UK Government Delays Transgender Spaces Guidance

Leaked EHRC guidance reveals trans women could be questioned over single-sex spaces based on appearance. Labour accused of delaying publication to avoid backlash. Read the latest developments.

DWP: Report changes or face a £50 fine

The DWP is urging benefit claimants to report 20 specific changes or risk a £50 penalty. Learn what you must declare and how to avoid benefit fraud.

Bird smuggler faces prison after parakeets in pants

A man who claimed his suspicious bulge was 'all him' faces 20 years in prison after border agents found two rare sedated parakeets hidden in his trousers. Read the full bizarre smuggling story.

US-Russia Draft Plan Demands Ukraine Cede Territory

A reported 28-point peace plan, drafted by US and Russian officials, would require Ukraine to cede the Donbas and reduce its military. President Zelenskyy insists no territory will be handed to Russia.

Hampstead Heath trans swim access decision due

The future of trans access to Hampstead Heath's single-sex ponds will be decided in January after a public consultation and legal challenges. Read the latest developments.

Trump tells reporter 'quiet piggy' in Epstein row

Donald Trump's shocking 'quiet piggy' remark to Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey over Epstein questions reveals deepening press freedom concerns in US politics. Read the full analysis.

Government Plans to Curtail Jury Trials

Radical proposals by Sir Brian Leveson aim to remove jury trials for thousands of cases in England and Wales to prevent 'total system collapse'. Explore the controversial reforms.

Play the Budget Game: Be Chancellor for a Day

Step into Rachel Reeves' shoes and try to balance Britain's budget in our interactive game. Can you keep MPs happy and bond markets calm while tackling a £22bn shortfall?

Three charged over missing ashes and fraud probe

Three individuals charged in Police Scotland's Operation Koine investigation into alleged mishandling of ashes and funeral funds at A Milne Independent Funeral Directors. Support available.

Could Andy Burnham Return to Westminster?

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham faces speculation about challenging Keir Starmer for Labour leadership. Learn about his political journey and potential Westminster comeback.

Can Democrats flip a red Tennessee district?

In Tennessee, Democrat Aftyn Behn is building a 'coalition of the pissed off' to challenge a Republican stronghold. With the cost of living crisis central to her campaign, could she turn this seat blue for the first time since 1983?

Readers Clash Over Labour's Immigration Proposals

Metro readers passionately debate Labour's controversial new immigration policies, with accusations of racism and political capitulation. Have your say on this heated national discussion.

Bolsonaro faces imminent prison sentence in Brazil

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro faces imminent incarceration after receiving a 27-year sentence for attempting to annihilate democratic institutions. Discover the dramatic downfall.

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