Barbican Centre gets £451m overhaul for accessibility
London's iconic but bewildering Barbican Centre is set for a £451m renewal. The project will tackle leaks, poor signage, and maze-like layout to create a fully accessible cultural hub by 2032.
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MPs Launch Inquiry into Crown Estate and Royal Finances
A Commons committee launches a rare inquiry into the Crown Estate, challenging the long-standing gag on discussing royal finances. Discover the implications for parliamentary accountability.
Review: LEON's Iraqi Supper Club in Hackney
Discover the hidden Hackney supper club where LEON reimagines its menu for a Middle Eastern feast. All proceeds support The Felix Project's fight against food inequality in London.
Crossbench fury over Labour's 'undemocratic' FOI changes
Opposition and crossbench MPs slam the government's proposed Freedom of Information reforms, including new fees and extended response times, warning of a threat to democratic accountability.
FEMA Workers Placed Back on Leave After Whistleblower Petition
Fourteen FEMA employees who warned of disaster response risks have been placed back on administrative leave hours after returning to work, in a move labelled 'appalling' by their lawyer.
Hillsborough families 'very, very angry' as police escape punishment
Relatives of the 97 victims express profound anger after CPS decides not to charge two ex-officers. Read the full story on the latest development in the long fight for justice.
The Secretive Process of Joining a Government Board
An insider's look at the opaque and often baffling process of securing a seat on a UK government board. Discover the unspoken rules and hidden pathways to public appointments.
90s Horror Classic 'The Blair Witch Project' Hits Netflix
The iconic 1999 found-footage horror 'The Blair Witch Project', notorious for making audiences faint, is now streaming on Netflix. Discover the film that changed horror forever.
UK's £1.1bn Loan for Mozambique Gas Project Questioned
The UK government faces criticism for a £1.1bn loan guarantee to a TotalEnergies gas project in Mozambique. Critics argue it contradicts climate pledges and raises security concerns. Read the full analysis.
Climate Justice Win at ICJ Sparks New Legal Era
Human rights lawyer Julian Aguon secures landmark ICJ ruling on climate obligations after Pacific campaign. Discover how Indigenous rights are shaping global climate accountability.
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.
Leaked Files Show Far-Right Influences in Project 2025
Hacked applications for Trump's Project 2025 reveal candidates cited Nazi theorists and extremist thinkers as influences for administration roles.
Tech Jargon Invades Women's Basketball with Project B
Analysis of Project B's launch reveals how tech investment jargon is draining the humanity from sport. Explore the impact on women's basketball and beyond.
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.
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.
Teens Challenge Australia's Social Media Ban
Two 15-year-olds launch a High Court challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Read the latest.
Teens fight Australia's social media ban in High Court
Two 15-year-olds launch a landmark legal challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Discover the constitutional fight.
Marsupials Learning to Survive Alongside Feral Cats
A bold conservation project in Australia's outback is training native marsupials to coexist with feral cats, with early results showing promising signs of success. Discover how bilbies and quolls are fighting back.
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.
Musk's Government Efficiency Department Closes Early
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has been dissolved months before its scheduled end date, with staff moved to other roles. Discover what happened.
$96.5m BoM website cost sparks ministerial anger
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology faces scrutiny after revealing its controversial website redesign cost taxpayers $96.5m. Environment minister demands explanation for massive budget overrun.
Giant Spinning Machine to Secure Australia's Energy Grid
Australia's largest synchronous condenser begins testing in Victoria, providing crucial grid stability and enabling more renewable energy integration. Discover how this technology supports the clean energy transition.
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.
Spencer Matthews Splits Business from Vogue Williams
Spencer Matthews and Vogue Williams have separated their business ventures in a surprising move. Spencer joins new agents while Vogue enters I'm A Celebrity jungle. Read the full story.
Labour's Public Service Reforms Lack Strategy
A damning Institute for Government report reveals Keir Starmer's government entered office without a clear plan for public service reform, leading to chaotic policymaking and minimal progress.
The Sims 4 Remaster Rumoured by EA
Rumours suggest EA is planning a full remaster of The Sims 4 with improved graphics and open neighbourhoods. Fans are cautiously optimistic about the potential upgrade.
Wildcats to be reintroduced in South West England
A two-year study confirms Devon's woodlands can support wildcat reintroduction. Discover how this endangered native species is making a comeback.
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.
MoD Identifies 12 UK Sites for £6bn Munitions Factories
The Ministry of Defence has identified 12 disused refineries and chemical plants across Britain for new munitions factories as part of a £6bn NATO rearmament push. Discover the locations and implications.
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