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Rail fares frozen for first time in 30 years

The government announces first rail fare freeze in three decades, saving commuters hundreds of pounds annually. Part of plans to rebuild Great British Railways with modern ticketing.

UK Rail Fare Freeze: First in 30 Years

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a historic rail fare freeze for 2026, saving commuters hundreds of pounds. Discover how this cost-of-living measure impacts your travel budget.

Rail Fare Freeze for England in 2026 Budget

Millions of rail passengers in England will benefit from frozen fares in 2026. Discover how this decision impacts your travel budget and what it means for future rail policy.

Council funding shake-up boosts North and Midlands

Deprived towns in northern England and the Midlands secure major funding increases in a landmark local authority reform, redirecting cash from affluent areas to post-industrial communities.

Pension Tax Petition Hits 11,959 Signatures

A parliamentary petition demanding double tax allowance for pensioners has reached 11,959 signatures, forcing government response. Campaigners warn frozen thresholds could tax state pensioners.

Budget 2025: Tax Freeze to Hit Millions of Wallets

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to extend the income tax threshold freeze until 2030, pulling more workers into higher tax bands. Discover what this 'fiscal drag' means for your take-home pay.

Judge blocks Trump's UC funding cuts

A federal judge has permanently barred the Trump administration from withholding funds from University of California over vaccine policies. Read the full ruling details.

SEND funding crisis pushes councils to brink

Spiralling special educational needs costs threaten to bankrupt most English councils by 2028. Experts demand urgent government action to fix the £6.6 billion deficit. Read the full report.

London's Great Freeze of 1963: Milkmen on Skis

Relive London's coldest winter in 1963 when the capital froze for months. See how milkmen used skis and the Thames nearly froze. Discover more incredible photos from the Big Freeze.

US Government Shutdown Ends After 42-Day Standoff

The US House of Representatives has passed a funding bill, ending the longest government shutdown in American history. Discover the vote breakdown and the impact of the 42-day stalemate.

US Government Shutdown Ends After 42 Days

The longest US government shutdown in history concludes after House narrowly passes funding bill, but excludes Democratic healthcare demands. Federal operations resume through January.

Senate Passes Funding Deal to Prevent Shutdown

The US Senate has approved a critical funding package to prevent a government shutdown. The bipartisan deal ensures federal operations continue uninterrupted. Read the full analysis.

Trump's Shutdown Crisis Over Venezuela Deal

Washington braces for potential government shutdown as Trump's controversial Venezuela oil agreement faces Senate backlash and bipartisan criticism over constitutional concerns.

Taxpayer Millions Funded Mediocre UK Films

Exclusive investigation uncovers how scores of low-profile British film productions received overwhelming public funding despite questionable quality and commercial prospects.

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