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Measures to empower local leaders to take control of bus services have been unveiled by the Government. Transport Secretary Louise Haigh claimed her “bus revolution” will save vital routes nationwide. Legislation giving all local transport authorities new powers to run their own bus services will be laid before Parliament on Monday in the form of […]
The impact of the Covid pandemic on NHS workers, patients and the delivery of healthcare is set to be examined by a public inquiry. The first public hearings of module three of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry will be held on Monday, with leaders from the Health and Safety Executive and Unison expected to give evidence this […]
Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch face a battle to make it in to the final stage of the Conservative leadership election, as MPs prepare to vote for the last time on Wednesday. Former home secretary James Cleverly looks all but assured of being one of the final two candidates after coming top of Tuesday’s third […]
Legislation including a blanket ban on no-fault evictions will be introduced on Wednesday, the Government has confirmed. The Renters’ Rights Bill will ensure greater security for renters by creating a “level playing field between tenants and landlords”, the Government said. The previous government pledged to end section 21 evictions, which allow landlords to evict tenants […]
A new initiative is being launched to support workers affected by the closure of blast furnaces at the country’s biggest steelworks. The Community union said a support centre in Port Talbot, south Wales, involved an “ambitious partnership” with the Welsh and UK Governments and local agencies. The union said the recent closure of the blast […]
Independent filmmakers will soon be able to claim back 53% of spending on items such as equipment, location costs and paying actors. Productions costing up to £15 million will be eligible for the tax relief, designed to encourage more people to make films in the UK. Critically acclaimed films such as Rye Lane and Aftersun […]
Chelsea opened their Champions League campaign with a 3-2 win against Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge. Goals from Sjoeke Nusken and Guro Reiten put the Blues 2-0 up, only for Alba Redondo to pull a goal back for the visitors before the break. Mayra Ramirez, who played for Spanish side Levante between 2022 and 2024, […]
The Foreign Secretary will repeat calls for de-escalation in the Middle East during a visit to the region. David Lammy is expected to meet leaders in Bahrain and Jordan on Wednesday to discuss efforts to bring security and stability to the Middle East and reiterate the UK’s call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and […]
Hollywood actor Idris Elba will join the Prime Minister in Downing Street to launch a new effort to tackle knife crime. Elba, an anti-knife crime campaigner, will join Sir Keir Starmer on Monday morning as he launches the coalition which aims to stop young people from being dragged into violent gangs. The coalition will bring […]
Jannik Sinner let his tennis do the talking as he won the US Open for the first time. The world number one came into the tournament under a cloud following his anti-doping scandal, where he escaped a ban despite two positive tests in March. Many people thought Sinner was lucky not to be suspended but […]