All news by author: Sophie Huskisson

Martha Mills died from sepsis in the summer of 2021, four days before her 14th birthday, after the concerns of her parents Merope and Paul were repeatedly ignored by doctors

The City Council has admitted 'defeat' in its efforts to manage its financial crisis in-house and is today issuing a Section 114 notice, meaning it cannot balance its books

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan complained that she is not getting enough praise even as more than 100 schools have been forced to fully or partially shut because of dodgy concrete

One in six women have experienced economic abuse, which can include the control of income, spending, bank accounts and bills, but it is being 'sidelined' by courts and police

The majority of both prospective Labour and Conservative voters are in favour of extending eligibility immediately to all those from families receiving Universal Credit

Piers Morgan said he advised the Prime Minister to look at the tactics used by the England cricket team as they had a chance encounter on a flight to California

Labour launched a fresh attack on the Prime Minister as more than 100 schools and colleges were told to partially or fully shut over fears of dangerous concrete

The Prime Minister hired Amber de Botton, who was previously ITV's head of news and helped to expose Partygate, as his all-powerful Director of Communications last October

Some 86,000 people were long-term sick with a mental health condition in the North West - the highest number across England - which was followed by London and the West Midlands

In a huge promotion, Claire Coutinho has become the first member of the 2019 intake of Tory MPs to join the Cabinet after Grant Shapps was moved to Defence Secretary

The change in the law follows the tireless campaigning of Farah Naz and Cheryl Korbel, who were denied the opportunity to see their loved ones’ killers face justice

Mick Whelan told the Mirror he feared an accident could happen because train drivers are increasingly facing fatigue, long hours and a need to work irregular overtime shifts

Latest data released by think tank Labour Together shows 52% of women would vote Labour at the next General Election compared to 46% of men - a massive turnaround since the end of World War Two

Shadow Justice Secretary Steve Reed said it is 'grossly offensive to victims that this brutal murderer can refuse to face the consequences of their crimes in court'

A growing number of suspects are being locked up in limbo while they wait sometimes years for a trial, as campaigners warn people should be considered innocent until proven guilty

The Government has ordered an independent inquiry into the circumstances behind the horrific murders and attempted murders of babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital

Pressure is mounting on Rishi Sunak to declare an extra bank holiday if the Lionesses win the World Cup final on Sunday in what is set to be a momentous clash against Spain

Mick Whelan raised fears that safety is being taken for granted as he suggested rail workers and passengers will be more at risk in empty and unstaffed stations

Angela Eagle, who was joint winner of the under 18s British girls chess championship in 1976, reacted angrily to news that trans women will be banned from playing top tournaments

Just 39 asylum seekers were moved onto the barge before it had to be evacuated four days later after legionella bacteria was detected in the water - it now sits empty in Portland

Wind farms are set to produce electricity much cheaper than the regular wholesale price even with high inflation but red tape is expected to block new projects

Abimbola Johnson was accused of being a 'grifter' and a 'race baiter' on social media after she highlighted flash points between Black people and the police

A Health Minister has dismissed calls for the removal of packaging appealing to children on cereals and yoghurts graded as high or medium for sugars, salt or saturated fat

Health bosses accused ministers of failing to address staff shortages after the Department of Health announced a £250million package to boost capacity with more beds

Afghanistan, which fell to the Taliban two years ago today, is facing soaring poverty and starvation since the militant group regained control during the fall of Kabul