A cow named Beau Vine was granted a waste carrier licence, prompting MPs to call for tighter checks. The UK government will introduce stricter background checks and custodial sentences for waste operators.
The UK government proposes strengthening parenting orders to hold parents accountable for their children's crimes, aiming to deter youth offending and reduce reoffending rates.
Almost two-thirds of NHS organisations anticipate cutting or reducing services this year, with over half planning job reductions, despite claims of improving waiting times.
A major review criticises 'original sins' in HS2 decision-making, including gold plating and focus on highest speeds, contributing to project woes.
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The Prince of Wales plans to sell 20% of the Duchy of Cornwall over 10 years, investing £500 million in housing and nature crises. The duchy provides him with a £23 million annual income.
Development minister Baroness Chapman argues that global humanitarian needs exceed resources, calling for a new model of cooperation ahead of the Global Partnerships Conference in London.
A decade after Theresa May's radical reform pledge, a customer's boardroom bid at Nationwide could shake up UK corporate governance and revive debates on democracy.
The Fabian Society urges the government to create a national care service, as politicians have ducked the issue for years. A new Labour leader should prioritize funding and reform.
A £500,000 question on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? about the fastest object in sports left even experts and host Jeremy Clarkson baffled. The answer is a badminton shuttlecock.
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Stockholm will open its first publicly run sauna in June, aiming to provide accessible sauna for all, ending the exclusivity of private clubs with years-long waiting lists.
Thousands of disability benefit claimants will see PIP awards extended without review under new DWP rules from June 2, aiming to manage a growing assessment backlog.
Barbara Pym's novels, once rejected, are now celebrated. With a new stage adaptation of 'Quartet in Autumn' at the Arcola, explore why her tales of mid-life drudgery are enjoying a resurgence.
Academics studied over 32,000 dad jokes using AI to determine why some succeed. Top topics include nature and money; celebrity jokes flop.
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Health Secretary RFK Jr. mandates red meat, eggs, and full-fat dairy in hospitals, but experts warn of chronic disease risks, contradicting successful plant-based programs.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. mandates red meat and full-fat dairy in hospitals, sparking debate as plant-based advocates warn of chronic disease risks.
Jeremy Clarkson breaks silence on Top Gear's potential return, suggesting a consumer-focused format reviewing electric cars. He admits he won't watch but sees an opening for such a show.
Labor faces criticism for inadequate funding of the Australian National Audit Office, forcing cuts to audits and reports despite rising government oversight needs.
The US government proposes a 10-year Colorado River plan that could cut up to 40% of water supplies to Arizona, California, and Nevada amid drought.
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Britain's health is declining due to poor diet. A chef argues that tackling ultra-processed food and cooking skills is key to easing NHS strain.
The Vatican is set to release Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, addressing artificial intelligence and emphasizing an ethics-based approach prioritizing human dignity, social relationships, and peace.
Admiral Brian Christine, a urologist with no public health background, leads hantavirus response. He has promoted COVID conspiracy theories and vaccine misinformation.
A coroner says Saffron Cole-Nottage, 32, might have survived if the ambulance service had alerted the fire service sooner after she became stuck in sea defence rocks in Lowestoft.
The Guardian's daily corrections and clarifications for May 15, 2026, addressing errors in previous reports.
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The Associated Press has confirmed layoffs of US-based journalists as part of a restructuring to move away from print journalism towards visual and digital revenue sources.
Marc Guehi could win consecutive FA Cup finals for different clubs after a bizarre campaign featuring a shock exit with Palace and a move to City.
Climate and transport groups urge UK ministers to ban private jets and reduce motorway speed limits to 60mph to prevent looming fuel shortages and price spikes.
Michael Carrick says clarity over his Manchester United future will come 'pretty soon' as talks progress on a contract to keep him as head coach beyond this season.
The first-ever bathing spot on the River Thames in London opens today as part of 13 new sites. The official season runs until September 30 with regular water quality testing.
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