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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.

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.

Equality watchdog's gender guidance 'unworkable'

The Equality and Human Rights Commission faces mounting criticism as its latest guidance on single-sex spaces is declared fundamentally unworkable by legal experts and service providers.

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.

Britain among world's least nature-connected nations

Shocking new research shows Britain has one of the lowest levels of nature connection globally, while Nepal tops the chart. Discover why urban living and modern lifestyles are creating a nature deficit.

Young buyers sacrifice gardens in housing crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's housing crisis is forcing a generation of first-time buyers to abandon dreams of green spaces and gardens for cramped urban living.

Soho's Gay Village Faces Existential Threat

As Westminster Council pushes forward with pedestrianisation plans, London's iconic LGBTQ+ community fears being priced out of the very streets that once offered sanctuary.

UK Churches Face Closure from Crushing Repair Bills

A devastating survey reveals nearly 400 British churches could shut their doors permanently within five years due to unaffordable repair costs, threatening the nation's architectural and community heritage.

Homeowners use wheelie bins to guard parking spaces

Furious residents in Westminster are resorting to placing wheelie bins in parking spaces to prevent outsiders from taking their spots in a growing parking crisis that's dividing communities.

Dog owners furious over new 'ASBO' restrictions

British dog owners are erupting in anger as local authorities introduce sweeping new restrictions, including mandatory muzzles, leads, and exclusion zones, in what's being dubbed 'canine ASBOs'.

Neglected home spaces costing UK homeowners thousands

Property experts reveal how neglected areas like sheds, garages and spare rooms are dramatically reducing house values across Britain, with simple transformation tips to boost your property's worth.

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 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.

Legal fight over Welsh library mosque conversion

A controversial plan to convert a former Welsh library into a mosque has sparked legal action from Christian groups, raising questions about community spaces and religious equality.

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