Stealth taxes hit workers as pensioners gain, says CPS
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's frozen tax thresholds will leave a £50k earner £505 worse off by 2031, while pensioners gain £306. Read the full analysis of this 'fiscal drag'.
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Macabre dollhouses of death still train detectives today
Discover how Frances Glessner Lee's miniature crime scenes, crafted in 1945, continue to train investigators. Explore the legacy of the 'mother of forensic science'. Read the full story.
Miniature 'Dollhouses of Death' Train Detectives
Discover how Frances Glessner Lee's 'Nutshell Studies'—eerily detailed miniature crime scenes from 1945—are still used to train forensic investigators today. Uncover the story of the 'mother of forensic science'.
Labour's 'Stealth Tax' to Make Workers £505 Poorer by 2030
A new report reveals how fiscal drag under Labour's tax policy will erode workers' incomes by 2030, while pensioners and benefit claimants see gains. Discover the hidden impact.
Reeves' Tax Threshold Freeze 'Hammers' Workers, CPS Finds
A new analysis reveals Labour's frozen tax thresholds will make a typical worker £505 worse off by 2030-31, while pensioners gain. Discover the full impact of fiscal drag.
Labour set to miss 150-project infrastructure target
New analysis reveals Labour is on track to approve just 107 major infrastructure projects, missing its 150-target due to ministerial delays. Read the full report.
12 dead in Johannesburg mass shooting at hostel
Twelve people have been killed in a mass shooting at a Johannesburg hostel. Police are investigating the attack which has shocked South Africa. Read the latest updates.
Bermuda Triangle Find Ignites Wild Conspiracy Theories
A massive geological discovery beneath Bermuda has reignited bizarre online theories about Atlantis, aliens, and secret portals. Experts explain the psychology behind the conspiracies.
OU student's failed essay ignites academic freedom row
A University of Oklahoma student failed a psychology essay citing biblical views on gender. Turning Point USA has taken up her case, alleging discrimination, while the instructor is on leave pending review.
Muslim Panto's Snow Brown Sells 24,000 Tickets
Citizen Khan star Abdullah Afzal's Muslim panto, Snow Brown and her Seven Chachay, is a festive hit, selling over 24,000 tickets. The show blends classic fairytales with British South-Asian culture.
5 Vital Health Studies You Need to Know
Crucial new research reveals how diet, flu, and MRI scans impact your risk of Alzheimer's, heart disease, and diabetes. Discover the latest findings.
Reeves defends budget amid thinktank criticism
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends her budget against criticism from leading thinktanks. The Resolution Foundation reveals tax threshold freezes hit workers harder than manifesto pledge breach. Follow live updates.
AI-driven fraud threatens cancer research integrity
Oncologist reveals how AI-generated fake research papers are flooding medical literature, with cancer studies being most vulnerable. Learn how to identify credible sources.
32 US Students Win Prestigious 2026 Rhodes Scholarships
Meet the 32 American students, including military cadets and Paralympians, awarded 2026 Rhodes Scholarships to study at Oxford University. Discover their ambitious plans for housing, health, and sustainability.
Kim Kardashian fails bar exam, vows to keep trying
Kim Kardashian confirms she failed her recent bar exam but pledges to 'keep studying and learning' until she qualifies as a lawyer. Discover her determined response.
32 US Students Win 2026 Rhodes Scholarships
Meet the 32 American students, including cadets from military academies and scholars from Yale and Harvard, awarded the prestigious 2026 Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford. Discover their inspiring stories.
South Korea Power Plant Collapse: Workers Feared Dead
Emergency crews race against time after catastrophic collapse at South Korean construction site leaves workers trapped under concrete amid ongoing rescue operations.
IFS: Reeves faces worst economic inheritance since WWII
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Britain's economic reality as experts warn of 'dark clouds' gathering over public finances, with tough decisions on tax and spending looming.
Seoul's Space-Out Competition Crowns Doing Nothing Champion
South Korea's unique 'Space-Out' competition celebrates the art of doing absolutely nothing, with thousands gathering to watch contestants achieve perfect mental stillness in Seoul's bustling city centre.
Trump's Shocking Praise for Xi Jinping Amid Korea Tensions
Donald Trump publicly praised Chinese President Xi Jinping while criticising South Korea's opposition leader in remarks that could reshape Asian diplomacy
Trump urges South Korea to develop nuclear weapons
In a dramatic shift from longstanding US policy, Donald Trump has suggested South Korea should develop its own nuclear weapons programme, sending shockwaves through diplomatic circles and raising tensions with China.
South Korea ends military beard ban after 120 years
In a landmark reform, South Korea's military has abolished its 120-year ban on beards, marking a significant shift in military culture and personal expression for servicemen.
Mukherjee's fibre revolution storms Royal Academy
The Royal Academy's landmark exhibition unveils the extraordinary textile sculptures of Indian artist Mrinalini Mukherjee, celebrating her radical transformation of fibre into monumental art forms.
IFS demolishes Lib Dem £2.5bn tax cut pledge
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey confronts mounting criticism after the Institute for Fiscal Studies dismantles his party's flagship £2.5bn tax cut proposal, revealing significant funding gaps and questioning economic credibility ahead of crucial elec
Teacher banned over 'honour killings' lesson controversy
A UK teacher has been prohibited from the classroom following a controversial religious studies lesson about 'honour' killings that left students distressed and prompted safeguarding concerns.
Modern Witch Hunts: Understanding Moral Panics
An exploration of how contemporary society creates modern witch hunts, examining the psychology behind moral panics and their impact on public discourse and individual lives.
Cambodia tourism surges 143% as Korean visitors return
Phnom Penh sees dramatic tourism revival as South Korean travellers return, with visitor numbers surging 143% in early 2024 amid new flight routes and cultural attractions.
UK diverted Ukraine research funds to Brexit work
Exclusive investigation uncovers how Whitehall redirected vital medical and environmental research funding away from Ukraine support programmes to bolster post-Brexit policy development.
South Pole Skeleton Mystery Solved After 60 Years
The haunting mystery of a young woman's skeleton found abandoned at the South Pole research station has been solved after six decades, revealing a tragic tale of illness and isolation in the world's most remote location.
IFS urges Rachel Reeves to consider welfare cuts in budget
The Institute for Fiscal Studies delivers stark warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, stating benefit cuts cannot be ruled out in upcoming budget despite political risks.
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