Farage clashes with Bank of England Governor over economy
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage challenges Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey over interest rates and economic competence in tense parliamentary exchange.
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China ambassador faces tense parliamentary grilling over rights
Tensions flared in Parliament as China's ambassador to Britain, Zheng Zeguang, faced intense questioning from MPs about human rights abuses, Hong Kong freedoms, and the treatment of Uyghur Muslims in a dramatic committee session.
Government facing major financial risks, warns watchdog
The National Audit Office head Gareth Davies reveals serious concerns about government financial management and accountability in exclusive interview with David Lammy.
Airport expansion threatens UK net zero goals, MPs warn
Cross-party committee warns that government's airport expansion strategy threatens to undermine Britain's legally binding climate targets and carbon budgets.
MPs Demand Airport Expansion Freeze Over Climate
A powerful cross-party committee of MPs has called for a halt to all major airport expansion, including at Gatwick, until the government can prove it aligns with UK climate targets.
Indonesia bans Israeli gymnasts from Olympic qualifier
Indonesian sports authorities face International Olympic Committee scrutiny after blocking Israeli athletes from a crucial Olympic qualifying event, raising concerns about political discrimination in international sport.
Indonesia faces Olympic ban over Israeli athlete exclusion
The International Olympic Committee issues stern warning to Indonesia after its athletes were barred from World Cup event in Jakarta, threatening Olympic participation over discriminatory practices.
Indonesia faces IOC ban over Israel athlete exclusion
The International Olympic Committee threatens to revoke Indonesia's hosting rights for major sporting events after the country barred Israeli athletes from competition, sparking international condemnation.
Trump judicial nominee rejected over racist texts
President Trump's judicial nominee Paul Ingrassia has been voted down by the Senate Judiciary Committee after revelations of racist and inflammatory text messages, dealing a significant blow to the administration's judicial appointments.
NI Environmental Governance Failing Across Multiple Fronts
Shocking report reveals Northern Ireland's environmental governance is failing across multiple fronts, with dire consequences for climate targets and public health.
Blunkett: Skilled Migrants Must Train British Workers
David Blunkett supports groundbreaking proposal requiring skilled migrants to train UK workers, addressing labour shortages while boosting domestic skills - a major shift in immigration policy.
London railway stations face capacity crisis as numbers soar
Major London terminals including King's Cross and St Pancras are operating beyond their designed capacity, sparking urgent calls for infrastructure investment to prevent travel chaos.
Trump judicial nominee faces scrutiny over group chats
Federal court nominee Paul Ingrassia's confirmation hangs in balance as Senate Democrats investigate his participation in controversial online forums discussing conspiracy theories and political attacks.
MPs: HMRC misses millions from gaming tax gap
A powerful Treasury Committee report reveals HMRC is failing to collect substantial tax revenue from major video game companies, including Fortnite maker Epic Games, urging urgent reforms to tackle digital economy tax avoidance.
Ghislaine Maxwell's UK properties revealed in Luton and Edinburgh
Exclusive investigation reveals Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell owned multiple UK properties, including homes in Luton and Edinburgh, as US lawmakers demand transparency.
MP's expenses claims under investigation by watchdog
Conservative MP for Great Yarmouth under scrutiny for claiming expenses on London property while reportedly residing in constituency home, raising questions about parliamentary expense rules.
NHS £2.6bn Crisis Over Soaring Childbirth Negligence Claims
A shocking National Audit Office report reveals maternity failures now account for half of all NHS clinical negligence claims, creating a financial timebomb for Britain's health service.
NHS Crisis: Damning Report Exposes Government Failures
A scathing National Audit Office investigation exposes critical failures in NHS planning and funding, warning of severe consequences for patient care and staff wellbeing across the UK.
Cardiff Council abolishes cabinet system in governance overhaul
Cardiff Council votes to abolish its cabinet model, returning to a committee system that promises greater transparency and cross-party involvement in decision-making.
Lara Trump's RNC halftime show comparison sparks outrage
Lara Trump faces backlash after comparing Republican National Committee speech to Super Bowl halftime show, drawing criticism from Democrats and raising questions about political entertainment boundaries.
Melania Trump's Political Comeback: White House Return
Former First Lady Melania Trump breaks her political silence with a strategic White House appearance, signalling a new chapter in her public role as Donald Trump eyes the presidency.
MPs demand digital IDs for children in online safety crackdown
A landmark parliamentary report calls for mandatory digital IDs for under-18s and holding tech giants legally accountable for online safety in sweeping internet reforms.
Trump backs full release of secret JFK assassination files
Republican lawmakers push for full disclosure of JFK assassination documents amid claims of government cover-up, with Donald Trump endorsing transparency.
Yvette Cooper condemns China over Hong Kong activist bounties
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper accuses China of 'completely unacceptable' intimidation tactics after bounties placed on UK-based Hong Kong activists, raising serious diplomatic concerns.
Bank of England Governor Faces Parliament Grilling
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey defends monetary policy before Treasury Committee as inflation concerns mount and interest rate decisions face scrutiny.
UK's Green Homes Scheme Fails: Billions Wasted
A damning National Audit Office report reveals the UK government's flagship green homes initiative has fallen dramatically short, with just 47,500 upgrades completed against a 600,000-home target, leaving billions in potential energy savings unrealised.
Tory MP: Chinese detectives searched my hotel room
Conservative MP Alicia Kearns reveals disturbing security breach during China visit, alleging state security officials rummaged through her hotel room in intimidating search operation.
Nobel Peace Prize betting scandal investigation launched
A major investigation is underway into alleged betting irregularities surrounding the Nobel Peace Prize nominations after a complete unknown surprisingly beat Donald Trump to the prestigious award.
Nobel Peace Prize Betting Frenzy Sparks Ethics Controversy
The Nobel Peace Prize faces unprecedented scrutiny as cryptocurrency prediction platform Polymarket attracts massive betting activity, raising ethical concerns about gambling on global peace efforts.
Nobel Committee Faced Pressure to Award Trump Peace Prize
Exclusive: Former Nobel official discloses intense lobbying campaign to honour Donald Trump with prestigious peace award, raising questions about political influence on the committee.
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