Tories demand investigation into the rising number of defendants 'unfit for trial' over mental health

Daily Mail - Oct 11, 2026

Shadow Justice Secretary Nick Timothy said the number of accused diverted into psychiatric care rather than face a trial has almost doubled over six years.

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A jihadi hiding in plain sight? A trail of extremist online posts, a confession he wished to 'die a martyr'... warning signs of British-trained co-pilot turned 'hijacker'

Oct 11, 2026

A jihadi hiding in plain sight? A trail of extremist online posts, a confession he wished to 'die a martyr'... warning signs of British-trained co-pilot turned 'hijacker'

On July 10, 2019, the then Prince Charles opened a £75million state-of-the-art pilot training centre a couple of miles south of Gatwick Airport.

'I want that scumbag to suffer every year of his life': Cousin of woman murdered by Dexter-obsessed student says she was 'one in a million' who dreamed of becoming a mother - and hopes her killer is 'haunted by regret'

Oct 11, 2026

'I want that scumbag to suffer every year of his life': Cousin of woman murdered by Dexter-obsessed student says she was 'one in a million' who dreamed of becoming a mother - and hopes her killer is 'haunted by regret'

Maria Saceanu, 24, was lured to a 'kill room' at an Airbnb by forensic sciences student Benjamin Day who stabbed her to death before setting about dismembering her body.

Notting Hill £1.2million homeowner who won two-year £10,000 planning battle with council over a fence wants to replace it with £500,000 ultra-modern extension

Oct 11, 2026

Notting Hill £1.2million homeowner who won two-year £10,000 planning battle with council over a fence wants to replace it with £500,000 ultra-modern extension

Dr Michael Young became embroiled in a row with the council after building a wooden screen which he was ordered to remove in 2024.

Chancellor John Healey under growing pressure to cut Fuel Duty in this month's Budget to help hard-pressed households as AA joins calls to slash the levy

Oct 11, 2026

Chancellor John Healey under growing pressure to cut Fuel Duty in this month's Budget to help hard-pressed households as AA joins calls to slash the levy

AA grandee Edmund King, the motoring group's President, said it was time for the Chancellor to 'put the brakes' on spiralling pump prices amid Labour plans for a crippling Fuel Duty hike in the New Year.

Jonathan Ross wants to build 16-metre barn at his luxury Grade II-listed £2million farm - but insists it is for his lawnmowers, not parties with his celebrity friends

Oct 11, 2026

Jonathan Ross wants to build 16-metre barn at his luxury Grade II-listed £2million farm - but insists it is for his lawnmowers, not parties with his celebrity friends

The star, who lives on a non-working farm in Swanage has put in a planning application to Dorset Council for an 'agricultural storage building'.

Berkeley engineer is caught on camera poisoning female colleague's drink before blaming her illnesses on mold in the office

Oct 11, 2026

Berkeley engineer is caught on camera poisoning female colleague's drink before blaming her illnesses on mold in the office

A Berkeley engineer was caught on hidden camera poisoning his female colleague's water bottle with toxic cadmium after she suffered nearly two years of mysterious illnesses.

The Morning Poll: Should migrants be allowed to take British citizenship tests from home?

Oct 11, 2026

The Morning Poll: Should migrants be allowed to take British citizenship tests from home?

The Mail can exclusively reveal that Labour is set to let migrants take the British citizenship test from home rather than at a test centre.

LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial (October 12, 2026)

Oct 11, 2026

LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial (October 12, 2026)

The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte continues on Monday, October 12, 2026. Here are the latest news and updates.

Whitehall 'is spending £5million of taxpayers' money on visas for foreign workers'

Oct 11, 2026

Whitehall 'is spending £5million of taxpayers' money on visas for foreign workers'

Official figures show that in the two years since Labour came to power, Whitehall departments have spent at least £5million on more than 1,500 visas for overseas workers.

Melbourne man jailed for 24 years for murdering uncle he accused of sexually abusing him

Oct 11, 2026

Melbourne man jailed for 24 years for murdering uncle he accused of sexually abusing him

A man who murdered his uncle after accusing him of sexual abuse has been jailed.

The traveller 'land grab' linked to Cambridge University: How Trinity College signed off £100,000 sale of land - which was then paved over and turned into caravan site

Oct 11, 2026

The traveller 'land grab' linked to Cambridge University: How Trinity College signed off £100,000 sale of land - which was then paved over and turned into caravan site

Travellers began unauthorised work on land near the Domesday Book village of Hockley in Essex on August 28, shortly after council offices closed for the bank holiday weekend.

Why was he ever freed? Early release murderer's previous victim condemns Labour 'soft justice' scheme after thug stabbed ex to death days after he was let out

Oct 11, 2026

Why was he ever freed? Early release murderer's previous victim condemns Labour 'soft justice' scheme after thug stabbed ex to death days after he was let out

Robert Sabat, 60, was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 17 years in prison after he murdered his ex. But a previous victim said he should not have been let out of prison early.

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