The head of a legal body heavily criticised for its handling of the Andrew Malkinson case has been accused of giving a “half-hearted” defence of the organisation in the wake of its challenges.

The Labour former prime minister suggested voters being asked to ‘make financial sacrifices’ are turning away from climate policies.

The first of three accusers expected to give evidence at Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial has entered the witness box, reprising her testimony from his first trial five years ago. Miriam Haley, a ...

The ombudsman detailed failures including several instances of police planning to arrest suspects but not following through.