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Government Rejects UK Fireworks Ban Petition

The UK government has responded to calls for a public fireworks ban, stating it has no plans to outlaw sales but is promoting responsible use. Over 180,000 people signed the petition.

Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%

New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.

Mone-linked PPE firm owes £39m in tax

A PPE company linked to Tory peer Baroness Michelle Mone owes £39 million in unpaid taxes, with HMRC issuing a winding-up petition against the firm that secured massive government contracts during the pandemic.

Hero bystander confronts knife-wielding man in London

A courageous member of the public risked his own safety to disarm a man allegedly threatening people with a knife during a terrifying incident in central London, with dramatic footage capturing the entire confrontation.

Why Rachel Reeves Must Gamble on Tax Hikes

Exclusive analysis reveals why the Chancellor faces an impossible choice between fiscal responsibility and crumbling public services as economic pressures mount.

Trans people risk exclusion from UK public spaces

A leading human rights expert reveals how transgender people face increasing barriers to accessing hospitals, shops, and public services across the UK, creating 'invisible walls' in daily life.

The False Economy of Public Service Cuts

New economic analysis reveals how short-term spending cuts on essential services create massive long-term costs for taxpayers and communities across Britain.

Brits trust AI more than politicians, poll reveals

A groundbreaking survey shows Britons now place greater trust in artificial intelligence and Google search results than in government ministers and MPs, signalling a dramatic crisis of confidence in Westminster.

Public Decorum Crisis: Aggression Surges at UK Events

Exclusive investigation reveals how swearing, spitting and physical intimidation are becoming commonplace at British public gatherings, with experts warning of a dangerous new normal for civic behaviour.

Veterans Protection Petition Hits 200K Signatures

A massive public petition demanding legal safeguards for military veterans has surpassed 200,000 signatures, sparking a political firestorm over Labour's stance on armed forces protection.

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