Private parking tickets hit record 15.9 million
Private parking firms issued a record 15.9 million tickets last year, costing drivers up to £4.4m daily. A long-awaited Code of Practice is delayed, as firms face accusations of unfair practices.
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BoE to stress test private credit and equity firms
The Bank of England launches a major stress test on private credit and equity firms, aiming to assess risks to UK financial stability. Discover the implications for the £8.2tn market.
Labour to impose VAT on private school fees
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.
FAA probes near-collisions involving Trump's private jet
Exclusive: Federal Aviation Administration probes two serious air incidents involving Donald Trump's private aircraft at major US airports, raising aviation safety concerns.
Reeves announces tax rises in first Labour budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping tax reforms in her debut budget, targeting private schools, non-doms and private equity in bid to rebuild Britain's economy.
Kids protest Labour's private school tax plan
Dozens of students and parents staged an emotional protest outside Labour's London headquarters, warning that the party's VAT on private schools could devastate family finances and overwhelm state education.
Labour could add VAT to private healthcare bills
Exclusive polling reveals public outrage as Labour considers imposing 20% VAT on private healthcare treatments, making medical care more expensive for millions of Britons.
Labour's private healthcare VAT hits 8 million families
Rachel Reeves' plan to impose VAT on private medical treatments could cost families hundreds of pounds more annually, with experts warning it may overwhelm the NHS as patients return to public healthcare.
Private parking tickets surge 24% hitting UK drivers
British motorists are facing a record onslaught of private parking tickets, with a shocking 24% annual surge in charges. Discover the data behind the £100M industry and how to fight back.
Wes Streeting: NHS is 'broken', needs private sector help
New Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers a bombshell diagnosis of the NHS as 'broken' and announces a controversial new strategy to use private sector capacity to tackle the elective care backlog, signalling a major shift in healthcare policy.
Harry's mentor Edward Lane Fox quits Invictus Games board
In a significant blow to the Duke of Sussex, his former private secretary and close confidant Edward Lane Fox has resigned from the board of the Invictus Games Foundation, marking another royal departure.
Yvette Cooper Appointed Justice Secretary in Starmer Cabinet
Labour veteran Yvette Cooper takes on the crucial Justice Secretary role in Keir Starmer's new government, tasked with reforming the UK's justice system and prisons.
Pete Hegseth Considered for Defence Secretary in Trump Admin
Fox & Friends presenter Pete Hegseth is reportedly being considered for Secretary of Defence in a future Trump administration, sparking debate over his military commentary background.
Yvette Cooper Appointed Labour's New Shadow Justice Secretary
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer appoints Yvette Cooper as Justice Secretary in a major cabinet reshuffle, signalling a tough stance on law and order.
Starmer's Cabinet: Rayner and Lammy Secure Top Roles
Sir Keir Starmer unveils his first major cabinet reshuffle, appointing Angela Rayner as Housing Secretary and David Lammy as Foreign Secretary in a bold move to define his new government's priorities.
BBC's Charlie Stayt Grills Minister Over NHS Dentist Crisis
A government minister was left squirming on live TV as BBC Breakfast's Charlie Stayt exposed the stark reality of the NHS dentist shortage, challenging the official narrative with facts from the public.
Trump's Pentagon purge after Capitol riot revealed
Exclusive report reveals Donald Trump ousted Pentagon chief Christopher Miller just days after the January 6th Capitol attack, raising serious questions about political interference in national security.
Rayner's £40k Stamp Duty Scandal: Starmer Under Fire
Exclusive investigation reveals Deputy PM Angela Rayner's property tax controversy as PM Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure over her alleged £40,000 stamp duty avoidance. Full Westminster breakdown.
Lammy accuses Russia of 'dirty tricks' in UK politics
David Lammy warns of Moscow's interference in UK democracy, citing a disinformation campaign involving a forged letter with a fake Chechen official's signature aimed at undermining British politics.
Hilary Benn Appointed Northern Ireland Secretary
Veteran Labour MP Hilary Benn returns to government as the new Northern Ireland Secretary, tasked with upholding the delicate power-sharing agreement at Stormont.
Health Secretary's Coca-Cola Meeting Sparks Row
New Health Secretary Wes Streeting faces scrutiny after meeting with Coca-Cola executives, raising questions about corporate influence on public health policy just days into the new Labour government.
Von der Leyen Backs Rutte for NATO Leadership
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen throws her weight behind Dutch PM Mark Rutte's bid to become the next NATO Secretary General, signalling a major step forward for his candidacy.
Kemi Badenoch condemns Stanford's 'woke' diversity training
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch launches a scathing critique of Stanford University's diversity training, championing free speech and British values in a landmark transatlantic address.
Lammy Demands Immediate Gaza Ceasefire and Aid
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy issues a stark warning to Israel, urging an immediate ceasefire and the establishment of secure aid routes to address the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza.
UK Foreign Sec Lammy Demands Immediate Gaza Ceasefire
In a major foreign policy address, Britain's new Foreign Secretary David Lammy calls for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages, and unfettered humanitarian access, signalling a shift in UK tone.
Labour's Cooper demands France action on small boats
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper accuses the UK government of a 'complete failure' on small boats and urges a new returns agreement with France to tackle the crisis in the Channel.
Cooper's pledge: Scrap asylum hotels and stop small boats
Labour's Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper vows to end the 'wasteful' use of hotels for asylum seekers and tackle the small boats crisis with a new cross-border police unit, as she outlines Labour's immigration strategy.
Home Secretary orders NCA crackdown on crime gang assets
In a bold move, Home Secretary Chris Philp orders the National Crime Agency to intensify its pursuit of Britain's most dangerous organised crime syndicates, prioritising the seizure of their assets and dismantling their networks.
Trump could deploy private army in US cities
Exclusive: Donald Trump is reportedly exploring using private security contractors for domestic operations, including immigration enforcement and policing, raising alarming legal and constitutional questions.
Epstein 'Sweetheart Deal' Haunts Ex-US Labour Secretary
Alex Acosta's political career faces terminal decline as his controversial role in securing a plea deal for sex offender Jeffrey Epstein continues to draw fierce criticism and scrutiny.
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