An ongoing bin strike in a major city has caused overflowing rubbish and widespread frustration, prompting urgent demands for effective intervention and a swift resolution to the dispute.
Britain’s largest teaching union has described Reform UK as “far-right and racist,” with members pledging to oppose the party’s candidates and calling for vigilance against discriminatory rhetoric.
Chinese researchers have been granted access to half a million GP records, prompting concerns about national security and the possible misuse of sensitive patient data.
Senior officials and industry leaders are urgently seeking to prevent new US tariffs on medicines, warning of potentially serious harm to a multi‑billion‑pound domestic sector and highlighting the need to shield vital trade links.
The extended freeze on tax thresholds, introduced by Reeves, will push an additional 11 million people into paying the basic rate of income tax, including many pensioners, as the Chancellor commits to raising thresholds with inflation in 2028–29.
Starmer’s plan to reorient Britain’s regulatory approach towards the EU is raising concerns about potentially stalling negotiations on a US trade deal, prompting questions about how best to balance national and transatlantic interests.
A claim has surfaced suggesting a newly discovered mummy within an ancient Egyptian monument may be linked to Christ, prompting intense debate among archaeologists, theologians and curious observers.
Senior veterans have criticised the Government’s decision to withdraw pledged travel funding, prompting anger among supporters who view this as a failure to honour commitments.
A short rocket trip featuring female celebrities was criticised as a trivial vanity stunt, with supporters arguing it highlights women’s contributions in a field historically dominated by men.
Wall Street banks reported US$37bn in first-quarter trading revenues as volatility linked to Washington’s administration spurred increased investor activity, marking their strongest performance in a decade.