'Confidence in the justice system is notoriously low; don't make it worse,' warn campaigners Via: Rape victims could be forced to give evidence against their will under new policy in Scotland
Investors still edgy on fears of a full blown trade war between world’s two largest economies 2.46pm BST The US markets have made a bright start after last week’s rout following news that the US planned to impose $60bn of tariffs on Chinese imports.Investors have turned slightly more positive on Read more
Warnings of rising threat after referrals to system for identifying trafficking and slavery victims increase by two-thirdsMore than 5,000 potential victims of trafficking and modern slavery were reported to the authorities last year, the highest number on record. For the first time, British citizens made up the highest number of Read more
We’re taking another look at some of the stories getting you talking today, from a piece on meat alternatives to emotional recent TVStories provoking interest around the site include a column on non-meat “meat” for non-vegetarians, the “best decade for films” according to one critic and some tear-jerking TV readers Read more
Stephen Parkinson, close aide to Theresa May, had senior role in Vote Leave campaignStephen Parkinson, one of Theresa May’s closest advisers, has benefited more than most from the prime minister’s noted insistence on loyalty, having ascended with her from the Home Office to No 10.Now a key figure in Downing Read more
Corbyn must face down an extremely difficult problem. Labour's mad hard left are emboldened by having a man they view as one of their own in charge Via: Jeremy Corbyn is not antisemitic – but he needs to accept that some of his devoted followers are
'Parents do need to ensure that they are able to give their kids this pocket money, without needing to dip into it to cover wider household bills' Via: One-fifth of parents borrow money from their children's savings to pay living expenses, finds poll
Children's Commissioner warns that benefits from Northern Powerhouse programme are not trickling down Via: Children in northern England being hit by 'double whammy' of poverty and failing schools, warns report
Stance at odds with Labour's policy to send Theresa May 'back to the negotiating table' if her agreement is rejected by the Commons Via: Labour will have to vote for final Brexit deal to avoid crashing out of EU, Shadow Cabinet member suggests
Jason Gillespie has savaged the Australian cricket team, saying Steve Smith and David Warner are gone as its leaders.The highly-regarded Australian coach and… Via: Gillespie tears into Australian cricketers