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UK Prisons Face £1 Billion Repair Crisis

Shocking new figures expose England and Wales' deteriorating prison estate, with repair costs soaring to nearly £1 billion as overcrowding and poor conditions escalate.

Driving test backlog hits 538,000 with 18-week waits

New data reveals the UK's driving test crisis is worsening, with average waits hitting 18 weeks and over half a million learners stuck in the queue. Discover which test centres face the worst delays.

NHS England waiting lists hit record 7.75 million

New data reveals NHS England's waiting list has soared to 7.75 million patients, creating the most challenging winter in health service history with urgent calls for government action.

Foreign criminals avoiding deportation for decades in UK

Explosive new Conservative analysis exposes how foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes in Britain are avoiding deportation, with some remaining in the country for over 20 years despite laws requiring their removal.

NHS Heart Scan Patients Endure Six-Month Waiting Times

Exclusive: NHS England data reveals a postcode lottery for life-saving echocardiograms, with some patients waiting over half a year. Experts warn of 'devastating consequences' as cardiac care delays hit record levels.

Driving Instructor's Top Tips for Passing First Time

A seasoned UK driving instructor reveals the most common test mistakes and expert techniques to help you pass your test with confidence. Learn the secrets to parallel parking, roundabout etiquette, and conquering test anxiety.

School Bus Driver Fails Drug Test Before Child Pickup

A school bus driver in the UK was apprehended for speeding and subsequently failed a roadside drug test while en route to collect children. The incident has sparked major concerns over pupil safety and vetting procedures.

Labour to Scrap Rwanda Scheme, Unveils New Immigration Plan

Shadow Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils Labour's comprehensive plan to tackle illegal immigration, including scrapping the costly Rwanda scheme, establishing a new returns unit, and strengthening border security to clear the asylum backlog.

Labour vows to slash NHS waiting lists as top priority

Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson declares the next Labour government will prioritise cutting NHS waiting lists, calling the current patient backlog a 'national emergency' requiring urgent action.

Australia's 100,000 illegal migrant crisis exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals Australia's staggering immigration backlog, with over 100,000 migrants living illegally despite refused visas and a system deporting just 82 people per month.

Keir Starmer Plans Major Overhaul of the Home Office

Exclusive: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is planning a major reset of the Home Office, aiming to dismantle its 'hostile environment' legacy and rebuild public trust. The reforms target the asylum backlog and a new focus on national security.

Labour to house asylum seekers on military sites

The Labour government announces a controversial new strategy to temporarily accommodate asylum seekers on disused military sites to tackle the severe housing shortage and clear the backlog of claims.

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