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Reeves' Budget Crisis: £17.4bn Borrowing Spike

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.

Former Soho toilet to become café or shop

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.

Former Soho toilet set to become café or shop

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.

Poll: Widespread Dissatisfaction with Democracy

A major Ipsos survey reveals deep public concern about democracy's future across Western nations, with fake news and corruption seen as major threats. Discover the findings and what citizens want changed.

Ex-officer denies being racist after custody death

Ex-police constable Samantha Bux breaks her silence after being found guilty of gross misconduct over the death of 31-year-old Kevin Clarke, insisting she's 'not a racist' despite the disciplinary ruling.

Bayoh family slams police federation over custody death

The family of Sheku Bayoh has launched a scathing attack on the Scottish Police Federation after it defended officers involved in the 2015 custody death, calling their position 'deeply offensive' ahead of a landmark public inquiry report.

Brazil probes deadly Rio police raid

Brazilian authorities have launched a sweeping investigation into a controversial Rio de Janeiro police raid that left multiple dead, amid allegations of excessive force and human rights violations.

Equality Commission guidance 'unworkable' say councils

New Equality and Human Rights Commission guidance on single-sex spaces has been branded 'fundamentally unworkable' by local authorities and public bodies, creating confusion and legal uncertainty across Britain.

Big Pharma's Tax Breaks: Are We Getting NHS Value?

Exclusive analysis reveals pharmaceutical giants received massive tax incentives while NHS faces funding crisis. Experts demand transparency on whether these breaks are delivering promised benefits to UK healthcare.

Artists fight climate crisis with living Newton sculpture

Discover how contemporary artists are using striking public installations across Britain to confront the climate emergency, including a revolutionary piece reimagining Isaac Newton with a living apple tree growing from his head.

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