Britain's Pothole Crisis: £18.6bn Backlog and Growing
Councils fix a pothole every 17 seconds, but the repair backlog costs £18.6bn. Climate change, budget cuts, and heavy traffic worsen the issue, leaving roads in managed decline.
Category : Public Policy
Tim Wilson: Budget an 'Economic Earthquake'
Shadow treasurer Tim Wilson calls the federal budget an 'economic earthquake' at the National Press Club, defends migration policy, and responds to Keating's criticism.
Cancelled Projects Waste £6.6bn: Watchdog
Parliament's spending watchdog finds £6.6bn written off last year due to cancelled projects like Rwanda scheme and Stonehenge tunnel, calling it 'egregious' waste.
Strait of Hormuz, Uranium Key in US-Iran Talks
Pakistani mediators seek permanent ceasefire between US and Iran, but disputes over Strait of Hormuz control and enriched uranium exports remain major obstacles.
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Albanese's Defensive Style Hinders Tax Reform Message
Anthony Albanese's gruff communication style is undermining Labor's budget messaging on CGT reform, as experts urge clearer explanation akin to UK Labour's Wes Streeting.
Labour Scraps Olympic Legacy Sports Grant for Primary Schools
Labour cuts primary school sports funding by 40%, scrapping the 2012 Olympic legacy grant and replacing it with a smaller scheme, sparking headteacher concerns.
Labor MPs Predict Startup Concessions After CGT Backlash
Labor MPs anticipate eventual concessions for startups following backlash to capital gains tax changes, amid concerns over innovation and investment.
EHRC Code of Practice: Equality Law Update
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has published an updated code of practice on equality law, clarifying legal obligations for employers and service providers.
Australia Budget Trust Changes: Not a Death Tax
The 2026 Australia budget includes changes to trust taxation. Labor clarifies these are not a death tax but anti-avoidance measures. Learn the details here.
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Macron Pressured on Reparatory Justice for Slavery Legacy
Emmanuel Macron is under pressure to open discussions on reparatory justice for France's role in the slave trade as demands grow from descendants and politicians.
Bromley Council Reveals 2026/27 Road Resurfacing Plans
Bromley Council has published its 2026/27 highway maintenance programme, detailing roads to be resurfaced, including A223, Burnt Ash Lane, and 30+ others, funded by £2.25m council capital and £3.77m DfT grant.
Ex-Cop Spared Jail After Rottweilers Attack Toddler
A retired police officer received a suspended sentence after his two rottweilers attacked a two-year-old girl in Raphael Park, East London, leaving her with puncture wounds.
Why Patients Turn to AI Chatbots: A Coping Mechanism
Patients are increasingly using AI chatbots for health advice due to declining GP access and continuity of care, turning to predictable digital tools as a coping mechanism.
Norway Blocks Extradition of Migrant Activist to Greece
A Norwegian appeals court rejected Greece's extradition request for activist Tommy Olsen, citing freedom of expression and lawful actions under international treaties.
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Tough Mudder Cancellation: Your Refund Rights Under ACL
A reader asks about refund rights after Tough Mudder cancelled an event due to flooding. Expert explains ACL rules: refunds depend on whether cancellation was within organizer's control.
Incoming Ofcom Chair Vows to Take on ‘Tech Bros’
Ian Cheshire, incoming Ofcom chair, pledges to tackle tech giants and address perceptions of complacency on online safety, while also questioning politician presenters on GB News.
England Faces 5bn Litre Daily Water Shortfall by 2055
House of Lords report warns England must harvest rainwater and reduce usage to avoid severe water shortages of 5bn litres daily by 2055 amid climate change and population growth.
Soros Foundation Pledges $300M to US Economic Security
George Soros's Open Society Foundations announces $300 million investment to boost economic security and defend civil liberties in the US, addressing crises under Trump's second term.
Keating: CGT Changes 'Marginal', Needed for Housing
Former PM Paul Keating defends Labor's capital gains tax reforms, calling them marginal and essential for housing affordability, while attacking the Coalition and startup critics.
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UK Inflation to Rise Towards 4% by End of 2026
NIESR warns UK inflation may hit 4% by end of 2026, driven by Middle East conflict and energy costs, potentially prompting a precautionary rate rise.
Can Burnham's Manchesterism Reshape UK Government?
Andy Burnham's 'Manchesterism' aims to end neoliberalism by rolling out Greater Manchester's public control model nationally, but faces fiscal and political challenges.
Don't Let Billionaires Lull You into AI Complacency
Tech billionaires like Musk and Altman downplay AI risks, but job losses and inequality loom. The US must enact protections like universal health insurance and wage insurance.
UK Plans Terrestrial TV Switch-Off by 2034
The UK government may set out plans to switch off terrestrial TV within a decade, moving to streaming. Concerns remain for vulnerable groups reliant on Freeview.
Burnham Softens Borrowing Stance to Calm Bond Markets
Andy Burnham, frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer, has toned down his criticism of bond markets, now supporting fiscal rules to reassure investors amid rising UK debt costs.
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Greenland Slams US Doctor Visit as Geopolitical Experiment
Greenland's health minister criticizes a US doctor's arrival with Trump's envoy, calling it 'deeply problematic' and asserting Greenlanders are not experimental subjects.
Affordability Checks Face Backlash Over Racing Impact
Proponents call for pause on affordability checks as racing industry warns of £250m revenue loss. Gambling Commission expected to approve despite concerns.
Trump Admin Plans to Repeal PFAS Drinking Water Limits
The Trump administration proposes to rescind Biden-era limits on four PFAS chemicals and delay standards for two others, sparking health concerns.
Labor Budget Myths: Death Tax, Startups, Rent Spike
Analysis debunks false claims about Labor's budget, including a death tax, startup funding cuts, and a rent spike. The facts show a different story.
Trump Crackdown May Cost $479bn in Taxes
Tax experts warn that Trump's immigration enforcement could deter undocumented immigrants from filing taxes, leading to up to $479bn in lost revenue over 10 years.
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Anthropic will brief the Financial Stability Board on its Claude Mythos AI model, which can identify cyber vulnerabilities. The model is not publicly released due to hacking fears.
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