Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz declared bankrupt
Brittany Higgins and her husband David Sharaz have been declared bankrupt after losing a defamation case to former minister Linda Reynolds. Read the full details and implications.
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Man in rage drove into Liverpool FC parade, injuring 134
Paul Doyle, 54, admitted 31 offences after driving into Liverpool victory parade crowds. Victims wept as shocking dashcam footage was shown in court. Sentencing is due Tuesday.
Lammy plans to scrap some jury trials to clear court backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces radical court reforms, moving thousands of cases to judge-only trials to tackle a record 80,000-case backlog. Discover the plans and the controversy.
Enron Files for Bankruptcy: 2 December 2001
On this day in 2001, energy giant Enron filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the biggest corporate collapse in US history. Discover the story of fraud, ambition, and failure. Read the full analysis.
Lammy Proposes Scrapping Jury Trials for Backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to remove jury trials for most criminal cases to address England and Wales' record court backlog. Read the controversial reforms.
Christmas at Hampton Court Palace 2025
Experience a Tudor Christmas at Hampton Court Palace. From festive feasts to ice skating, discover 6 ways to celebrate the season at Henry VIII's historic home.
Hardeep Singh Kohli appears in court on rape charge
Comedian and broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli appears at Glasgow Sheriff Court charged with rape and a domestic abuse offence. He was granted bail.
Bar Council Warns Against Jury Trial Overhaul
Bar Council chair Barbara Mills argues proposed crown court reforms risk constitutional change without evidence. The government should first fix existing inefficiencies plaguing the justice system.
Archbishop Apologises to Clergy Abuse Survivors
New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond apologises to survivors of clergy abuse during a bankruptcy hearing for a $230m settlement. Discover the case details and what happens next.
SEND funding crisis pushes London councils to brink
London councils warn of bankruptcy as a 134% rise in children with special educational needs outpaces government funding. The capital faces a £500m deficit.
Government Plans to Curtail Jury Trials
Radical proposals by Sir Brian Leveson aim to remove jury trials for thousands of cases in England and Wales to prevent 'total system collapse'. Explore the controversial reforms.
Katie Price's Ex in Court Over Teen Rape Allegations
Kieran Hayler, former husband of Katie Price, appears at Crawley Magistrates' Court charged with raping a 13-year-old girl. He strongly denies all allegations.
Sacklers Pay $7bn in Opioid Settlement After Court Ruling
A federal judge has approved a $7bn opioid settlement requiring the Sackler family to pay over 15 years. The deal directs funds to combat the US opioid crisis and provide compensation to victims.
New Orleans $230m clergy abuse settlement trial starts
Federal bankruptcy judge to decide if $230m settlement for 650 clergy abuse survivors is fair. Three-week trial begins amid parish financial concerns.
Man jailed for life for murdering his 96-year-old grandma
Joshua Powell, 27, has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 26 years for the murder of his 96-year-old grandmother, Emma Finch, in a brutal attack motivated by inheritance money.
SEND funding crisis pushes councils to brink
Spiralling special educational needs costs threaten to bankrupt most English councils by 2028. Experts demand urgent government action to fix the £6.6 billion deficit. Read the full report.
Judge approves $7bn Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
A US bankruptcy judge confirms a landmark $7bn settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, requiring the Sackler family to pay victims and relinquish ownership. Explore the details of this pivotal case.
Seven Men Charged in Bristol Child Exploitation Case
Seven men face over 40 charges for alleged child sexual exploitation against 11 teenage girls in Bristol. Police investigation continues as community awareness efforts expand.
Hotel chain collapse leaves thousands stranded worldwide
Thousands of hotel guests were abruptly evicted after Sonder's bankruptcy. Marriott terminates partnership, leaving travellers scrambling. Full refunds promised but chaos ensues.
Air rage millionaire has sentence tripled to 4 years
Salman Iftikhar's 15-month sentence for threatening to gang rape a Virgin Atlantic crew member is increased to over four years after public outcry. Read the full story.
No contempt charges for media in Patterson trial
Victorian prosecutors will not press contempt charges against Kyle and Jackie O and Mamamia for comments made during the Erin Patterson mushroom murder trial. Discover the full story.
Supreme Court Extends Block on $4bn Food Stamps
Millions of Americans face food insecurity as the Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to continue blocking $4bn in SNAP benefits. Discover the impact.
Australia Blocks Russian Embassy Over Security Fears
Australia's high court dismisses Russia's embassy bid near Parliament House but orders compensation for cancelled lease. Read the full security implications.
NHS manager jailed for 28 years for Snapchat grooming
Senior NHS manager Paul Lipscombe sentenced to 28 years for raping and sexually assaulting girls groomed on Snapchat. Police believe there may be more victims. Contact authorities if affected.
Snapchat groomer jailed for 28 years for child rape
Senior NHS manager Paul Lipscombe sentenced to 28 years for raping girls groomed on Snapchat and selling AI-generated child abuse videos. Police believe there may be more victims.
Court rejects Epping asylum hotel legal challenge
Epping Forest Council fails to block asylum seekers at The Bell Hotel. High Court judge dismisses planning breach claims, citing national need for contingency accommodation.
Munich Court: ChatGPT Violated Copyright Laws
OpenAI ordered to pay damages after German court ruled ChatGPT illegally trained on pop songs. Landmark European ruling could reshape AI copyright landscape.
Epping hotel asylum seeker ruling: Council loses case
High Court dismisses Epping Forest council's legal challenge against housing asylum seekers at Bell Hotel. Justice criticises lack of evidence in council's claims.
Court allows Bell Hotel to house asylum seekers
A High Court judge dismisses Epping council's bid to stop housing asylum seekers at the Bell Hotel, a case that fuelled national immigration debates.
Islamabad court blast kills 12, puts Pakistan on war footing
A suicide bomber killed 12 people outside Islamabad's district courts, prompting Pakistan's defence minister to declare a 'state of war' amid a surge in terror attacks. Read the full investigation.
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