Very little in British politics these days surprises me, but my jaw dropped when I read about proposals to delay the state pension starting age to 75. Via: Former pensions minister Baroness Altmann give her verdict on plans to raise state pension age to 75
The odd-looking contraption and its driver were flagged down on the M1 in Bedfordshire at around 8.30 on Sunday evening. Via: Police pull over what appears to be a boat driving down a motorway – but find it's a motorbike
Bridgend council says public toilets designed to deter sex and rough sleeping won’t be builtA council has said plans for public toilets in a seaside town – with design features to deter vandalism, rough sleeping and sexual activity – were submitted in “error”.Plans for the toilets in Porthcawl’s Griffin Park Read more
PM has not met family of woman held in Iran jail where she can no longer call husbandThe husband of a British-Iranian woman being held in Tehran has castigated Boris Johnson for failing to meet the family since taking office, as it emerged that she faces harsh new conditions in Read more
A lawsuit on behalf of 55,000 detainees describes ‘horrific conditions’ in US facilitiesMelvin Murillo Hernandez suffered allergic reactions so bad he had to be hospitalized four times. Martín Muñoz had no access to insulin for ten long days. Denied a wheelchair, Faour Abdallah Fraihat was unable to get to the Read more
Developers will have to modify designs deemed likely to affect cyclists and pedestriansTougher building rules for skyscrapers have been drawn up by the City of London because of concerns that a high-rise, urban microclimate will generate winds capable of knocking over cyclists and pedestrians.Developers will have to provide more comprehensive Read more
Rashida Tlaib and Omar called decision to block their entry an attempt ‘to suppress our ability to do our jobs’ in press conferenceThe Minnesota representative Ilhan Omar called on her colleagues to visit Israel to prevent Donald Trump and the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, “succeed in hiding the cruel Read more
Police at scene of shooting near petrol station in Waringstown Via: Northern Ireland: Man shot dead in County Down
Corbyn says claims that leaked dossier warning of no-deal chaos is outdated ‘can’t be trusted’ Via: Government dismisses calls for no-deal Brexit assessments to be released in full immediately
Manhunt launched for suspect who appeared to have bushy appendage attached to trousers Via: Man wearing fox tail sexually assaulted woman, police say