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70 Convictions in New York Public Housing Bribery Scandal

70 Convictions in NY Public Housing Bribery Case

A decade-long New York public housing bribery scheme concludes with 70 convictions after the largest single-day bribery takedown in US Justice Department history. Discover the full story.

Mike Johnson Seeks Revenge with House Rules Change After Epstein Files Vote

Johnson plots revenge with House rules change

House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to make discharge petitions harder after the Epstein files vote humiliation. Discover the political fallout and what's next for Congress.

Lord Mandelson Faces £300 Fine for Public Urination in London Street

Mandelson Under Investigation for Public Urination

Lord Peter Mandelson faces a £300 fine after being caught urinating in a London street. The former Labour minister cites age-related prostate issues and lack of public facilities as mitigating factors.

Government Rejects UK Fireworks Ban Despite 180,000-Signature Petition

Government Rejects UK Fireworks Ban Petition

The UK government has responded to calls for a public fireworks ban, stating it has no plans to outlaw sales but is promoting responsible use. Over 180,000 people signed the petition.

Australian Public Sector Pay Surge: Wages Jump 3.4% as Private Sector Workers Left Behind

Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%

New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.

Baroness Mone's PPE Firm Faces £39m Tax Bill as Government Demands Payment

Mone-linked PPE firm owes £39m in tax

A PPE company linked to Tory peer Baroness Michelle Mone owes £39 million in unpaid taxes, with HMRC issuing a winding-up petition against the firm that secured massive government contracts during the pandemic.

Heroic Bystander Confronts Knife-Wielding Attacker in Broad Daylight London Confrontation

Hero bystander confronts knife-wielding man in London

A courageous member of the public risked his own safety to disarm a man allegedly threatening people with a knife during a terrifying incident in central London, with dramatic footage capturing the entire confrontation.

The Chancellor's Tax Gamble: Why Rachel Reeves Must Consider Raising Taxes to Save Public Services

Why Rachel Reeves Must Gamble on Tax Hikes

Exclusive analysis reveals why the Chancellor faces an impossible choice between fiscal responsibility and crumbling public services as economic pressures mount.

UK Trans Rights Crisis: Expert Warns of Widespread Exclusion from Public Spaces

Trans people risk exclusion from UK public spaces

A leading human rights expert reveals how transgender people face increasing barriers to accessing hospitals, shops, and public services across the UK, creating 'invisible walls' in daily life.

The Hidden Cost of Austerity: Why Cutting Public Services Is a False Economy

The False Economy of Public Service Cuts

New economic analysis reveals how short-term spending cuts on essential services create massive long-term costs for taxpayers and communities across Britain.

Brits Trust AI More Than Politicians: Shocking Poll Reveals Who We Really Believe

Brits trust AI more than politicians, poll reveals

A groundbreaking survey shows Britons now place greater trust in artificial intelligence and Google search results than in government ministers and MPs, signalling a dramatic crisis of confidence in Westminster.

Public Decorum in Crisis: The Alarming Surge of Aggression at UK Public Events

Public Decorum Crisis: Aggression Surges at UK Events

Exclusive investigation reveals how swearing, spitting and physical intimidation are becoming commonplace at British public gatherings, with experts warning of a dangerous new normal for civic behaviour.

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