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Mutual Aid Rises as Britons Seek Community Support
Facing austerity, high costs, and political uncertainty, more people are turning to grassroots mutual aid networks. Discover how communities are helping each other outside formal systems.
200 Scottish homes without power after severe gales
Around 200 properties across Scotland remain without electricity following destructive overnight gales. Power restoration efforts continue after winds reached 75mph. Stay updated on the recovery.
Trump targets Muslim Brotherhood in executive order
President Trump's executive order targeting Muslim Brotherhood branches marks first Western attempt in decades to confront embedded Islamist networks. Read the full analysis.
Pro-Trump X Accounts Operate from Asia
Network of pro-Trump accounts on X, operating from Asia, spreads election disinformation. Investigation reveals coordinated campaign targeting US voters ahead of election.
Sinclair's $20M revenue crash after Kimmel feud
Conservative media giant Sinclair Broadcast Group reports staggering $20 million revenue loss following public backlash and advertiser exodus after Jimmy Kimmel exposé.
Elon Musk's AI Doppelgänger: No Hair Transplant Revealed
Tech billionaire Elon Musk reveals astonishing AI-generated version of himself, showcasing dramatic physical changes that bypass cosmetic procedures entirely. The revolutionary neural network creates what Musk calls his 'natural state'.
Welsh Communities Forge Resilience Through Mutual Aid Networks
New research reveals how Welsh communities in Monmouthshire are banding together through mutual aid and local support networks to overcome economic challenges.
CNN axes senior correspondent Michelle Kosinski in network cuts
Exclusive: Award-winning CNN correspondent Michelle Kosinski becomes latest casualty in network's sweeping cuts as insider reveals 'brutal' staff reduction strategy continues.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy "Probably Avoidable" Says Expert
Exclusive analysis reveals Birmingham City Council's financial collapse might have been prevented as expert questions Labour leadership's decision-making in Britain's second city.
Vodafone has most mobile customer complaints - Ofcom
Ofcom reveals Vodafone received the most customer grievances among major mobile providers, while Tesco Mobile emerges as least complained-about operator.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Inside Britain's Worst Council Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
Ofcom inundated after mobile network nightmare report
Broadcast regulator Ofcom received thousands of complaints following a Channel 4 News report detailing journalist Holly Williams' mobile service ordeal with Vodafone and Tesco Mobile, highlighting widespread consumer frustration with telecom providers.
Virgin Media O2 partners with Starlink for rural coverage
In a landmark deal that could transform connectivity across the British countryside, Virgin Media O2 partners with Elon Musk's Starlink to tackle mobile blackspots using satellite technology.
Martin Lewis demands O2 refunds over price hikes
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis urges O2 customers to claim refunds after regulator rules 2024 inflation-linked price rises were unfair and potentially unlawful.
Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis
Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.
Woking gets £500m bailout in council shake-up
The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.
Woking Council declares bankruptcy with £1.9bn debt
Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.
BT launches low-cost mobile brand to rival Revolut and Monzo
Telecoms giant BT launches new budget mobile service to compete directly with digital banking apps Revolut and Monzo in the UK's competitive mobile market.
Bret Baier's CBS interview sparks media bias row
Fox News anchor Bret Baier's appearance on CBS News has ignited controversy after heated exchanges about political bias and media integrity, revealing deep divisions in American journalism.
First 'Guardian Shield' charge: Alleged crime boss in court
Alleged organised crime figure Ferras Merhi, the first person charged under Australia's new 'Guardian Shield' laws, has faced court in a landmark case that could redefine how authorities tackle sophisticated criminal networks.
Nature's Kitchen: Fungi's Autumn Feast in UK Woodlands
Discover how autumn's fungal networks are creating nature's own underground kitchen, transforming fallen leaves into rich soil across Britain's woodlands.
Council Tax Crisis: Local Authorities Demand Funding Overhaul
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
Cardiff Council abolishes cabinet system in governance overhaul
Cardiff Council votes to abolish its cabinet model, returning to a committee system that promises greater transparency and cross-party involvement in decision-making.
UK border officers sent to Balkans to fight people smuggling
British border security experts are being sent to the Balkans to disrupt sophisticated people smuggling operations targeting the UK, as the government launches a new offensive against cross-channel migration routes.
Miss USA scandal deepens with lawsuits and TV network boycotts
The Miss USA organisation faces a major crisis as former titleholders sue for alleged toxic conditions while major broadcasters abandon the troubled pageant.
Vodafone Compensation After Major Network Outage
Millions of Vodafone customers are set to receive compensation following a widespread network failure that disrupted mobile services across the UK for hours.
NZ Government Dramatically Cuts Māori Council Representation
New Zealand's coalition government has dramatically reduced guaranteed Māori representation on local councils, cutting dedicated seats by more than half in a move critics call a devastating blow to indigenous rights.
Vodafone and Three Confirm UK Mobile Network Merger
Vodafone UK and Three UK confirm landmark merger to create Britain's largest mobile network, promising better coverage and 5G investment while facing regulatory scrutiny over competition concerns.
Labour warned against local election complacency
Shadow Commons leader Lucy Powell cautions Labour against complacency in upcoming May local elections, warning that writing off contests could prove costly for Starmer's government.
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