Parliament cleaner sacked over security breach
A cleaner at the Houses of Parliament has been dismissed following a serious security breach, raising concerns about protection protocols within one of Britain's most sensitive political institutions.
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Pink Lady protesters storm Parliament in migrant demo
Anti-migrant activists, including the notorious 'Pink Lady', staged a dramatic protest inside the Houses of Parliament, clashing with police and disrupting proceedings in a bold security breach that has raised serious questions about parliamentary safety.
Glasgow's Crumbling Victorian Buildings Spark Safety Crisis
Exclusive report reveals the deepening crisis of derelict Victorian buildings in Glasgow, as city leaders demand immediate action and funding from Holyrood to avert a public safety catastrophe.
NHS Maternity Units Crumbling, Putting Babies at Risk
An exclusive investigation by The Independent reveals a deepening crisis in NHS maternity care, with staff forced to deliver babies in outdated and potentially unsafe buildings across England.
School concrete crisis: Watchdog slams government's failing plan
The National Audit Office reveals the DfE's school rebuilding programme is failing to keep pace with crumbling concrete risks, leaving pupils in potentially dangerous buildings across England.
Sheffield Market Sells for £1m with Medieval Dungeon
Sheffield's iconic Castle Market has been sold for over £1 million, with its most unusual selling point being a fully intact 14th-century dungeon hidden beneath the modern shopping complex.
Macron's election gamble backfires, creating French political crisis
Emmanuel Macron's snap election strategy has resulted in a fragmented parliament, the fall of a key centrist ally, and a governance crisis that threatens France's stability and economic future.
Emergency at Parliament After Scaffolding Fall
A major emergency response unfolded at the Houses of Parliament after an individual fell from scaffolding. Read the latest on the incident and the condition of the person involved.
Phillipson Orders Urgent Data Review of DfE
In her first move as Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson demands immediate assessment of critical issues from school buildings to teacher recruitment, signalling major shake-up.
Victorian Toilet Reopens as Stunning London Gin Bar
A disused Victorian public toilet in London has been spectacularly transformed into a unique subterranean gin bar, offering a truly historic drinking experience beneath the city streets.
Skipsea's abandoned village crumbling into North Sea
The haunting story of Skipsea's abandoned village, where coastal erosion is causing entire streets to vanish into the North Sea, leaving behind crumbling ruins and a community's lost history.
Cooks' Cottage relocation row sparks reconciliation debate
Fitzroy Gardens' iconic Cooks' Cottage faces a controversial proposal to relocate to Victoria's parliament precinct as a gesture of Aboriginal reconciliation, sparking intense debate about historical preservation versus colonial legacy.
Forbidden Japanese Island: Abandoned Resort Frozen in Time
Explore the haunting beauty of Hashima Island, a derelict Japanese coal mining community turned apocalyptic tourist attraction where time stands still and visitors are banned from its crumbling ruins.
Emergency £1.65m Appeal to Save 900-Year-Old Scottish Castle
A national emergency appeal has been launched to raise £1.65 million, preventing the collapse of the 12th-century Saddell Castle, a historic gem on Scotland's Kintyre peninsula.
Heatwave reveals ghostly outlines of lost historic buildings
Britain's scorching summer has exposed long-lost architectural treasures as parch marks reveal ghostly outlines of forgotten halls, walls and structures beneath the soil.
Salmond accuses Sturgeon of misleading Holyrood
Former First Minister Alex Salmond has claimed that Nicola Sturgeon misled MSPs during a Holyrood inquiry, reigniting tensions in Scottish politics.
Met Police remove pro-Palestinian camp in Parliament Square
The Metropolitan Police have dismantled a pro-Palestinian protest camp in Parliament Square, citing safety concerns and obstruction of public pathways.
Met Police probed over Parliament Square protest handling
Multiple Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation following complaints about their conduct during a protest in Parliament Square, London.
MPs demand action to protect NHS from private sector
A cross-party group of MPs warns that private firms are profiting at the expense of NHS patients, calling for stricter regulations to safeguard public healthcare.
Pro-Palestine activists occupy Parliament Square in protest
Demonstrators in Belfast and London demand action as tensions rise over British policies on Palestine. Police monitor the situation closely.
12 arrested in Parliament Square Gaza protest
Twelve individuals were detained by Metropolitan Police during a pro-Palestinian demonstration near Parliament Square, as tensions rise over UK's stance on the Gaza conflict.
Jury trial protesters clash with police in Parliament Square
Dramatic scenes unfolded in London as protesters demanding jury trials clashed with Metropolitan Police officers near Parliament Square. Here's the full story.
Met Police clear homeless before Home Secretary speech
The Metropolitan Police faces criticism for clearing homeless encampments near Parliament Square just before Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's address on crime and policing.
Home Office minister accused of misleading Parliament
Labour MP Angela Eagle accuses Home Office minister Chris Philp of misleading Parliament over asylum seeker accommodations, sparking a heated debate in Westminster.
Sturgeon returns to Holyrood amid political speculation
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon makes a notable return to the Scottish Parliament, sparking speculation about her future role in politics.
Starmer criticised over UK's Gaza stance
Labour leader Keir Starmer is under fire for the UK government's position on the Gaza conflict, as MPs demand clarity and action.
Australian MP suspended over explicit virtual meeting act
A New South Wales MP has been suspended from parliament after allegedly flashing his genitals during a video conference, sparking outrage and calls for stricter conduct rules.
Gareth Ward resigns as Kiama MP after conviction
Convicted rapist Gareth Ward has officially resigned as the Member for Kiama, leaving the New South Wales Parliament seat vacant. The controversial former MP stepped down following his sentencing.
Disgraced Aussie MP quits after sex abuse conviction
A former Australian MP has finally stepped down from Parliament after being convicted of sexually assaulting two young men, marking the end of a scandal that rocked the nation.
Convicted MP Ward resigns before expulsion vote
Former NSW MP Gareth Ward steps down ahead of expulsion vote following his conviction for sexual assault, marking a dramatic fall from grace.
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