NY Politician's Arabic Sign Sparks Political Controversy
Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani ignites debate after replacing English sign with Arabic at New York public assistance office, challenging linguistic norms in public services.
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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.
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.
Historic Mechanics' Institutes Reinvented for Modern Era
Discover how Australia's iconic Mechanics' Institutes are transforming from Victorian-era libraries into vibrant community hubs, offering everything from yoga classes to coding workshops while preserving their rich heritage.
Labour demands wealthy pay fair tax share
Shadow Women and Equalities Secretary Anneliese Dodds demands government action on tax avoidance, calling for proper taxation of wealthy non-doms and private equity bosses to fund public services.
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.
AWS and Microsoft Azure Hit by Major Service Outage
Major cloud computing services AWS and Microsoft Azure experienced widespread outages, disrupting businesses globally and highlighting critical dependency on cloud infrastructure.
Major AWS Outage Sparks Global Digital Chaos
A significant AWS infrastructure failure has triggered widespread disruption across major digital platforms including Microsoft Teams, Slack, and various business applications, highlighting critical cloud dependency vulnerabilities.
Amazon Cloud Crash Causes Global Internet Chaos
Critical Amazon Web Services failure triggers worldwide internet disruption, affecting major platforms and services across the globe in second major outage this year.
Child dies in London hazardous materials incident
A young child has died and four adults hospitalised following a hazardous materials emergency at a South London residential property, prompting major emergency service response and investigation.
Amazon Web Services Hit by Major Seattle Power Outage
A severe power failure at Amazon's Seattle data centre has triggered widespread disruption across AWS services, affecting major websites and streaming platforms in what experts are calling a critical infrastructure failure.
Reeves declares war on wealthy tax dodgers
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to target Britain's wealthiest tax evaders in radical HMRC overhaul, promising to recover £700m for public services while ruling out wealth tax for those paying their fair share.
Digital ID Crisis: Phone Theft Risk for Brits
Exclusive investigation reveals security flaws in UK's digital identity plans that could leave citizens vulnerable if their mobile devices are stolen or lost.
Britons see no improvement under Starmer - study
Exclusive research shows majority of Britons report no meaningful improvement in their quality of life since Labour took office, with growing discontent over jobs and public services.
Government 'running down clock' on key reforms - Reed
Shadow Communities Secretary Steve Reed launches scathing attack on government's 'deliberate delay' tactics affecting NHS, policing and education reforms ahead of general election.
The Bold Economic Vision a Labour Chancellor Must Deliver
As Britain faces its most significant budget in a generation, we explore the transformative economic strategy needed to break from Conservative austerity and build a fairer Britain.
Britain's stealth tax crisis demands urgent reform
As income tax thresholds remain frozen, millions face stealth tax rises while public services crumble. Explore why experts argue the current system is unsustainable and what fair alternatives could revitalise Britain's social infrastructure.
Reeves: British Were Lied To For 14 Years
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers blistering attack on Conservative economic record, revealing how successive Tory governments misled the public while wages stagnated and public services crumbled.
Officials accused of gaslighting over drug rooms
UK health officials face mounting criticism after dismissing community concerns about proposed drug consumption rooms as 'misinformation', sparking accusations of gaslighting vulnerable neighbourhoods.
Welsh public services face £4bn funding black hole
Shocking analysis by Institute for Fiscal Studies warns Welsh public services face devastating £4bn shortfall as funding formula fails to keep pace with needs
Major AWS outage disrupts global internet services
A massive AWS outage crippled popular services worldwide, from streaming platforms to smart home devices, highlighting our critical dependence on cloud infrastructure.
UK's £17bn AWS dependency exposed by major outage
A significant Amazon Web Services outage has laid bare the UK government's staggering £17 billion reliance on the tech giant, raising urgent questions about national infrastructure security and single-point dependency risks.
Teens risk lives in dangerous Tower Bridge stunt
Shocking footage captures the moment two reckless teenagers dangle precariously from London's iconic Tower Bridge, causing emergency response and traffic chaos.
UK borrowing outstrips forecasts as Amazon outage hits
UK government borrowing surged past official predictions in September, creating an early challenge for Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The financial uncertainty coincides with a major Amazon Web Services outage that disrupted global businesses before being reso
AWS Outage Causes Global Internet Disruption
A major AWS outage crippled countless websites and services worldwide, revealing our deep dependence on Amazon's cloud infrastructure. Here's the full breakdown of the incident.
AWS outage causes global tech meltdown, sparks digital resilience debate
A massive Amazon Web Services failure brings global services to their knees, revealing our alarming dependency on cloud technology and sparking debate about digital resilience.
UK's Worst Bin Collections Exposed
Exclusive analysis reveals the UK councils with the worst bin collection records as residents face overflowing waste and missed collections.
Major AWS Outage Hits UK Businesses and Websites
A significant AWS outage has caused widespread disruption across the UK, affecting major websites, streaming services, and business operations. Downdetector reports massive spike in error reports.
Charities warn Reeves: Don't cut public services
More than 120 charities and community organisations plead with Chancellor Rachel Reeves to protect essential services from spending cuts in upcoming budget decisions.
Council Tax Crisis: Local Authorities Demand Funding Overhaul
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
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