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The UK equality watchdog - the Equalities And Human Rights Commission (EHRC) - announced it is formally investigating the Labour party after multiple reports of anti-Semitism. The party has struggled with the accusations from around 2016 when it suspended two MPs for anti-Semitic comments. The party updated its definitions of hate speech, but party members continued to complain of a lack of action around dealing with anti-Semitic comments from members. There was a 13 percent rise in anti-Semitism across the world in 2018 according to a study by Tel Aviv University's Kantor Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry.
"This is not a drill. This is not a warning. This is a real public health crisis”
Kevin Flanagan is also accused of preventing the lawful burial of Lisa Bennett.
The title of best-selling book on black women and success was allegedly used without the authors' permission.
Former spinner for Tony Blair says he is "disappointed" and may launch legal challenge.
Malaysia will send back some 3,000 metric tonnes of non-recyclable plastic waste to countries such as the US, UK, Canada and Australia. It comes as a move to avoid becoming a dumping ground for rich nations. Malaysia became the world's main destination for plastic waste after China banned its import last year, disrupting the flow of more than seven million tonnes of trash.
Jeremy Corbyn should "hang his head in shame", says Dame Margaret Hodge.
If the former president had his way, the military’s ban on openly gay service members may not have been repealed in 2010.
Sarah Barrass is also charged with three counts of attempted murder against two other children.