While free calls to Santa from payphones are a festive perk, they highlight the essential role of free public goods for vulnerable groups, from transport to libraries. Discover why their value extends far beyond revenue.
Police seize £80,000 of suspected stolen power tools at a Hounslow car boot sale, arresting two 15-year-old boys and two men. Officers urge tradespeople to mark their property.
Stella McCartney's fashion label sees losses widen to £33.6m as sales fall by 27%, raising concerns over its financial future. Directors cite challenging luxury market conditions.
Official data reveals a widening gap: public sector employment and wages surge while private sector faces decline. Explore the political fallout and reform pledges.
The Victorian government announces a major public sector overhaul, aiming to cut 4,000 jobs and save $2.3bn. Find out which departments are affected and the impact on services.
London's iconic Carnaby Street could be transformed by a major public realm revamp. Shaftesbury Capital's plans include new signage, lighting, and a return to its historic roots. Have your say in the consultation.
The Labour government faces criticism after failing to adopt key recommendations from its own review into public sector appointments. Read the full analysis of the political fallout.
Australia's medicines regulator issues new safety warnings for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, highlighting potential suicidal thoughts and contraception concerns. Read the latest advice.
Australia's drug regulator is removing high-dose vitamin B6 supplements from general sale after 250 reports of nerve damage. Learn about the risks and new rules taking effect in 2027.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms departments must identify savings from low-priority spending, denying major job cuts while facing Coalition criticism over election promises.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces budget crisis as borrowing hits £17.4bn in October. Growth Commission proposes £105bn spending cuts to break economic 'doom loop'. Read analysis.
Westminster Council plans to convert Broadwick Street's former public toilet, once labelled the UK's top cottaging spot, into retail or café space despite local opposition over toilet provision.
A former Soho toilet, once notorious as a 'cottaging' spot, is set for a new life as a café or shop. Westminster Council's plan faces criticism over the area's lack of public facilities.
Master your UK consumer rights for returning items. Learn about cooling-off periods, faulty goods claims, and legal protections. Never get fobbed off again!
Discover the longest-surviving household goods, from vintage sewing machines to 1930s foot pumps, defying today's throwaway culture. Share your durable items!
Bougie homeware brand Labour and Wait has opened its third London location in Covent Garden. The 3,000 sq ft store marks the brand's 25th anniversary. Discover timeless utilitarian goods.
John Oliver exposes the dire consequences of Republican-led defunding of US public media, threatening local news and emergency services. Discover why this matters.
A man in his 30s was interviewed under caution following Bob Vylan's 'Death to the IDF' chant at Glastonbury. Police continue investigating the public order incident.
New report reveals how tobacco companies influence governments to keep taxes low, costing billions in lost revenue and millions of lives annually. Time for change.
The Metropolitan Police has seized £240k in counterfeit goods and £22k cash in a major operation targeting money laundering and organised crime across 30 London venues. Read the full story.
The BBC faces a critical juncture as director general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness resign following concerted attacks from right-wing press and political figures. Explore the governance failures and future challenges.
Thousands protest in Delhi as air pollution reaches emergency levels. Authorities face mounting pressure to address the public health crisis gripping India's capital.
Canada has lost its hard-won measles elimination status after outbreaks spread for over a year. Discover why vaccination rates have fallen below critical 95% threshold and what this means for public health.
The BBC faces unprecedented political pressure and funding threats. As a pillar of British democracy, it must be protected from those seeking to undermine its independence and truth-telling mission.
Exclusive investigation reveals how systemic failures led to the mistaken release of prisoners across England and Wales, raising serious questions about public safety and justice system protocols.
A London bus driver shares his harrowing experience of being violently attacked while on duty, highlighting the growing safety concerns for public transport workers across the capital.
Shocking incident during presidential event in Mexico City sparks nationwide fury and demands for justice as security forces detain perpetrator.
A convicted sex offender was mistakenly released from Thameside Prison in what authorities are calling a 'serious administrative error', sparking urgent police investigations and public safety concerns across East London.
Shocking scenes across multiple UK cities as organised groups of masked youths attack police with fireworks and set vehicles ablaze in coordinated nighttime violence.
Donald Trump's controversial pick to oversee America's public lands faces intense scrutiny as environmental groups warn of 'fox guarding henhouse' scenario.