Governor General warns of democracy catastrophe
Governor General Sam Mostyn warns of a 'growing catastrophe' from poor civics knowledge, urging education reform to protect democracy.
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Burnham: Devolution Boosts Case for Written Constitution
Andy Burnham argues devolution plans strengthen the case for a written UK constitution, a historic shift that would codify governance rules and redistribute power and wealth across regions.
Burnham's devolution pledge faces fiscal and capacity hurdles
Andy Burnham's plan to share income tax with regional mayors could tackle inequality, but councils lack capacity and fiscal devolution is complex, risking laggards.
Trump's New Tariff Weapon: Smoot-Hawley Section 338
Trump invokes Smoot-Hawley's Section 338 to impose tariffs, risking a trade war and global economic instability, as legal challenges loom.
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Powell: 'Tiger mum' for all kids in skills drive
Education Secretary Lucy Powell rejects 'dumbing down' claims, insists vocational routes mean ambition for every child, not lower standards.
Global corporate tax: $500bn prize states must seize
A new Tax Justice Network report says countries could capture an extra $500bn a year by taxing multinational profits where real economic activity happens, without raising rates. UN talks open Monday.
Drought Exposes UK Inequality and Water Failures
The UK's driest July on record reveals stark inequalities and water industry failures, with drought affecting Wales and parts of England, prompting calls for reform.
Healey Warns Retailers on Profiteering Amid Iran War
Chancellor John Healey warns retailers against profiteering as Iran war drives up costs, vowing to prevent shoppers being 'taken for a ride' at pump or till.
Trump cancels Iran attack, says deal can be made 'rapidly'
President Trump has called off a planned strike on Iran, citing a potential deal, despite the US military having launched heavy strikes just days earlier.
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Miliband's Foreign Office Agenda: EU, G20, Climate, Gaza
Ed Miliband, as foreign secretary, prioritizes EU relations, G20 leadership, climate crisis, and Gaza policy, aiming to shape global order amid US volatility.
Uefa demands Fifa governance review after Infantino U-turn
Uefa has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino's leadership, demanding a fundamental review of Fifa's governance after the president scrapped a plan to sell World Cup stakes.
Colorado Declares Hartman Abandoned Amid Water Crisis
Colorado declared Hartman abandoned after all leaders resigned amid a water crisis, leaving residents without potable water or governance, per Secretary of State Jena Griswold's order.
Mayors to keep share of income tax and business rates
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces English mayors can retain a portion of income tax and business rates, aiming to devolve power from Westminster and drive local growth.
UK reviews US military avoiding British courts for crimes
UK government and police chiefs review why US military personnel accused of serious crimes on UK soil are tried in US courts martial, which offer fewer protections for victims.
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England on track for record heat-related deaths this summer
UKHSA estimates 2,877 fatalities during heatwaves in May and June, almost double the 2025 season total, with August yet to come.
Europe Burns: EU Must Sanction US Over Climate War
As wildfires rage across Europe, Alexander Hurst argues the EU should use economic sanctions against the US for its ecological warfare, urging a carbon border tax and tariffs to force change.
Families moved out of billionaire-owned tower over no AC
Several London councils are moving families out of Britannia Point, a glass-fronted tower owned by billionaire Asif Aziz, after tenants were denied air conditioning during heatwaves.
Child road casualties 5x higher in poorest areas
Official figures show 2,432 children under 16 were killed or seriously injured on Great Britain's roads in 2025, with child pedestrian casualties almost five times higher in England's most deprived areas than its wealthiest.
Parents shouldn't bear burden of avoiding 'forever chemicals'
Kendal Archer argues that systemic issues like PFAS contamination should be solved by government and industry, not parents.
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Hundreds evacuated as wildfire near Suffolk nuclear plant rages
A major incident was declared after a wildfire spread over 80 hectares near Sizewell B nuclear power station in Suffolk, forcing hundreds to evacuate and causing significant damage to an RSPB nature reserve.
Lambeth Council pays £133k in housing repair compensation
Lambeth Council paid £133,339 in Housing Ombudsman compensation from Oct 2025 to Mar 2026 after failing urgent repairs, with 108 cases and 19 severe maladministration findings.
Russian missile leaves 33ft crater in Polish field
A Russian Kh-101 cruise missile left a 33ft crater in Poland, violating NATO airspace. Ukrainian foreign minister confirms; no injuries reported.
HMP Wandsworth staff failed to prevent prisoner suicide
Prisons watchdog finds HMP Wandsworth staff took no meaningful steps to prevent Aleksandras Maslennikovas' suicide in July 2023, closing monitoring just 16 hours after opening it.
Britain's electoral landscape under PR systems
Analysis of how proportional representation systems would reshape UK Parliament, with readers debating the merits of different PR models versus first past the post.
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London families denied AC in heatwave, children sick
Families in temporary housing at Britannia Point, London, were denied air conditioning during a heatwave, causing children to fall ill, sparking outrage over basic human dignity.
Starmer's Social Care Plan: Cross-Party Talks and Tax Honesty
PM Starmer aims for cross-party consensus on social care, but aversion to honest tax discussions remains a hurdle. Andy Burnham's past failure with a 'death tax' looms large.
Burnham's Social Care Reform: Bravery or Folly?
Andy Burnham's bold plan for a national care service faces fierce opposition, but his personal conviction and public support may overcome decades of policy failure.
Burnham bets big on social care reform despite political risks
PM Andy Burnham tackles social care, calling it 'as unfair as American healthcare', and vows to spend political capital to fix the long-avoided crisis.
Burnham calls for cross-party social care reform talks
Prime Minister Andy Burnham promises 'problem-solving, not point-scoring' as he invites Kemi Badenoch and Ed Davey to discuss urgent social care reforms, aiming to fix a decades-old funding crisis.
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UK faces tough budget choices due to Iran war, says NIESR
Leading thinktank warns Andy Burnham of 'very difficult trade-offs' in autumn budget as Iran war keeps oil prices and inflation high, forcing £24bn extra spending by 2030.
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