Switzerland votes on mandatory national service for women
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum that could compel women to undertake national service, a move testing European views on civic duty during the Ukraine war.
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Swiss Vote: Women in National Service?
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.
Family trapped by £7,500 flat service charge in Redhill
A young family in Surrey cannot sell their flat after service charges tripled to £7,500, putting their lives on hold. Discover the UK's leasehold crisis.
USPS Proposes Price Hikes After $9 Billion Annual Loss
The US Postal Service reports a $9.5bn loss, proposing significant price increases and warning of an 'urgent need' for legislative changes to ensure its survival.
London EV Congestion Charge: £13.50 from 2026
Sadiq Khan announces end of London's EV Congestion Charge exemption from 2026. Electric cars face £13.50, vans £9. Read the full details.
BBC's banned nuclear war drama director dies at 90
Discover the untold story of 'The War Game', the groundbreaking BBC drama so horrifyingly realistic about nuclear attack consequences that it was banned for 20 years, as its director passes away aged 90.
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.
London parking space costs £35k with £1,250 service charge
A single parking space in London's prestigious Knightsbridge is selling for £35,000 with an eye-watering £1,250 annual service charge - making it potentially Britain's most expensive piece of asphalt.
Microsoft Azure Hit By Major Global Outage
Microsoft's cloud computing platform Azure experienced widespread service disruptions, affecting businesses and users globally with login failures and connectivity issues.
Farage: Cut 140,000 Civil Service Jobs, Ban Woke Agenda
Nigel Farage announces radical plan to cut Civil Service by 140,000 positions, making it easier to dismiss officials while banning diversity initiatives in sweeping Whitehall overhaul.
UK Tipping Study Reveals Regional Generosity Divide
Groundbreaking research uncovers the UK's tipping culture hotspots and which cities are leading the way in generosity when dining out.
Britain's Deadliest Critters Revealed
Experts uncover the surprising dangers posed by Britain's smallest creatures, from toxic caterpillars to disease-carrying ticks. Discover which common insects pose the biggest threat to your health.
Sally Becker's emotional Pride of Britain tribute to Gaza children
British humanitarian Sally Becker receives Pride of Britain Award after heroic Gaza rescue missions, sharing heartbreaking stories of injured children she saved from conflict zones.
Labour demands probe into Cabinet Secretary's Tory links
Labour Party escalates pressure on Cabinet Secretary Simon Case over undisclosed Conservative Party connections, demanding immediate investigation into potential conflicts of interest at the heart of government.
The Complete Guide to Tipping Etiquette in the UK
Master the art of tipping in Britain with this comprehensive guide covering restaurants, hotels, taxis and service charges. Learn when and how much to tip for various services.
Crown Prosecution Service faces major overhaul after review
The Crown Prosecution Service is set for significant reforms after a damning report revealed systemic failures in case handling and communication with victims.
Susan Boyle's Pride of Britain 2025 Comeback Confirmed
Britain's Got Talent sensation Susan Boyle is confirmed to make an emotional return to the Pride of Britain stage in 2025, marking her first major public performance since her stroke recovery journey.
Susan Boyle stuns with blonde transformation at awards
Britain's Got Talent sensation Susan Boyle reveals stunning blonde makeover while attending the Daily Mail's Pride of Britain Awards in London, marking a bold new era for the beloved singer.
Waitress confronts customer over zero tip in London restaurant
A London waitress went viral after publicly challenging a customer who left no gratuity. The heated exchange raises questions about tipping culture in UK hospitality.
Husband charged with wife's murder in Harrow stabbing
A 41-year-old man has been charged with murder after his wife was found fatally stabbed at their family home in Harrow, northwest London, in a shocking domestic tragedy that has rocked the local community.
Britain to feel like Barcelona by 2050
Groundbreaking Met Office research exposes how climate change will transform Britain's weather patterns, with southern England facing temperatures matching southern Spain within decades.
Royal Mail Faces Ofcom Probe Over Delivery Target Failures
Ofcom launches formal investigation into Royal Mail after it missed first and second class delivery targets, raising concerns about postal service reliability across the UK.
Royal Mail fined £5.6m for missing delivery targets
Royal Mail faces massive £5.6 million penalty after regulator Ofcom finds the postal service missed first and second class delivery targets for 2022-23, affecting millions of customers across the UK.
Vodafone Network Outage Disrupts UK Services
Major Vodafone service disruption affects mobile and broadband users nationwide. Company confirms network issues and works on resolution as frustrated customers report widespread connectivity problems.
Vodafone broadband compensation after major outage
Thousands of Vodafone broadband customers are set to receive compensation following a significant service outage that left households and businesses without internet connectivity for extended periods.
Optus Network Collapse Disrupts Emergency Services
Australia's second-largest telecommunications provider Optus suffered a catastrophic nationwide outage, disrupting emergency services and mistakenly sending thousands of customers to voicemail during critical situations.
CPS Appeals Kneecap Rapper's Terror Charge Dismissal
The Crown Prosecution Service challenges the dismissal of terrorism charges against Kneecap's Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh in a case testing free speech boundaries in UK music.
The Golden Age of 1950s Britain Revealed
Rediscover the magic of 1950s Britain - from post-war optimism to cultural revolutions that shaped modern society. A nostalgic journey through food, fashion and family life.
Tory Minister's Civil Service Comments Spark Constitutional Row
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride faces backlash after suggesting civil servants should implement Tory policies 'in a way that is consistent with their objectives' in major breach of ministerial code.
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