Simon Woolley says failure of drugs legislation is having a devastating impact on public healthBritain’s drug laws are racist and cause “high levels of mental health harm” among black people, a former No 10 race adviser has said.Simon Woolley said drug…
France warns UK of ‘retaliation’ as Jersey braces for blockade in fishing row
Channel island’s government rejected third of French boats and ordered them out of its waters within 30 daysJersey’s government is bracing itself for a blockade of its main port by angry fishers and France said it would look at “retaliation measures” a…
Three-quarters of small French boats may be denied fishing in UK waters
UK government has granted licences for only 12 French vessels out of a total of 47 applicationsThree-quarters of small French fishing boats could be denied access to British waters under a post-Brexit regime in a move that risks further damaging Anglo-…
Starmer to accuse Tories of being ‘lost in the woods’ as he rejects Corbyn era
Leader’s conference speech will aim to present Labour as a party that is ‘back in business’ and ready for powerKeir Starmer will on Wednesday repudiate the legacy of Jeremy Corbyn and accuse the government of being “lost in the woods” in a keenly await…
At least 15 serving or former police have killed women in UK since 2009 – report
Majority of the women killed by former officers had been their partners, according to the Femicide CensusWomen have been killed by at least 15 serving or former police officers in the UK since 2009, new figures reveal.The majority of the women killed b…
Ben Jennings on the UK’s supply chain crisis – cartoon
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Despite grumblings the ubiquitous Andy Burnham is a star of conference
Analysis: the Manchester mayor seems to be greatly enjoying his time in Brighton in the face of briefings against himIt was en route between what might have been his eighth and ninth fringe appearances – even his aides had lost count – when Andy Burnha…
Frasers Group could face shareholder revolt over new CEO’s £100m bonus
Advisory groups advise voting against remuneration plan, flagging ‘excessive payouts’Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group faces a showdown with shareholders on Wednesday as it seeks approval of a £100m bonus scheme for its incoming chief executive, Michael Murr…
Supply chain crisis could last months admits PM but fuel situation ‘improving’
Labour accuses PM of ‘reducing the country to chaos’ with cars continuing to queue and fights breaking outBritain’s supply chain strain could last until after Christmas, Boris Johnson has admitted as he urged motorists to stop panic-buying fuel by insi…
Asylum seekers placed in ‘unsuitable’ Blackpool hotel despite council protests
Local authority accuses Home Office and Serco of trying to beat court hearing and frustrate justice system Blackpool council has accused the Home Office and Serco of deliberately acting to frustrate the justice system after placing asylum seekers in a …