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Reeves gives OBR veto power over budgets

Shadow Chancellor pledges to give Office for Budget Responsibility unprecedented veto power over major tax and spending decisions, learning from Truss's disastrous mini-budget.

XL Bully owner in court after 'friendly' dog attack

A woman who described her XL Bully as 'not dangerous' has appeared in court after the dog viciously attacked another woman in a residential street, leaving the victim with serious injuries.

Teen sues parents over Ghana boarding school placement

A courageous teenage boy takes his parents to court after being sent to a Ghanaian boarding school, claiming he'd prefer to confront gang violence in Britain than remain separated from his family in West Africa.

Reeves challenges OBR authority in economic power play

Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches bold bid to reshape UK economic oversight, seeking to reduce the Office for Budget Responsibility's influence over fiscal policy in dramatic Whitehall shake-up.

Andy West: Tech Ethics Visionary Remembered

Tributes pour in for technology philosopher Andy West, whose groundbreaking work on AI ethics and digital responsibility shaped how we think about technology's role in society.

Care Minister's Bold Vision For Healthier Britain

Exclusive insight from Care Minister Helen Whately as she champions personal responsibility and reveals the government's groundbreaking new approach to public health and social care.

Pothole Peril: The Costly Dangers Facing UK Cyclists

A Guardian investigation reveals how Britain's crumbling road infrastructure is causing serious injuries and financial hardship for cyclists, with victims facing uphill battles for compensation.

Obese patient dies during dental procedure in Ohio

A routine dental appointment in Ohio turned fatal when 22-year-old Mathew Miller suffered a medical emergency while under anaesthesia, raising serious questions about patient safety protocols.

Elderly patient dies after hospital assault in London

An 85-year-old man has tragically died following an alleged assault by another patient at a central London hospital, sparking a murder investigation and raising serious questions about patient safety in NHS facilities.

Retailer sold combat machete to Southport killer

Exclusive investigation reveals how a fearsome combat knife was legally purchased by the Southport killer, raising urgent questions about UK weapon sales regulations and retail responsibility.

Michigan Church Shooter's Father Breaks His Silence

Exclusive interview reveals the heartbreaking account of James Crumbley, father of the Oxford High School shooter, as he speaks out for the first time since his son's deadly attack on a Michigan church.

British firm exposes Nestlé's Cape Cod water grab

A British design firm's discovery that its work was used by Nestlé to extract water from a protected US region has ignited a firestorm over corporate ethics and environmental responsibility.

Mother jailed for son's truancy released from prison

Rebecca Butterfield, the mother infamously imprisoned for her son's persistent truancy, has been released from HMP Styal. Her case ignited a national debate on the criminalisation of parents and the education system's failings.

Rachel Reeves slams 'shambolic' ONS economic data

Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches a blistering attack on the Office for National Statistics, criticising its 'shambolic' GDP figures and demanding a major review to restore trust in UK economic data.

Town Fury Over $22k Giant Eggplant and Peach Statues

Westminster, Maryland, faces a fierce public backlash after the local council approved $22,000 for controversial giant sculptures of an eggplant and a peach, sparking a heated debate about fiscal responsibility and public art.

Legal Threat to Lammy Over Gaza Arms Policy

Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under intense scrutiny as a new legal opinion suggests he could be held personally liable for his policy on Gaza, testing the boundaries of ministerial responsibility.

OBR Downgrade Piles Pressure on Chancellor Reeves

The UK's fiscal watchdog has delivered a major blow to the government's economic plans, downgrading a crucial productivity forecast and threatening billions in planned public spending.

Ben & Jerry's Founders Decry Unilever Spin-Off Plan

Exclusive: Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield condemn Unilever's decision to exclude the iconic ice cream brand from its London listing, warning it risks destroying the company's founding ethical principles.

Martha's Rule: Thousands Call NHS Second Opinion Hotline

Exclusive: The groundbreaking NHS patient safety initiative, Martha's Rule, has been flooded with thousands of desperate calls to its 24/7 hotline, empowering families and saving lives by granting rapid second medical opinions.

Reporting on Far-Right Without Amplifying Hate

Explore the critical ethical challenge facing modern newsrooms: how to cover extremist movements and far-right ideologies responsibly without inadvertently promoting their messages or platforms.

Martha's Rule Now Active in Every English Hospital

In a major victory for patient safety, Martha's Rule is now fully operational across all acute NHS hospitals in England, giving families a direct lifeline to a rapid review if their concerns are not being heard.

Reeves Vows OBR Power Over Labour Manifesto Costings

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to give the Office for Budget Responsibility new powers to independently cost Labour's election manifesto, marking a major shift in UK economic policy and transparency.

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