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.
The Education Secretary is conducting a review to introduce greater diversity into the national curriculum, aiming to address concerns that current subjects are predominantly monocultural.
A tragic aviation disaster has resulted in 179 fatalities, marking the deadliest plane crash in the past five years, as devastated families and officials grapple with the aftermath.
Ministers have initiated thorough structural surveys of numerous post-war school buildings in England, addressing concerns about defects associated with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, which may pose safety risks, following reports of structural issues in thousands of such buildings.
A significant portion of the British public supports a campaign to implement regulations ensuring that only qualified medical professionals perform cosmetic procedures, addressing concerns over safety and standards in the industry.
As a polar plunge sweeps across Britain, the country is set to experience its coldest New Year in over a decade, bringing significant snowfall and disruption.
Health experts are urging caution regarding the purchase of weight loss drugs online, highlighting the potential dangers of unregulated sellers and counterfeit products which may contain harmful ingredients.
A recent poll indicates that nearly two-thirds of voters lack confidence in Sir Keir Starmer’s ability to alleviate household financial pressures through increased disposable income as promised, amid rising inflation and potential tax increases impacting cost of living concerns.
US credit card defaults have significantly increased as consumer finances are strained, exacerbated by inflation and leading to the highest delinquency rates in 14 years.