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Denmark ends 400-year postal service, UK may follow
Denmark's state postal service ends letter deliveries after 400 years, signalling a global decline. Could the UK's Royal Mail face a similar fate? Explore the cultural shift.
Civil Service workforce reaches highest level in nearly 20 years
New figures reveal the UK Civil Service has grown to 554,000 staff, its largest size since 2006. Explore the drivers behind this surge and the government's plans for future reform.
Labour's facial recognition plans raise data misuse fears
Labour's expansion of live facial recognition technology risks putting sensitive biometric data in the wrong hands, threatening public trust and civil liberties. Read the urgent warnings.
Switzerland votes on mandatory national service for women
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum that could compel women to undertake national service, a move testing European views on civic duty during the Ukraine war.
Swiss Vote: Women in National Service?
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.
Injured ex-police officers call for service award
Former emergency service workers, forced to retire due to line-of-duty injuries, are campaigning for a dedicated honour scheme. They describe feeling 'discarded' without formal recognition for their sacrifice.
USPS Proposes Price Hikes After $9 Billion Annual Loss
The US Postal Service reports a $9.5bn loss, proposing significant price increases and warning of an 'urgent need' for legislative changes to ensure its survival.
Seven UK Areas Get Facial Recognition Vans
Seven additional UK police forces will deploy facial recognition vans, expanding controversial surveillance technology funded by the Home Office. Discover the full list of areas affected.
Emergency Services Swarm Blackwood Street
A large-scale emergency operation unfolded in Blackwood, Wales, after a serious medical incident. Two air ambulances were dispatched alongside multiple ground crews. Follow for live updates.
HMRC failed 85 million taxpayer calls in decade
Shocking figures reveal HMRC failed to answer 85 million taxpayer calls over ten years, exposing a broken customer service system leaving millions frustrated and unheard.
Microsoft Azure Hit By Major Global Outage
Microsoft's cloud computing platform Azure experienced widespread service disruptions, affecting businesses and users globally with login failures and connectivity issues.
Farage: Cut 140,000 Civil Service Jobs, Ban Woke Agenda
Nigel Farage announces radical plan to cut Civil Service by 140,000 positions, making it easier to dismiss officials while banning diversity initiatives in sweeping Whitehall overhaul.
Delta flight emergency after slide detaches mid-air
A Delta Airlines flight from New York to Los Angeles made an emergency return after an emergency slide detached from the aircraft shortly after takeoff, prompting aviation safety concerns.
Eastern Airways flight declares emergency over UK
A dramatic mid-air emergency unfolded as an Eastern Airways flight declared an emergency while flying over the UK, prompting a major response from emergency services and raising serious safety concerns.
Boeing 777's emergency plunge forces Turkey landing
A United Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 273 passengers experienced a severe mid-air emergency, plummeting dramatically before making an emergency landing in Turkey. Exclusive details reveal the terrifying moments aboard Flight UA959.
Delta flight engine failure sparks mid-air terror over Iceland
Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Reykjavik to New York feared for their lives when an engine failure forced an emergency return to Iceland. Exclusive passenger accounts reveal the heart-stopping moments as the aircraft shuddered and plunged
Labour demands probe into Cabinet Secretary's Tory links
Labour Party escalates pressure on Cabinet Secretary Simon Case over undisclosed Conservative Party connections, demanding immediate investigation into potential conflicts of interest at the heart of government.
Delta flight diverts after crew medical emergency
A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Atlanta diverted to Albuquerque after a flight attendant suffered a serious medical emergency, with passengers rallying to assist the stricken crew member.
Crown Prosecution Service faces major overhaul after review
The Crown Prosecution Service is set for significant reforms after a damning report revealed systemic failures in case handling and communication with victims.
American Airlines flight diverts to Omaha after emergency
An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Washington DC made an emergency landing in Omaha after crew declared a mid-air emergency, with passengers reporting oxygen masks deploying and moments of panic aboard.
United Airlines pilot medical emergency forces plane to land
A United Airlines flight from Vegas to Virginia made an urgent emergency landing after the pilot suffered a serious medical emergency mid-flight, with passengers praising the calm response of cabin crew.
Waitress confronts customer over zero tip in London restaurant
A London waitress went viral after publicly challenging a customer who left no gratuity. The heated exchange raises questions about tipping culture in UK hospitality.
Labour's Digital Veteran Card to Replace Physical IDs
Labour Party announces revolutionary digital veteran card to replace physical IDs, streamlining access to services and recognition for UK armed forces personnel.
Royal Mail Faces Ofcom Probe Over Delivery Target Failures
Ofcom launches formal investigation into Royal Mail after it missed first and second class delivery targets, raising concerns about postal service reliability across the UK.
Royal Mail fined £5.6m for missing delivery targets
Royal Mail faces massive £5.6 million penalty after regulator Ofcom finds the postal service missed first and second class delivery targets for 2022-23, affecting millions of customers across the UK.
Vodafone Network Outage Disrupts UK Services
Major Vodafone service disruption affects mobile and broadband users nationwide. Company confirms network issues and works on resolution as frustrated customers report widespread connectivity problems.
Vodafone broadband compensation after major outage
Thousands of Vodafone broadband customers are set to receive compensation following a significant service outage that left households and businesses without internet connectivity for extended periods.
Woolworths worker's quick thinking saves customer in emergency
A Woolworths employee's heroic actions and rapid response averted potential disaster when a customer suffered a serious medical emergency in-store, showcasing remarkable presence of mind.
Optus Network Collapse Disrupts Emergency Services
Australia's second-largest telecommunications provider Optus suffered a catastrophic nationwide outage, disrupting emergency services and mistakenly sending thousands of customers to voicemail during critical situations.
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