Politics

A woman alleges that Russell Brand exposed himself to her while she worked in the same building as the BBC in Los Angeles, casting a shadow over the comedian's past and putting the BBC's internal oversight mechanisms under the spotlight.
Rishi Sunak rolls back green initiatives, citing financial strain on families, sparking debate on the UK's climate commitments.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces a delay in phasing out petrol and diesel cars and gas boilers, loosening energy efficiency targets for landlords, and scrapping various proposed green measures, citing the financial burden on British families.
Rishi Sunak Addressing Nation - Screenshot taken from Sky News via YouTube - 20/09/23
Frank Hester, a major donor to the Conservative Party, has seen his healthcare tech company TPP profit £135m from NHS contracts, sparking questions about the intertwining of political donations and public sector business.
Guardian: Frank Hester with former Tory leader and prime minister David Cameron
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's upcoming speech on altering the UK's net zero targets has the nation on tenterhooks, as critics warn of legal battles and long-term environmental repercussions.
Number 10: Rishi Sunak Covid-19 Press Conference 29/05
Amid increasing scrutiny of police conduct, PC Jonathan Broadhead faces a November misconduct hearing for allegedly using "unnecessary, unreasonable, and disproportionate" force on a 10-year-old girl in southwest London.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak may be facing an internal revolt, with whispers of Tory MPs considering no confidence letters if the government scales back its net zero ambitions.
Suella Braverman, the Home Secretary, discontinues annual inspections of immigration detention centres, raising concerns about the safeguarding of vulnerable detainees.
Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre. Author: DIAC images
The Metropolitan Police face a crisis of credibility with over 1,000 officers suspended or on restricted duties, raising questions about unchecked misconduct and the future of public trust in the force.
Rishi Sunak blocked the rebuilding of five crumbling hospitals in 2020, leading to warnings of “catastrophic” risks to patient safety, according to The Guardian.
Continuous underfunding and lack of strategic planning leave NHS resources stretched thin; waiting lists reaching record numbers.
Loco SteveFollow Super NHS UK. NHS superhero street art on Hilly Fields, Brockley, South London
As England and Wales grapple with a 20-year high crime surge, Home Secretary Suella Braverman faces criticism for prioritising the regulation of 'woke' content in diversity training over concrete crime reduction strategies.
Simon Dawson / 10 Downing Street, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Greater Manchester Police grapple with cyber burglary as third-party supplier succumbs to ransomware attack, compromising thousands of ID badges.
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Several schools in Leeds have been placed on lockdown and students kept indoors after receiving an email threat of violence, prompting an investigation by the West Yorkshire Police.
LONDON (Bywire News) - In a political landscape that has been nothing short of tumultuous since 2019, the Conservative administration has seemingly found a high-cost way to reward its own inefficiency. This has involved them paying out over £1 million in severance payments to a parade of transient ministers. These facts have been highlighted in a meticulous investigation conducted by Byline Times - a sharp exposé of the financial toll political instability has wrought. Intriguingly, some of these fleeting ministers have walked away with farewell figures that were as much as seven times their actual reported salaries - a somewhat generous reward for their varying degrees of competency and time on the job. One of the more notable beneficiaries of this severance bonanza is Kwasi Kwarteng, who held the role of Chancellor for a paltry 38 days. Despite his brief stay in the Treasury hot seat, he was able to secure a severance payment of £16,876 in contrast to his salary of just £2,359. How'...
Europe's largest local authority, Birmingham City Council, declares bankruptcy due to a £760m bill for equal pay claims and a costly IT system failure, reflecting broader fiscal issues in UK's local government funding.
Amidst speculation of a potential General Election, the latest polls reveal a 16-point lead for the Labour Party, a wavering Conservative voter base and increasing significance of healthcare and economy in voting decisions
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Labour leader Keir Starmer reorganises ranks, showcasing both the seasoned stalwarts and rising stars within the party, as the general election approaches.
LONDON (UK Fact Check News) - Angela Rayner, deputy leader of the Labour party, has been assigned a new role as the shadow secretary of state for levelling up, according to the recent reshuffle by the party's chief, Sir Keir Starmer. She takes over from MP Lisa Nandy, who now takes on the role of minister for international development, seen by some insiders as a drop in status. Ms Nandy is said to be proud of her previous work, particularly focusing on housing and devolution, and reportedly looks forward to taking on her new role, according to sources close to her. She will still hold a place in cabinet sessions. Ms Rayner, voted in as deputy leader in 2020, was previously shadow cabinet office, dealing primarily with government protocol. Her new role comes from the reshuffle coinciding with parliament's return from its summer recess. She is expected to maintain her deputy leader role in addition to her new responsibilities. At the same time, Jim McMahon, shadow environment secretary,...
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