Richard Henriques details the flaws of Operation Midland, the probe into the ‘VIP paedophile ring’

Sir Richard Henriques, one of Britain’s most distinguished lawyers, played a leading role in some of the most notorious trials in recent years. Now retired as a High Court judge, his is a unique insight into the inner workings of our justice system. In the first extract from his new book, From Crime To Crime, … Read more

Trump says he is ‘surprised’ that Barr ruled out a criminal probe of Biden and Obama

President Donald Trump said he was ‘surprised’ that Attorney General Bill Barr said he didn’t see a probe into the origins of the Russia investigation turning into a criminal matter involving President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.  ‘I have no doubt that they were involved in this hoax, one of the worst things … Read more

China punishes Australia with 80% tariff on barley imports but Xi Jinping backs probe into COVID-19

China has imposed an extraordinary tariff on Australian barley exports as apparent punishment for Scott Morrison’s push for a coronavirus inquiry. The Australian Prime Minister in April demanded an independent probe into the deadly respiratory virus and the World Health Organisation’s handling of the crisis. In response, Chinese state media and leaders warned of trade retribution that could wipe … Read more

Derbyshire Police chief constable retires after probe into his ‘personal conduct’ off-duty 

Chief constable of Derbyshire Police whose officers used drones to spy on lockdown dog walkers retires after probe into his ‘personal conduct’ off-duty Peter Goodman was referred to Independent Office for Police Conduct Referral came days after Derbyshire Police used drones to spy on walkers The complaint related to an off-duty personal conduct matter By David Barrett … Read more

Panorama’s PPE probe sparks almost 800 complaints of Labour bias

Panorama’s PPE probe sparks almost 800 complaints of Labour bias after it emerged a string of medical workers who took part in the show were also Left-wing activists A number of doctors and nurses interviewed were supporters of Labour Party Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden wrote to BBC director general with concerns Has The Government Failed … Read more

China’s ambassador to Britain DENIES Covid cover-up and says now isn’t the time for WHO probe

China’s ambassador to Britain DENIES Covid cover-up and insists he’s fine with the WHO probing his country’s labs and wet markets – but says now is not the ‘appropriate’ time to do so Liu Xiaoming insisted China is open to a probe of its wet markets and labs  Said the World Health Organisation is welcome … Read more

Body of newborn baby girl is discovered at Suffolk recycling plant sparking police probe

Body of newborn baby girl is discovered at Suffolk recycling plant sparking police probe Officers called to recycling centre in Ipswich Road, Needham Market 3pm today Lifeless body of a baby girl was found – death is being treated as unexplained Suffolk Police have made direct appeal for the mother to come forward By William Cole … Read more

Police launch murder probe after finding a human torso in suitcase

Man and woman arrested after police stop them ‘walking down street carrying a human torso in suitcase’ – before finding other body parts scattered in a nearby forest Woman in her 20s and man in his 30s have been arrested on suspicion of murder Human remains found close to Stowfield Quarry, Gloucestershire on Tuesday An … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Carnival has sinking feeling over US probe

MARKET REPORT: Cruise operator Carnival loses more steam after US Congress looks into how it handled coronavirus outbreak on its ships By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 22:10 BST, 4 May 2020 | Updated: 22:10 BST, 4 May 2020 Cruise operator Carnival lost more steam after the US Congress began looking into how … Read more

Royal Society to launch urgent probe into how Britain can ease its way out of its draconian lockdown

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more