Barrister – and sleepwalking expert – faces tribunal after falling asleep at inquest Tribunal heard Ramya Nagesh, who was appearing remotely on behalf of nurse witness, fell asleep after eating baked potato
‘Emotionally exhausting’: Richard Parker on his surprise mayoral win West Midlands mayor talks about his victory, rebuilding trust in Labour and how he will handle the legacy of his predecessor
Infected blood scandal: women with hepatitis C ‘dismissed’ by doctors Medical problems blamed on weight, motherhood, menopause or teenage mood swings, say women
Tory party refers itself to watchdog over alleged data breach Party reportedly copied in more than 300 email addresses in appeal to supporters to sign up for conference
Union chiefs to hold showdown talks with Starmer over workers’ rights Alarm over Natalie Elphicke’s defection also expected to be raised in meeting with Labour leader
How faith drives bidder for Telegraph who wields growing influence on Tories Sir Paul Marshall, a co-owner of GB News, is building a media empire and accumulating political power
Woman who punched crocodile among those on king’s first civilian gallantry list Georgia Laurie, who saved sister from reptile, joins other recipients including police officer who confronted Plymouth shooter
MPs arrested for sexual offences face bans from parliamentary estate Labour and Conservatives say ‘long overdue’ measures ‘improve standards of behaviour and safeguarding’
UK police could get Ghostbusters-style backpack devices to halt ebike getaways Device in development fires electromagnetic pulse that tricks ebikes and scooters into shutting off
Footballer raped sleeping woman and sent naked photos to team, court told Michael Emery allegedly asked teammates ‘Anyone want a go?’ hours after non-league side won at Wembley