Sean Egan says the repeated shoplifter became aggressive while being escorted from the supermarket.
Bedfordshire Police have launched a murder investigation after a mother and her two children were found dead at a property on Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham. A suspect, known to the victims, is believed to have left the country.
Nigel Farage is resigning as MP for Clacton to contest a byelection, while facing a second investigation by the parliamentary standards watchdog over undeclared gifts. He frames the move as a challenge to the establishment and vows to fight for his seat.
The OBR warns that public debt will become unsustainable from the 2040s without policy changes. Rising costs of pensions, healthcare, and increased defense spending are key drivers. Early action is crucial to mitigate future adjustments.
Joanne Hewitson, a blind woman, was asked to provide ID for her guide dog, Rosie, at a Wetherspoons pub in Hartlepool, despite the dog wearing a nationally recognised harness. She felt unwelcome and left, prompting an apology from the pub chain, which admitted an error.
UK's Gambling Commission will introduce financial risk assessments for online gamblers spending over £1,000 in 24 hours or £3,000 in 90 days. Lower thresholds apply to under-25s. The industry expressed dissatisfaction, fearing a rise in black market gambling.
An upcoming public inquiry into Northern Ireland's mother and baby institutions, Magdalene Laundries, and workhouses will investigate a nun for sexual abuse and a social worker for "baby trading". An independent panel found "systemic failures" and "serious human rights issues", with thousands of women and girls experiencing abuse and degrading treatment.
