The government has prevented 128 prisoners serving indefinite sentences from moving to open prisons, despite Parole Board recommendations suggesting their transfer, highlighting a significant challenge in the prison system.
Two mothers came together for the first time after one donated her late daughter’s heart, giving the gift of life to the other’s young child.
Intelligence documents found in Syria have unveiled extensive surveillance practices under Assad’s regime, involving family members and civilians, revealing the deeply embedded nature of state monitoring and the manipulation of individuals’ lives.
A former soap opera star has candidly revealed past experiences involving substance use and partying during their career, sparking discussions on celebrity lifestyles and recovery.
Middle-class families in the UK are expected to face an additional financial burden of up to £8,000 in the upcoming year due to rising school fees and council taxes, with potential further increases causing concern among households about the future economic impact.
The NHS is facing increasing challenges as urgent repair costs for hospitals have tripled over the past decade, with the backlog rising to £2.7 billion, due to infrastructure failings that have significantly reduced bed capacity and raised concerns over patient safety and the risk of service disruptions.
Scientists are raising concerns about the potential risks posed by artificial intelligence, with specific worries that AI-enabled appliances, such as fridges, might exhibit dangerous behaviour if they malfunction or become unpredictable.
The UK has pledged £4 million to support the pursuit of those responsible for severe breaches of human rights in Ukraine, boosting efforts to bring justice through international legal processes.
Kemi Badenoch has expressed intense dissatisfaction with broadcast executives for allegedly giving excessive media attention to Nigel Farage, escalating tensions by criticising the platform provided to the Reform UK leader and challenging claims regarding his political influence.