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Six-inch snow blizzard forecast to hit UK cities
New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.
UK-US Pharma Deal Lacks Legal Text, MPs Warn
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
Kylie Leads Wham! In Christmas Chart Battle
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
UK's £120m Ineos rescue raises industrial strategy doubts
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
Defence spending plans in chaos as key strategy delayed
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Paratrooper killed in Ukraine told family to 'be proud'
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
Police to arrest 'globalise the intifada' chant protesters
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain Rejoins Erasmus+ Student Exchange Programme
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
UK to Rejoin EU Erasmus Scheme from 2027
The UK is poised to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ student exchange programme in January 2027, following a breakthrough in negotiations. Discover the details of the deal and what it means for British students.
UK warned to stop 'dragging heels' on China threat
The parliamentary intelligence watchdog warns the government is delaying a decision to place China on an enhanced threat tier, demanding action on security risks.
20-Year-Olds Buy First Home in Sydney's Mount Druitt
A 20-year-old Australian couple shocks the market by buying their first home in Sydney, highlighting the fierce competition and shifting suburb reputations. Discover how government schemes are shaping the property landscape.
Motability cuts: Disabled users face higher costs, fewer vehicles
New Motability changes will remove 'luxury' vehicles and tax reliefs, increasing costs for disabled people. Critics call it a dangerous step echoing rightwing narratives. Read the full analysis.
Wickes staff to share £14.1m employee share scheme bonus
Nearly 1,000 Wickes employees are set to receive a £14.1 million payout from a share save scheme, with individual profits reaching over £22,000. Read the full story of this retail success.
New £2,500 Heat Pump Grants Available Now
Thousands more households can now apply for government heating grants. New £2,500 discounts for air-to-air heat pumps and heat batteries announced. Check your eligibility today.
Reeves to clamp down on expensive bike purchases
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to restrict high-end bicycle purchases in the Cycle to Work scheme amid concerns about wealthy commuters exploiting tax breaks. Read the full details.
£68m Plan to Move Female Criminals Out of Jail
Exclusive: MoJ plans to divert hundreds of female offenders to costly community centres to free up prison space for men. Discover the leaked details and political fallout.
Fiona Bruce challenges minister over Rwanda scheme
Fiona Bruce challenges illegal migration minister Michael Tomlinson on BBC Question Time as he struggles to defend the controversial Rwanda deportation policy amid legal setbacks.
Motability Scheme Faces Overhaul: PIP Changes Loom
Exclusive: The government considers tightening Motability eligibility rules amid concerns the scheme is 'unsustainable', potentially affecting thousands of disabled drivers across the UK.
Home Buyer Scheme Fails as Property Prices Soar
Exclusive analysis reveals Albanese government's flagship housing initiative faces mounting criticism as property prices defy assistance measures, leaving aspiring homeowners in limbo.
Motability scheme reforms announced for disabled drivers
Work and Pensions Secretary reveals significant reforms to the Motability scheme, addressing vehicle shortages and improving support for disabled people across the UK.
Motability car scheme overhaul: What disabled drivers need to know
Exclusive: The Motability car scheme for disabled people is undergoing significant reforms following a government review. Discover how these changes could affect thousands of recipients across the UK.
Albanese's housing help backfires as prices surge
The Prime Minister's flagship home buyer scheme has produced disastrous unintended consequences, with Australian property prices surging at their fastest rate since the pandemic property boom, leaving aspiring homeowners worse off than before the interven
Scottish recycling scheme branded 'national embarrassment'
Exclusive: Senior SNP figure Fergus Ewing launches blistering attack on Scotland's botched recycling scheme, blaming Sturgeon and Slater for £300M 'fiasco' that threatens businesses and jobs.
Scottish Government accused of misleading firms over botched recycling
An explosive report reveals how Scottish ministers allegedly misled companies about a botched recycling initiative, with experts warning of catastrophic consequences for businesses and environmental targets.
UK Prisons Expand Early Release to 70 Days in Overcrowding Crisis
Exclusive: UK prisons near breaking point as ministers extend early release programme by up to 70 days to tackle dangerous overcrowding levels across the estate.
State ministers threaten NDIS boycott in Butler clash
State and territory disability ministers are threatening to boycott crucial NDIS reform talks with Health Minister Mark Butler over what they call 'unacceptable' federal government tactics.
Floella Benjamin slams Windrush compensation delays
Baroness Benjamin confronts ministers over 'unacceptable' delays in Windrush compensation scheme, calling for urgent reform to support victims of the scandal.
Scottish Post Office victims excluded from compensation
Exclusive investigation reveals Scottish victims of the Horizon IT scandal face compensation delays as devolution creates bureaucratic hurdles, leaving them in financial limbo while English counterparts receive payments.
Montana official's homeless 'tourist' scheme sparks outrage
City Commissioner Pete Anderson faces backlash after suggesting homeless people should be 'tourists' and given one-way bus tickets out of town in controversial proposal.