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In this issue

January 17, 2023

SHAMING OF THE MET

Armed police officer is one of Britain's worst serial rapists ,He committed more than 70 sex attacks in eighteen years, More than 1,000 on force payroll accused of abuse

SHAMING OF THE MET

5 mins

Met Police under pressure after serial rapist in ranks evaded arrest for 20 years

The Metropolitan Police is facing demands for answers after one of its officers was revealed to be a prolific rapist.

Met Police under pressure after serial rapist in ranks evaded arrest for 20 years

4 mins

Police missed numerous chances to stop Carrick

Police failed to identify an \"escalating pattern\" of abuse towards women by David Carrick, leaving him free to target more victims for two decades.

Police missed numerous chances to stop Carrick

5 mins

Teachers in England and Wales vote to strike

Schools have been told they can use volunteers to stay open after teachers voted to strike on seven days between now and midMarch in a row over pay.

Teachers in England and Wales vote to strike

3 mins

Labour 'putting lives at risk' by opposing anti-strike laws

Business secretary goes on the attack as tensions rise

Labour 'putting lives at risk' by opposing anti-strike laws

3 mins

The confusing issue that is dividing Britain's railways

Simon Calder on key questions over driver-only operation

The confusing issue that is dividing Britain's railways

4 mins

UK government to block Scottish gender reform bill

Rishi Sunak's government is to block controversial \"gender ID\" reform laws passed by Holyrood, in a move branded by Nicola Sturgeon as a \"full-frontal attack\" on the Scottish parliament.

UK government to block Scottish gender reform bill

2 mins

How will this showdown over gender laws play out?

Scotland's parliament recently passed a bill making it easier for people in Scotland to \"self-identify\" and reassign their gender. Before the bill gains royal assent and becomes law it needs to be consistent with UK law as determined by Westminster. UK ministers have indicated they will block the legislation.

How will this showdown over gender laws play out?

4 mins

'People will find even more dangerous ways to come'

Holly Bancroft speaks to a teenager who crossed the Channel in a dinghy and whose father was almost deported to Rwanda

'People will find even more dangerous ways to come'

3 mins

Johnson signs '£6m deal' to write book on No 10 years

SBoris Johnson has struck a deal with publisher HarperCollins to write a memoir that publishing sources say will earn him more than £6m.

Johnson signs '£6m deal' to write book on No 10 years

2 mins

Harry and Meghan dismiss Clarkson's written apology

Jeremy Clarkson has written an apology to Duke and Duchess of Sussex after penning a newspaper column in which he hoped that she would one day be forced to parade naked through the streets.

Harry and Meghan dismiss Clarkson's written apology

3 mins

Author's personal life was blighted by anti-gay laws

The biographer of Ronald Blythe, the author of Akenfield who has died aged 100, has told how the writer's ability to form relationships was affected by being gay at a time when homosexuality was illegal.

Author's personal life was blighted by anti-gay laws

2 mins

Probation 'failures' in case of man who killed four

A watchdog has uncovered a litany of failings by probation officers in the case of a man who murdered three children and his pregnant partner.

Probation 'failures' in case of man who killed four

2 mins

Mafia boss arrested after evading police for 30 years.

Matteo Messina Denaro, head of the Cosa Nostra, is linked to dozens of murders but thinks of himself as a folk hero

Mafia boss arrested after evading police for 30 years.

4 mins

Ukraine army skilled with British tanks, insists No 10

Downing Street has expressed confidence that Ukraine will use British tanks effectively after Russia claimed the Challenger 2s \"will burn\" on the battlefield.

Ukraine army skilled with British tanks, insists No 10

2 mins

Nepal flight co-pilot lost her husband in 2006 air crash

The co-pilot of the Nepal flight that crashed with 72 people on board had lost her husband in a similar crash in 2006.

Nepal flight co-pilot lost her husband in 2006 air crash

2 mins

'Eat the rich': protesters at Davos send blunt message

Climate activists held a demonstration in Davos as oil and gas executives rub shoulders with government leaders at this week's World Economic Forum (WEF).

'Eat the rich': protesters at Davos send blunt message

2 mins

Carrick horror shows our forces are rotten to the core

I'm a police officer, you're safe with me\". Those chilling words came from serving Met police officer David Carrick, who has pleaded guilty to 49 sexual offence charges including 24 counts of rape over two decades in several police roles and forces. Heinous crimes like his mandate a similarly transformative inquiry.

Carrick horror shows our forces are rotten to the core

3 mins

Johnson is too busy creating chaos to write his memoir

The news that Boris Johnson has agreed on a deal with HarperCollins to publish a memoir \"like no other\" inevitably calls to mind that famous quote of Winston Churchill:

Johnson is too busy creating chaos to write his memoir

3 mins

Cash, not reform, is the way to cure the ills of our NHS AMBULANCE

Every secretary of state for health and social care shares the same irresistible urge to reorganise the NHS. The current incumbent, Steve Barclay, has recently announced that he too will have a go.

Cash, not reform, is the way to cure the ills of our NHS AMBULANCE

3 mins

Sunak and the Tories have a political mountain to climb

Conservative strategists believe Labour's poll lead is soft, writes Andrew Grice, but Keir Starmer is proving hard to demonise as a 2024 general election hoves into view

Sunak and the Tories have a political mountain to climb

7 mins

Will visitors to Cuba be able to obtain an Esta soon?

The outgoing US leader placed the island on Washington DC's list of \"state sponsors of terrorism\" (SST) alongside Iran, North Korea and Syria. His successor, Joe Biden, has left this rather nonsensical designation in place

Will visitors to Cuba be able to obtain an Esta soon?

2 mins

'As long as I get my block of five hours' sleep, I'm fine'

As 'BBC Breakfast' turns 40, Ellie Harrison talks to presenter Naga Munchetty about being Auntie's face of morning TV

'As long as I get my block of five hours' sleep, I'm fine'

7 mins

Help ... the temptation to keep watching is too great

The first episode of 'Love Island' is the most pure, before the fights, before the mess, before the fallouts, writes Elise Bell

Help ... the temptation to keep watching is too great

3 mins

OUT WITH A BANG

Gamers finally have a great adaptation on their hands thanks to HBO's apocalyptic 'The Last of Us', writes Nick Hilton

OUT WITH A BANG

3 mins

Story of JFK's tragic sister told with fire and ambition

Not everything works in 'Least Like the Other', but it's a unique piece of operatic stagecraft, says Michael Church

Story of JFK's tragic sister told with fire and ambition

3 mins

M&S to open 20 stores in defiance of online trend

Retailer Marks & Spencer has announced plans to ramp up its store overhaul with aims to open 20 new shops across the UK in a move that will create more than 3,400 jobs.

M&S to open 20 stores in defiance of online trend

2 mins

Davos majors in hot air and not economic solutions

It is grey and miserable outside, the deadline to file your tax return is fast approaching, and so are inflation-fattened bills for the festive season. Meanwhile, the rich and business-savvy have jumped in their private jets to attend a talking shop at a picturesque Swiss ski resort.

Davos majors in hot air and not economic solutions

4 mins

Why the numbers don't add up for City and Haaland

At a fraught point in the Manchester derby, Pep Guardiola felt he had to get something off his mind. The Catalan called Erling Haaland over and intensively gave the Manchester City forward a series of instructions.

Why the numbers don't add up for City and Haaland

4 mins

A unified Gunners expose the identity crisis at Spurs

After an effervescent Arsenal win where another Antonio Conte eruption might have been expected, the Tottenham Hotspur manager instead took a different view.

A unified Gunners expose the identity crisis at Spurs

4 mins

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