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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.
Child, 5, found near highway after school exit
Parents demand safety overhaul after their 5-year-old son walked out of his Valencia school, ending up alone near a busy highway. The family's nanny made the shocking discovery.
Badenoch Urges Welfare Reform Over Tax Hikes
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivers stark warning to Labour government, urging radical spending cuts and welfare reform over tax increases in upcoming budget.
Labour resists 'big red button' solution to child poverty
Exclusive analysis reveals why the Labour government is resisting immediate welfare reforms that could lift nearly half a million children from poverty, opting instead for a cautious economic approach.
Child poverty crisis: 73 areas where most children face hardship
Shocking new data reveals the devastating scale of child poverty across England, with nearly all children in dozens of regions living in low-income households, raising urgent questions about government policy and social inequality.
Reeves admits Labour "got it wrong" on welfare cuts
Labour's new Chancellor makes stunning admission about past welfare stance as she confronts Britain's economic reality. Exclusive analysis of her first major interview.
Lee Anderson Proposes Scrapping PIP Benefits System
Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson sparks controversy with bold plan to replace PIP with tailored support system, claiming current benefits 'not fit for purpose' and creating 'perverse incentives'.
Centrelink's Illegal JobSeeker Payment Cancellations Exposed
An explosive investigation reveals how Centrelink illegally cancelled thousands of JobSeeker payments, leaving vulnerable Australians destitute and fighting a broken system.
Australia's welfare system: defective and potentially unlawful
An alarming investigation reveals Australia's welfare system is plagued by systemic failures, unlawful practices, and devastating consequences for the nation's most vulnerable. Discover the urgent need for reform.
ICE School Zone Raids Spark Democratic Fury
Exclusive: Democratic senators demand immediate halt to ICE enforcement operations near educational institutions, warning of profound psychological trauma for children and families.
Isolation Rooms: 1 in 12 secondary pupils removed weekly
New research exposes widespread use of isolation rooms in UK secondary schools, with vulnerable students disproportionately affected. Discover the alarming findings and expert concerns.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped in Major Welfare Reform
The controversial two-child benefit limit faces elimination as Labour commits to scrapping the DWP policy, promising financial relief for struggling families across the UK.
NHS allows transgender nurse in female changing rooms
A major NHS trust is facing internal turmoil after permitting a transgender nurse to use female staff changing rooms, prompting formal complaints from colleagues about privacy and safeguarding issues.
Reeves: Labour will grow economy, not cut welfare
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to boost Britain's economy through growth rather than welfare cuts, while securing union support for Labour's fiscal plans.
Chancellor: Welfare system faces major overhaul
Chancellor Rachel Reeves declares the welfare system cannot remain untouched this parliament, signalling significant reforms ahead of autumn budget amid economic pressures.
Reeves warns Labour MPs over welfare reform battle
Chancellor Rachel Reeves warns Labour colleagues she's prepared for welfare reform battles, citing market confidence as validation of her economic strategy following emotional Commons response.
Centrelink illegally cancelled JobSeeker payment: Tribunal
A landmark tribunal case reveals Centrelink unlawfully cancelled a JobSeeker payment, raising serious questions about welfare treatment in Australia's social security system.
Pets Classed as Baggage: Iberia Court Ruling Sparks Outrage
Spanish airline Iberia faces backlash after court ruling classifies pets in cargo hold as 'baggage' rather than sentient beings, raising serious animal welfare concerns for UK travellers.
IFS urges Rachel Reeves to consider welfare cuts in budget
The Institute for Fiscal Studies delivers stark warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, stating benefit cuts cannot be ruled out in upcoming budget despite political risks.
IFS: Government has 'no credible' economic plan
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has launched a scathing critique of both Conservative and Labour economic policies, warning of 'unacknowledged trade-offs' and challenging Liz Kendall's welfare reform ambitions.
£23bn welfare cuts: New rules for benefits and Motability
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch reveals sweeping reforms to Britain's welfare system, including stricter eligibility criteria and UK-only benefits in major cost-cutting drive.
Tory minister suggests means-testing state pensions
A senior Conservative frontbencher has suggested implementing means-testing for state pensions, potentially stripping payments from older Britons with significant savings in a major welfare system shake-up.