England and Wales attorney general says sentencing of Ben John for terror offence appears ‘unduly lenient’The attorney general has referred the sentencing of a white supremacist who was ordered to read classic literature such as Pride and Prejudice to …
Oh Jeremy Corbyn – Labour fringe event is like being in a time warp | John Crace
Andy McDonald’s no-show gives the former leader free rein to revel in his lack of responsibilityI suppose it couldn’t last. Having spent much of the first two days of the party conference squabbling, rather than enjoying the ongoing Tory crises of fuel…
Boy, 14, missing from home in Cumbria found safe and well
Leven Sopwith-Nicholson had been missing since Saturday and may have been trying to reach the AlpsA 14-year-old boy missing from home in Cumbria since Saturday has been found safe and well, the Guardian understands.Leven Sopwith-Nicholson had not been …
Social media firms serve as gateway for scammers, says finance watchdog
FCA threatens action unless platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram do not toughen up against fraudstersSocial media sites such as Facebook and Instagram serve as a “gateway” for fraudsters, the City watchdog has warned, as it demanded they t…
Democracy is dead in Keir Starmer’s Labour | Ken Loach
Criticism of the leader is forbidden, while thousands of members have been expelled or left in disgustKen Loach is a film directorIn recent weeks, I have been wearing a badge of honour. I have joined the ranks of those expelled or suspended from the La…
BT faces £600m legal case over landline charges
Up to 2.3m customers face up to £500 payout each after tribunal approves case on alleged overchargingAlmost 2.5 million BT customers could receive up to £500 each after a tribunal approved an attempt to launch a class action against the telecoms compan…
Southeastern’s state takeover will amplify calls for rail reform
Analysis: The shock is bigger than the surprise at the arrival of another troubled franchise into public handsNils Pratley: Train arriving on platform 3 is £25m lateGovernment to take over SoutheasternThe manner in which Southeastern joined the ranks o…
UK PM promises bereaved families a Covid inquiry chair by Christmas
Group say in a statement they welcomed meeting but disappointed at ‘lack of urgency’Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA chair will be appointed by Christmas to the public inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic and sessions shou…
Lack of social mobility in UK risks fuelling populism, says Fiona Hill
Exclusive: County Durham-born former White House adviser says social divide is so wide it could become a security crisisA lack of social mobility in Britain’s “left behind” communities risks fuelling populism and becoming a national security crisis, ac…
More than 50 arrested at Insulate Britain demonstration on Monday released
Members of the Extinction Rebellion splinter group have targeted the M25 and Port of DoverMore than 50 people arrested in connection with an ongoing series of environmental protests targeting the M25 and Port of Dover have been released under investiga…