London (Parliament News) – Rail companies misapplied courts, sentencing thousands for fare evasion in secret fast-track hearings. Train companies used a single justice procedure improperly, prompting calls for reform after uncovering systematic legal misuse. Rail companies have been accused of misapplying the
London (Parliament News) – Animal Rising protesters vandalized a portrait of King Charles at a London gallery, replacing his face with Wallace from “Wallace and Gromit,” protesting against RSPCA-assured farms. They demand RSPCA action. Animal Rising protesters have damaged a new portrait
London (Parliament News) – A Russian cybercriminal group caused a ransomware attack, halting operations in major London NHS hospitals, leading to a significant capacity reduction, affecting tests, surgeries, and blood transfusions. A group of Russian cybercriminals is behind the ransomware seizure that
London (Parliament News) – Concerns rise over declining birth rates and staff morale across North London’s NHS, with proposed maternity unit cuts and issues with trust culture under scrutiny. Declining birth rates and low staff morale and trust across the NHS in
London (Parliament News) – UK garden experts warn of potential biodiversity catastrophe due to the rising popularity of home mushroom growing. Concerns arise over non-native species’ impact on soil microbiology and ecosystem balance. A rise in the popularity of mushrooms growing at
London (Parliament News) – Junior doctors in the UK will strike for five days over pay disputes, causing NHS disruption just before the general election. Thousands of patients face cancelled care as strikes begin June 27. Junior doctors in the UK are
London (Parliament News) – Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises no new taxes beyond current commitments if Labour wins the election. Labour rules out income tax, national insurance, corporation tax, or wealth tax increases. No budget until September. Rachel Reeves has stated there
London (Parliament News) – Motorists should be cautious of a 60-fold rise in “crash for cash” fraud involving motorbike and scooter riders staging accidents. Allianz reports a 6,000% increase in such claims in 2023. Motorists have been cautioned to be sharp after
London (Parliament News) – Three civil service trade unions have called for an independent investigation into sexual harassment in the Ministry of Defence, citing the need for a safer workplace for female staff and insufficient action on past complaints. Three civil service
London (Parliament News) – Retired newsagent Nelson Shardey, 74, received over £30,000 in crowdfunding for his legal battle to remain in the UK after being denied indefinite leave to stay despite living there for nearly 50 years. A retired 74-year-old newsagent who