Russell Brand sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for rape and sexual assault
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The disgraced entertainer was sentenced on Monday following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court.

Brand's ex Jemima Goldsmith accuses him of violence and abuse against her
Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026

Goldsmith accuses the convicted rapist of "violence, coercive control and abuse" while the two were together.

What happened inside court as Brand was sentenced
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The BBC's Sima Kotecha was inside the court as the judge sentenced Brand to 10 years and six months in prison, after being convicted of rape and sexual assault.

Hundreds more offenders to leave jail on Tuesday
Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026

At least 1,350 offenders have been released from jail early under the scheme so far.

Phones to be banned from pupils' bags or pockets under stricter rules for schools in England
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The government says it is strengthening its guidance for schools in England, which came into force in June.