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Scotland and Irish county forge historic transport partnership

In an unprecedented cross-border agreement, the Scottish Government has partnered with Ireland's County Donegal to create a revolutionary transport network, with Network Rail providing crucial technical expertise for this international collaboration.

UK's Most Reliable Train Operator Revealed

New data exposes the UK's best and worst performing train operators for reliability and passenger satisfaction. Discover which company topped the charts and which ones left commuters frustrated.

Trump cuts $5bn from NY rail tunnel project

The Trump administration has withdrawn $5 billion in critical funding for New York's Gateway rail tunnel project, dealing a devastating blow to the region's infrastructure and commuter safety.

Autumn Train Timetables Cut as Leaves Disrupt UK Rails

Major train operators across Britain unveil reduced winter schedules with earlier last services, blaming seasonal leaf-fall disruption for widespread cuts that will impact commuters and evening travellers.

Childcare execs pocket bonuses amid safety scandal

Senior executives at Australia's largest childcare provider received massive bonuses despite shocking allegations of systemic abuse and safety failures within their centres, sparking public fury.

Scotland's Devolution Crisis: SNP Minister Must Resign

Exclusive analysis reveals Scotland's governance is in a state of paralysis, with the SNP facing mounting pressure over policy failures and constitutional stagnation. Stephen Daisley's damning indictment demands urgent ministerial accountability.

M&S Chairman Faces Major Shareholder Revolt

Marks & Spencer confronts a significant shareholder rebellion as nearly 23% of investors vote against the re-election of Chairman Stuart Rose, citing governance concerns over his combined role with the CEO.

Tesla Shares Crash After Musk's $56bn Pay Deal Rejected

Tesla faces a staggering $50bn market valuation loss as shareholders reject Elon Musk's colossal $56bn pay package, triggering a dramatic share price collapse and raising serious corporate governance concerns.

ANZ Bank fined £375k for major governance failures

Australia's ANZ Bank has been slapped with a hefty A$750,000 fine for 'widespread' corporate misconduct and failing to maintain proper share dealing policies for its directors, following a landmark Federal Court ruling.

Olympian Told She Was 'Too Fat' to Compete After Birth

An Olympic race walker's comeback was brutally halted by officials who deemed her 'fat' post-pregnancy. Her powerful story exposes the toxic body shaming and systemic barriers facing mothers in elite sport.

Julie Bishop resigns as ANU Chancellor in dramatic exit

Former Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop dramatically resigns as Chancellor of ANU, citing irreconcilable differences with Vice-Chancellor Professor Brian Schmidt over university governance and financial priorities.

ANU Vice-Chancellor resigns amid leadership crisis

Australian National University's Vice-Chancellor Professor Genevieve Bell abruptly resigns following staff no-confidence motion and governance concerns. Full story on the leadership crisis.

Ben & Jerry's Sues Unilever Over Israel Operations

Unilever faces a high-stakes legal challenge from its own subsidiary, Ben & Jerry's, over the controversial sale of its Israeli business operations, testing corporate governance and ethical boundaries.

Murdoch's Succession: Lachlan Takes Control in Family Deal

Exclusive details reveal Rupert Murdoch's carefully orchestrated succession plan, confirming Lachlan Murdoch will assume full control of the media empire in a landmark family agreement that reshapes global media power structures.

Reform UK Would Axe Northern High-Speed Rail Schemes

Richard Tice announces Reform UK would axe HS2 northern leg and Northern Powerhouse Rail, prioritising road and local rail upgrades instead, in a major policy shift affecting northern infrastructure.

Russia & China 'Working in Tandem' to Undermine West

A senior Finnish security chief warns that Russia and China are escalating a coordinated campaign to erode public trust in Western governments and democratic institutions through sophisticated disinformation and cyber attacks.

East Coast Main Line Train Fares Slashed in Half

Passengers on the East Coast Main Line are set for huge savings as the new operator, LNER, introduces simplified and drastically cheaper 'Semi-Flex' fares, ending years of confusing pricing.

UEFA's last chance to stop domestic matches going abroad

European football's governing body faces a pivotal legal and ethical showdown as it fights to prevent the controversial practice of staging domestic league games outside their home countries, a move that could forever change the beautiful game.

Tesla's New $1 Trillion Pay Deal For Elon Musk

Tesla's board is reportedly preparing a new, monumental pay deal for CEO Elon Musk, potentially worth up to $1 trillion, as the electric vehicle giant seeks to secure his leadership for the long term and tie his compensation directly to unprecedented mark

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