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Friday, 04 October 2024 00:18
Treasury asking ministers to prepare huge infrastructure cuts
The Guardian reports that the Treasury has asked ministers to prepare for cuts of up to 10% in infrastructure spending, targeting projects such as hospital upgrades, road construction, and defence initiatives. Despite Chancellor Rachel Reeves' recent…
Friday, 04 October 2024 00:16
Teenager seriously hurt in acid attack at school
A 14-year-old girl has sustained serious, potentially life-changing injuries after an acidic substance was thrown at her and another teenager outside Westminster Academy in Westbourne Park, London. The incident, which took place after school hours, also…
Friday, 04 October 2024 00:13
People told to read meters as energy bills rise
Energy bills are to rise in England, Wales, and Scotland; households using typical amounts of gas and electricity will now pay about £149 more, bringing the average bill to £1,717 a year. Experts are urging billpayers…
Friday, 04 October 2024 00:10
Christians rally for free speech as court hears appeal of sacked school worker
Christians gathered in London to rally for free speech as the Court of Appeal heard the case of Kristie Higgs, a Christian school worker who expressed concerns in 2019 about LGBT+ education at her son's CofE…
Thursday, 26 September 2024 20:29
Dozens of prisoners mistakenly released early from jail
A system error has led to the mistaken early release of 37 prisoners jailed for breaching restraining orders, sparking serious concerns about public safety. The issue arose because some offenders were incorrectly logged under outdated legislation,…
Thursday, 26 September 2024 20:27
PM accepted £20,000 of accommodation to help his son study
Sir Keir Starmer has faced scrutiny after it was revealed that he accepted £20,437 worth of accommodation from Labour peer Waheed Alli to help his son study peacefully for his GCSEs. The accommodation allowed his son…