Pensioners demand action from Andy Burnham on DWP payments
WASPI campaigners are pressing Andy Burnham for a meeting and fair settlement over state pension changes, following his promise to discuss redress.
Category : Constitution
Reform UK: Prison for bosses hiring illegal migrants
Reform UK proposes prison for bosses and 10% global revenue fines for firms employing illegal migrants, plus a 'Turkish barber tip line'.
London boroughs urge PM to scrap mansion tax over £270m burden
London leaders urge Chancellor to drop mansion tax as estimates show families in four boroughs will pay £270m a year, half the national revenue.
Burnham Not Considering Epstein UK Public Inquiry
Andy Burnham is not actively considering a public inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's UK activities, despite claims the Government was looking into it.
Harper's Force May Join Legal Challenge to Block Killers' Release
Thames Valley Police is considering legal action to block the early release of Pc Andrew Harper's killers, as his widow calls the decision a 'gut punch' and over 150,000 sign a petition.
US, Iran, Oman Near Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The US, Iran, and Oman are reportedly nearing an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has been closed since Iran retaliated against US-Israeli strikes.
Single-sex spaces code takes effect after ruling
Guidance on single-sex toilets and changing rooms comes into force, confirming biological sex basis, with potential costs for businesses and public bodies.
Prison early release: 1,000 exempted under new changes
Around 1,000 prisoners are now exempt from the Government's early release scheme after changes announced Monday, including those convicted of rape and child sex offences.
Badenoch slams Burnham over early release of killers
Kemi Badenoch criticizes Andy Burnham's partial climbdown on early prisoner release, as PC Andrew Harper's killers remain eligible. Victims face uncertainty.
Burnham blocks early release for rapists and child sex offenders
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has excluded rape, serious child sex offences and grooming from early prison release plans, delayed until October, with tougher supervision and GPS monitoring for offenders.
US supreme court ruling on conversion therapy ban raises concerns for LGBTQ+ youth
The US supreme court ruled 8-1 against a Colorado law banning conversion therapy for minors, sending the case back to a lower court and raising concerns for LGBTQ+ youth protections.
JK Rowling's Relationship with Harry Potter Cast 'Irreparably Broken' Over Transgender Views
JK Rowling's relationship with Harry Potter actors is 'irreparably broken' after she said she won't forgive Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for supporting trans rights.
Louvre heist used to distract from far-right threat, historians warn
Historians argue the Louvre heist is being exploited by the far right to distract from the real threat to French democracy.
Trump's Return: The Outrageous Moments Lost in the Fog of His Second Year
A look back at turbulent moments from Trump's first year back in office, from mass firings to a controversial Gaza plan.
Swinney to push for independence vote without majority, aide says
SNP leader John Swinney will call a vote on independence referendum powers on the first day of the next Scottish parliament, even without a majority, his aide says.
Government secures High Court injunction against prison officers' action
High Court grants injunction to stop POA withdrawing prison officers from voluntary tasks over pay and pensions dispute.
Harris calls for Supreme Court expansion after redistricting ruling
Kamala Harris criticises Supreme Court ruling on redistricting and calls for court expansion, drawing Republican backlash.
Digital ID plan creates 'enormous hacking target', expert warns
Cybersecurity expert warns UK digital ID plan could create a huge hacking target, as contracts worth billions are prepared and concerns over privacy and exclusion grow.
Troubles Bill to Resume as MPs Back Carry-Over Motion
MPs vote to carry over Northern Ireland Troubles Bill, which will resume debate after the King's Speech. Benn defends reforms, Conservatives and unionists criticise.
Architect Anthony Burke: Sydney Fish Market is a rare 'brave' building, but Australian homes are 'ki
Architect Anthony Burke calls Sydney Fish Market 'brave' but says Australian houses are 'killing us' due to size, insulation and focus on ROI.
Appeals panel sceptical of Trump's interim U.S. attorney appointments
A U.S. appeals court heard arguments questioning the legality of Trump's interim U.S. attorney appointments, focusing on John Sarcone's case.
Welsh Senedd backs assisted dying bill in crunch vote
Wales's Senedd votes 28-23 to back Westminster's assisted dying bill, despite constitutional concerns and a likely future vote after Welsh elections.
Ancient teeth offer new evidence of interbreeding between early humans and Homo erectus
Analysis of 400,000-year-old tooth enamel from China suggests Homo erectus interbred with Denisovans, passing genes to modern humans.
Governor general warns of 'growing catastrophe' over civics
Sam Mostyn says poor understanding of Australia's constitutional foundation threatens democracy, as attacks on institutions and threats against officials rise.
MEPs vote for EU-wide consent-based definition of rape
European Parliament votes to urge EU-wide consent-based rape definition, citing patchwork laws and low conviction rates.
Stephen Miller's 'plenary authority' comment sparks debate over presidential powers
White House aide Stephen Miller's odd pause during a CNN interview over the term 'plenary authority' highlights debates on presidential powers, military deployment, and executive overreach.
Judge Rules Trump’s Humanities Grant Cuts Unconstitutional
US judge rules Trump administration’s Doge cuts to over $100m in humanities grants unconstitutional and discriminatory.
The Evolutionary Roots of Right-Handedness
Exploring the evolutionary reasons behind why 85% of humans are right-handed, from brain lateralisation to tool use and language.
Labour Plans Overhaul Of Human Rights Interpretation
UK joins European hard-right push to constrain human rights laws for Rwanda-style migration deals, sparking warnings from critics about weakening safeguards.
UEFA emergency meeting on FIFA World Cup stake sale
UEFA nations meet Thursday to discuss FIFA's controversial plan to sell World Cup stakes, with boycott possible if financial terms are not met.
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