Estonia ferry disaster caused by bow failure, report confirms
A new report definitively concludes the 1994 Estonia ferry disaster, which killed 852, was caused by bow door failure, not collision or explosion. Read the full investigation findings.
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London residents use gyms after water failure
Hundreds of Barbican Estate residents face a weekend without water after a mains leak. Thames Water apologises as locals are directed to nearby gyms for showers. Read the latest.
US Prisoners Escape Through Weak Concrete Wall
Two inmates escaped from a US detention centre after exploiting crumbling concrete. The incident raises serious questions about infrastructure and security failures. Read the full investigation.
Labour's child poverty plan: Scrap two-child limit, hint at welfare reform
Labour launches a new child poverty strategy, pledging to end the two-child benefit cap. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden insists further welfare reform is still needed to tackle rising costs and inactivity. Read the full details.
Disabled bay painted around parked car, driver fined
A London musician was issued two parking fines after council workers painted a disabled bay around his legally parked Audi in Croydon. He calls it 'madness' and 'bullying'.
Barbican water failure leaves 400 homes without supply
Hundreds of Barbican residents face a weekend without water after a major leak. Thames Water engineers scramble for a fix as locals are offered gym showers and bottled water. Full details on the ongoing disruption.
Cloudflare outage takes down X, PayPal, and ChatGPT
A major Cloudflare network failure caused widespread internet disruption, highlighting our critical reliance on a handful of tech providers. Experts warn of systemic fragility.
IT failure grounds all flights at Edinburgh Airport
All flights from Edinburgh Airport were suspended this morning due to a major IT failure with its air traffic control provider, disrupting thousands of passengers. Service has now resumed.
Edinburgh Airport suspends all flights due to IT failure
All flights from Edinburgh Airport were suspended on Friday morning due to a critical IT failure in air traffic control systems. Passengers are urged to contact their airlines for updates as teams work to resolve the issue.
Paul Brown's Final Climate Warning from Hospital Bed
Guardian's former environment correspondent Paul Brown issues a powerful final warning on political failure over climate crisis. Experts echo his call for urgent action.
Streeting Orders Review of Mental Health Diagnoses
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has commissioned a clinical review into the sharp rise in mental health, autism, and ADHD benefit claims. Experts will examine if 'normal feelings' are being over-medicalised.
Major Tube delays on Piccadilly, District & Bakerloo lines
Severe delays hit three London Underground lines this morning due to a points failure and engineering work. Get the latest travel updates and disruption details here.
Starmer defends budget as Reeves faces 'black hole' row
Keir Starmer defends Rachel Reeves's budget amid Tory calls for her sacking and falling public approval. The PM pledges welfare reform and deregulation.
Starmer defends budget amid Reeves 'lying' claims
PM Keir Starmer defends the controversial budget and announces new welfare reforms. Get the latest on the tax rise fallout and accusations against the chancellor.
Starmer's Budget: Welfare Reform & Economic Growth
PM Keir Starmer defends Budget decisions, outlining welfare system reforms and a £250bn industrial strategy to boost growth and lower living costs for Britons.
Budget Motability cuts follow rightwing campaign
Rachel Reeves targets Motability scheme in budget, removing tax breaks for premium vehicles after rightwing social media campaign. Disability groups condemn lack of consultation.
Badenoch brands Labour's welfare budget 'unchristian'
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch claims Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, funding a £16bn welfare rise with £26bn tax hikes, contradicts Christian values. Explore the political fallout.
CME data centre failure halts futures trading
A technical failure at CME Group's data centre disrupted futures and options trading for hours. Discover how the incident affected global markets and what measures are being taken.
Badenoch Defends Two-Child Benefit Cap Amid Criticism
Chancellor Kemi Badenoch faces backlash over two-child benefit cap stance. Explore the political controversy and its impact on UK families. Read the full analysis.
Jakarta dog meat ban divides activists and locals
Jakarta bans dog meat trade to combat rabies, sparking debate between animal rights groups and traditional consumers who fear it will drive the practice underground.
£75m to fix Carer's Allowance systemic failures
A £75m government fund aims to fix systemic Carer's Allowance failures that penalised vulnerable families. Discover the review's findings and what happens next.
Simple neck scan could detect heart attack risk
A simple neck ultrasound scan could identify men at high risk of heart attack and stroke. The painless test detects stiff arteries, a key warning sign. Learn about this breakthrough.
Two-Child Benefit Limit Abolished in UK Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abolishes the controversial two-child benefit limit, lifting 450,000 children out of poverty. Discover the impact and the political fallout of this landmark decision.
Budget Leak Exposes £25bn Tax Rise & Economic Slowdown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget leaked before Commons speech, revealing record tax burden hitting 38.3% of GDP to fund £70bn welfare increase. Discover the full economic impact.
Reeves Reveals Labour's First Budget With Mansion Tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's 2025 budget featuring mansion taxes, milkshake levies and welfare cap changes. Will this give Starmer's government direction?
NZ Public Inquiry into Tom Phillips Case Announced
New Zealand launches a public inquiry into the Tom Phillips case, examining how authorities handled the disappearance of the fugitive father and his three children. Discover the findings.
30 Beluga whales threatened with euthanasia in Canada
Thirty beluga whales face being put down after Marineland Canada's closure. The park's euthanasia threat follows blocked China sale and rejected funding. Read the full story.
Labour's £12bn welfare boost in Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £12bn welfare spending increase, scrapping two-child benefit cap. Discover the Budget's economic impact and political fallout.
Reeves Confronts £110bn Debt Crisis in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must balance tax rises with spending cuts as Britain's debt servicing hits £110bn annually. Can she ignore political pressure and fix public finances?
Carer's Allowance Report Reveals Systemic DWP Failures
Damning review exposes how DWP's systemic flaws left carers facing huge debts and mental health crises. Ministers urged to apologise for devastating impact on vulnerable families.
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