Parents in England and Wales could be fined or jailed for child’s crimes, minister says Jake Richards says changes would be part of ‘carrot-and-stick’ approach to try to turn around young offenders The Guardian - UK · Sep 19
Labour minister bills taxpayer £34,000 for four-day trip to US during World Cup A JUNIOR Labour minister billed the taxpayer £34,000 for a trip to the US during the World Cup ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 31
Pc Harper’s force considers joining legal challenge to block killers’ release The officer’s widow, Lissie Harper, has described feeling ‘punched in the gut’ by the decision to push ahead with plans. The Independent UK · Aug 5
Joshua Bonehill-Paine quits as Tory council candidate– as it happened Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council to meet with Tory party but decline meeting with Joshua Bonehill-Paine The Guardian - UK · Aug 5
UK abuse scandal ‘ignored because victims were working-class boys from north’, minister says Jake Richards announces measures to prevent abuse like that at Medomsley detention centre in County Durham The Guardian - UK · Jul 6
Downing Street concerned after US pilot avoids UK trial for strangling woman The case was not investigated by the local police and was instead handed to the US military. Evening Standard · Jun 26
Labour minister 'openly declares war' on Home Secretary as she tries to get him fired A LABOUR minister has appeared to openly mock his boss, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, after she tried and failed to get him fired ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 26
Ministers braced for opposition over using barracks to house asylum seekers Justice minister Jake Richards said the action was necessary to end the use of hotels. Evening Standard · Jun 26
Mike Tapp ‘won’t be intimidated over’ unsanctioned article about migration Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has called for the Prime Minister to dismiss Mr Tapp after he wrote an article about her migration overhaul. Evening Standard · Jun 26
Florida father of 3 dies after a pot of oil left on the stove sparks an apartment fire, his two young children survive The class clown with a big heart is gone. We Got This Covered · Jun 8
‘Unbound 200 being my first gravel race seems a bit unhinged’ – Special ed teacher Jake Richards on his path from Little 500 to Life Time Grand Prix 'I am living my dream: teaching, living in the mountains, and racing in professional events' says Indiana native who balances full-time job as special education teacher for young teenagers in Utah Cycling News · Apr 15
The Minister for Youth Justice visited Spain last week. Here’s why IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 21
UK looks to emulate Spanish youth custody where inmates do art and play sport Exclusive: Minister for youth justice Jake Richards says ‘we can’t afford to ignore what works’ after trip to Spain The Independent UK · Mar 21
Jim Ratcliffe apologises for ‘choice of language’ after saying immigrants ‘colonising’ UK Monaco-based Manchester United co-owner responds to politicians’ and football fans’ anger at ‘disgraceful’ words The Guardian - UK · Feb 12
The Guardian - UK · Feb 12 Chris Wormald forced out of post as cabinet secretary, No 10 confirms – as it happened Downing Street says Wormald to stand down but does not announce replacement
Evening Standard · Feb 12 Jim Ratcliffe migration claims ‘hypocritical’ after Monaco move, minister says Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday night described the comments as ‘offensive and wrong’ and called on Sir Jim to apologise.
The Independent UK · Jan 26 Tories forced to retract Braverman mental health claim Suella Braverman said the reference to her mental health said ‘more about them than it does me’
The Independent UK · Jan 7 Family pay tribute to ‘loveable’ teenager after police mistakenly told them he survived car crash Joshua Johnson confirmed as having died three weeks after Rotherham crash in an ‘appalling’ mix-up by officers
The Guardian - UK · Jan 7 Let’s be clear: if the Palestine Action hunger strikers die, the government will bear moral responsibility The three remaining hunger strikers have been convicted of nothing. Yet with astonishing cruelty, ministers refuse to listen to their reasonable demands, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025 Labour criticises Tory shadow attorney general for representing Roman Abramovich It comes just weeks after the government piled pressure on the Russian billionaire to hand over the £2.5bn he received from the sale of Chelsea Football Club
The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2025 Badenoch under fire as Tory shadow attorney general acts for Roman Abramovich Labour urges Conservative leader to reveal whether she knew David Wolfson was to represent Russian oligarch in legal case
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2025 Thrillers should be on UK school curriculum to boost reading, says Lee Child Bestselling author says focus on ‘masterpieces’ puts children off as he promotes prison literacy scheme
The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2025 Palestine Action-linked hunger strikers ‘may die without Lammy’s intervention’ Justice secretary criticised for refusing to meet lawyers who say health of their jailed clients is ‘rapidly deteriorating’
Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025 Sentencing reforms clear the Commons despite concerns over early releases The Sentencing Bill aims to ease the crisis in prison places by restricting the use of short sentences and strengthening community punishments.
Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2025 Tories will seek to prevent early release of rapists in sentencing reforms The Sentencing Bill will include an ‘earned progression scheme’, which allows prisoners who demonstrate good behaviour to be freed earlier.