Record £1.1m sewage fines hit English water firms
England's water companies face unprecedented penalties for illegal sewage dumping as the Environment Agency takes aggressive action against environmental violations in waterways.
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Dead fish and toxic foam plague Norfolk's River Thet
A major pollution incident has struck the River Thet in Norfolk, killing hundreds of fish and coating the waterway in mysterious white foam as authorities launch urgent investigation.
6,000 Hours of Sewage Pollutes UK National Parks
Shocking new data reveals sewage was pumped into the rivers and lakes of Britain's most treasured national parks for thousands of hours last year, with the Lake District and Snowdonia among the worst hit.
England faces flood threat while still in drought, warn forecasters
The Environment Agency issues a stark warning as forecasts predict potential autumn floods while the country remains in a state of drought, creating a paradoxical and dangerous weather scenario.
Yvette Cooper Appointed Justice Secretary in Starmer Cabinet
Labour veteran Yvette Cooper takes on the crucial Justice Secretary role in Keir Starmer's new government, tasked with reforming the UK's justice system and prisons.
Pete Hegseth Considered for Defence Secretary in Trump Admin
Fox & Friends presenter Pete Hegseth is reportedly being considered for Secretary of Defence in a future Trump administration, sparking debate over his military commentary background.
Yvette Cooper Appointed Labour's New Shadow Justice Secretary
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer appoints Yvette Cooper as Justice Secretary in a major cabinet reshuffle, signalling a tough stance on law and order.
Lammy Appointed Justice Secretary in Starmer Cabinet
Sir Keir Starmer appoints David Lammy as Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary in Labour's first cabinet, signalling major legal reforms ahead.
Labour appoints Douglas Alexander as Shadow Scottish Secretary
Sir Keir Starmer appoints Douglas Alexander as Scottish Secretary and Ian Murray as his deputy in a major move to strengthen Labour's appeal in Scotland ahead of the next general election.
Shabana Mahmood Appointed UK's New Home Secretary
Prime Minister Keir Starmer appoints Shabana Mahmood as the UK's new Home Secretary, replacing Yvette Cooper in a significant cabinet reshuffle. Angela Rayner becomes Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Cleverly Defends Rwanda Plan as Legal Challenges Mount
Home Secretary James Cleverly defends the controversial Rwanda asylum plan against Labour's accusations of being an expensive 'gimmick' as new legal challenges emerge.
Starmer's Cabinet: Rayner and Lammy Secure Top Roles
Sir Keir Starmer unveils his first major cabinet reshuffle, appointing Angela Rayner as Housing Secretary and David Lammy as Foreign Secretary in a bold move to define his new government's priorities.
Scottish Secretary Murray Vows to 'Bring Government Closer to People'
Newly appointed Scottish Secretary Ian Murray outlines his vision to reset the relationship between Westminster and Scotland, focusing on collaboration and delivering for Scottish communities.
Cartoon Exposes Streeting's Free Speech Hypocrisy
A powerful new cartoon by Ben Jennings skewers Health Secretary Wes Streeting's stance on free speech, depicting a stark contradiction between his words and the government's actions on NHS protests and silencing critics.
Starmer appoints Peter Kyle as Political Secretary
Prime Minister Keir Starmer appoints Peter Kyle as Political Secretary in his first major Downing Street move, signalling a new era of pragmatic governance and strategic appointments.
BBC's Charlie Stayt Grills Minister Over NHS Dentist Crisis
A government minister was left squirming on live TV as BBC Breakfast's Charlie Stayt exposed the stark reality of the NHS dentist shortage, challenging the official narrative with facts from the public.
Trump's Pentagon purge after Capitol riot revealed
Exclusive report reveals Donald Trump ousted Pentagon chief Christopher Miller just days after the January 6th Capitol attack, raising serious questions about political interference in national security.
Rayner's £40k Stamp Duty Scandal: Starmer Under Fire
Exclusive investigation reveals Deputy PM Angela Rayner's property tax controversy as PM Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure over her alleged £40,000 stamp duty avoidance. Full Westminster breakdown.
Lammy accuses Russia of 'dirty tricks' in UK politics
David Lammy warns of Moscow's interference in UK democracy, citing a disinformation campaign involving a forged letter with a fake Chechen official's signature aimed at undermining British politics.
Hilary Benn Appointed Northern Ireland Secretary
Veteran Labour MP Hilary Benn returns to government as the new Northern Ireland Secretary, tasked with upholding the delicate power-sharing agreement at Stormont.
Health Secretary's Coca-Cola Meeting Sparks Row
New Health Secretary Wes Streeting faces scrutiny after meeting with Coca-Cola executives, raising questions about corporate influence on public health policy just days into the new Labour government.
Von der Leyen Backs Rutte for NATO Leadership
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen throws her weight behind Dutch PM Mark Rutte's bid to become the next NATO Secretary General, signalling a major step forward for his candidacy.
Kemi Badenoch condemns Stanford's 'woke' diversity training
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch launches a scathing critique of Stanford University's diversity training, championing free speech and British values in a landmark transatlantic address.
Lammy Demands Immediate Gaza Ceasefire and Aid
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy issues a stark warning to Israel, urging an immediate ceasefire and the establishment of secure aid routes to address the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza.
UK Foreign Sec Lammy Demands Immediate Gaza Ceasefire
In a major foreign policy address, Britain's new Foreign Secretary David Lammy calls for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages, and unfettered humanitarian access, signalling a shift in UK tone.
Labour's Cooper demands France action on small boats
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper accuses the UK government of a 'complete failure' on small boats and urges a new returns agreement with France to tackle the crisis in the Channel.
Cooper's pledge: Scrap asylum hotels and stop small boats
Labour's Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper vows to end the 'wasteful' use of hotels for asylum seekers and tackle the small boats crisis with a new cross-border police unit, as she outlines Labour's immigration strategy.
Home Secretary orders NCA crackdown on crime gang assets
In a bold move, Home Secretary Chris Philp orders the National Crime Agency to intensify its pursuit of Britain's most dangerous organised crime syndicates, prioritising the seizure of their assets and dismantling their networks.
Epstein 'Sweetheart Deal' Haunts Ex-US Labour Secretary
Alex Acosta's political career faces terminal decline as his controversial role in securing a plea deal for sex offender Jeffrey Epstein continues to draw fierce criticism and scrutiny.
White working-class pupils 'failed' by system, says Keegan
Gillian Keegan delivers a stark warning as new data shows white working-class children have the lowest attainment rates in England, branding the situation a 'real injustice' that must be urgently addressed.
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