Green's Croydon Mayor candidate calls role 'nonsense'
Green Party's Peter Underwood is running for Croydon Mayor despite criticising the role. He pledges to decentralise power and end decades of two-party dominance. Read his full platform.
Green Party's Peter Underwood is running for Croydon Mayor despite criticising the role. He pledges to decentralise power and end decades of two-party dominance. Read his full platform.
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, 34, was sworn in as New York City's mayor in a private midnight ceremony. Read about the historic event and the public inauguration to follow.
Zohran Mamdani, 34, is sworn in as New York City's first Muslim mayor in a historic ceremony. The Democratic socialist outlines his vision for affordable housing and public transit. Read his full story.
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani makes history as New York City's first Muslim mayor, sworn in at a disused subway station. Public inauguration and block party to follow.
Zohran Mamdani is inaugurated as New York City's youngest mayor since 1892 and its first Muslim leader. His swearing-in marks a pivotal moment for social justice and representation in the city.
Lewisham gears up for a major year of change in 2026, with a library refurbishment, the return of Model Market, and over 100 new affordable homes on the horizon. Discover the key projects shaping the borough.
In his last hours, President Trump issues a wave of controversial pardons and policy directives, sparking immediate legal and political challenges. Explore the full impact.
Charities report a 76% surge in demand for support as economic hardship pushes more women into sex work, fuelling a fierce national debate on decriminalisation vs. the 'Nordic Model'. Read the full analysis.
A review of Donald Trump's most controversial environmental statements and executive actions in 2025, from rebranding coal to questioning climate science. Explore the facts behind the rhetoric.
Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic could receive a share award worth over £100m following the engineering giant's dramatic turnaround. Discover how the FTSE 100 firm's value soared.
The cricket world is in mourning after the death of former England batsman and ECB chief executive Hugh Morris MBE, aged 62. Read tributes to the Glamorgan legend.
Former Wessex Water chief Colin Skellett received a £170,000 bonus from parent firm YTL despite a ban on performance pay after a criminal pollution conviction. Critics call for tougher action.
The Labour government has shut down a public register naming firms hit by shareholder revolts over executive pay. Critics warn this will bury controversies and harm corporate transparency in the UK.
Discover how retired teacher Ken Bonham, 79, filled his Birmingham flat with intricate memory boxes and dioramas inspired by a lifetime of travel and teaching. A heartwarming story of creativity.
Bet365 chief Denise Coates received a £280m pay package for 2024/25, a major rise despite falling profits. Discover the details of her salary and dividends.
New CPL side FC Supra aims to harness Québec's rich football talent by committing to a squad of locally-born players, inspired by Athletic Bilbao. Discover their plan to build a vital pathway for the province's stars.
HSBC has recruited former Citi veteran Ida Liu to head its global private banking division, aiming to strengthen its wealth management services for ultra-high-net-worth clients.
The Nex Playground, a family motion console, outsold PS5 and Xbox for a week. Its CEO reveals the Wii inspiration and a key subscription model difference. Read the full story.
WH Smith's profits plummet to £16m as the FCA launches a formal investigation. The retailer is attempting to recover £7m in bonuses from former executives. Read the full story.
The Trump administration has detailed a series of new executive actions on immigration and trade, sparking immediate debate. Explore the key policy changes and their potential impact.
President Donald Trump signs an executive order reclassifying marijuana, a major federal policy shift. The move coincides with the Epstein Files deadline and a Kennedy Center renaming controversy.
President Donald Trump signs an executive order moving cannabis to a less dangerous drug category, easing research and business rules. Discover the implications.
Anglo American retreats on executive pay vote as FTSE giants gear up for 2026. Plus, breakdown duopoly exits and a delayed UK steel strategy. Read the full City analysis.
ANZ shareholders have delivered a second consecutive strike against the bank's executive remuneration report, following a year of record fines and thousands of job cuts. Explore the fallout from the heated AGM.
BP has announced Meg O'Neill will become its new CEO on 1 April, replacing Murray Auchincloss. The oil giant's chair calls for 'increased rigour' to boost shareholder value. Read the full story.
The UK government proposes a 'top-up' subscription for older BBC iPlayer content to secure the broadcaster's future. Have your say in the public consultation.
Donald Trump signs executive order limiting AI regulation, a victory for tech lobbyists. OpenAI faces Google rivalry, while firms explore orbital data centres. Analysis of Silicon Valley's political influence.
Thames Water postpones controversial £2.5m retention payments for 21 executives as it seeks a multi-billion pound rescue deal. Discover the full story behind the bonus row.
Thames Water defers controversial £2.46m retention awards for 21 senior managers. Learn about the political pressure and the firm's ongoing survival battle.
President Trump signs an order classifying the deadly opioid fentanyl as a potential chemical weapon, escalating the US drug war. Read the full analysis and expert reaction.