Burnham courts farmers to rebuild trust after inheritance tax row
Andy Burnham is reaching out to farmers to rebuild trust after inheritance tax changes. Activists report a 'step-change' in dialogue, with no protest planned at this year's budget.
Category : Policy
27 UK Areas Where Log Burner Owners Face £300 Fines
Households in 27 UK areas risk £300 fines this winter if chimneys emit excessive smoke under tightened Clean Air Act rules.
Badenoch's Benefits Crackdown: Britain's Work Crisis Exposed
A government-ordered report reveals a sharp rise in economic inactivity and fit notes, prompting Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch to crack down on the benefits culture costing billions.
Gardeners told when to stop mowing grass to avoid winter damage
Experts say stop mowing when temperatures drop below 10C to protect lawns from winter damage and keep them healthy by spring.
UK Gov: Three Things to Do 'Straight Away' in a Nuclear Attack
The UK Government has issued official guidance on what to do in a radiation emergency, listing three immediate actions: go inside, stay inside, and tune in.
Octopus shares seven tips to save on October energy bills
Octopus has shared seven tips to help Brits cut gas and electricity costs this winter, as Ofgem's energy price cap rises by 4% to £1,723 from October 1.
Parmesan trick for crispy, tasty frozen fish fingers
Sprinkling Parmesan over frozen fish fingers before air frying creates a crispy, golden crust and boosts flavour, according to home cooks on Facebook.
Parish council tax doubles since 2013, think tank finds
Parish council tax in England has doubled since 2013-14, with this year's 8.2% rise the second-highest on record, the Adam Smith Institute reports.
UK households urged to bleed radiators before Thursday
UK households are urged to bleed radiators before Thursday as Ofgem's 4% energy price cap rise takes effect October 1, pushing bills to £1,723.
Burnham casts doubt on Heathrow third runway plans
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has cast fresh doubt over Heathrow’s third runway plans, stressing Londoners’ views must come first, putting him at odds with Chancellor John Healey.
Rayner unveils £10m fund for community-owned businesses
Communities Secretary Angela Rayner has announced a new £10million fund to help set up more community-owned businesses across England and revitalise high streets.
Orange Order Garvaghy Road parade decision 'utterly reckless' – Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has called the Parades Commission's decision to allow an Orange Order parade on the Garvaghy Road 'utterly reckless', while a DUP MP insists residents have 'nothing to fear'.
Cosmetic cowboys face crackdown, Yvette Cooper vows
Health Secretary Yvette Cooper backs the Mirror's campaign, pledging regulations next year to tackle unregulated cosmetic practitioners and botched procedures.
Newsom condemns 'climate hushing', predicts Trump's downfall, expects AOC run
California Governor Gavin Newsom says Democrats avoid climate talk because they don't know how, predicts Trump's political end, and expects AOC to run for president in 2028.
Letters: Alcohol in stands, Eurovision, crisps and more
Readers respond to Andy Burnham's alcohol in football stands plan, Eurovision inquiry, hedgehog crisps, crisp festival and a judge's language.
France leads EU push to exclude UK from 'Made in Europe'
France is leading a push to exclude the UK from the EU's 'Made in Europe' policy, which could see British firms lose out on supplying low-carbon tech and electric cars to Europe.
SFI Funds Run Out in Six Hours, Leaving English Farmers Uncertain
England's 2026 sustainable farming incentive (SFI) ran out of money within six hours of opening, leaving farmers like Peter Hatley facing the reversal of environmental efforts.
Public control of utilities: a balanced path forward
The UK government should clarify its utility plans. A public-benefit company model could balance incentives and expertise better than nationalisation or privatisation.
Africa must decolonise education to unlock youth potential
Dr John Nkengasong says African governments need to overhaul outdated education systems and boost investment to harness the potential of the continent's young graduates.
Meloni accused of 'running scared' with classroom cap on foreign students
Italy's government approved a decree capping newly arrived migrant students at 30% per classroom and banning burqas and niqabs in schools, sparking accusations of courting far-right voters ahead of next year's election.
Syngenta withheld paraquat safety data from EPA, court files show
Internal Syngenta records from US litigation show the company did not share certain paraquat health and safety data with the EPA, even as the US remains one of the world's last large markets for the weedkiller, which is banned in over 70 countries.
ACA disenrollment of 760,000 could undermine US health system
The Trump administration is removing 760,000 people from the ACA marketplace on fraud allegations, likely causing low-income Americans to forego healthcare, experts say.
Mosques get record £66m emergency security funds after Southport disorder
The Home Office issued a record £66m in emergency security funding for mosques and related community sites in the UK after violent disorder spread in the aftermath of the Southport attacks in 2024.
Piccadilly Gardens revamp approved for world-class transformation
Manchester Council approves a major revamp of Piccadilly Gardens to make it greener, safer and more welcoming, with work starting this autumn.
Energy customers can claim £1,700 grant from October 1
Customers of OVO, E.ON, EDF, Octopus, Shell, SSE and others can claim up to £1,700 in energy grant support from October 1, even without British Gas.
Drumcree parade on Garvaghy Road approved after 30 years
The Orange Order's Drumcree return parade is permitted to proceed along the Garvaghy Road for the first time in nearly 30 years, with restrictions including an 8am start and 35 participants.
Funding found for Ashton library refurbishment
Funding has been secured for the next phase of repairs to Ashton-in-Makerfield library, allowing the Grade II listed building to be made watertight and brought back into community use.
Expert urges 10pm rule as energy price cap rises 4%
A laundry expert urges UK households to run appliances between 10pm and 5am to cut costs, echoing advice from Octopus and E.ON as the price cap rises 4% on October 1.
VAT cut slashes home EV charging to 1.52p per mile
From October 1, Andy Burnham's VAT removal on domestic electricity could cut home EV charging costs to 1.52p per mile, widening the gap with public charging.
Anti-migrant myths spark school lesson call to tackle hatred
Two thirds of Britons wrongly believe migration is rising, a new report says, prompting calls for curriculum changes to teach migrant history and fight misinformation.
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