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.
Thousands March to End Violence Against Women
On International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, thousands take to UK streets demanding action. See how communities united for change.
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.
Man Utd Women Beat PSG 3-1 in Champions League Thriller
Manchester United's women secure stunning 3-1 victory against PSG in crucial Champions League clash. Read the full match analysis and what this means for their European campaign.
WSL: London City Lionesses impress, Liverpool fight on
The Women's Super League delivered thrilling action as London City Lionesses impressed with their attacking flair and Liverpool demonstrated remarkable resilience in their weekend clash.
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.
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.
Attorney General's secret China meetings exposed
Victoria Prentis faces mounting pressure after undisclosed meetings with Chinese officials, raising national security concerns and questions about transparency.
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.
England Women's Euro hopes hit by Hampton injury
Lionesses goalkeeper Hannah Hampton faces heartbreak as she's ruled out of crucial England fixtures with a significant injury, forcing Sarina Wiegman into last-minute squad changes ahead of Northern Ireland clash.
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.
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.
UK prosecutors trained by Chinese government institutions
Exclusive investigation reveals Crown Prosecution Service lawyers received training from Chinese government institutions, raising serious questions about foreign influence and legal independence.
Attorney General's secret China meeting exposed
Victoria Prentis faces mounting pressure after undisclosed meeting with Chinese officials and Prime Minister's Office, raising transparency concerns in UK government.
MPs warn of Chinese interference in UK legal system
Senior MPs raise serious concerns about potential Chinese Communist Party influence within Britain's Crown Prosecution Service, demanding immediate government action.
England and Jamaica battle for Liverpool's Taylor Hinds
Liverpool defender Taylor Hinds faces a major international decision as both England and Jamaica pursue her talents ahead of crucial qualification campaigns.
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.
Chinese prosecution service targeted UK MPs in influence op
Exclusive investigation reveals how China's Crown Prosecution Service attempted to coerce British parliamentarians, raising serious national security concerns about foreign interference in UK politics.
UK Govt Secret China Meetings During CPS Prosecutions
Exclusive investigation reveals Conservative ministers held undisclosed meetings with Chinese officials while CPS was prosecuting individuals for political activities, raising serious questions about government transparency.
Starmer scrutinised over China meeting during CPS tenure
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer under fire for undisclosed 2017 meeting with Chinese officials while serving as Director of Public Prosecutions, raising questions about transparency and foreign influence.
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.
Millie Bright Retires in Emotional WSL Farewell
An emotional week in women's football as Chelsea legend Millie Bright announces retirement while Arsenal and Manchester City maintain perfect WSL starts. Analysis of the title race and weekend drama.
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.
Liverpool Women to host Man City at AXA Stadium
In a landmark moment for women's football, Liverpool will host Manchester City at the AXA Stadium in February 2025, marking a significant step for the Women's Super League.
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.
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.
Tories unveil mandatory national service for 18-year-olds
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveils controversial mandatory national service for teenagers, facing immediate backlash from opposition and military experts who question its feasibility and funding.
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