Post Office scandal unbelievable says ex-chairman

18 minutes ago About sharing By Tom Espiner & Mitchell Labiak Business reporters, BBC News Former Royal Mail chairman Allan Leighton has said the Horizon scandal is “unbelievable” and “terrible”. Mr Leighton apologised for “elements” of the scandal that occurred during his time in the role. Earlier, a former Post Office investigator also apologised for…

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Ministers rule out concessions on Rwanda bill

8 minutes ago About sharing Flights to Rwanda were grounded at the last minute in 2022 after legal challenges By Paul Seddon Politics reporter The government has ruled out making concessions to get its Rwanda deportation law through the House of Lords later. MPs are voting on the bill once again, as wrangling continues over…

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Mosque attacker sentenced to secure hospital order

1 minute ago About sharing Mohammed Abbkr has been sentenced to a hospital order A man who set two worshippers on fire as they left mosques has been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order. Mohammed Abbkr, who has schizophrenia, sprayed petrol before setting alight Hashi Odowa, 82, and Mohammed Rayaz, 72, in London and Birmingham….

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