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More Police for UK Train Stations After Crime Rise

In a significant move to enhance passenger safety, the British Transport Police is deploying additional officers across railway stations nationwide following a worrying rise in crime rates.

Metal detectors deployed at Cambs stations after stabbings

Enhanced security measures including walk-through metal detectors are being installed at railway stations across Cambridgeshire after multiple knife crime incidents, sparking debate about public safety versus privacy.

Knife attack on busy Welsh train sparks police manhunt

Shocking details emerge about the violent knife attack aboard a crowded train in South Wales as British Transport Police launch major investigation into the rush hour incident that left passengers traumatised.

Childcare funding crisis looms as pandemic aid expires

Millions of American families face a childcare timebomb as emergency federal funding that saved thousands of providers during COVID-19 is set to expire, threatening widespread closures and soaring costs.

London bus timetable changes hit multiple routes

Commuters face disruption as Transport for London implements temporary bus timetable changes across several key routes due to ongoing driver shortages and operational challenges.

TfL cuts West London bus routes

Transport for London announces major cuts to bus services across West London, sparking concerns about transport accessibility and commuter impact.

TfL urged to accelerate step-free access programme

Transport for London is being urged to dramatically speed up its step-free access installations as campaigners warn current progress is 'glacially slow' and leaves disabled passengers stranded.

Radio Free Asia halts news amid US shutdown

In a dramatic consequence of Washington's budget crisis, Radio Free Asia has halted its news services, silencing a key voice in regions with restricted press freedom.

New York Food Banks Face Catastrophic Shutdown

Critical food assistance for millions of vulnerable New Yorkers hangs in the balance as emergency pandemic funding dries up, forcing food banks across the state to scale back operations or close completely.

Chancellor's Budget: What Britain Needs Now

As the Chancellor prepares his autumn budget, business leaders and economists reveal the urgent measures required to boost growth, support families, and fix public services across the UK.

Virgin Trains Eyes Dramatic Return to London Railways

Virgin Trains could make a sensational comeback to UK railways with ambitious plans to operate services from London to key destinations, challenging current operators and promising enhanced passenger experience.

£26m transport upgrade for North London boroughs

Haringey and Enfield are embarking on a transformative £26 million transport upgrade programme, promising safer streets and better accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists across North London.

NHS denies lifesaving care to disabled child

A desperate mother reveals her exhausting nightly routine to prevent her daughter from choking to death while the NHS refuses to fund essential medical equipment.

Hospice funding must become a national priority

As Britain faces a growing crisis in end-of-life care, hospices are struggling to provide essential services despite delivering outstanding care. Discover why urgent government investment is needed to support these vital community institutions.

France's Enduring Political Corruption Problem

From 19th-century scandals to modern-day controversies, political corruption remains deeply embedded in French governance. Explore how kickbacks, illicit funding and ethical lapses have persisted across generations of French leadership.

Vice-Chancellor Pay Crisis Hits UK Universities

As UK universities face financial turmoil with course cuts and staff redundancies, an investigation reveals vice-chancellors continue to receive staggering pay packages exceeding £500,000, creating a growing divide between leadership and struggling instit

NDIS Cuts Trap Disabled Australians in Hospitals

Vulnerable Australians with disabilities are becoming trapped in hospital wards for months due to severe NDIS funding cuts, creating a growing healthcare crisis and leaving families in despair.

Trump axes arts funding board in cultural blow

Former President Donald Trump has abruptly dismissed the entire board of the federal Arts and Artifacts International Indemnity Programme, jeopardising funding for major museum exhibitions across the UK and beyond.

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