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Town Fury Over $22k Giant Eggplant and Peach Statues

Westminster, Maryland, faces a fierce public backlash after the local council approved $22,000 for controversial giant sculptures of an eggplant and a peach, sparking a heated debate about fiscal responsibility and public art.

Legal Threat to Lammy Over Gaza Arms Policy

Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under intense scrutiny as a new legal opinion suggests he could be held personally liable for his policy on Gaza, testing the boundaries of ministerial responsibility.

Scottish Justice Secretary Faces Ministerial Code Probe

Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance is under investigation for a potential breach of ministerial rules after contacting a public body about a constituent's case, raising questions about propriety in the Scottish Government.

OBR Downgrade Piles Pressure on Chancellor Reeves

The UK's fiscal watchdog has delivered a major blow to the government's economic plans, downgrading a crucial productivity forecast and threatening billions in planned public spending.

Starmer's Government: 13 Ministerial Exits in 14 Months

Exclusive investigation reveals a pattern of embarrassing ministerial exits from Keir Starmer's government, with associates linked to convicted fraudsters and tax-dodging diplomats raising serious questions about vetting procedures.

Ben & Jerry's Founders Decry Unilever Spin-Off Plan

Exclusive: Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield condemn Unilever's decision to exclude the iconic ice cream brand from its London listing, warning it risks destroying the company's founding ethical principles.

Angela Rayner vows to resign if police find rule breach

Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner makes a high-stakes pledge to step down if an ongoing police investigation finds she breached rules over her former council house sale and tax affairs, as the political pressure intensifies.

Reporting on Far-Right Without Amplifying Hate

Explore the critical ethical challenge facing modern newsrooms: how to cover extremist movements and far-right ideologies responsibly without inadvertently promoting their messages or platforms.

Reeves Vows OBR Power Over Labour Manifesto Costings

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to give the Office for Budget Responsibility new powers to independently cost Labour's election manifesto, marking a major shift in UK economic policy and transparency.

Badenoch Accuses Starmer of Ministerial Code Breach

Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch has launched a scathing attack on Sir Keir Starmer, alleging the Labour leader improperly used government resources. The explosive claim, denied by Labour, centres on a letter sent during Starmer's time as Director of Public

UK Garden Fence Law: Who Owns Which Side?

Unravel the mystery of garden fence ownership in the UK. Learn how to identify who is responsible for which boundary fence and avoid disputes with neighbours using these expert legal tips and practical checks.

Tory peer apologises for lobbying scandal

Conservative peer Ian Duncan has issued an apology after arranging a ministerial meeting for a firm he advises, sparking accusations of improper lobbying.

Water firms must prioritise public over profits

A damning report calls for UK water companies to shift focus from shareholder dividends to environmental and social responsibility, amid rising public outrage over sewage spills and service failures.

Tice demands Labour submit policies to OBR review

Richard Tice, leader of Reform UK, challenges Keir Starmer to commit Labour's election promises to independent scrutiny by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to ensure transparency and accountability.

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