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Sudanese migrant who attacked station guards spared jail

A 30-year-old Sudanese migrant who launched a brutal assault on two security guards at a train station after being caught jumping barriers has walked free from court with a suspended sentence, sparking outrage.

Real Living Wage: Record 2025 pay rise announced

Millions of UK workers are set for a significant pay rise as the Real Living Wage receives its largest-ever increase, outpacing government minimum rates and tackling the cost of living crisis.

Fare dodgers cost South Western Railway millions

Exclusive investigation reveals how fare evasion is creating a financial crisis for South Western Railway, with millions lost annually and honest passengers potentially facing higher fares as a result.

14 Fare Dodgers Storm London Tube Barriers in Shocking Raid

Exclusive footage reveals a mob of 14 fare evaders brazenly pushing past ticket barriers at a busy London Underground station, while Transport for London staff appear powerless to intervene, raising serious concerns about revenue loss and passenger safety

State Pension Poised for Major Triple Lock Boost

Millions of UK pensioners are set for a significant state pension increase next April, with the Triple Lock mechanism poised to deliver a rise potentially exceeding 4%. Get the full breakdown on what this means for your income.

Fare Dodgers' Top Excuse: 'My Phone Was Dead'

Transport for London exposes the most outrageous excuses used by fare evaders, with the 'dead phone' defence topping the list. Discover how thousands are attempting to dodge fines and the new tactics deployed to stop them.

Australia's cig price hike fuels black market boom

The Australian government's new 7% tobacco tax increase, aimed at improving public health, is fuelling a rampant black market for cigarettes, raising concerns about lost tax revenue and organised crime.

Trump Tariffs to Hike UK School Supply Prices

New analysis reveals the stark impact of proposed US tariffs on British consumers, with the cost of school essentials from pencils to laptops expected to surge, squeezing household budgets.

PIP payments set for 6.7% boost next April

Exclusive: Personal Independence Payment rates are poised for a significant April uplift, with some claimants seeing nearly £600 more per year following the September inflation figure.

British Airways axes London-NY route, warns of higher fares

British Airways has abruptly cancelled its London Stansted to New York JFK service, leaving passengers stranded. Experts warn the reduced competition will lead to significantly higher transatlantic airfares for UK travellers.

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