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Optus Fallout: Emergency Call Watchdog Still Not Staffed

Exclusive investigation reveals the Australian government's promised failsafe for emergency calls, the 'Triple Zero Custodian', remains unstaffed and inoperative, leaving millions vulnerable over a year after the catastrophic Optus network blackout.

School Bus Driver Fails Drug Test Before Child Pickup

A school bus driver in the UK was apprehended for speeding and subsequently failed a roadside drug test while en route to collect children. The incident has sparked major concerns over pupil safety and vetting procedures.

UK Contactless Payment Limit Doubles to £200

The UK's financial regulator, the FCA, has officially confirmed a huge increase to the contactless payment limit, raising it from £100 to £200. This landmark decision promises to revolutionise how Britons pay for their shopping, offering greater speed and

Ofcom probes This Morning after psychic segment backlash

UK media regulator Ofcom is investigating a flood of complaints after ITV's This Morning aired a segment featuring a psychic and a controversial 'energy healer', sparking viewer fury over broadcasting standards.

UK Watchdog Demands Google Break Up Ad Tech Business

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has issued a landmark provisional ruling, finding Google's ad tech dominance harms competition and consumers. The tech giant now faces the stark choice of a forced breakup or major divestments.

British Drug Mule Kim Hall Jailed in US

Kim Hall, a British mother, has been sentenced to 70 months in a US prison for attempting to smuggle cocaine. Discover the full story of her arrest and the stark warning from officials.

Anglian Water hit with £2.65m Ofwat penalty

Anglian Water has been hit with a £2.65 million penalty by regulator Ofwat for missing key performance targets on pollution and customer service, impacting millions in the East of England.

Pensioner on mobility scooter jailed for cocaine smuggling

A 63-year-old man from Kent, using a mobility scooter, has been sentenced to eight years for attempting to smuggle £1 million worth of cocaine from the Netherlands. Discover the shocking details of this sophisticated drug operation.

Ozempic Beats Dieting for Weight Loss, Study Confirms

Groundbreaking research from Tufts University reveals that drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are dramatically more effective for weight loss than traditional diet and exercise alone, potentially transforming the NHS's approach to the obesity epidemic.

Mounjaro Shortage: Diabetics Priced Out of Miracle Drug

Exclusive: Desperate UK diabetics face a devastating health crisis as they are cut off from the 'miracle' weight-loss drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) due to soaring costs and an NHS postcode lottery, with patients fearing for their lives.

NSW regulator lifts order blocking UTS job cuts

The University of Technology Sydney can proceed with its controversial restructure after the NSW regulator lifted its order, despite ongoing union concerns over job losses and transparency.

US sinks Venezuelan 'narco-sub' in major cocaine bust

In a major counter-narcotics operation, a US Coastguard team from the USS Margaret Chase Thatcher intercepted and scuttled a semi-submersible vessel smuggling over two tonnes of cocaine from Venezuela.

NHS Mounjaro Postcode Lottery Exposed

Shocking new data reveals a stark postcode lottery for the diabetes and weight loss drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) in England, with patients in some areas almost completely unable to access it on the NHS despite being eligible.

Football Regulator Gets Prison Powers for Rogue Owners

UK government passes landmark Football Governance Bill, introducing an independent regulator with powers to impose prison sentences on club owners who break financial rules, aiming to protect clubs from reckless management.

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