US Schools Face Yellow Bus Crisis Amid Driver Shortages
US schools are reducing bus routes due to driver shortages, budget cuts, and school choice growth, impacting student attendance and family finances.
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Trump's tariffs leave Canada no choice but to fight back
Canada faces 50% tariffs from Trump, sparking political unity under Carney but exposing regional divisions. Retaliation is politically necessary.
Burnham: Fix care before assisted dying debate
Andy Burnham says assisted dying legislation should wait until palliative and social care are reformed, prioritising funding and system improvements.
Burnham: Tax rises possible for social care reform
Andy Burnham says existing resources can be used more effectively before tax rises, citing £2.5bn NHS cost from lack of preventative social care.
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Croydon Council approves 'monstrosity' flats
Croydon Council has approved retrospective planning permission for a block of eight flats in Coulsdon, which critics say is almost entirely different from the original 2022 plans.
London urged to adopt Paris-style driving bans for ozone
London has seen 3 high ozone alerts in 2026. Green Party's Caroline Russell urges Mayor to follow Paris with speed limits and car bans during pollution peaks.
Wildfires 'on London's doorstep': Mayor warns as LFB battles 1,300 incidents
Mayor Sadiq Khan warns wildfires are 'on London's doorstep' as LFB responds to over 1,300 incidents in a week, with 'exceptionally high' risk in parts of the capital.
Train drivers strike threat over toilet shortages
Train drivers in Great Britain consider strike action as unions report inadequate toilet facilities, with many resorting to unsanitary practices, a year after regulator demanded improvements.
Royal commission into Vic construction could boost Labor
A royal commission into alleged corruption in Victoria's construction sector, including Big Build projects, could improve Labor's standing at the state election, an integrity expert says.
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Young people must engage with new work support, says McFadden
Pat McFadden announces £4,500 bursary to stop families losing benefits when teens take apprenticeships, echoing Andy Burnham's conditionality stance.
Trump pushes RFK Jr to cut US vaccines more aggressively
Donald Trump is pushing health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr to be more aggressive on vaccine cuts, despite White House concerns over political fallout, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Wealthy London areas pay less council tax: Burnham eyes reform
Prime Minister Andy Burnham calls council tax 'unfair' as wealthy central London boroughs like Westminster pay less than poorer areas, due to business rates and parking income.
London MPs warn against NHS plan giving Khan health powers
London MPs urge rethink on Health Bill that would replace council seats on NHS Integrated Care Boards with City Hall nominees, citing unique GLA structure.
Councils can lead on housing improvements, says expert
Dr Stephen Battersby argues Labour can learn from 1970s renewal approaches, urging councils to lead housing improvements with adequate funding.
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Andy Burnham seeks cross-party deal on social care reform
Andy Burnham calls for cross-party talks to fix social care, but Tories reject tax rises or borrowing, casting doubt on consensus.
Burnham vows to spend political capital on social care reform
Andy Burnham says England's adult social care system is broken and he will expend political capital to fix it, with options including a national care service, free personal care, or a cap on costs.
London heatwave alert upgraded to amber, 35C expected
London faces a fourth heatwave with temperatures up to 35C. UKHSA upgrades heat-health alert to amber from July 28-30, warning of health risks.
Ex-FDA chief: Taylor Farms' White House recall delay request unusual
Former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb says Taylor Farms contacting the White House to delay a cyclospora recall announcement was 'not standard operating procedure' and 'unusual'.
Miliband takes World Bank seat to boost climate action
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband will personally take the UK's seat on the World Bank board, signalling that climate and development are central to British foreign policy, experts welcome the move.
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Redbridge Council spent £288k on glyphosate weedkiller
Redbridge Council spent £288,423 on glyphosate weedkiller in 2025, the highest among 200 councils, despite WHO linking it to cancer. Campaigners demand ban.
Spain wildfire 'out of extinguishing capacity' as Europe burns
A wildfire in Spain's Castellón province is beyond firefighting capacity, officials say. Over 300,000 have fled homes in Spain and France, with 42,000 hectares burned in France.
Brits Solve Life's Problems on Summer Road Trips
New research reveals that 72% of Brits use summer road trips to resolve major life issues, with 65% finding clarity while driving.
UK aid cuts to cause 2,400 more maternal deaths
A midwife in Malawi works for UNFPA, a UK-funded scheme. Andy Burnham inherits aid cuts that will cause 2,400 more maternal deaths and shift focus from need to geopolitics.
Partner's Cancer Misdiagnosis: 'I Would Rather Be Poor'
Darren Rosheski won an NHS payout after his partner Helen Dutton died from rectal cancer misdiagnosed as IBS. NHS paid £190m over 870 claims in five years.
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Hosepipe ban culture war: gardeners blame water firms and AI
Hosepipe bans across England ignite culture wars, with gardeners blaming water companies for leaks and AI datacentres for water use, while disabled people face scrutiny over exemptions.
Prisoner early release scheme paused by Burnham may still go ahead
Andy Burnham pauses early release of 6,000 prisoners after victims outcry, but scheme may proceed in autumn amid prison capacity crisis.
Trump to unveil new tariffs as 10% regime expires Friday
The Trump administration will announce the next phase of its trade policy on Thursday, with fresh tariffs expected as a 10% regime expires Friday, the White House confirmed.
UK homes must adapt to rising heat, says Guardian view
The Guardian editorial argues that Britain's homes are ill-equipped for rising temperatures, urging a national strategy for cooling, inspired by Sadiq Khan's London heat plan.
Europe’s ageing crisis: young cannot fix broken social model alone
A new European Commission report highlights rapid ageing in EU countries, with falling birthrates and rising longevity. The Guardian argues that younger generations must not bear the burden of an unreformed social model.
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Burnham's rates cut for venues shows he is a man of action
Andy Burnham, in his first week as PM, delivers a 20% business rates relief for grassroots music venues, a move praised by Music Venue Trust CEO as a swift, decisive action.
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