The Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has sparked a storm of criticism for refusing the PM’s offer to sit down for discussions on the national crisis. Via: Jeremy Corbyn could be hit by up to a dozen resignations
Lucero Guadalupe Sánchez López, a former legislator in Guzman’s home state, told a jury that the relationship mixed business with pleasure in a way that caused discomfort. Via: El Chapo's ex-mistress takes the stand in front of his wife, says SHE thought they were a couple
Denis Oliver, said staff at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College in Cheshire, were ‘abused or insulted’ – sometimes in front of children – for trying to impose discipline. Via: Teachers at Harry Styles's old school are 'living in fear of unruly parents' warns headteacher
John Bercow may become the first House of Commons Speaker in 230 years to not automatically receive a peerage after ministers accused him of bias, it was reported last night. Via: John Bercow 'could be first Speaker in 230 years not to get a peerage' over bias concerns
President highlights Pelosi’s proposal to delay speech in letter to supporters as he cancels her trip to AfghanistanStart your day with our US morning briefing. Sign up. 1.26am GMT That’s it from us for tonight. We hope you will be back tomorrow. Until then, here’s Thursday in US politics: 1.06am Read more
‘I don’t want it anymore than you do but I am saying to you we have to face reality in the face,’ former Ukip leader tells crowd Via: Brexit: Nigel Farage urges leave supporters to prepare for second referendum
Singh, who heads Sacha Sauda sect, is currently serving 20-year for rape of two followersAn Indian court sentenced a popular and flamboyant spiritual guru and three followers to life in prison on Thursday over the murder 16 years ago of a journalist who published a letter about the guru’s alleged Read more
Auditors confirm ‘worst fears’ that NHS plan will fall flat without solution to staff and social care crisis Via: NHS not sustainable and Theresa May's £20.5bn funding pledge won't fix it, NAO warns
Government pledges money to boost arts and heritage sector following local authority cutsGrimsby, Wakefield, Plymouth, Worcester and the Thames Estuary area of Kent are to share £20m to invest in culture from a new government fund.The five areas are the first beneficiaries of a cultural development fund that invited towns Read more
Underfunding and staff shortages are among reasons for deficit, says watchdogSome hospitals are overspending by as much as £141m a year due to NHS underfunding, staff shortages and demand for care, according to Whitehall’s spending watchdog.King’s College healthcare trust, which runs two hospitals in London, ended last year £141.4m in Read more