Bayeux Tapestry insured for £800m for UK loan
The Bayeux Tapestry will be insured for £800m for its first UK visit in over 900 years. See the 11th-century masterpiece at the British Museum from autumn 2026.
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Bayeux Tapestry insured for £800m for UK loan
The priceless Bayeux Tapestry will be insured for £800m by the British taxpayer for its 2026 UK exhibition. Discover the details of this historic cultural exchange.
UK Military Gap Year Scheme Details Revealed
The UK government unveils its new paid military gap year scheme for under-25s, aiming to boost defence recruitment amid rising global threats. Discover the details and how it works.
£800m Taxpayer Bill for Bayeux Tapestry Loan
British taxpayers will cover an £800 million indemnity for the Bayeux Tapestry's loan to the British Museum in 2026. The historic artefact's record valuation sparks transport concerns.
Miners win £100-a-week pension boost after govt U-turn
Former mineworkers celebrate a 'historic' 41% pension uplift after the government returns a £2.3bn reserve. Thousands to receive backdated lump sums, ending a long-standing injustice.
Half Price London Travel for Jobseekers on Benefits
Londoners on Jobseeker's Allowance or Universal Credit can get 50% off Tube, bus and train fares. Find out if you qualify and how to apply for the TfL discount scheme.
Australia's Gas Reservation Policy to Lower Energy Prices
Australia mandates major LNG exporters to reserve up to a quarter of gas for domestic use from 2027, aiming to lower soaring energy prices. Read the full details of this historic policy.
Earn 30,000 Avios Points by Selling Your Home with Foxtons
Estate agent Foxtons partners with British Airways' Avios, letting homeowners earn up to 30,000 points for property sales or lettings. Discover how to convert your home into free flights.
London Mayor challenged over £570m Erasmus scheme cost
Sadiq Khan faces City Hall grilling over the £570m cost to rejoin Erasmus, with critics saying the funds could fix Hammersmith Bridge or build new railways. Discover the clash over spending priorities.
How South Korea's smart bins slash food waste
South Korea recycles 96.8% of its food waste using RFID bins that charge by weight. Discover how this tech-driven system changed behaviour and cut Seoul's waste by 23.9%.
Low-deposit schemes 'generate inequality', study finds
New economic modelling suggests government-backed low-deposit schemes can push house prices up by 10-20%, disproportionately harming low-income first-time buyers. Discover the long-term impacts.
HSBC Chair Invested in Collapsed Tax Avoidance Scheme
HSBC's new chair, Brendon Nelson, lost money in an unregulated biofuel investment scheme marketed for tax avoidance. The scheme collapsed, wiping out millions. Read the full investigation.
UK set to rejoin EU Erasmus student exchange scheme in 2027
The UK is set to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ programme from January 2027, a move celebrated by students but bittersweet for those who missed out. Discover the impact on funding and opportunities.
UK to rejoin EU Erasmus student exchange scheme
The UK is poised to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ student exchange programme from 2027, marking a major post-Brexit reset. Discover the details of the deal and what it means for students.
Horizon victim forced to sue Post Office for redress
Former subpostmistress Janet Skinner takes legal action against the Post Office, seeking full compensation for her wrongful Horizon IT scandal conviction. Her solicitor warns more victims may follow.
Sunak feared UK couldn't fund itself during Covid pandemic
Rishi Sunak told the Covid inquiry he was 'acutely stressed' by rising bond costs in 2020, fearing the UK's ability to fund itself. Discover the emergency measures considered to avert a crisis.
Young people risk benefits in new £820m work scheme
Nearly a million young people on Universal Credit must engage with new intensive support or face sanctions. The £820m plan aims to tackle rising NEET figures. Read the full details.
Youth on benefits face sanctions in new work scheme
Young people on Universal Credit will be offered jobs in construction and hospitality. Those who refuse could lose benefits. The £820m scheme starts Spring 2026.
UK pushes for two-year EU youth mobility scheme by 2026
UK ministers are negotiating a time-limited youth mobility scheme with the EU, aiming for a deal by 2026. The plan would allow tens of thousands of young Britons and Europeans to live and work abroad.
Nature-friendly farming schemes hit by funding and contract issues
England's ambitious landscape recovery scheme faces low uptake as new contracts allow termination with just one year's notice and funding is slashed. Conservationists warn of a major step back for wildlife.
Why UK petrol prices remain high despite falling oil costs
UK drivers face stubbornly high fuel prices despite a drop in oil costs. We examine the clash between retailers and regulators, and when a new price transparency scheme might help.
Fintech CEO Questions UK's Private Share Trading Scheme
Tim Levene, CEO of Augmentum Fintech, voices significant concerns over the UK's proposed private share trading scheme, highlighting liquidity and valuation challenges for investors.
Prison population forecast revised to 2030
The prison population in England and Wales is now projected to reach 100,000 by March 2030, a year later than expected. New MoJ data cites policy changes and early releases easing the immediate crisis.
NDIS plans to be computer-generated in major overhaul
Exclusive: The NDIS is set for a sweeping overhaul, with participants' support plans to be assessed by a computer. Advocates warn of a 'nightmare scenario' and ask: did we learn nothing from Robodebt?
HyperVerse Promoter Accuses Founder of $1.89bn Fraud
Key promoter Rodney Burton claims in US court he was duped by an 'elaborate deception' orchestrated by Australian Sam Lee in the alleged HyperVerse Ponzi scheme. Read the latest developments.
East Coast Gas Reserve Plan Expected Next Week
The Albanese government is set to reveal a new east coast gas reservation scheme, facing calls from unions and manufacturers to target exporters and lower prices now. Read the latest.
NDIS participants lose appeal rights on funding
Australians on the NDIS will have no independent avenue to challenge funding decisions under a new system, a Senate estimates hearing has been told. Learn the implications.
NDIS Automation Puts Vulnerable Lives at Risk
Plans to automate NDIS funding decisions could mirror the robodebt disaster, threatening essential support for people with complex disabilities. Learn why human oversight is vital.
Motability cuts: Disabled hit by car ban and tax relief loss
New Motability changes will remove suitable vehicles and scrap £300m in tax reliefs, hitting disabled users' independence. Critics call the policy 'deeply cynical'.
Crossbench fury over Labour's 'undemocratic' FOI changes
Opposition and crossbench MPs slam the government's proposed Freedom of Information reforms, including new fees and extended response times, warning of a threat to democratic accountability.
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