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‘Tragic for us as a country’ – Labour MP on Azeem Rafiq racism row
What should happen now following Azeem Rafiq’s testimony to MPs?
Azeem Rafiq on racism row: ‘Until leaders get it, it will be difficult to move forward’
His testimony to MPs gave harrowing insight into the closed world of top-flight cricket.
Nine Insulate Britain protesters jailed for blocking roads
Nine climate change activists have been jailed for blocking the M25 last month.
‘We’re in the middle of a cost of living crisis and the government needs to act,’ says Tory peer
We spoke to the Conservative peer and campaigner, Lord Shinkwin, who chaired a commission on disability for the centre-right think tank, the Centre for Social Justice.
Yousef Makki inquest: Stabbed teenager’s death not unlawful killing
The family of a teenager who died after being stabbed in the heart say they are "disgusted", after a coroner failed to return a verdict of unlawful killing at an inquest into his death.
The pandemic has hit disabled families’ wallets survey finds
For the families of a child living with a disability, the pandemic has presented a disproportionately high number of dangers, restrictions and almost constant worry.
Interest rate rise expected as inflation climbs
With inflation rising and squeezing people's earnings, the pound has risen on heightened expectations of an interest rate rise.
Inflation rate soars to 10-year high in UK
You've probably already noticed there's been a steep rise in the cost of living.
Johnson has ‘made Britain look a corrupt country’, says Labour’s Angela Rayner
We spoke to the deputy leader of the Labour Party, Angela Rayner, and began by asking what she thinks about MPs having second jobs.
Boris Johnson admits ‘total mistake’ in handling of Paterson row
Boris Johnson couldn't escape the questions on sleaze today.
Monty Panesar – Azeem Rafiq racism allegations ‘tip of iceberg’
Discussing a shameful day for cricket were former English international cricketer Monty Panesar, secretary of a grassroots cricket club in Yorkshire Taj Butt, and journalist Mihir Bose.
Azeem Rafiq describes ‘inhuman’ racist abuse at Yorkshire Cricket Club
Constant racist language, inhuman treatment and bosses who did nothing to stop it. The former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq has accused English cricket of being institutionally racist in highly charged testimony to MPs.
Dystopia or destiny? The rise of the delivery robot
A future where robots do all the things we can't be bothered to isn’t just confined to science fiction but already happening in two parts of the UK - where hundreds of fully autonomous robots have been helpfully delivering shopping during the pande...
Poppy Day Bombing: Liverpool attack suspect details emerge
The investigation into the suspected suicide bomb attack in Liverpool is "moving at pace" according to security minister Damian Hinds, who said it could be weeks before the full picture became clear.
Stanley Johnson accused of inappropriate touching by two women
The Conservatives have been urged to investigate allegations against the Prime Minister's father Stanley Johnson after two women accused him of touching them inappropriately.