Commuters and shoppers face disruption from tube driver strikes in run-up to Christmas

RMT union calls eight 24-hour strikes on London Underground in opposition to plans for four-day week

‘Profound anger’ among black voters over Kemi Badenoch’s slavery remarks

Operation Black Vote chair says Tory leader’s claim that Britain should not apologise has caused ‘hurt and disbelief’

Met police chief urges potential victims of Russell Brand to come forward

Mark Rowley says he would not be surprised if many more people emerged with allegations against convicted rapist

The Jeremy Bamber files: three crucial questions about the White House Farm massacre

In 1986, Bamber was convicted of the murders of five members of his family. He has always protested his innocence. This year, with the help of leading experts, we have re-examined some of the most compelling evidence

Slashing number of police forces in England and Wales is only option, says Met chief

Mark Rowley calls for ‘revolution’ in policing as major review is expected to propose regional ‘super forces’

Police investigating two further rape allegations against Russell Brand

Detective urges other potential victims to come forward and says: ‘Our work’s not done’

Failing Grayling double reports for duty as Reform’s armed forces spokesperson

New recruit Angus MacIntyre bears an unfortunate resemblance to little-missed ex-Tory minister Chris Grayling

Flashbulbs, lies and victim blaming: how Russell Brand’s trial unfolded

Level of interest in comedian’s case resulted in examination of affairs inside and outside the courtroom

UK government considers smart glasses ban over secret filming concerns

Minister hints at restriction on selling technology ‘to certain users’ amid worries over surreptitious filming of women

Russell Brand faces ‘significant’ prison term for rape and sexual assault

Actor and comedian, 51, found guilty of raping a woman and assaulting three others