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.
A North London mother received £5,250 compensation after Brent Council's errors left her and her children without a home for over a year. Read the full Ombudsman report.
Germany's parliament votes to reintroduce voluntary military service for 18-year-olds, sparking widespread youth protests. Discover why Gen Z is resisting and the geopolitical pressures behind the move.
Germany's parliament has approved a new law reintroducing voluntary military service, with powers for needs-based conscription. The move aims to expand the Bundeswehr to 260,000 soldiers by 2035.
A West London council has apologised and paid £250 to a domestic abuse victim after a watchdog found poor communication caused her 'frustration and uncertainty' over her housing situation.
A father of seven died without knowing his true prognosis after hospital failings. The health ombudsman found a 'worrying lack of accountability'. Read the full investigation.
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.
UN experts accuse housing giant L&Q of failing tenants' human rights after a disabled man endured four ceiling collapses and severe damp in his London flat. Read the shocking details.
London Ambulance Service urges public to call 999 only for life-threatening emergencies after receiving over 7,500 calls daily, matching typical New Year's Eve demand. Help ease the pressure.
An elderly woman in Stafford was left without heating due to a faulty British Gas prepayment meter, highlighting systemic customer service failures across UK energy suppliers, including billing errors and threats to minors.
Discover the remarkable life of Tommy Gee, the colonial administrator who championed Ugandan education and helped double its secondary schools. Read his inspiring obituary.
Landmark research reveals Australian youth are experiencing suicidal thoughts and self-harm at younger ages than previous generations. Learn about the critical risk factors and urgent call for intervention.
A popular 7am Avanti West Coast train from Manchester to London will run without passengers for six months. Passengers call the move 'totally ridiculous'. Find out why the rail regulator ordered the change.
After his father's death, Jay McGregor founded Graceful Graves, a professional grave cleaning service helping Londoners maintain their loved ones' final resting places. Discover how grief inspired a compassionate business.
Guardian columnist Tim Dowling recounts his frustrating ordeal with a bank helpline that mistakenly identified him as elderly and confused. A cautionary tale for anyone navigating automated customer service.
A 35-year-old man is on life-support after being hit by a car on Lascelles Avenue, Harrow. Police are investigating and appeal for witnesses. Call 101 with information.
Charges of attempted rape against two teenagers, an incident that triggered significant unrest in Ballymena, have been withdrawn by the Public Prosecution Service. Learn more about the case developments.
A record 3.7 million applicants in China are competing for just 38,100 civil service roles, highlighting a major shift towards job security amid economic uncertainty. Discover the driving forces behind this trend.
France confirms a new voluntary military service model in response to the Russia war threat, as Putin denies plans to attack Europe. Get the full story.
Westminster Council pauses Pimlico District Heating upgrade until 2026 following resident protests and Energy Ombudsman intervention. Discover what this means for 3,300 homes.
French President Emmanuel Macron announces a new 10-month volunteer military service for 18-19 year olds, citing the Russian threat. A €6.5bn defence boost also revealed.
President Macron announces 10-month voluntary military service for 18-19 year olds, aiming to strengthen France's defence capabilities against growing European security threats.
As France reinstates national service, questions emerge about whether Britain could follow suit amid growing Russian threats. Explore the debate around conscription revival.
UK banks face an £86m Financial Ombudsman Service levy as Treasury reforms cost £8m. Motor finance cases to surge 300% under new crackdown. Discover how this affects financial services.
An NHS trauma doctor has been suspended for 15 months pending a GMC investigation into alleged antisemitic social media posts. Read the full tribunal findings.
HMP Wandsworth staff delivered substandard CPR to dying inmate Peter Honnor, 55, with delays in emergency response and inadequate medical care revealed in watchdog report.
Netflix briefly crashed as the final series of Stranger Things dropped, leaving thousands of fans unable to stream. Discover the details and the show's record-breaking chart success.
Netflix briefly crashed as millions of fans streamed the new season of Stranger Things. The final season is already a top hit. Read the full story and fan reactions.
France announces voluntary military service to expand its armed forces as European nations prepare for potential conflict with Russia by 2030. Learn about the new defence strategy.
Londoners can now order fresh Christmas trees for same-day delivery via Deliveroo. A stress-free festive solution from £59.99. Get your tree delivered today!