Rob Freeman
UK
Manchester bomb plotter ‘moved to Belmarsh prison’ after guards attacked
Hashem Abedi has been transferred to the high security jail in south-east London, it is understood.
By Rob Freeman
16 Apr 2025
UK
Police to investigate whether Sydney attacker targeted women
Five women were among the six people killed by Joel Cauchi in his knife attack at a shopping centre.
By Rob Freeman
15 Apr 2024
World
Sir Salman Rushdie reveals he had premonition about being attacked
The author said he had the dream before the knife attack in which he suffered severe injuries, including losing his right eye
By Rob Freeman
15 Apr 2024
Tech
Meta under fire for ‘tone deaf’ minimum age change on WhatsApp
The change, which reduces the age limit from 16 to 13, came into force in the UK and EU on Thursday.
By Rob Freeman
12 Apr 2024
Politics
Charities voice concerns over rough sleeping clampdown
Home Secretary James Cleverly is coming under pressure to make changes to Criminal Justice Bill
By Rob Freeman
11 Apr 2024
Politics
Boris Johnson says ‘Ukraine must join Nato’
Speaking at a conservative event in Canada, Mr Johnson also warned Donald Trump and Republicans in the US against appeasing Vladimir Putin.
By Rob Freeman
11 Apr 2024
Politics
British aid workers killed in Gaza named as global condemnation of attack grows
John Chapman, James ‘Jim’ Henderson and James Kirby were among seven of the charity World Central Kitchen ‘s staff killed in the Israeli air strike.
By Rob Freeman
3 Apr 2024
UK
Balmoral Castle opened to tours for the first time
Tickets are limited for the guided tours which run from July 1 to August 4.
By Rob Freeman
3 Apr 2024
Politics
Teachers steering clear of Israel-Gaza debate, says Government adviser
Dame Sara Khan said teachers were steering clear of controversial issues because of fears of intimidation and harassment.
By Rob Freeman
30 Mar 2024
Politics
Lord Cameron backing ‘strong partnership’ with Australia for stability
The Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary Grant Shapps have been in Australia for talks with their counterparts.
By Rob Freeman
22 Mar 2024
Politics
Angela Rayner says questions about her tax affairs are 'a smear'
Labour’s deputy leader insists there were ‘no rules broken’ over the sale of her former council house in 2015
By Rob Freeman
22 Mar 2024
Business News
BAE Systems awarded contract to build Australia’s nuclear submarines
The partnership with Australian firm ASC, forms part of the Aukus partnership between the UK, Australia and the US.
By Rob Freeman
22 Mar 2024
Politics
UK signs defence and security agreement with Australia
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said the two countries ‘stand together to secure peace and prosperity the world over’.
By Rob Freeman
21 Mar 2024
Politics
Report into women’s state pension due to be published
Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) say millions have lost out due to the changes in retirement age.
By Rob Freeman
21 Mar 2024
Politics
Archbishops warn of ‘more division’ from Government’s extremism definition
Groups captured by the term are set to be effectively blacklisted by the Government and public bodies.
By Rob Freeman
13 Mar 2024
Politics
Government to crack down on hate preachers entering UK
Ministers are looking to make greater use of powers to block people seen as ‘non-conducive to the public good’
By Rob Freeman
3 Mar 2024
Politics
Rishi Sunak’s warning on extremists ‘welcome – albeit belated’
Saturday’s newspapers say the Prime Minister’s words need to be followed by actions.
By Rob Freeman
2 Mar 2024
Politics
UK and Jordan drop aid supplies to Gaza City hospital
Supplies included essential medicines, fuel and food for patients and staff.
By Rob Freeman
22 Feb 2024
UK
Brianna Ghey’s mother calls for ban on social media apps for under-16s
Esther Ghey wants children to only be able to have certain smartphones, which have software so searches for key words are flagged to parents
By Rob Freeman
5 Feb 2024
Politics
Home Secretary says Rwanda plan is fighting ‘evil’ of people smugglers
James Cleverly said ‘there is nothing righteous’ in opponents blocking a tool to break criminality.
By Rob Freeman
4 Feb 2024
UK
Sylvester Stallone ‘torn up’ at death of Rocky co-star Carl Weathers
Weathers played nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky movies.
By Rob Freeman
3 Feb 2024