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Co-Living Spaces: Affordable Solution or Gentrification Engine?

Exclusive investigation into the rapid rise of corporate co-living spaces in New York City. Are these 'pod' apartments providing affordable solutions or accelerating displacement in already vulnerable communities? We examine the stark reality behind the t

Supreme Court Rules on Trans Rights in Single-Sex Spaces

The UK Supreme Court has rejected a landmark case seeking to redefine access to single-sex spaces, delivering a pivotal judgment with far-reaching implications for transgender rights, equality law, and service providers across Britain.

Sydney's 'Ugly' Highway Set for £1.5bn Transformation

A groundbreaking £1.5 billion plan promises to finally transform Sydney's notorious Western Distributor highway, replacing concrete with green spaces and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure after four decades of failed attempts.

Thames 'Wet Wipe Island': London's Man-Made Monster

A monstrous man-made island, the size of two tennis courts, has been exposed in the River Thames. Built entirely from discarded wet wipes and sewage debris, it's a stark symbol of London's plastic pollution crisis and the failure of 'flushable' product la

Couple's rift over girlfriend's litter-picking habit

A British man questions his girlfriend's compulsive litter-picking habit, sparking a debate on civic duty, relationship boundaries, and environmental responsibility. Should she stop cleaning up after strangers?

Girl, 9, Found Dead in River Thames in London Tragedy

A major search operation for a missing nine-year-old girl in London has ended in tragedy after her body was recovered from the River Thames. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding this devastating incident.

Thames Torso Mystery: 20 Year Hunt for Boy in the Blue

Twenty years after the discovery of 'Adam's' torso in the Thames, Scotland Yard's grisly ritual murder case remains one of its most haunting unsolved crimes. New forensic techniques offer a final hope for justice.

Equality watchdog confirms legality of single-sex spaces

The SNP government is under intense scrutiny after the UK's equalities regulator issued definitive legal guidance confirming that single-sex spaces are protected under law, forcing a potential U-turn on controversial policies.

Police tell family of prisoner's death by voicemail

Exclusive: The family of a deceased prisoner was informed of his death via a cold voicemail message, sparking outrage and a formal investigation into Thames Valley Police's shocking breach of protocol.

Thames Water crisis deepens as Ofwat rejects 40% bill hike

Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, faces a deepening crisis after regulator Ofwat rejected its plea for a 40% bill increase. The decision raises the spectre of a temporary government takeover as the utility grapples with massive debt and urgen

Thames Water: Creditors propose £20bn rescue package

Major creditors have tabled a radical £20 billion restructuring plan to rescue Thames Water from administration, aiming to secure the future of Britain's largest water company and prevent a national crisis.

Thames Water on the Brink: Ofwat Rejects Bailout

Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, faces potential collapse as regulator Ofwat blocks its rescue plan. With debts soaring to £15.6bn, the government prepares for a temporary nationalisation to avert a crisis for 16 million customers.

Ofwat Rejects Thames Water Bailout, Collapse Looms

Britain's water regulator, Ofwat, has dealt a crushing blow to Thames Water's recovery plan, rejecting its plea for higher bills and lenient penalties. This decision pushes the debt-laden utility, serving 16 million customers, closer to a potential govern

UK Boil Water Alert Over Parasite Fears

Households across parts of the UK are being urgently advised to boil their drinking water following the discovery of a potentially harmful parasite. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.

Royal Navy's Fourth of July Thames Flotilla for US

The Royal Navy staged a dramatic boat parade on the River Thames to mark the Fourth of July, a gesture of UK-US solidarity. The event, featuring a flotilla of vessels, paid tribute to the special relationship between the two nations.

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