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Councils face bankruptcy due to rising homelessness costs, leaders warn
An emergency meeting of 50 council leaders heard the Government could preside over the ‘end of local government’.
Lucy Frazer praises GB News ‘balance’ after issuing warnings over BBC bias
The culture secretary said the channel uses "balance across the spectrum" in its reporting.
Tory minister accuses Art Attack presenter of showcasing BBC ‘bias’ in on-air blunder
Huw Merriman also whined that a comedy show he listened to in his car was an anti-Tory "diatribe".
Deadly attack on Israeli army in Gaza kills at least 21 soldiers
The incident is the largest single loss of life for the military since the war began, and could add to mounting calls for a ceasefire.
‘Sorry, stop filming’: Horrifying Panorama clip resurfaces amid crumbling schools scandal
An investigation into an Academy Schools group found repairs were being charged at over £500,000 despite being estimated to have cost £60,000.
‘Social failure at scale’ as millions living far below poverty line in UK
Consumer champion Martin Lewis said the report must prompt policymakers and regulators to ‘sit up (and) take note’.
Photojournalism agency invites readers to vote for Picture of the Year
Vote for your photojournalism Picture of the Year 2023. Choose your favourite among the 100 most compelling images, as chosen by the SWNS picture editors.
UK pushes back at Netanyahu and calls for two-state model for ‘lasting peace’
It comes as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak prepares to reportedly meet with the family of Israeli hostages in London.
Taliban enforcing restrictions on single and unaccompanied Afghan women – UN
Harsh measures have been introduced since the Taliban regained power.