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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Orgreave inquiry formally under way into policing during miners' strike

The government has initiated an inquiry into the violent policing at Orgreave during the 1984-85 miners' strike and subsequent prosecutions.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Former miners can finally speak the truth about Orgreave, says inquiry chair

Former miners will share their experiences during a public inquiry into the 1984 Orgreave clashes with police, addressing long-standing injustices.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

British Steel on track to be fully nationalised within weeks

British Steel operates the last two remaining blast furnaces in the UK but it is still economically controlled by the Chinese company, which bought it out of insolvency in early 2020.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Starmer made Hillsborough families a promise, now we fear he won't keep his word'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and accountability in public office, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
History
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Kill the people'

Trapped artisanal miners in a South African gold mine were abandoned underground for weeks without food, water, or supplies after surface operations ceased, leading to starvation and death.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Unite fined 265k over bin strike protests

Unite union fined £265,000 for repeatedly breaching an injunction during Birmingham's bin strike, with additional £170,000 interim payment ordered for council legal costs.
#hillsborough-law
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Minister 'confident' issues over Hillsborough Law can be resolved

The Hillsborough Law would impose a duty of candour on public authorities, but proposed head-of-service approval for security disclosures has drawn family and campaigner objections.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

There can be no exclusions': how Hillsborough law hit a roadblock

Keir Starmer personally championed and introduced the Hillsborough law but faced later rejection from bereaved families over duty-of-candour provisions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Hillsborough campaigners accuse Starmer of insult' after failing to introduce promised law

Families of disaster victims accuse the government of failing to implement the promised Hillsborough law, citing ongoing injustices and lack of transparency.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Hillsborough Law to be further delayed

The Hillsborough Law will be delayed further, with hopes for passage in the autumn after being carried over to the next parliamentary session.
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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Another former sub postmaster dies awaiting payout

Parmod Kalia, a sub-postmaster wrongly convicted in the Post Office Horizon scandal, died without receiving full compensation despite his conviction being overturned in 2021.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Post Office scandal 'taken 21 years of my life'

Post Office Horizon scandal victims remain uncompensated over 15 years later, with accountability and criminal prosecution of responsible parties demanded alongside financial redress.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Another former sub postmaster dies awaiting payout

Parmod Kalia, a sub-postmaster wrongly convicted in the Post Office Horizon scandal, died without receiving full compensation despite his conviction being overturned in 2021.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Post Office scandal 'taken 21 years of my life'

Post Office Horizon scandal victims remain uncompensated over 15 years later, with accountability and criminal prosecution of responsible parties demanded alongside financial redress.
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Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Streeting says he takes Leeds maternity care inquiry concerns 'extremely seriously'

A promised inquiry into Leeds maternity care remains unchaired after an investigation revealed at least 56 potentially preventable baby deaths, eroding bereaved families' trust.
Mental health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Pensioner killed in ritual sacrifice' was failed on every level, says family

Police forces and an NHS trust failed procedures, letting a mental‑health patient abscond and fatally stab a pensioner; coroner found leave would likely have been denied.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

India coal mine blast leaves 18 dead, others feared trapped

An explosion at an illegal rat-hole coal mine in East Jainta Hills killed at least 18 people and injured eight; rescue operations and investigations underway.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

High Court rules forced labour claims against Dyson will go to trial in 2027

As part of the ruling, the High Court ordered Dyson to disclose a series of documents previously referenced in now-discontinued defamation proceedings brought by Dyson against Channel 4 News and ITN over reporting on alleged labour abuses. The documents to be disclosed include internal meeting minutes between Dyson and ATA in 2021, audit reports carried out between 2019 and 2021, correspondence from Dyson's chief legal officer, and records relating to requests for workers to work on rest days to increase production volumes.
Law
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Hillsborough law: what is happening and why is it dangerous for Starmer?

The proposed Hillsborough law would criminalise public bodies and officials who lie, evade, or withhold information during investigations, but it faces significant political obstacles.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Hillsborough law on hold until agreement reached with families'

Labour delayed the accountability law to negotiate with families over applying a duty of candour to serving intelligence officers while protecting national security.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Government launch investigation over Labour smear scandal - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Cabinet Office is investigating a Labour-linked group's alleged coordinated smear campaign against journalists, probing rule breaches, misuse of resources, and potential manipulation of public opinion.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Labour Together scandal goes right to the heart of No 10 Starmer has nowhere to hide | Peter Geoghegan

In late 2023, Labour Together was ascendant. Under Keir Starmer, the group's anointed torchbearer, Labour had a double-digit lead in the polls. Morgan McSweeney, the man who built Labour Together, was preparing Starmer for government with great hopes of cleaning up politics. Now McSweeney is out of a job, Labour Together is mired in controversy and Starmer faces urgent questions about what he knew and when.
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