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16,000 jobs at risk as retailer McColl’s goes into administration
The convenience store chain McColl’s says it is to go into administration, putting the jobs of 16,000 workers at risk.
‘Horrendous, inhumane and degrading treatment’ – inquest hears about prisoner death
The governor of one of England's most violent jails has described the treatment of a 35-year-old prisoner who suffered a drugs overdose and later died as “nothing short of inhumane and degrading”.
Baby P’s mother set to be released from prison
The mother of Baby P, who died after months of abuse, could walk free from prison within weeks - after the Parole Board rejected a government challenge to keep her behind bars.
Bank of England boss reveals he turned down pay rise as he urges others to think before accepting one
We spoke to the Bank of England’s governor Andrew Bailey.
Inflation crisis: Economic recession by Christmas?
The UK economy faces a grim future as inflation soars to more than 10% later this year - that's the warning as the Bank of England voted to raise interest rates to 1% - the fourth monthly rise in a row.
Parents of stillborn baby call for ‘trusted’ midwife to lead review into maternity scandal
We were joined by Jack and Sarah Hawkins, the parents of baby Harriet who was stillborn at Nottingham City hospital in 2016. They won a legal settlement against Nottingham University Hospitals NHS trust. Jack Hawkins was at today’s meeting with...
Families want ‘urgent review’ into Nottingham trust maternity scandal
Families at the centre of the Nottingham trust maternity scandal have met Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid, after they wrote to him saying a review that’s already been set up was not fit for purpose. It has also emerged Mr JavidR...
Local elections 2022: Final day of campaigning before polls open
It’s the final day of campaigning before local elections across much of England, as well as Scotland and Wales – with Assembly elections also taking place in Northern Ireland. It’s the first nationwide test of opinion since the war ...
The Big Debate Local Elections 2022: What are the issues voters care about?
A special programme ahead of Thursday’s vote.
Johnson pledges £300m to Ukraine as Russian assault of Mariupol continues
There have been reports of multiple cruise missile strikes on sites in Ukraine with Kyiv, Odessa and Lviv targetted.
Muslims across the UK celebrate first Eid al-Fitr since pandemic
Eid prayers have been taking place across the globe as millions of Muslims celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
The race to find cause of hepatitis surge in young children
Doctors across the world are racing to find out what's causing a surge in hepatitis among young children - as the number of cases in the UK jumped to 145.
Why are black children more likely to be excluded from primary school?
A report from the former children's commissioner has said that the exclusion of primary school pupils should be banned in England within the next four years.
Boris Becker jailed for two-and-a-half years
At 17 he was the youngest ever men's Wimbledon champion.
Parliament’s culture ‘has to change’: Conservative MP Karen Bradley responds to Neil Parish suspension
We spoke to Conservative MP Karen Bradley who is a former cabinet minister and current chair of the Commons Procedure Committee.