Controversial plan to curb jury trials scrapped 04. October 2026 (01:01) Barrister Karl Turner, who had the Labour whip suspended after he criticised plans to restrict jury trials, welcomed the decision.(London News)
Man shot dead at London memorial service in ‘senseless act of violence’ 04. October 2026 (00:04) Forty-year-old victim declared dead at the scene in East Acton in a ‘senseless act of violence’A murder investigation has been launched after a 40-year-old man was shot dead in a “senseless act of violence” during a memorial service in west London, police have said.Police were called on Friday at 7.47pm after multiple shots were heard in East Acton. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
O’Neill criticises Bryant comments about Drumcree stand-off 03. October 2026 (23:39) Michelle O’Neill was speaking as thousands of people gathered for a rally in support of residents who are opposed to an Orange Order march.(London News)
Tories would expand free childcare to high earners, Badenoch says 03. October 2026 (23:00) Kemi Badenoch says those earning more than £100,000 should not be discouraged from working moreThe Conservatives have unveiled a proposed £700m childcare giveaway for high earners ahead of their annual conference, saying they would end the “cliff edge” where free entitlement ends at salaries above £100,000.The plan, set out the day before the event begins in Birmingham, follows the earlier proposal by Kemi Badenoch’s party to abolish most stamp duty, another change to taxation that would disproportionately benefit wealthier people. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
