The Albanese government's sweeping changes to Australia's environmental protection laws spark heated debate in federal parliament, with critics warning of rushed legislation and inadequate scrutiny.
Australia's environment minister will retain final approval power over contentious development projects under Labor's newly unveiled environmental protection legislation, sparking criticism from conservation groups.
In her first major speech as Labour's deputy leader, Lucy Powell calls for radical internal reforms to give party members greater influence over policy and direction.
The Australian government's landmark environmental law reforms risk failure after the Coalition withdrew support, claiming the legislation would strangle economic development and investment across the nation.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to English GCSEs and A-Levels to address England's stubborn literacy gap and regional achievement disparities.
Groundbreaking workers' rights reforms championed by Kyle promise to reshape Britain's employment sector with enhanced protections and fairer workplace practices.
A damning IFS report cautions that the government's planned special educational needs reforms risk mirroring the catastrophic rollout of Universal Credit, potentially leaving vulnerable children without essential support.
A security alert forced the evacuation of King Charles's London residence, Clarence House, after a man reportedly threw a suspicious bag containing white powder. Armed police responded and a German national was detained under the Mental Health Act.
A heartwarming TikTok video reveals how a simple act of kindness from a stranger helped an American tourist, Brittney Dzialo, in a moment of crisis in Tunisia, sparking a global conversation on compassion.
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson promises a Labour government will swiftly repeal controversial strike legislation and usher in a 'new chapter' of partnership with trade unions, marking a clear break from Conservative policies.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley defends the force's approach to policing social media, stating arrests for offensive online posts are necessary to protect public safety, even if it conflicts with absolute free speech.
The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.
The ACT Health Directorate in Canberra has sparked outrage after instructing employees to supply their own toilet paper, hand soap, and tea towels in a bizarre austerity drive. The move has been branded 'penny-pinching madness' by furious staff and union
Sir Keir Starmer is preparing a major overhaul of the UK's human rights and asylum policies, including housing migrants in military barracks, in a strategic bid to counter the electoral threat from Nigel Farage's Reform UK and address internal party conce
In a significant blow to Donald Trump, Judge Aileen Cannon has denied his motion to dismiss the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case based on the Presidential Records Act. The legal battle intensifies as the former president faces a sprawling 40-count ind
The European Union imposes a massive €250 million fine on Google for illegally demoting rival services in its search results, marking a major escalation in the bloc's crackdown on Big Tech dominance.
The Crown Prosecution Service has abandoned all charges against four individuals arrested under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2023 during a protest in Parliament Square, marking a significant moment for civil liberties in the UK.
A federal judge halts Trump's attempt to use a 1798 law to summarily deport migrants, in a major legal blow to his administration's immigration agenda.
A US judge has rejected Donald Trump's bid to invoke a 1798 law to deport members of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, a group now linked to brutal crimes in the UK and across the US.
In a bold and unprecedented move, cosmetics giant Lush has closed every one of its 104 UK shops and halted online sales to protest the controversial Public Order Act, calling it a 'perilous' threat to the right to protest.
Comedy writer Graham Linehan was detained by police at Heathrow Airport under the Malicious Communications Act, sparking immediate outrage from free speech advocates and reigniting the debate over UK police powers.
In a historic antitrust verdict, the EU has ruled Google Chrome a 'gatekeeper' monopoly. Discover how this decision will break down its dominance and force Google to offer real browser choice on Android and Windows across Europe.
A Conservative MP has launched a scathing attack on OnlyFans, labelling the subscription platform a 'global pimping empire' that exploits vulnerable women and fuels human trafficking. The incendiary remarks were made during a parliamentary debate on the O
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has ignited a political firestorm, accusing activist judges of 'weaponising' the European Convention on Human Rights against British interests. Her hard-hitting speech at an Amnesty International event, which also took aim
A grieving mother condemns the justice system after her daughter's cannabis-addict boyfriend receives a hospital order for her brutal murder, strangled in a jealous rage in Greater Manchester.
Brisbane Broncos star Reece Walsh shocks the rugby league world with a bizarre pre-match ritual. The club breaks its silence on the viral video, revealing the prank that backfired and left fans utterly bewildered.
Tribute to the pioneering Commons clerk Jan Moore, whose behind-the-scenes work was instrumental in shaping the UK's devolution settlements and modernising parliamentary procedures.
Former Attorney General Sir Michael Ellis KC warns that Labour's plans to replace the Human Rights Act with a British Bill of Rights could create a 'lawyers' charter' and make it harder to deport dangerous asylum seekers, echoing Donald Trump's concerns.
A US Open fan's disgraceful act of snatching a young boy's cap has sparked outrage. Discover the tennis player's response and the public backlash against the selfish spectator.