Prosecutors in the UK have discontinued two indecent assault charges against the disgraced Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein. The Metropolitan police were given the green
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Boy, 14, to face trial next year for murder of 80-year-old man in Leicestershire
A 14-year-old boy will go on trial next year after being charged with the murder of an 80-year-old grandfather who was assaulted while walking his
MPs will vote on means-testing winter fuel payments, says leader of the Commons – UK politics live
Labour shadow chancellor said that, while he did not think a straightforward U-turn would be acceptable, ministers needed to find another way to stop the
Treating eyesight issues could prevent one in five dementia cases, study finds
Up to one in five cases of dementia in older people might be avoided if problems with eyesight are prevented or treated, research has suggested.
Grenfell families criticise report for ignoring impact on diverse communities
Grenfell families have criticised the final inquiry report on the disaster for failing to fully address the disproportionate impact the tragedy had on diverse and
Sewage in Scotland’s rivers and beaches far more widespread than realised
Sewage pollution of Scotland’s rivers and beaches is far more widespread than realised because ministers have failed to take the problem seriously, an environment watchdog
Final Grenfell inquiry report released as companies involved brace for criticism
Companies and public authorities involved in the Grenfell Tower refurbishment are braced for wide-ranging criticisms when the final public inquiry report on the 2017 disaster
Pension pot amount needed for ‘basic’ retirement rises 60% in three years
The average pension pot needed for a “basic” retirement has risen by almost 60% in three years, according to research that highlights how the UK
NHS faces ‘tipping point’ in England where most appointments will not be with GPs
The NHS in England is heading towards a “tipping point” after which GPs will no longer provide the majority of appointments because their numbers are
Councils in England draining reserves to stay afloat, leaders say
Local authority leaders say they are having to drain their financial reserves to keep services afloat and avoid effective bankruptcy. A survey of the mid-tier