Children could be spared seeing parents row in court under mandatory mediation plan
The proposals for England and Wales could see thousands of children affected if mediation becomes mandatory for all suitable low-level family court cases. However, cases which include allegations or a history of domestic violence under the proposals would be exempt.The
‘Clearly committed war crimes’: Joe Biden backs Putin arrest warrant
US President Joe Biden has joined Britain in welcoming the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to issue an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes in Ukraine.Mr Biden said Mr Putin had “clearly committed war crimes” and
What the papers say – February 27
The papers on Monday are led by the UK and EU inching closer to a conclusion on the Northern Ireland Protocol.The Telegraph, The Guardian, i and Metro all report European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is flying into the
What the papers say – February 10
The papers at the end of the working week are led by soaring energy bills and interest rates, as well as the earthquakes in the Middle East and the search for missing mother Nicola Bulley.The Daily Mail savages the Treasury
What the papers say – February 4
The front pages cover the case of missing mother-of-two Nicola Bulley, as well as carrying headlines on online misogyny and a comedian’s comments on Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab.The Guardian has an interview with a whistleblower who helped expose the
What the papers say – February 1
The nation’s papers are led by the biggest day of industrial action in a decade.The Guardian and The Independent report hundreds of thousands of workers – including teachers – will strike on Wednesday in disputes over pay, jobs and conditions.The
Rishi Sunak’s government hit by Nadhim Zahawi scandal with more ministers facing questions
Rishi Sunak’s attempts to focus on his government’s priorities threatened to be further hit by more questions over the Nadhim Zahawi tax storm and the position of other Cabinet ministers.Critics accused the Prime Minister of failing to act quickly enough
What the papers say – January 26
Developments in eastern Europe and the latest on Nadhim Zahawi lead the national papers.The US and Germany have joined western allies including the UK in agreeing to send battle tanks to Ukraine, says the Daily Mail, i and Daily Mirror.Read
Nadhim Zahawi claims tax error was a ‘careless and not deliberate’ error
Nadhim Zahawi has released a statement in order to address questions regarding his finances. Labour had previously called for an explanation after it was reported that the former Chancellor paid HM Revenue & Customs a seven-figure sum to end a
Dominic Raab defends Rishi Sunak’s ‘inadvertent’ seatbelt mistake following latest fine
Rishi Sunak is not considering his position after being fined for failing to wear a seatbelt in a moving car, the Deputy Prime Minister has indicated.Dominic Raab said that by admitting he made an “inadvertent mistake”, the Prime Minister has