Daily Mail

Several hospitals have declared ‘critical incidents’ as the flu season worsens, with up to 5,000 beds occupied daily and waits of up to 50 hours reported due to the escalation in flu cases.

Collisions involving e-scooters have tripled in the past three years, resulting in 29 fatalities and prompting campaigners to urge ministers for stricter legal measures.

Former detective criticises Keir Starmer for his perceived failure in addressing grooming gangs, as pressure mounts on the PM to initiate an inquiry in Oldham.

NHS managers’ salaries have increased by over £1.1 billion, prompting criticism due to ongoing challenges in meeting performance targets and public concerns about healthcare service quality.

A suspected terrorist, reportedly a US Army veteran, used a truck adorned with an extremist flag to drive into a crowd of New Year revellers in New Orleans, resulting in at least ten fatalities and injuring over thirty others, with the FBI suggesting he may not have acted alone.

Millions of households are bracing for another energy bill increase, with the typical annual cost expected to rise to £1,738, marking the third consecutive hike since Labour assumed office, despite their pledge to reduce energy costs.

Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London and former Labour MP, has been awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours, sparking debate amid criticism from some Conservative figures who view the recognition as an unwarranted reward given recent challenges in London.

Council staff have been permitted to work remotely from locations such as Ibiza and Australia since the pandemic, with hundreds logging in from abroad as local services face cuts and taxes increase.

Families planning holidays abroad may face higher costs due to Labour’s proposed increase in air passenger duty, potentially resulting in an additional £400 expense for long-haul flights.