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Comedian Bill Maher warned on 'Real Time' that President Trump's £225 million ($300m) White House ballroom — built after demolition of the East Wing — reads as a bid to entrench power; donors, legality and historic-preservation concerns have since ignited a fierce debate.

Ex-cop Jon Wedge exposes child sex gangs targeting 9-year-olds in London, blasts Khan's denials as cover-up. Met reviews 9K cases amid backlash

A new Royal College of Nursing (RCN) report reveals a shocking 55% surge in racist attacks on UK nurses over the past three years, exposing deep-rooted discrimination in the NHS and urgent calls for reform.

A 20-year-old Manchester student died hours after 999 responders allegedly told him to 'drink paracetamol' instead of sending an ambulance.

Upton's century-old Remembrance Sunday parade cancelled over safety fears linked to May 2025 Liverpool car-ramming incident. Falklands veteran Simon Weston condemns decision; council urges alternatives.

Spray-paint slur hits Reform UK's Caerphilly office after by-election defeat. Powell condemns 'dark tricks' as Plaid Cymru claims victory.

Suspects in the €88 million Louvre heist have been arrested, including one at a Paris airport. But are the priceless French crown jewels lost forever?

Reform MP Sarah Pochin faces backlash after saying adverts are "full of black people." Her remarks ignite debate on race, identity, and representation in Britain.

Aldi has launched 11 staff-only shops at its UK distribution centres, offering ultra-low prices on unsellable but safe-to-eat food. The initiative aims to cut food waste by 240 tonnes annually, though access is limited to warehouse and office staff.

A convicted sex offender due for deportation has been mistakenly released from HMP Chelmsford, triggering a major manhunt across London. The blunder has intensified scrutiny of Britain's overstretched prison and immigration systems amid rising political backlash.

The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, Tyler Robinson, awaits a judge's ruling on whether he can wear a suit to trial, a request that sparked a secret legal battle over 'public safety' fears.

Trump's East Wing demolition for a 'MAGA ballroom' axed historic trees and the Kennedy Garden. The administration offers no timeline or renderings for the 'modernised' replacement.

A wealthy London family is offering £180k a year for a private tutor to prepare their one-year-old for Eton, polo and classical training, reflecting growing competition in elite UK education.

Trump's privately funded White House ballroom project has prompted outcry after images showed demolition of the historic East Wing, despite earlier assurances the main building would not be touched; preservation groups demand reviews and transparency.

Inflation surges to a one-year high as tariffs imposed under the Trump administration drive up prices, fueling economic uncertainty and market concern.

Andrew Lownie's book claims 40 women in Prince Andrew's Bangkok suite; Ian Proud confirms high-society flings on UK trips. £46k costs exposed amid Epstein links – royal escorts row erupts anew

John Allen scandal—Reform UK ousts councillor for alleged Keir Starmer death threats amid Northumberland purge wave. Hope not Hate exposé sparks UK party discipline debate on political violence threats

Zack Polanski confirms Green Party's EU rejoin aim in bold interview, amid Labour's Brexit damage admissions and 80% membership boom

Ex-British soldier known as Soldier F is acquitted of murder and attempted murder over the 1972 Bloody Sunday shootings in Derry, ending a landmark case.

Thousands of junior doctors in England will strike from 14–19 November over pay, training and job security, as NHS leaders warn of major winter disruption.

Explore Tom Boyd's Waitrose saga—BBC-exposed sacking after pay ask, Asda's heroic offer, Waitrose U-turn. Frances Boyd's quotes fuel autism employment, volunteer rights push in John Lewis furore

After years of public campaigning and parliamentary action, the NHS will formally include menopause in routine health assessments for adults aged 40–74. Campaigners say the change could improve quality of life for millions while reducing long-term risks such as osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.

Baby P's mother Tracey Connelly talked about her son's death and why it happened during her parole hearing.

The Royal Navy intercepted a Russian warship off the UK coast amid 2025's sluggish 1.3% growth, 3.2% inflation, and 4.8% unemployment—highlighting how defence and economic security now go hand in hand.

Fifteen-year-old Harvey Willgoose was stabbed to death by former friend Mohammed Umar Khan at a Sheffield school in a nine-second attack caught on CCTV, sparking nationwide outrage over knife crime.

Mohammed Umar Khan, 15, was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 16 years for the murder of his classmate Harvey Willgoose, also 15.

Storm Benjamin is set to batter the UK with 70 mph winds and heavy rain as the Met Office issues multiple weather warnings across the country. Here are the possible dangers and precautions needed to be taken.

UK police arrested a man under terrorism laws for hosting a Zoom call linked to Palestine Action, raising major concerns over free speech and online political activity.

UK inflation held at 3.8% in September as core eased to 3.5%, gilt yields fell, and attention turned to Rachel Reeves's 26 November Budget and the fiscal trade-offs ahead.