Leeds tram delayed to late 2030s after review
The opening of Leeds's long-awaited £2.5bn tram system is delayed by 2-3 years to the late 2030s after a government review demanded a full business case. Read the latest on the mass transit project.
The opening of Leeds's long-awaited £2.5bn tram system is delayed by 2-3 years to the late 2030s after a government review demanded a full business case. Read the latest on the mass transit project.
The release of Rob Reiner's final concert film, 'Spinal Tap at Stonehenge: The Final Finale', is postponed after his death. The 2026 project is on hold as the family decides the path forward.
Brent Council has paid nearly £10,000 in compensation after a Local Government Ombudsman investigation found it failed to provide a disabled teenager with vital educational therapies for over a year.
P&O's Iona cruise ship delayed in Southampton after 18 containers, carrying bananas, fell from a cargo vessel near the Isle of Wight. The incident is under investigation.
Thousands of bananas and exotic fruit wash up on the Isle of Wight after containers fall from cargo ship, delaying a P&O cruise. Full details and coastguard warnings here.
A key US advisory panel, now stacked with vaccine sceptics, votes on whether to alter the decades-old recommendation that newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth.
A severe PC memory chip shortage, driven by AI industry demand, risks pushing up prices for PlayStation and Xbox consoles and could delay next-gen launches. Read the full analysis.
Plans for contactless tap-in tap-out travel to Stansted and Southend airports are delayed until summer 2026 due to technical issues. Find out which stations are affected.
Ministers postpone new mayoral votes in four English regions until 2028, triggering fierce accusations of 'dictatorial' behaviour from opposition parties. Read the full story.
The UK government has postponed its decision on China's controversial London 'super embassy' until 20 January. Read the latest on the security concerns and political delays.
The UK government has postponed its decision on the controversial Chinese 'super embassy' in London until 20 January 2026. Read the latest on the security concerns and political delays.
Croydon Council failed to provide legally required support to an autistic child, leaving them without education for nine months. The Ombudsman ordered compensation and systemic changes.
Discover your rights when a flight is delayed, including how to claim up to £220 in compensation and free refreshments. Essential guide for UK travellers.
A Lambeth mother receives £7,000 compensation after her son missed months of occupational therapy. Council apologises for failing to deliver legally binding EHCP provisions.
Pro-independence leader Christian Tein accuses France of deliberately delaying his passport, preventing his return to New Caledonia after being cleared of most charges. Read the full story.
Brent Council reveals a new 50-place SEND primary school for Preston Park as part of a 212-place expansion to tackle rising demand and cut costly out-of-borough placements.
The UK COVID inquiry exposes how delayed lockdowns cost 23,000 lives, with repeated failures leading to 65,000 second-wave deaths. Discover the damning findings.
A damning COVID-19 inquiry report finds UK governments' 'toxic culture' and delayed lockdown led to thousands of preventable deaths. Discover the key findings.
A damning official report condemns the UK's 'toxic and chaotic' pandemic response, revealing a week's earlier lockdown could have saved 23,000 lives. Read the full findings.
US officials privately indicate potential delay in Trump's promised 100% semiconductor tariffs to avoid trade war with China and consumer price concerns. Full analysis.
The launch of East West Rail services between Oxford and Milton Keynes faces delays until at least 2026 amid a dispute over driver-only operated trains. Learn how this impacts the region's transport plans.
Essex Police criticise drivers who exited vehicles and reversed on hard shoulder after major M11 collision. Multiple hospitalisations reported. Contact police with information.
Special educational needs services in England face total collapse with councils warning of £18bn deficits by 2030. Urgent reforms needed to prevent widespread bankruptcy.
Sony admits its £2.7 billion Bungie buyout has underperformed, recording a £155m loss as Destiny 2 struggles. Can the delayed Marathon reboot turn things around?
A Lewisham resident received £100 compensation after the council took too long to handle her children's services complaint. The Ombudsman upheld her case.
UK gamers express ongoing concerns about potential GTA 6 delays while discussing Xbox strategies, Nintendo's Mario plans, and cheaper Game Pass options. Join the gaming conversation.
Insiders reveal GTA 6 has been content complete for months despite Rockstar's delay to November 2026. Learn why polishing takes so long and when GTA 5 returns to PS Plus.
London's legendary LGBTQ+ venue The Black Cap faces further delays until early 2026 as builders uncover additional structural problems. Campaign continues for iconic Camden gay bar revival.
Celebrated Israeli choreographer Sharon Eyal reveals the emotional toll of her postponed production 'Into Hairy' at London's Sadler's Wells, discussing creative challenges and artistic resilience.
Teenage darts prodigy Luke Littler's journey to Wigan ends in frustration as severe traffic congestion causes him to miss crucial tournament, highlighting travel challenges facing professional athletes.