A Guardian investigation reveals stalkers are hiring private investigators to track victims, with some traced to domestic violence refuges. Calls grow for licensing in the unregulated UK industry.
Met Police oppose O'Bombeiro's bid to lift licence restrictions, warning it may invite back drug activity and anti-social behaviour. Brent Council to decide next week.
Pub and hospitality leaders have dismissed the PM's suggestion of relaxed licensing laws as compensation for rising business rates, demanding tax cuts instead. Read the industry's fierce reaction.
JD Wetherspoon has cleared the final hurdle to open a new Central London pub on The Strand, next to Charing Cross Station. The venue will accommodate 320 customers and operate under strict licensing conditions.
Papua New Guinea's order for Starlink to halt operations due to licensing issues has left businesses, health clinics, and remote communities struggling without reliable internet. Find out why users are demanding a solution.
McDonald's seeks to extend Sutton High Street hours to 5am daily. Councillors to decide amid noise and child safeguarding concerns. Read the latest.
NSW Farmers accuse the Minns government of rushing unworkable firearms reforms, misleading farmers and failing to consult. Read their full critique.
Australia's PM announces a major review of police and intelligence agencies following the deadly Bondi Beach shooting, as the nation honours victims. Read the latest developments.
A national firearms register, promised after Port Arthur, remains incomplete. Experts argue it could have flagged the Bondi attackers. Discover the stalled reforms and new proposals.
Following the Bondi Junction terror attack, New South Wales announces sweeping new legislation to criminalise hate speech and the display of hate symbols. Learn the details and potential impact.
Following the Bondi Beach terror attack, NSW Premier announces sweeping new laws to ban hate speech and symbols. Read the full details of the proposed legislation.
The NSW Premier's inflammatory language on peaceful protests is condemned as divisive and unbecoming of his office. Read why community leaders are calling for a change in tone.
A German court has sentenced Fernando P. to eight-and-a-half years for repeatedly drugging, raping his wife and sharing videos online. The case echoes France's landmark Pelicot trial. Read the full report.
The Australian government announces urgent reforms to combat antisemitism and hate speech following the Bondi Beach massacre. New laws target 'dehumanising' rhetoric.
NSW Premier Chris Minns proposes unprecedented anti-protest laws, linking pro-Palestinian rallies to the Bondi terror attack. Civil liberties groups and Jewish activists condemn the move.
PM Anthony Albanese announces a national firearms buyback, splitting costs with states, following the Bondi beach terror attack. New laws and a register are accelerated.
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey labels a Palestinian resistance phrase as hate speech. Seven men detained in Sydney over alleged violent plot, as IS praises Bondi attack.
The Albanese government unveils a five-point plan to combat antisemitism and hate speech, including new offences and visa powers, following the Bondi terror attack. Read the details.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces criticism for his response to the Bondi terror attack as he announces new hate speech laws and concedes more could have been done. Can he reset the narrative?
NSW Premier Chris Minns faces backlash from activists and Jewish groups over plans to restrict protests following the Bondi terror attack. Critics warn of eroding democratic freedoms.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces strengthened hate speech laws and new visa powers following the Bondi Junction massacre. The youngest victim, 10-year-old Matilda, is laid to rest.
PM Anthony Albanese announces new laws to combat hate speech and antisemitism following the Bondi terror attack. Includes a 12-month taskforce and new visa powers.
Following the Bondi beach terror attack, NSW Premier Chris Minns vows to review gun laws. Data shows a 'frightening concentration' of firearm ownership in Sydney. Read the full analysis.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces tougher hate speech laws and visa powers in response to the Sydney attack. Read the full details of the government's new measures.
The alleged Bondi terror attack gunman faces 59 charges as NSW recalls parliament for urgent gun law reforms. The community mourns as the 13th victim is named.
NSW Premier Chris Minns is recalling parliament to enact stricter gun laws, including ownership limits and enhanced police powers, following the Bondi terror attack. Read the full details.
Following the Bondi Beach terror attack, Australia faces a moment of reckoning on gun laws and antisemitism. Investigations reveal a 'frightening concentration' of firearms in Sydney.
An independent review into foreign financial influence on UK politics is announced after a former Reform UK politician was jailed for taking Russian bribes. Learn how the government plans to protect democracy.
Independent reviewer Jonathan Hall KC warns the UK's new National Security Act is so broad it could harm journalists, thinktanks, and protesters. Read the full report on the risks of state overreach.
Following the deadly Bondi Beach attack, PM Anthony Albanese vows to strengthen Australia's already strict firearms legislation. Explore the laws and proposed changes.