Day: May 26, 2026
Rise in workload for police watchdog fuelled by AI-assisted complaints
May 26, 2026Ms Watson said problems arise when the technology quotes legislation that does not exist in England and Wales (PA) PA Archive AI is thought to be fuelling a rise in the number of people asking a watchdog to review complaints made about the police, as well as applying for judicial reviews of its own decisions. […]
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Holyrood set to back Swinney on second independence referendum
May 26, 2026MSPs are expected to back a call for Westminster to hand over the powers to allow a second Scottish independence referendum. Scottish First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney has tabled a motion calling on the UK Government to make a Section 30 order, to devolve to Holyrood the powers needed for such a vote to take […]
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Sex offences trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson due to commence
May 26, 2026The trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson for a series of alleged historical sexual offences is due to begin later. Proceedings at Newry Crown Court will commence with the process of selecting a jury. Donaldson, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences. Lady Eleanor Donaldson also denies several charges (PA) PA Archive The […]
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Carney says Alberta’s independence vote ‘a dangerous bluff’ like Brexit
May 26, 2026Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has branded Alberta’s vote on whether to hold an independence referendum a “dangerous bluff” and likened it to Brexit. Mr Carney was the governor of the Bank of England in 2016 when Britain decided to leave the European Union. He warned that a decade on, the UK was still “trying […]
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