Aine Fox
Crime
British Transport Police confirms search policy change in light of gender ruling
It came as the head of the equalities watchdog branded the court judgment ‘enormously consequential’.
By Aine Fox
17 Apr 2025
UK
Bishop brands Archbishop of York’s behaviour ‘abhorrent’ ahead of Synod opening
The Church’s parliament is meeting for five days this week following a turbulent few months for its leadership.
By Aine Fox
10 Feb 2025
UK
Archbishop of York to address Synod during ‘crisis’ for Church of England
The Church of England is gathering at a time of ‘unprecedented crisis’ at the first General Synod since the archbishop of Canterbury resigned.
By Aine Fox
10 Feb 2025
London
Angela Rayner defends handling of Grenfell Tower meeting
Grenfell Tower will be demolished in a process likely to take two years, it has been confirmed.
By Aine Fox
9 Feb 2025
UK
Church of England meeting at time of ‘unprecedented crisis’ over abuse failings
There will be five days of debates and votes on issues including safeguarding.
By Aine Fox
9 Feb 2025
UK
Justin Welby allowed to stay at Lambeth Palace for months despite resignation
He resigned as archbishop of Canterbury after being named in a scathing report into Church safeguarding failures.
By Aine Fox
7 Feb 2025
Politics
Grenfell Tower to be demolished over two-year period
The June 2017 disaster claimed the lives of 72 people.
By Aine Fox
7 Feb 2025
UK
Public views sought on new archbishop of Canterbury after Welby resignation
Justin Welby’s replacement will be the 106th appointment to the role – which is the most senior bishop of the Church of England.
By Aine Fox
7 Feb 2025
Politics
‘Decision has got to be made’, says PM after anger over Grenfell demolition plan
The Government’s decision, shared with families at a private meeting on Wednesday evening, has prompted anger among some bereaved and survivors.
By Aine Fox
6 Feb 2025
Politics
Assisted dying: Proposal to extend eligibility for neurodegenerative illness
A committee of MPs is set to begin formal scrutiny of the Bill next week.
By Aine Fox
6 Feb 2025
Politics
Families angry and feel ignored on Grenfell Tower demolition decision
Bereaved and survivors were informed of the decision at a meeting with the Housing Secretary on Wednesday.
By Aine Fox
6 Feb 2025
Politics
Grenfell United claim bereaved ignored on decision to demolish tower
It is expected more details will be set out by Government by the end of the week.
By Aine Fox
6 Feb 2025
Politics
Grenfell Tower to be demolished, bereaved families told
What is left of the tower has stood in place since the fatal fire on June 14 2017.
By Aine Fox
5 Feb 2025
UK
Church of England falls further out of public favour, poll suggests
The Church has been plagued by scandal, with revelations of safeguarding failures which led to the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
By Aine Fox
5 Feb 2025
Politics
Assisted Dying Bill: Doctors required to discuss other options with patients
Kim Leadbeater has written to MPs, stressing that it is important to ‘enhance’ the proposed legislation where necessary.
By Aine Fox
5 Feb 2025
Politics
Removal of time limit for abuse payout claims a ‘watershed moment’ for survivors
Professor Alexis Jay has previously said progress on fulfilling her IICSA recommendations must be quicker.
By Aine Fox
5 Feb 2025
UK
Bishop says scandal revelations feel as if Church of England ‘being purified’
The General Synod will meet next week amid a tumultuous time for the Church.
By Aine Fox
4 Feb 2025
Politics
Cladding deadline ‘essentially meaningless’, campaigner tells MPs
The Public Accounts Committee held a session on the Government’s plans for remediation.
By Aine Fox
3 Feb 2025
Politics
Controlling or coercive behaviour now on a par with other domestic abuse crimes
Women’s Aid said coercive control is ‘a key tool used by perpetrators of domestic abuse’.
By Aine Fox
3 Feb 2025
Politics
People living on London’s streets in run-up to Christmas rose by 26% on 2023
There were 4,612 people recorded as sleeping rough in the capital between October and December, up from 4,389 in the same period in 2023.
By Aine Fox
31 Jan 2025
Politics
Sympathy only goes so far, bereaved man tells MPs on assisted dying committee
MPs on the committee scrutinising the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill have heard from some 50 witnesses in the past three days.
By Aine Fox
30 Jan 2025