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Georgia's data centre boom triggers electricity crisis

Explosive growth of energy-hungry data centres in Georgia is triggering electricity shortages, soaring consumer bills, and urgent calls for regulatory action as the state's power grid struggles to cope.

Reeves unveils radical planning reforms to boost economy

In a bold move to kickstart economic growth, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping planning reforms, greenlights data centres, and faces criticism over delayed decision-making on major infrastructure projects.

Swinney's GP Walking Plan Branded 'Half-Baked'

First Minister John Swinney confronts intense criticism after announcing plans for new walking networks connecting GP practices, with opponents calling the scheme underdeveloped and lacking crucial detail.

Microsoft's £2.5bn UK AI investment revealed

Microsoft announces unprecedented £2.5 billion investment in UK's AI infrastructure and skills, marking the largest commitment in its 40-year British history after high-level talks with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.

DWP to place job coaches in GP surgeries

The UK Government is launching a controversial scheme that will transform GP surgeries into employment support hubs, with doctors encouraged to refer patients to job coaches in a bid to reduce economic inactivity.

US shutdown threat puts childcare funding at risk

With a US government shutdown looming, Democrats are fighting to protect a landmark childcare bill that could prevent thousands of facilities from closing and save working parents from crisis.

COVID vaccines move to high street pharmacies in 2025

Millions of Britons will soon access COVID-19 vaccinations through local pharmacies as the NHS prepares to transition from mass vaccination centres to community-based distribution ahead of winter 2025.

Childcare execs pocket bonuses amid safety scandal

Senior executives at Australia's largest childcare provider received massive bonuses despite shocking allegations of systemic abuse and safety failures within their centres, sparking public fury.

Biden shifts £60m from US Marshals to ICE budget

Exclusive: The Biden administration has approved a significant transfer of funds, moving £60 million from the US Marshals Service to bolster Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, sparking debate over immigration policy priorities.

30 Hours Free Childcare: Apply Now for April 2024

The UK's expanded 30 hours of free childcare scheme is now open for applications. This guide explains the new April 2024 eligibility rules, how to apply, and what working parents need to know.

UK's Best & Worst High Streets Revealed

Exclusive research by the Mirror names Westminster as Britain's top shopping destination, while Blackburn faces a stark struggle. Discover the full ranking and what it means for your local high street.

Doncaster Named UK's Most 'Hollowed Out' City Centre

Groundbreaking research from Imperial College London exposes the UK's most 'hollowed out' city centres, with Doncaster, Birmingham, and Manchester facing a severe exodus of shops and people. Discover the data behind Britain's urban crisis.

Sydney Childcare Worker Charged Over 500,000 Images

A Sydney childcare worker faces multiple charges as police allege the discovery of over half a million unique images. The shocking case has sent ripples through the community, raising serious questions about safeguarding protocols.

Dapto Daycare Horror: Baby Falls from First-Floor Window

A nine-month-old baby is fighting for life after a catastrophic fall from a first-floor window at a childcare centre in Dapto, NSW. Mira Jayme was rushed to Sydney Children's Hospital following the shocking incident, which has sparked an urgent police inv

Labour's Bridget Phillipson pledges childcare revolution

Labour's Shadow Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, outlines a radical plan to overhaul England's childcare system, promising the biggest expansion in its history to boost the economy and support families.

Cyber Slavery Epidemic: Brutal Scam Centres Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals a shocking rise in forced online fraud, with victims lured by fake job ads and held captive in brutal compounds across Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Southeast Asia.

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