As British Steel faces full nationalisation, questions arise over sale terms, transition to electric arc furnaces, and potential subsidies. The government must balance costs, jobs, and steel capacity.
President Trump pledges to suspend the federal gas tax to relieve Americans from rising fuel costs after the US-Israel war on Iran drove prices to a four-year high.
The Renters' Rights Act may worsen court delays without proper investment, warns Law Society president. Legal aid funding is crucial to handle contested repossession cases.
Analysis warns Democrats' proposed tax cuts for middle class, funded by surtax on millionaires, could further defund the state and hinder shared prosperity.
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The IPPR proposes a rent cap linked to lower of inflation or wages, affecting 2.4 million UK renters. Chancellor Reeves considers cost-of-living measures amid Iran war impact.
NHS England has granted wider data access to Palantir and other contractors, sparking privacy concerns and fears over Big Tech influence in the UK health service.
PM Keir Starmer's vow for closer EU ties sparks fears of overregulation harming UK's AI sector, as divisions grow between EU's strict AI Act and UK's lighter-touch approach.
The Conservatives propose slashing taxes, scrapping business rates for high street firms, and repealing Labour's workers' rights reforms in their alternative King's Speech.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expects Iran's response to ceasefire proposals, while Iran accuses US of reckless military adventure. Tensions rise near Strait of Hormuz.
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A major rally against antisemitism in London invites political leaders, including Nigel Farage, sparking controversy over his inclusion. Organizers hope for a 'million mensch march.'
The Trump administration proposes conflicting overdose prevention policies, cutting harm reduction funding while expanding naloxone access, confusing experts and risking lives.
Despite dire warnings of shortages from the Iran war, Europe's supply chains hold up for now, but experts warn of complacency and looming inflation.
University of Sheffield engineers develop a blast prediction tool to protect stadiums and shopping centres from terror attacks, supporting Martyn's Law.
UK PM Keir Starmer acknowledged his government made unnecessary mistakes, failing to convince the public of positive change, and pledged to restore hope.
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General Motors reaches a settlement in a lawsuit alleging it collected and sold drivers' location data without consent, impacting millions.
David Hinton, CEO of South East Water, will resign after major supply outages in Kent and Sussex. He remains until a successor is found, following the chair's resignation.
Two Singaporeans and an Indonesian died after Mount Dukono erupted, ignoring warnings. 15 hikers descended safely; rescue delayed due to ongoing activity.
The City of London Corporation seeks tech firms to create a digital identity network to combat fraud, which accounts for 40% of crime in England, potentially unlocking £5bn in economic benefits.
The Trump administration is deleting government data on chemicals, infant deaths, hunger, trans youth, and climate disasters. Experts warn this will harm Americans for generations.
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EU transport commissioner says jet fuel prices are not extraordinary circumstances, so airlines cancelling flights due to fuel crisis must compensate passengers.
European leaders are accelerating plans for a post-American security framework as Trump's tirades and Iran war undermine NATO credibility, forcing urgent defense gap closures.
In Lenawee County, Michigan, Amish families face legal battles over using outhouses instead of septic systems, citing religious freedom as health departments enforce modern sanitation codes.
Economists urge Bank of England to slow quantitative tightening as gilt yields surge and taxpayer losses mount, with UK an outlier among peers.
Local and devolved elections reveal fragmented party allegiances. The first-past-the-post system is ill-suited to multiparty politics, undermining fair representation in parliament.
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A landlord defends the profession, while readers discuss Brexit, employee entitlement, utility disruptions, and more in MetroTalk letters.
A High Court judge has rejected a resident's bid to challenge planning permission for Brockwell Live festivals, ruling that the events constitute lawful recreation.
The Renters' Rights Act introduces key protections for private tenants in England, including the end of no-fault evictions and fairer rent increase processes.
Australia announces $10.7bn fuel security package to boost diesel and jet fuel reserves to 50 days, but environmentalists argue it misses chance to reduce fossil fuel reliance.
The DWP has published 24 skin conditions, including eczema and psoriasis, that may qualify for PIP payments of up to £114.60 per week. Check if you're eligible.
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Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Iceland pressure CMA to crack down on Aldi and Lidl's ability to block rival stores via restrictive property clauses.
