SNP ditches £500k 50mph speed limit plan
Scottish ministers abandon proposal to lower single carriageway speed limits to 50mph after spending over £500,000. Public consultation showed overwhelming opposition to the move.
Scottish ministers abandon proposal to lower single carriageway speed limits to 50mph after spending over £500,000. Public consultation showed overwhelming opposition to the move.
New Home Office research reveals ethnic minority groups are more likely to avoid areas with live facial recognition cameras, raising major civil liberties and bias concerns. Read the full report.
The UK government launches a 10-week consultation on regulating police facial recognition technology. Have your say on privacy safeguards and new laws.
Victoria's Premier announces a major public service overhaul, cutting over 1,000 jobs and merging 29 entities to save $4bn. Read the full details of the state's budget repair plan.
The Victorian government announces a plan to cut public service staff costs by 10% to save A$1.6 billion. Learn the details and potential impacts of this major austerity measure.
UK councils are undertaking complex administrative processes to rename streets honouring Prince Andrew, as residents report embarrassment. Discover the challenges and costs involved.
A decade-long New York public housing bribery scheme concludes with 70 convictions after the largest single-day bribery takedown in US Justice Department history. Discover the full story.
With 4.3 million UK men affected by erectile dysfunction, a reluctance to speak to GPs is fuelling a dangerous trend of unproven home remedies. Experts warn against risks and urge professional consultation.
Business Secretary Peter Kyle urges companies to engage with Labour's employment rights reforms, pledging no 'zero-sum' outcome for business. Read the latest from the CBI conference.
Business Secretary Peter Kyle promises extensive consultations on Employment Rights Bill implementation, seeking to reassure firms while ensuring worker protections. Read the latest developments.
Business Secretary Peter Kyle promises extensive consultations on Employment Rights Bill implementation, seeking to reassure firms while ensuring worker protections. Read the latest developments.
Lord Peter Mandelson faces a £300 fine after being caught urinating in a London street. The former Labour minister cites age-related prostate issues and lack of public facilities as mitigating factors.
Nearly 10% of Britons consult AI for health advice, with under-35s twice as likely. Discover expert safety tips for using ChatGPT in healthcare while avoiding dangerous misinformation.
The UK government will exempt Wimbledon's debenture programme from its crackdown on ticket touting. Discover how this preserves a key funding model for the Championships.
A female police officer in China causes public fury after her motorcycle collides with young spectators during a demo. Watch the controversial video and the official response.
Pyongyang launches suspected short-range ballistic missile in latest provocation, just hours after condemning US-South Korea nuclear consultations as 'dangerous'.
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Britain's public service productivity puzzle as she prepares her debut Budget, with Treasury analysis revealing stagnant output despite soaring employment costs.
A courageous member of the public risked his own safety to disarm a man allegedly threatening people with a knife during a terrifying incident in central London, with dramatic footage capturing the entire confrontation.
Exclusive analysis reveals why the Chancellor faces an impossible choice between fiscal responsibility and crumbling public services as economic pressures mount.
Medical experts reveal the subtle early warning signs of Parkinson's disease and why prompt GP consultation could dramatically improve quality of life for thousands of Brits.
Major NHS expansion puts local chemists on frontline of healthcare with walk-in mental health consultations and confidential contraceptive services - no GP appointment needed.
A landmark court ruling declares Queensland's controversial puberty blocker ban unlawful, citing improper political influence and failure to consult medical experts in dramatic health policy showdown.
Reality TV matriarch Kris Jenner accidentally shared her plastic surgeon's private login details during a virtual consultation, exposing celebrity security risks in the digital age.
A leading human rights expert reveals how transgender people face increasing barriers to accessing hospitals, shops, and public services across the UK, creating 'invisible walls' in daily life.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to get expert medical advice from renowned GP Dr Martin Scurr in our exclusive live question and answer session on health concerns affecting you and your family.
Medical experts reveal why you should always inspect toilet paper before use in public facilities - the surprising health risks could make you think twice.
New economic analysis reveals how short-term spending cuts on essential services create massive long-term costs for taxpayers and communities across Britain.
Manchester United embark on groundbreaking consultation with supporters over future stadium plans, potentially building a brand new world-class venue or redeveloping legendary Old Trafford.
A groundbreaking survey shows Britons now place greater trust in artificial intelligence and Google search results than in government ministers and MPs, signalling a dramatic crisis of confidence in Westminster.