Office subpostmasters case to manage Brexit-related administration, prompting scrutiny over the allocation of public funds and accountability.
Freshly unearthed records suggest Lucy Letby may have been off duty for numerous incidents, with an expert alleging his research was misapplied in court and thereby raising renewed doubts over her conviction.
Jeremy Bamber’s legal representatives have produced newly revealed photographs which they argue could weaken his life sentence, prompting renewed debate around his 1985 conviction.