There are plenty of tourists, but UK hospitality firms are plagued by labour shortages this summerFor Lynton, a small village perched on a picturesque hill overlooking the north Devon coast, this year’s summer tourist season has been exceptional. Holid…
‘Bleeding for Jesus’: book tells story of QC who pitilessly abused young men
A moral crusader was accused of targeting public schoolboys at Christian camps and administering ‘horrific’ beatings After five years of sadistic beatings in a garden shed by one of the UK’s most prominent barristers, and with a “special beating” to ma…
Serious child harm cases in England rose by 20% during pandemic
Abuse more likely to have gone unseen behind closed doors during lockdowns, say authoritiesSerious child harm cases reported by councils in England rose by nearly 20% during the first year of the pandemic, including a 19% rise in child death notificati…
Teachers in England encouraged to tackle ‘incel’ movement in the classroom
New curriculum will give teachers flexibility to explore topics such as relationships and hatred of womenTeachers can help counteract the rise of the “incel” movement and the dangers of misogyny with school lessons on respect for women and healthy rela…
Retailers warn of more stock shortages after sales fall
Industry faces mounting problems as Covid and Brexit pressures continue, says retail expertCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageRetailers are warning of further disruption on Britain’s high streets from shortages of stock caused …
Plymouth gunman faced no charges or caution for vicious assault last year
Police watchdog investigates why Jake Davison was put on a rehabilitation scheme and had weapon returnedThe Plymouth gunman was not charged or cautioned after he carried out a vicious assault in a city park last year, but instead was allowed to take pa…
Why reshuffle-shy Boris Johnson is reluctant to sack ministers
Analysis: Dominic Raab is saved for now but enters ministerial limbo ahead of PM’s long-awaited shake-up of top teamDominic Raab appears to have been saved this week by Boris Johnson’s exceptionally high threshold for sacking ministers. For now, the fo…
We’re paying the price of the UK government’s herd immunity policy | Letter
The legacy of Boris Johnson’s initial approach to the pandemic can be measured in lives needlessly lost and ruined, says Michael RosenYour report on US officials’ reaction to Boris Johnson’s initial coronavirus policy, to aim for herd immunity (Trump t…
9,000 Covid cases linked to Euro 2020 games in mass events scheme
Study paper says England’s progress to final ‘generated a significant risk to public health across the UK’Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMore than 9,000 Covid infections were linked to Euro 2020 football games monitored for…
A bloody shame: Britons find a new favourite swearword
The UK’s most popular expletive has changed after a 27% drop in cursing over 20 yearsSo it’s farewell to bloody Nora. The f-word has become Britain’s most popular swearword, overtaking “bloody”, as the nation’s use of expletives has dropped over the pa…