People Power: The Last Defence Against Populism
Experts argue democratic safeguards alone cannot protect Britain from extremism without active citizen engagement. Discover why wholesale political reform is needed to restore trust.
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Quebec bans public prayer in new secularism law
Quebec intensifies its secularism legislation with Bill 9, banning public prayer and extending religious symbol prohibitions. Critics warn it disproportionately targets Muslim communities.
Nobel Winner: US Deal Must Punish Russia War Crimes
Ukrainian Nobel Peace Prize laureate demands any US peace agreement must hold Russia accountable for war crimes. Read the exclusive demands.
Khan Vows to Protect London Free School Meals Funding
Mayor Sadiq Khan commits to safeguarding free school meals for all London primary pupils, saving families £500 per child yearly, despite a £19.2m budget gap.
Racing celebrates 'Axe the Tax' Budget victory
Chancellor Rachel Reeves spares horse racing from tax hikes in new Budget, keeping betting duty at 15% after successful industry campaign. Read the full story.
Police Use Victims' Law to Hide Identities in Shootings
US police officers are invoking Marsy's Law to shield their identities after fatal incidents, sparking outrage from civil rights groups and families. Discover how this legal provision is being used.
Richmond Council drops legal challenge over funding
Richmond Council withdraws legal action after government revises funding formula, avoiding £45m cuts. Council leader welcomes 'significant improvement' in local authority funding reforms.
Australia's public sector faces 5% budget savings search
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms departments must identify savings from low-priority spending, denying major job cuts while facing Coalition criticism over election promises.
FCA investigates WH Smith accounting error
City watchdog makes inquiries into WH Smith's accounting blunder that wiped £600m off market value. Read the latest on the retailer's strategic shift.
Judge Throws Out Comey and James Criminal Cases
A federal judge dismissed criminal indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the prosecutor was unlawfully appointed. Read the full legal analysis.
Reeves' Budget Crisis: £17.4bn Borrowing Spike
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces budget crisis as borrowing hits £17.4bn in October. Growth Commission proposes £105bn spending cuts to break economic 'doom loop'. Read analysis.
Covid Inquiry: 23,000 Lives Could Have Been Saved
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry reveals 'too little, too late' government response cost thousands of lives. Readers demand accountability and discuss political futures. Share your views.
FCA Consumer Chief Sheldon Mills to Leave Watchdog
FCA executive Sheldon Mills is stepping down after eight years. He will lead a government review into AI's role in consumer financial advice. Discover the implications.
Child abuse victims denied compensation by CICA
Exclusive: Sky News reveals over 11,000 crime victims, including children, were denied compensation due to unspent convictions. Victims of grooming gangs and modern slavery affected.
Republicans Face Electoral Reckoning Over Trump Loyalty
Analysis reveals how Trump's history of setting up fall guys leaves GOP vulnerable in 2026 midterms. Republicans face voter backlash despite president's absence from ballot.
Covid Bereaved Demand Johnson Loses Ex-PM Benefits
Families bereaved by Covid demand Boris Johnson lose ex-PM privileges after damning inquiry finds his delays cost thousands of lives. Read the full story.
SEND funding crisis pushes London councils to brink
London councils warn of bankruptcy as a 134% rise in children with special educational needs outpaces government funding. The capital faces a £500m deficit.
Former Soho toilet to become café or shop
Westminster Council plans to convert Broadwick Street's former public toilet, once labelled the UK's top cottaging spot, into retail or café space despite local opposition over toilet provision.
Former Soho toilet set to become café or shop
A former Soho toilet, once notorious as a 'cottaging' spot, is set for a new life as a café or shop. Westminster Council's plan faces criticism over the area's lack of public facilities.
Brent Council uses AI to plug £10m budget hole
Facing a £10m deficit, Brent Council proposes AI service redesign and selling empty buildings. Council tax to rise 4.99%. Have your say on the draft budget by January 30.
Booking.com and hotel chains ads banned over prices
The ASA has banned ads from Booking.com, Accor, Travelodge, and Hilton for misleading consumers about room availability at advertised 'from' prices. Discover the full story and what it means for your travel bookings.
Planner exodus threatens UK housebuilding goals
One in five UK planners plan to leave by 2028, creating severe capacity shortages that jeopardise Labour's 1.5 million home target. Discover the crisis facing local authorities.
B'Tselem: Gaza Genocide Demands International Accountability
Israeli human rights organisation B'Tselem demands accountability for Gaza genocide, warning violence will return without systemic change. Read their urgent call to action.
CMA cracks down on misleading online pricing
The UK's competition watchdog investigates eight companies and warns 100 more over hidden fees and pressure selling. Discover how this protects your consumer rights.
Croydon Council sues government over £10.8m funding
Croydon Council launches legal challenge against government's decision to withhold £10.8m in funding, potentially affecting local services. Read the full story.
Bank protection limit increases to £120,000 from £85,000
UK banking watchdog raises deposit protection to £120,000, safeguarding customer funds against provider collapse. Discover how this affects your financial security.
John Oliver: US Public Media Defunding 'Just Stupid'
John Oliver exposes the dire consequences of Republican-led defunding of US public media, threatening local news and emergency services. Discover why this matters.
Enfield Council's £1.2bn Debt Crisis
An auditor has issued statutory recommendations to Enfield Council to de-risk its £1.286bn debt, warning that its financial reserves have fallen below a safe threshold. Discover the full story.
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.
Poll: Widespread Dissatisfaction with Democracy
A major Ipsos survey reveals deep public concern about democracy's future across Western nations, with fake news and corruption seen as major threats. Discover the findings and what citizens want changed.
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