Lawyer said flatulence was caused by heart medication and argued the request violated his dignityA senior barrister who sued the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) after a colleague asked him to stop breaking wind in the room they worked in together has l…
The Guardian named news provider of the year and wins other awards
British Journalism Awards also recognises Marina Hyde, Sirin Kale, Lucy Osborne and the Observer’s James TapperThe Guardian and Observer journalists have won four awards at the British Journalism Awards (BJA), including the coveted news provider of the…
Young activists sue Boris Johnson for failure to tackle climate crisis
Three people claim government is breaching right to life and family life under Human Rights ActThree young people are taking legal action against the prime minister, accusing him of breaching his legal obligations to take “practical and effective measu…
Coronavirus live: UK expert fears lockdown Christmas; vaccines alone not enough to curb variants – WHO
Government adviser says measures need to be in place now to get transmission rates down; WHO says whole world needs to be vaccinatedCovid testing failures at UK lab ‘should have been flagged within days’New Zealand’s Covid outbreak spreads to South Isl…
Asos offers staff flexible work and paid leave during menopause
Fertility treatment, pregnancy loss and other health and life challenges covered in retailer’s support policyStaff at the online fashion store Asos will be allowed to work flexibly, as well as take time off at short notice, while going through the meno…
Hundreds gather for vigil in memory of Sabina Nessa
Speakers address crowds at peaceful demonstration held in Eastbourne, where suspect was arrestedAbout 200 people gathered on Tuesday evening for a vigil in memory of the schoolteacher Sabina Nessa, who was killed three weeks ago.The vigil was held in E…
UK weather: rainstorms to turn to dry conditions by Wednesday
Met Office says Scotland and Northern Ireland could still be hit by storms before the weekendHeavy rainstorms that have battered Britain throughout this week are forecast to give way to milder, drier weather on Wednesday.It comes after torrential rain …
Five arrested after Iain Duncan Smith ‘hit on head with traffic cone’
Alleged attack came as former Tory leader walked to speak at party conference fringe eventFive people have been arrested after Iain Duncan Smith was allegedly hit on the head with a traffic cone during the Conservative party conference.Greater Manchest…
16 million in Yemen ‘marching towards starvation’ as food rations run low – UN
Aid worker describes ‘horrific’ scenes in one hospital where starving and malnourished children ‘look like skeletons’At least 5 million people in Yemen are on the brink of famine and a further 16 million are “marching toward starvation”, as the country…
National Trust could vote to ban trail-hunting on its land
Charity grants licences for hugely divisive practice which critics say is used as cover for illegal huntsThe National Trust could ban “trail-hunting” on its land when members vote on the hugely divisive issue next month.The charity has granted licences…