Leicestershire councillor criticised over Muslim prayers comments
In a recording of the meeting, which has since been obtained and reviewed by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS), Abbott articulated fears that such practices could potentially lead to…
Starmer has kept Trump on side – but is it coming back to bite him?
"Keir can’t be the last gasp of the dying world order," warns a prominent minister, encapsulating a growing anxiety within Westminster as Prime Minister Keir Starmer navigates a rapidly shifting…
Rotherham Council writes off £3m Liberty Steel rates debt
Council leader Chris Read elaborated on the council’s position, stating that the decision to write off the substantial portion of the debt was made on the explicit recommendation of external…
UK facing £28bn defence spending gap claims
The United Kingdom is reportedly confronting a substantial £28 billion shortfall in its defence budget over the next four years, a critical revelation that challenges the nation’s ambition to achieve…
Peers back calls for more time to debate assisted dying bill
The Assisted Dying Bill, if enacted, would represent a profound shift in end-of-life care in England and Wales. It proposes to grant terminally ill adults, diagnosed with fewer than six…
Elon Musk’s Grok AI image editing limited to paid users after deepfakes
The core issue revolved around the AI’s ability to manipulate existing images, transforming them into sexually explicit content without the consent of the subjects. This capability, inadvertently or not, facilitated…
Government to water down business rate rise for pubs.
In a significant political and economic climbdown, the government is poised to announce a crucial rethink on the forthcoming increases to business rates bills for pubs across England within the…
Workers’ rights reforms will cost billions less after concessions, analysis shows
The initial £5 billion annual cost estimate, first reported earlier in the year, had sparked considerable debate and alarm within the corporate sector. This figure was largely driven by proposals…
MPs would vote on using troops in Ukraine, Keir Starmer says
This announcement comes amidst intensified diplomatic efforts, highlighted by a joint declaration from the United Kingdom and France, reiterating their mutual commitment to the deployment of troops. The stated purpose…
Owain’s Law: Wife takes campaign for brain tumour tissue changes to parliament.
The profound grief and unwavering determination of Ellie James, a 36-year-old widow from Caerphilly, are at the heart of a national campaign aiming to revolutionise brain tumour treatment and research.…
















