Public Sector Jobs & Pay Growth Outstrip Private Firms
Official data reveals a widening gap: public sector employment and wages surge while private sector faces decline. Explore the political fallout and reform pledges.
Official data reveals a widening gap: public sector employment and wages surge while private sector faces decline. Explore the political fallout and reform pledges.
A campaign led by Dua Lipa and Elton John to protect copyright from AI mining receives overwhelming public support. The government's 'opt-out' plan backed by only 3%. Read the latest.
Overwhelming public support for the DLR extension to Thamesmead, with calls to go further to Bexley. The £1.7bn project, backed by government, aims to unlock 30,000 homes and 10,000 jobs. Read the latest.
Transport for London plans to alter routes 19 and 38 to improve reliability and better match demand. A new Route 10 is also proposed. Have your say in the consultation.
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.
Car-sharing giant Zipcar announces plans to shut its UK business. New bookings suspended after 31 Dec, but festive rentals are secure. Full details on the closure and consultation.
Islington Council has identified nine potential sites for permanent Gypsy and Traveller pitches, sparking hope after years of delay. The consultation faces fears of a 'shameful' public backlash.
London's Oxford Street pedestrianisation moves forward with 16 bus routes facing changes. TfL consultation open for public feedback on the 2026 transformation plan.
Southwark Council consults Londoners on making the Lower Road cycleway permanent. Have your say on the future of this key cycling route before the December 14 deadline.
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.
New Transport for London maps show how Oxford Street will become traffic-free, with 16 bus routes set to change. Have your say in the consultation before January 16.
Sadiq Khan's Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans face backlash as residents warn of 'catastrophic' traffic diversions. Have your say in the consultation running until January 16.
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.
Greenwich Council reveals plans to transform youth play provision, potentially closing two adventure play centres to address a £45.1m budget gap. Have your say in the consultation running until December 14.
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.
John Oliver exposes the dire consequences of Republican-led defunding of US public media, threatening local news and emergency services. Discover why this matters.
Transport for London is seeking public input to improve safety and reduce congestion on the A232, where 63 collisions were recorded in three years. Share your views and help shape the future of this key route.
Greenwich Council launches a public consultation on the future of its five adventure play centres, aiming to make savings amidst a £45.1m budget gap. Have your say from November 17.
A decision on the controversial £1 billion Liverpool Street Station redevelopment has been pushed back to 2026 after new details triggered a fresh public consultation.
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.