A former Tory justice secretary has criticised indefinite public protection jail terms as overbearing and unfair, warning that the state is failing to offer proper rehabilitation.
Critics claim new child protection legislation lacks proper enforcement mechanisms, sparking widespread concern over whether it can effectively safeguard young people from harmful conduct.
Britain is set for a fourth summer blast, predicted to reach 31°C and coincide with the start of the school holidays.
Secret discussions aimed at healing tensions between the King and Harry have been deemed a crucial opportunity for reconciliation, although considerable challenges are said to remain.
In a dispute over proposed industrial action by doctors, ministers accuse Labour of hypocrisy for attacking the ballot’s low turnout while a forthcoming Bill promises to further lower the threshold for walkouts, drawing criticism on both sides of the debate.
Middle-class earners may face steeper charges under Labour’s evolving definition of “working people,” as higher-rate taxpayers are drawn into plans that could extend levies beyond their traditional scope.
Medical breakthroughs are propelling cancer treatment towards a pivotal era, with experts predicting that innovative therapies and advances in genetic technology will transform care and improve patient outcomes.
A proposed facility in Gaza, described by a former Israeli leader as a coercive measure with serious humanitarian implications, has sparked widespread unease among various observers and prompted calls for careful scrutiny of its potential impact on local communities.
Health officials warn of a summer measles surge as vaccination rates slump, following the tragic death of a young patient and concerns over outbreaks in popular holiday destinations.
Germany has urged arms manufacturers to expedite defence production, strengthening Europe’s military capabilities in a broad plan to modernise equipment.
Widespread distrust in the country’s leaders has prompted many to describe Britain as broken, with polls showing deep frustration in the PM and other major figures across the political spectrum.