High Court upholds decision to allow Chinese mega embassy
The High Court’s decision has been met with profound disappointment and dismay by a coalition of local residents and businesses, represented by the Royal Mint Court Residents’ Association (RMCRA). The…
Welsh holiday home tax rules could be eased after backlash
The initial policy, introduced as part of the Labour-Plaid Cymru co-operation agreement in the last Senedd term, aimed to tackle the pressing issue of second homes and their perceived negative…
Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a landmark policy that will fundamentally reshape England’s financial landscape, granting mayors of city regions a share of income tax revenue for the first…
Palestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme Court
The contentious proscription of the protest group Palestine Action, enacted under the sweeping powers of terrorism legislation, is now slated for a comprehensive review by the UK’s highest judicial body,…
Virtual interviews don’t show bosses your personality, says Burnham
"How do you get over some of your personality, your passion?" Burnham queried, drawing attention to the inherent limitations of screen-based interactions. He elaborated on his fear that this digital…
Jenrick urges Burnham to rule out tax rises to fund social care
Prime Minister Burnham, while acknowledging the critical need for systemic reform in social care, has maintained a more cautious stance on funding. He has indicated a clear preference for first…
Greater Manchester mayoral election polling stations open
The catalyst for this snap election was Andy Burnham’s remarkable trajectory from local leadership to national prominence. His success in last month’s Makerfield parliamentary by-election, a seat he contested after…
MoD data breach a ‘foreseeable’ failure that left Afghans in danger, inquiry finds
The committee’s findings paint a grim picture of an organisation ill-equipped to handle the critical humanitarian task it was assigned. The systemic breakdown, highlighted in their report, encompassed "weak operating…
Nuclear submarine investment will protect Britain and boost jobs, PM says
Speaking ahead of a significant visit to Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria – the historic shipbuilding town where four new Dreadnought-class submarines are currently under construction – the Prime Minister articulated a dual…
No further action against Zack Polanski over guillotine re-post, police say
In a detailed statement, the Met Police clarified its rationale, explaining that while they recognised the public concern and the current climate of increasing threats towards politicians, the legal threshold…
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