Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, vowing to safeguard the rural way of life, pledges to block proposed taxes that she warns would harm farming families, describing them as the lifeblood of the country.
A formal inquiry has commenced into allegations of misconduct and unchecked influence at the BBC, prompting renewed scrutiny of how high-profile individuals within the organisation are held to account.
A widespread power outage has disrupted Europe’s tourist destinations, with Portugal attributing the crisis to Spain’s so-called “atmospheric vibrations,” resulting in chaos for holidaymakers and businesses alike.
Plans are under way to extend the sugar levy to cover milkshakes, with ministers also tightening regulations on fizzy drinks.
Spain and Portugal endured extensive power outages allegedly linked to net zero commitments, prompting renewed debate over the resilience of Europe’s energy infrastructure.
Spain declared a state of emergency following a widespread power blackout that disrupted public transport, financial transactions and essential services, with neighbouring Portugal also affected and experiencing similar outages.
Nurses, teachers and council workers have threatened to strike over pay rises and cuts to services, with Labour facing criticism for appearing too soft on unions.
Spain and Portugal have been left reeling from an unusual weather phenomenon triggering widespread blackouts, affecting transport, healthcare, and communications while authorities investigate the underlying cause and warn disruption could continue for days.
A massive power outage in Spain and Portugal caused widespread disruption to train travel, sparked heavy traffic congestion, knocked out mobile phone services, and highlighted concerns over the region’s energy resilience amid high temperatures.
A widespread power outage has disrupted daily life for around 50 million people across Europe, with Spain bearing the brunt as public transport, businesses and essential services have faced significant disruption.