Private prosecutions surge as police fail to investigate
Exclusive investigation reveals how victims of crime are turning to private prosecutions as police fail to investigate serious offences across England and Wales.
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Trump Lawyers Plotted Political Prosecutions Against Critics
Newly uncovered documents show Trump administration officials discussed using justice system to target critics, raising alarm about democratic norms ahead of potential second term.
Starmer scrutinised over China spy trial involvement
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces questions about his involvement in a controversial espionage case during his time as Director of Public Prosecutions, raising concerns about UK-China relations and national security protocols.
Reeves announces tax rises in first Labour budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping tax reforms in her debut budget, targeting private schools, non-doms and private equity in bid to rebuild Britain's economy.
Tories vow to protect NI veterans from prosecutions
The Conservative Party vows to protect former soldiers from historical prosecutions relating to the Troubles, promising new legal safeguards for military veterans.
Kids protest Labour's private school tax plan
Dozens of students and parents staged an emotional protest outside Labour's London headquarters, warning that the party's VAT on private schools could devastate family finances and overwhelm state education.
Labour could add VAT to private healthcare bills
Exclusive polling reveals public outrage as Labour considers imposing 20% VAT on private healthcare treatments, making medical care more expensive for millions of Britons.
Labour's private healthcare VAT hits 8 million families
Rachel Reeves' plan to impose VAT on private medical treatments could cost families hundreds of pounds more annually, with experts warning it may overwhelm the NHS as patients return to public healthcare.
Betrayal of Northern Ireland Veterans: Demand a Fair Deal
An urgent call for the UK government to end the witch-hunt against British Army veterans who served in Northern Ireland and to deliver on its promise of a fair deal, protecting them from unjust prosecution.
Private parking tickets surge 24% hitting UK drivers
British motorists are facing a record onslaught of private parking tickets, with a shocking 24% annual surge in charges. Discover the data behind the £100M industry and how to fight back.
Mandelson: Starmer Underwent MI6 Vetting
Exclusive: Labour grandee Peter Mandelson reveals that Sir Keir Starmer, as Director of Public Prosecutions, underwent a secretive MI6 vetting process, raising questions about the links between the security services and the government.
Trump could deploy private army in US cities
Exclusive: Donald Trump is reportedly exploring using private security contractors for domestic operations, including immigration enforcement and policing, raising alarming legal and constitutional questions.
NHS Crisis Forces Record Numbers to Go Private
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in Britons turning to private medical care, driven by unprecedented NHS waiting times and a perceived 'postcode lottery' for treatment. This investigation uncovers the human cost of the healthcare crisis.
Soho House Goes Private in Major $1.1bn Deal
Exclusive members' club Soho House has de-listed from the stock market in a major shift. Discover the implications for its global membership and the future of private hospitality.
DWP reviews benefit prosecutions for Horizon-style errors
The Department for Work and Pensions has initiated an internal review to investigate whether flawed computer evidence led to wrongful prosecutions of benefit claimants, echoing the Post Office Horizon scandal.
Trump's Secret Surveillance Operation Exposed in Report
A shocking exposé from the University of Michigan reveals how private investigators, hired by Donald Trump's company, engaged in extensive surveillance of his own employees, allies, and journalists, raising grave concerns over privacy and power.
White House Public Tours Cancelled, Ballroom Now for Private Hire
Exclusive: The historic tradition of public White House tours has been quietly suspended, with the East Wing's main ballroom now exclusively hosting paid, private gatherings under the Trump Organisation's management.
Djokovic Evacuated from Athens Amid Violent Student Protests
Novak Djokovic and a Serbian government delegation were hurriedly evacuated from their Athens hotel as violent student protests against private education reforms erupted on the streets below. The dramatic scenes forced the tennis champion to cancel a plan
Reeves scraps VAT exemption for private schools
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes her opening move by ending VAT exemption for private schools, a key Labour pledge to fund state education. The Treasury confirms the change will proceed despite sector warnings.
Billionaire Backs 'American Exceptionalism' School Chain
Billionaire Jeff Yass, a major Republican donor, is funding a new chain of private schools named 'American Exceptionalism Academies' across four US states, aiming to challenge 'woke' education policies.
Sixth Forms Braced for 'Brutal Competition' Over Labour VAT Plan
Exclusive: A new report reveals sixth forms are bracing for a fierce battle for students as Labour's plan to add VAT to private school fees threatens to drive an exodus back into the state sector, creating a funding and capacity crisis.
Wes Streeting Under Fire Over NHS Privatisation Plans
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting is embroiled in a major row after unions and medical professionals demand he 'comes clean' on plans to use private healthcare providers within the NHS, raising fears of a move towards American-style healthcare.
Holidaymaker's £100 parking fine becomes £1,700 nightmare
A tourist's dream holiday in Cornwall turned into a financial nightmare after a disputed parking fine from a private firm spiralled into a £1,700 court battle. Discover how a common mistake led to a devastating legal loophole.
Pensioner wins landmark court case against parking firm
A retired engineer from Bristol has scored a stunning victory against a major parking firm in a David vs Goliath legal battle, setting a powerful precedent for motorists across the UK.
Reeves Rules Out VAT on Private School Fees
In a significant pre-election promise, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has explicitly committed to not extending VAT to private school fees, offering certainty to families and the education sector.
Katherine Ryan's 'Dangerous' School Choice For Son
Comedian Katherine Ryan opens up about her unconventional parenting philosophy, defending her choice to prioritise real-world experience and resilience over sheltered private education for her son.
Young Brits Ditch NHS for Private Healthcare in Droves
Exclusive analysis reveals a silent crisis as a generation loses faith in the NHS, opting for private medical insurance in a desperate bid for timely care. Is this the end of the NHS as we know it?
Christian school teacher sacked over secret OnlyFans
A drama teacher at a private Christian school in the UK has been dismissed after her side hustle on the adult subscription platform OnlyFans was discovered by parents, sparking a fierce debate on morality clauses and private lives.
Trump's AI Robot Spy Network Fuelled by Microsoft & Meta
Exclusive investigation reveals Trump Enterprises is building a vast private surveillance network using AI-powered robots, with data sourced from tech giants Microsoft and Meta, raising alarm over a new era of corporate espionage and eroded privacy.
‘Cruel and Unusual’ Healthcare Exposed in US Private Prisons
A shocking congressional investigation reveals systemic medical neglect and preventable deaths within the US for-profit prison healthcare system, prompting calls for urgent reform.
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