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The jury at Southwark Crown Court found activist Tommy Robinson guilty on two counts of harassment causing fear of violence against two Daily Mail journalists. Sentencing will take place on 16 December.
Otabek YusupovRussian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that reports of new deliveries of British Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine indicate London's intention to deepen the conflict, despite statements about a peaceful settlement. Earlier, Life.ru reported the transfer to Kyiv of secret data on missile components for possible domestic production.
Aziz KarimovThe trial continues at Winchester Crown Court in the case of Philip Young, a former Conservative councillor from Swindon, who has pleaded guilty to 48 sexual offences against his ex-wife, including rapes and covert filming. The court heard her police statements about an incident in February 2023 in which, she says, she noticed a stranger's hand and locked herself in the bathroom. Four men whom, the prosecution says, Young involved in the abuse deny the charges.
Otabek YusupovThe UK Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has proposed requiring employers to respond to employees' requests about colleagues' salaries and banning questions about a candidate's current salary during hiring. The regulator links these measures to the fight against pay discrimination, particularly against women.
Otabek YusupovA court in London has found Mark Tyrrell, 57, a former Metropolitan Police officer who served in the same command as convicted rapists Wayne Couzens and David Carrick, guilty. Sentence will be passed on 16 December.
Otabek YusupovBritish newspapers on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, discuss Chancellor John Healey's first Budget, which will be delivered at lunchtime on Wednesday. The publications differ in their assessments: some write about the scrapping of 'green levies' and help for low-income households, others about a record tax burden and the abandonment of welfare reform. British newspapers on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, discuss Chancellor John Healey's first Budget, which will be presented at midday on Wednesday. The publications differ in their assessments: some write about the scrapping of 'green levies' and support for low-income households, others about a record tax burden and the abandonment of welfare spending reform. British newspapers on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, discuss Chancellor John Healey's first Budget, which will be presented at midday on Wednesday. The publications differ in their assessments: some write about scrapping 'green levies' and support for low-income households, others about a record tax burden and the abandonment of welfare spending reform.
Aziz KarimovUK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the government will soon appoint an adviser on Muslim affairs to prevent 'another decade of discord'. The pledge was first made in March but remained unfulfilled since the summer. According to monitoring organisations, anti-Muslim incidents in the country are rising, and attacks on mosques are becoming more severe.
Aziz KarimovAt the trial at Southwark Crown Court in London, jurors heard that Russell Brand, in four police interviews between 2023 and 2025, denied any non-consensual sexual contact and called the allegations a fabrication. One count of indecent assault was dropped for lack of evidence but replaced with attempted indecent assault, to which Brand has also pleaded not guilty.
Aziz KarimovA 16-year-old pupil at Thorpe St Andrew School has been found guilty of the attempted murder of a 15-year-old girl. In an exclusive BBC interview, his father said the teenager had searched for material about serial killers and was, in his view, 'radicalised' by online content. The government cites the Prevent programme and the Online Safety Act. A 16-year-old pupil at Thorpe St Andrew school has been found guilty of the attempted murder of a 15-year-old girl. In an exclusive BBC interview, his father said the teenager had searched for material about serial killers and was, in his view, 'radicalised' by online content. The government points to the Prevent programme and the Online Safety Act.
Aziz KarimovThe British prosecution service has charged two 24-year-old men under the National Security Act following a September incident near RAF Fairford airbase, which the United States used for strikes on Iran. Police consider Iranian involvement 'highly likely'; Tehran denies this.
Aziz KarimovA BBC South West investigation shows that complaints about how social landlords handle anti-social behaviour cases are rising, Devon and Cornwall Police are increasingly using closure orders, and the government is consulting on extending their duration to 12 months. A BBC South West investigation shows that complaints about social landlords' handling of anti-social behaviour cases are rising, Devon and Cornwall Police are increasingly using closure orders, and the government is consulting on extending their duration to 12 months.
Aziz KarimovFollowing the 'Be Ready' campaign launched on 22 October, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting urged Britons to keep a stock of water, canned food and basic equipment at home in case of emergencies. Retailers are reporting a sharp rise in sales: canned food up 40%, radios up to 160%, torches nearly fourfold. Some items have already sold out.
Otabek YusupovOne hundred days after Andy Burnham arrived in Downing Street, his government is preparing for a series of difficult decisions: the budget on Wednesday, a dispute over free movement with the EU, the fate of the Rosebank field, and questions of defence and migration. One hundred days after Andy Burnham arrived in Downing Street, his government is preparing for a series of difficult decisions: the budget on Wednesday, a dispute over freedom of movement with the EU, the fate of the Rosebank oil field, and questions of defence and migration.
Aziz KarimovAlistair Burt, appointed a month ago as the UK's first special envoy for complex consular cases, said that state-sponsored hostage-taking is intensifying and outlined plans to build an international network to counter the practice.
Aziz KarimovA round-up of British newspapers on the morning of Tuesday, 27 October 2026, based on BBC News material: expectations for Chancellor John Healey's first budget, reports of a 3.9% rise in the minimum wage, the abolition of the 'cliff-edge' rule in carer's allowance, and cabinet disagreements over the idea of restoring free movement with the EU. A review of the British newspapers on the morning of Tuesday, 27 October 2026, based on BBC News material: expectations ahead of Chancellor John Healey's first budget, reports of a 3.9% rise in the minimum wage, the scrapping of the 'cliff edge' rule in carer's allowance, and disagreements in the cabinet over the idea of returning freedom of movement with the EU.
Otabek YusupovLouisa Nicoll lost her husband John, who before his death had carefully prepared the transfer of all the family's bills and documents. Despite this, after his passing she had to deal with mailings reading 'Sorry to see you leave us' and texts saying 'Hi, John'. She now campaigns for the standardisation of company procedures and urges families to talk about death in advance. Louisa Nicoll lost her husband John, who before his death had carefully prepared the transfer of all family bills and documents. Despite this, after his passing she had to deal with mailings saying 'Sorry you're leaving us' and text messages saying 'Hi John'. She now campaigns for companies to standardise their procedures and urges families to talk about death in advance.
Aziz KarimovA day before the budget, UK Chancellor John Healey announced a package of 'everyday fixes': scrapping import tariffs on more than 100 products, reforming carer's allowance, making the mileage deduction rate permanent, and two weeks of paternity pay for the self-employed. The Conservatives criticised the initiative. Expected savings for households are up to £21 a year.
Aziz KarimovAt Southwark Crown Court, Russell Brand's former personal assistant Helen Berger said she was tasked with collecting female fans' phone numbers, described his abnormal sexual appetite and the normalisation of his behaviour in his circle. Brand denies all charges; the defence argues the contact was consensual.
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