BMA: GP Shortage & Public Behaviour Strain A&E
A BMA leader argues the A&E crisis stems from bed cuts and public misuse, not GPs, as letters call for personal responsibility. Read the full debate.
A BMA leader argues the A&E crisis stems from bed cuts and public misuse, not GPs, as letters call for personal responsibility. Read the full debate.
The Treasury watchdog will not assess if Rachel Reeves is balancing the books this Spring, potentially sparing the Chancellor tough decisions. The OBR forecast is set for March 3.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces OBR economic forecast for March 3, but it will not assess if government meets its own fiscal rules. This could spare tough decisions if economy underperforms.
The Labour government is under mounting pressure to increase the UK's age of criminal responsibility, one of the lowest in Europe. Experts warn the current system fails vulnerable children. Read the full analysis.
A major report demands Labour raises the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, arguing the current law harms vulnerable children. Read the full findings.
A furious homeowner used her Ring doorbell to confront a child throwing decorative stones in her front garden. The incident, caught on camera, has ignited a fierce online debate about parental responsibility.
A UK woman used her Ring doorbell to confront a child throwing decorative stones from her front garden. The incident, caught on camera, has sparked a fierce online debate about parental responsibility and respect for property.
Former Supreme Court President Lady Hale leads calls to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, citing neuroscience and international norms. The government opposes the change.
Strictly star Vicky Pattinson urges the public to think twice before getting a 'Christmas puppy', highlighting the huge commitment of dog ownership and advocating for adoption.
Roger Worby, 84, was sentenced for killing his wife of 56 years in a suicide pact. The judge cited diminished responsibility due to mental health issues. Read the full tragic story.
A UK renter's landlord blamed her 'hygiene' for a mice infestation. Experts say mice enter through structural gaps, making it the landlord's legal duty to fix. Learn your rights.
The Office for Budget Responsibility confirms Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget lacks growth drivers. With 650,000 emigrating and business rates soaring, critics warn of a stagnant 'zombie economy'.
The Office for Budget Responsibility faces a crisis of confidence after repeated leaks and a key resignation. Is the UK's fiscal watchdog still fit for purpose? Read our analysis.
A mother has pleaded guilty to killing her four-year-old son in Berkshire. Akanksha Adivarekar admitted manslaughter due to diminished responsibility. Sentencing is set for December.
A 13-year-old girl accused of murder was gripped by a severe mental disorder that impaired her judgment, a psychologist told Lincoln Crown Court. The trial continues.
A teenager accused of stabbing a woman to death in Wellingborough told a court she heard voices telling her to harm others. The trial continues at Lincoln Crown Court.
Richard Hughes's resignation as OBR chair follows budget leak chaos. Experts warn the search for a credible successor is vital for UK fiscal governance and market confidence. Read the analysis.
A professor invokes Bertrand Russell to critique the uncertain maths behind UK fiscal forecasts. Plus, readers debate benefits, crosswords, and place names in our letters section. Share your view.
Keir Starmer defends Chancellor Rachel Reeves, revealing he personally weighed breaking a manifesto pledge on income tax. Analysis shows his political survival is now bound to hers. Read the full story.
Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, has resigned. The move follows intense scrutiny of the watchdog's economic forecasts and exposes the government's delicate balancing act between political promises and market demands.
Richard Hughes resigns as OBR chair after an inquiry into the early release of Rachel Reeves's budget. Read the full report on the watchdog's 'worst failure'.
Office for Budget Responsibility chairman Richard Hughes has resigned after sensitive details of Rachel Reeves's Budget were published prematurely. Follow for the latest political updates.
The UK's budget watchdog calls for a total overhaul of its sensitive publication process after a technical error released forecasts early. Read the full report and recommended changes.
The Office for Budget Responsibility calls its accidental early release of key Budget details the 'worst failure' in its history. Discover the full story and what happens next.
PM Keir Starmer defends Chancellor Rachel Reeves and addresses the OBR budget leak, calling it a 'serious error'. He also reveals he considered breaking a key manifesto pledge. Read the latest.
An 11-year-old boy will not face prosecution for an alleged stabbing at a Melbourne primary school due to Victoria's age of criminal responsibility. Discover the full story and its implications.
Business leaders express disappointment as Rachel Reeves' budget offers few pro-growth initiatives despite OBR's bleak forecasts. Discover the key takeaways and industry reactions.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a £26bn tax rise package but sidesteps questions on her political future. Economic growth forecasts downgraded. Read the full analysis.
A major Budget leak by the OBR forces Chancellor Rachel Reeves into an embarrassing position, echoing Hugh Dalton's 1947 resignation scandal. Discover the parallels in Westminster's history of financial secrecy.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves responds with fury to a major Budget leak by the OBR minutes before her Commons statement. Follow for live updates on this breaking political story.