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After three years of strikes and bitter disputes, the long-running conflict between train drivers and rail operators in the UK is nearing resolution. The train drivers' union, ASLEF, is recommending its members accept a 'no-strings' pay…
The UK economy showed a growth of 0.6% over three months, marking a positive trend despite a flatline in June, attributed to the general election and ongoing strikes. Businesses across various industries delayed purchases pending the…
Mother of Romanian stabbing suspect apologises
15 Aug 2024
The mother of Ioan Pintaru, a Romanian man accused of stabbing an eleven-year-old Australian tourist in London’s Leicester Square, expressed deep sorrow for the incident. Magda Girla apologised publicly, stating, 'I’m deeply sorry for what happened…
Birmingham City Council is facing heavy criticism for its decision to sell off 755 homes built for the 2022 Commonwealth Games at an estimated loss of over £300 million. The council, which declared itself effectively bankrupt…
A Level results for 2024 have been revealed, with 27.8% of UK students achieving top grades of A or A*, marking an increase from last year’s 27.2% and surpassing pre-pandemic levels in 2019. This is the…
Volodymyr Zelensky says that his troops are still advancing into Russian territory, in a bold and surprising incursion. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj627x96gxxo This development marks a significant challenge to Vladimir Putin’s authority: the offensive, which has now lasted over…