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Thursday, 12 September 2024 21:04
Conservative leadership contest: Mel Stride eliminated
Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch have emerged as the frontrunners in the Conservative Party leadership race following the second round of MP voting. Jenrick led with 33 votes, followed by Badenoch with 28. James Cleverly and…
Thursday, 05 September 2024 23:08
Grenfell fire report blames ‘unscrupulous’ cladding firms
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s final report concluded that the tragic fire of 2017, which claimed 72 lives, was entirely avoidable and resulted from widespread dishonesty and incompetence by those involved in the building’s refurbishment. The report…
Thursday, 05 September 2024 23:04
A step closer to rail nationalisation
The House of Commons has passed a motion to explore the potential for rail nationalisation, a significant victory for advocates of public ownership. It calls for reforms to address issues in the UK's rail system, including…
Thursday, 05 September 2024 22:59
Proposals to remove hereditary peers from House of Lords
The Government has introduced plans to remove hereditary peers from the House of Lords, a significant move towards reforming the British upper chamber. Hereditary peers, whose titles are passed down through family lines, have long been…
Thursday, 05 September 2024 22:51
Universities seek funding help at start of new term
UK universities are warning of a financial crisis that could lead to significant cuts unless the government takes action. According to the president of Universities UK, the sector is at a 'fork in the road' and…
Thursday, 05 September 2024 22:46
Scotland: £500m cuts to public spending
Scotland's deputy first minister, Shona Robison, has announced £500 million in public spending cuts to address financial pressures. The cuts, which span various sectors, aim to balance Scotland’s budget while facing ongoing economic challenges. Robison emphasised…