Council's safety rules threaten Christmas sleigh tradition
Newton Aycliffe's beloved Santa sleigh parade dating back to 1960s faces cancellation due to new council safety rules. Residents protest changes that would end 65-year tradition.
Category : Politics
Farage defends Powell views in school row
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage addresses racism claims from his school days and defends his historical views on Enoch Powell. Read the full story on the ongoing political controversy.
Reeves dodges query on future after £26bn tax hikes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a £26bn tax rise package but sidesteps questions on her political future. Economic growth forecasts downgraded. Read the full analysis.
Rachel Reeves' Budget Speech Offers No Surprises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget speech contained no new announcements after policy leaks. The OBR accidentally published the full document ahead of delivery.
Trump calls NYT reporter 'ugly' in latest media attack
Donald Trump escalates his war with the media, calling New York Times journalist Katie Rogers 'ugly inside and out' days after labelling another reporter 'piggy'. Read the latest developments.
MAGA Mom Petitions for Florida's 'Trump County'
A Florida mother's petition to create a 68th county named after Donald Trump sparks debate. Will the controversial 'Trump County' proposal gain enough support?
US Union Leader Pleads Not Guilty in Protest Case
Southern California labour leader David Huerta pleads not guilty to a misdemeanour charge following an immigration raid protest. His trial is set for January 2026.
Reeves' Budget Ends Rape Clause, Lifts Kids from Poverty
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps the 'barbaric' two-child limit and rape clause, lifting hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty in a landmark Labour budget.
Asylum seekers hunger strike over UK deportation fears
Dozens of asylum seekers in UK detention centres begin hunger strike protesting potential Rwanda deportations. Government faces mounting pressure over immigration policy.
Reeves Lifts 1.5M Children from Poverty, Axes Rape Clause
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a historic Budget, scrapping the two-child limit and the 'barbaric' rape clause, lifting 1.5 million children out of poverty. A landmark day for social justice.
Hereditary peers defend role in job market reforms
Hereditary peers argue their unique perspective benefits job market legislation. Discover how ancient traditions meet modern employment challenges in Westminster.
Farage racism claims reflect 1970s public school culture
Former pupils reveal racist attitudes were normalised at 1970s UK public schools like Dulwich College, where Nigel Farage studied. Read the shocking accounts.
Peers defend scrutiny of assisted dying bill as duty
House of Lords members assert their rigorous examination of the assisted dying bill represents proper constitutional oversight, not obstruction. Learn how this debate affects legislation.
Google's Ex-CEO Schmidt Faces Rape & Spying Allegations
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt faces shocking allegations from ex-partner Michelle Ritter including rape, surveillance and corporate theft. Read the full courtroom drama.
Strongest Woman title stripped after transgender claims
Jammie Booker loses World's Strongest Woman crown after explicit material surfaces. Read the full investigation into the controversial disqualification.
Last Trump criminal case dismissed by judge
A Georgia judge has dismissed the racketeering case against Donald Trump, ending the last criminal prosecution against the president. Read the full story on the case's collapse.
Reeves' Budget Puts Party Before Country
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget alienates voters to appease Labour MPs, raising taxes for welfare spending. A furious public won't be bought off for long. Read the full analysis.
BBC Board Crisis: Banerji Quits Over Resignations
Former BBC board member Shumeet Banerji resigns, criticising the board's handling of the departures of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness. Read the full story on the BBC leadership crisis.
Trump's 8 explosive moments over health questions
Donald Trump erupts with furious responses to New York Times report questioning his energy levels, while floating Venezuela invasion and new supporter names.
Labour Ends Two-Child Benefit Cap in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abolishes controversial two-child benefit cap in first Labour budget, delivering major victory for backbenchers and families across Britain.
Tunisia summons EU envoy over protocol dispute
Tunisian President Kais Saied summons EU ambassador Giuseppe Perrone in a firmly toned protest over diplomatic protocol. Discover the implications for EU-Tunisia relations.
FBI's $850k overtime on Epstein files blocked
Exclusive: FBI agents worked 3000+ overtime hours preparing Epstein files for release, costing $850k, before Trump and Bondi shut it down. Discover the full story.
Pakistan Flag at Westminster Abbey: The Facts
Fact check reveals why Pakistan's flag flies above Westminster Abbey - a long-standing Commonwealth tradition, not a political statement. Discover the truth behind viral claims.
Shapps brands Rachel Reeves' Budget 'catastrophic'
Freshly knighted Sir Grant Shapps condemns Rachel Reeves' 'chaotically delivered' Budget featuring £26bn tax hikes. Discover the full story behind the political clash.
Trump slams NYT reporter as 'ugly' after ageing story
Donald Trump lashes out at a New York Times report on his declining energy levels, attacking a female journalist's appearance days after calling another reporter 'piggy'. Read the full analysis.
Badenoch attacks Reeves over misogyny complaints
Kemi Badenoch launched a personal attack on Rachel Reeves after the Budget, accusing the UK's first female chancellor of 'whining' about sexism. Read the full story.
Putin Call Stops US Sending Tomahawk Missiles to Ukraine
A leaked phone call reveals how Vladimir Putin personally persuaded Donald Trump to block the transfer of game-changing Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, altering the course of the war.
Farage's Putin comments spark Reform-Russia investigation row
Nigel Farage joked the late Queen could have been a 'Putin sympathiser' while defending his past praise for the Russian leader. Keir Starmer demands investigation into Reform UK's Russia links.
Pro-Palestinian group challenges UK terror ban in court
Protest group Palestine Action is challenging its UK government ban and classification as a terrorist organisation in the High Court. Read the latest on this major civil liberties case.
Badenoch's 'Chilling' Attack on Reeves Divides Women
Kemi Badenoch's Commons attack on Rachel Reeves using 'women-hating-women' rhetoric raises concerns about political discourse and feminism in UK politics. Read the analysis.
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