Starmer: Next government faces worst inheritance since WWII
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer confronts 'darkest hour' for public services as Institute for Fiscal Studies exposes dire economic reality awaiting next Prime Minister.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer confronts 'darkest hour' for public services as Institute for Fiscal Studies exposes dire economic reality awaiting next Prime Minister.
Major gas leak sparks large-scale evacuation in Darwen town centre with multiple emergency services responding to the dangerous incident on Railway Road.
A groundbreaking survey shows Britons now place greater trust in artificial intelligence and Google search results than in government ministers and MPs, signalling a dramatic crisis of confidence in Westminster.
Melbourne's transformative Metro Tunnel project enters its final phase with the 'Big Switch' approaching. Discover when new train services will begin and how this £12.7bn project will revolutionise city transport.
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride delivers stunning rebuke to Conservative colleague's inheritance tax demands, warning of dire consequences for public services and economy.
An exclusive investigation reveals how one of Britain's most liberal cities is buckling under unprecedented strain as asylum seeker numbers spiral out of control, testing public services and community cohesion to their limits.
Exclusive analysis reveals how Labour's immigration policies have triggered unprecedented population growth, straining public services and reshaping British society beyond recognition.
Exclusive investigation reveals how swearing, spitting and physical intimidation are becoming commonplace at British public gatherings, with experts warning of a dangerous new normal for civic behaviour.
A TikTok video revealing what lurks beneath public toilet seats has gone viral, with an Australian woman's shocking find prompting serious health concerns and widespread revulsion.
Australia Post faces furious backlash after quietly implementing cashless policies across branches, leaving vulnerable customers stranded and prompting government intervention.
Exclusive: Britain braces for widespread disruption as potential government shutdown threatens military pay, passport services and national parks. Critical services face closure in unprecedented Whitehall standoff.
Shadow Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood reveals Labour's ambitious plans to expand national ID card usage beyond immigration verification, potentially transforming how Britons access public services.
Australian commuters are speaking out about a disturbing decline in public transport standards, from rampant anti-social behaviour to frequent cancellations and safety concerns that are making daily travel unbearable.
Exclusive: Labour is urged to review gambling levy as new analysis reveals potential £1.6bn windfall for Treasury to support struggling public services.
Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has called for First Minister John Swinney to step down, citing a 'litany of failures' in public services and accusing the SNP of neglecting Scotland's priorities.
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.
The UK's inaugural Chief Technology Officer, Mark Russinovich, delivers a damning verdict on Whitehall's archaic IT infrastructure, calling for an urgent technological revolution to drag public services into the 21st century.
Exclusive investigation reveals the harrowing reality of Warwick Farm station, where drug addicts, used needles, and violent assaults have created a no-go zone for terrified Sydney commuters and residents.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy announces landmark 'Hillsborough Law' to end impunity for public authorities and create a legal duty of candour, forcing transparency in official investigations.
A landmark new bill will introduce criminal sanctions, including imprisonment, for public officials who breach official codes of conduct, marking the UK's toughest-ever anti-corruption measure.
Shocking rush hour incident on Valencia's Metrovalencia network as a train fails to stop, crashing into buffer stops at Jesús station. Emergency services scramble to rescue trapped passengers with six people hospitalised following the terrifying collision
Western Australia's Premier Mark McGowan gifts Perth and Peel residents two surprise public holidays following the West Coast Eagles' historic AFL Grand Final victory, sparking celebration and economic debate.
A New Jersey town faces a public health emergency as its council votes to withdraw funding from life-saving ambulance services, leaving residents without guaranteed emergency medical response from January 1st.
Exclusive: Labour grandee Peter Mandelson reveals that Sir Keir Starmer, as Director of Public Prosecutions, underwent a secretive MI6 vetting process, raising questions about the links between the security services and the government.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches blistering attack on Nigel Farage's Reform UK, accusing them of planning an 'unfunded spending spree' that would cripple public services. Analysis reveals their manifesto threatens Tory vote share in key marginals.
First Minister John Swinney faces intense criticism for dismissing a landmark report on Scotland's unsustainable population growth, sparking a major political row over his government's approach to immigration and public services.
A leading UK biologist issues a stark warning about a popular hand drying method found in public toilets, linking it to increased germ transmission and health risks.
A popular Lisbon tourist tram derailed and crashed into a wall in the historic Alfama district, leaving multiple passengers injured and sparking a major emergency response.
Exclusive: Local authorities across the UK are exploring controversial bans on smoking in public spaces like high streets, beaches, and parks. Discover which areas are leading the charge.
Former PM Tony Blair's institute urges the next government to implement a mandatory digital ID system, claiming it could save billions and revolutionise public services. Critics raise privacy concerns.