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Labour-run council slammed after introducing second home tax - on 33 homeowners

A Labour-run council has been criticised after introducing a second-home council tax on 33 homeowners. Critics said Rochdale council undertook a "cash grabbing" move, given that properties account...

Sycamore Gap tree vandals found guilty in Northumberland

Two former friends who mounted a “moronic mission” to cut down the world-famous Sycamore Gap tree in an act of “deliberate and mindless criminal damage”, face jail. Mindless Daniel Graham and...

Ukraine labels Russian ceasefire a farce after reports of hundreds of violations

Ukraine labels Russian ceasefire a farce after reports of hundreds of violations 23 hours agoJessica RawnsleyBBC NewsDSNS UkraineRussia's unilateral, three-day ceasefire has proved to be a farce...

Angela Rayner warned that crackpot workers rights bill threatens national security

Peers have warned that Angela Rayner’s plan to allow Britons an automatic right to ‘flexible working’ could risk national security. The Deputy Prime Minister’s Workers' Rights Bill will give...

Top minister says it is ‘complete nonsense' that US trade deal includes ‘China veto’

A senior minister has branded claims that the new US-UK trade deal includes a veto for Washington over Chinese investment as ‘complete nonsense’. Darren Jones poured cold water over claims that...

UK to announce fresh sanctions on Putin's 'shadow fleet'

UK to announce fresh sanctions on Putin's 'shadow fleet'5 hours agoVictoria BourneBBC NewsHavariekommandoA fleet of Russian oil tankers which have been used to avoid existing sanctions on oil and gas...

UK's wave of sanctions targets Russian ships raining on Putin's military parade

Sir Keir Starmer's office announced massive sanctions on 100 oil tankers in an effort to target Vladimir Putin's "shadow fleet" used to transport the crucial Russian export. The ships, used to...

£3 bus fare scheme faces major blow as Rachel Reeves could scrap cap

The £3 single ticket cap, a measure meant to keep bus fares affordable for tens of thousands of passengers, could be scrapped.The universal £3 limit is set to be axed in favour of a more "targeted"...

Charity linked to Prince Harry admits human rights abuses in Congo park

Charity linked to Prince Harry admits human rights abuses in Congo park2 hours agoMayeni JonesBBC News, JohannesburgReporting fromJohannesburgPhoto by: Education Images/Universal Images Group via...

Charity linked to Prince Harry admits human rights abuses in Congo park

Charity linked to Prince Harry admits human rights abuses in Congo park56 minutes agoMayeni JonesBBC News, JohannesburgReporting fromJohannesburgPhoto by: Education Images/Universal Images Group via...

Spain's airport operator breaks silence over bedbug infestation claims at major hub

Aena, the state-owned company managing general interest airports and heliports in Spain, has issued an "urgent statement" following claims that Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), the main...

Lying' businessman supplied 'useless' hand sanitiser during Covid slammed in court

Jeewan Sagu (Image: Birmingham Mail)Jeewan Sagu along with his wife Rajika Sagu and his businesses Big Living Ltd and Desktop IT were found guilty of four regulatory offences back in 2022.A trial at...

Ukraine labels Russian ceasefire a farce after reports of hundreds of violations

Ukraine labels Russian ceasefire a farce after reports of hundreds of violations 5 hours agoJessica RawnsleyBBC NewsDSNS UkraineRussia's unilateral, three-day ceasefire has proved to be a farce...

Starmer faces growing rebellion over welfare cuts

Starmer faces growing rebellion over welfare cuts2 hours agoJoshua NevettPolitical reporterHouse of CommonsPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing a growing rebellion by Labour MPs over planned...

Starmer faces growing rebellion over welfare cuts

Starmer faces growing rebellion over welfare cuts1 hour agoJoshua NevettPolitical reporterHouse of CommonsPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing a growing rebellion by Labour MPs over planned...